Restaurants & Cafés

In and around the centre of Sodankylä, lunch is served  by Restaurant RuusuSuola, Neste Alatalo and Niesta Catering, among others. If you’re craving coffee and cake, it’s worth popping in for a treat at Café Smak, where you can also get tasty changing lunch dishes! At the Sodankylän Upseerikerho, you can enjoy the ease of a buffet and the entertainment of the game room!

At Budget Hotel Karhu and Hotel Sodankylä you can enjoy the hotel breakfast and indulge in Bar Krouvi’s à la carte menu while sipping refreshing drinks. Remember to book your hotel breakfast at the hotels no later than the day before if you are not staying at the hotels.

For those who prefer more casual dining, Sodankylä also has a selection of different fast food places, such as pizzerias and hamburger restaurants. Some fast food outlets are located next to petrol stations in or near the town centre. The legendary nakkari, i.e. Sodankylän Tori-Kioski and Pizza-Place à la Riesto, quell even bigger hunger. At Neste Mokko, you can indulge in Kotipizza and at Seo in Rolls.

Looking for entertainment in the evening? In the heart of the city centre, it is also worth stopping by the Olohuone Tähti, which offers pub and café services, as well as the legendary Restaurant Revontuli, aka Reponen, for karaoke nights along the same street. Piitsi Pub’s terrace is in the  most beautiful location in the village on the shore of Kitinen where it is also possible to listen to changing performers.

At Luosto, you can feast on authentic northern flavours that have been updated to suit the moment!

Savour mouth-watering dishes at Restaurant Punakettu, Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi, Restaurant Vaisko and Santa´s Hotel Aurora.

Coffee should be combined with a little brisk activity in the beautiful fell scenery of Luosto, as popular doughnut coffees are available in the Lampivaara café of the Amethyst Mine and at the cottage of (trail) café Torvinen. Campfire coffees and pancakes can be enjoyed at Aarnikota.

Read more about Luosto’s restaurant and café selection here.

Photo: Restaurant Punakettu