Finnish cuisine reflects forests, lakes, the Baltic Sea and seasonal produce. Rye, fish, potatoes, dairy, berries and mushrooms are important ingredients.

20 Foods and Drinks to Know

1. Karelian pies
2. Salmon soup
3. Rye bread
4. Leipäjuusto
5. Kalakukko
6. Reindeer dishes
7. Fried vendace
8. Smoked salmon
9. Pickled herring
10. Pea soup
11. Karjalanpaisti
12. Hernekeitto
13. Korvapuusti
14. Blueberry pie
15. Cloudberries
16. Lingonberries
17. Chanterelle mushrooms
18. New potatoes with dill
19. Salmiakki
20. Finnish coffee

Regional Flavours

Lapland has strong traditions involving reindeer, berries and game, while coastal areas feature fish and seafood. Lakeland cuisine makes extensive use of freshwater fish, berries and mushrooms.

Markets and Bakeries

Market halls, bakeries and local food shops are useful places to discover everyday Finnish foods.

Pair this with our culture guide, regions guide and travel guide.

Official resource: Visit Finland food guide.

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