Food in Lapland

Although Lapland is surrounded by countries like Finland, Norway and Sweden it has retained its own style of cuisine. There are a few essential food types used in the majority of tradition Lappish cuisine which include a wide variety of fish that is traditionally smoked and then served as part of a course. One very special item that you can taste when on your Lapland holiday is the cloudberry which is a yellowish fruit that you will not find readily anywhere else. The cloudberry is the most precious fruit in Lapland. For the most part berries are used in Lapland to make desserts and tasty sauces to compliment your main course and add that little bit of extra flavour.

No holiday to Lapland is complete without the mention of Reindeer however I don't think the kids will appreciate what we are about to tell you. The most traditional main course you will be served on your Lapland holiday will probably be Sauteed reindeer. This fried reindeer is usually served with mashed potatoes and raw sugared cowberries. If you prefer, you can also have a nice meal consisting of a smoked reindeer for the main course.

You now get all of the core food of the Lappish cuisine served in a variety of ways with Swedish, Finnish and influences form other surrounding counties. You will also in some places find that even the Americans have managed to influence the cuisine in Lapland when you see reindeer burger on the menu at certain fast food chains.

Food on your Lapland holiday (if you are on a package deal) will probably consist of a simple intercontinental buffet breakfast and a lunch that will probably be something like sandwiches and soup or something that's not too heavy. The dinner will usually be a 3 course meal where you will get the opportunity to experience the more traditional Lappish foods with the appropriate alternatives for the kids as well.