Journey

Culinary luxury in northeastern Finland

This route is designed for anyone who wants to adventure into local experiences, arctic flavours and traditional Finnish dishes in the arctic wilderness of northeastern Lakeland and Lapland.

Credits: Magical Pond

Starting Point: Kuusamo

5 days

Journey: Culinary luxury tour in northeastern Finland

This unique culinary-focused journey starting from Kuusamo is designed for travellers who want to experience local specialties, arctic flavours and traditional dishes with a high-end twist. The route includes premium restaurants and culinary experiences, unique accommodation, and a program that reflects the Lappish way of life.

Rukatunturi

Travel tip:

After visiting the Ruka-Kuusamo region, head north towards Saariselkä and Inari. The drive north up to Lapland takes about 5 hours.

Saariselkä

Aurora Queen Resort

Aurora Queen is a new family-owned resort in the peaceful environment of Saariselkä. The resort's glass-ceiling villas and panorama suites invite you for a magical stay. Dine at the resort's picturesque AQ restaurant and enjoy the many activities from husky to reindeer rides.

Nellim

Arctic Nature Cabin

From Saariselkä, head one-hour north to the region of Inari and Wilderness Hotel Nellim. Here you'll find a diverse selection of unique accommodation from aurora bubbles to log cabins and much more.

Nellim

Restaurant at Wilderness Hotel Nellim

While in this region, dine at the restaurant at Wilderness Hotel Nellim where you'll find traditional Lappish cuisine in an intimate and cozy atmosphere.

Things to do

Explore places

Unique restaurants and accommodations are plenty in northern Finland and so are unique things to do. Here's a selection of some of the best along this route.