Finland's best breakfast

Northern flavors breakfast

Finland's best breakfast is served – warmly, abundantly, and with respect for the north. Our beloved, abundant breakfast includes northern berries and fish, reindeer, fresh bread, spruce shoot and berry shots, and our pride, long-simmered oatmeal. Seasonal variations add a tasty touch to the breakfast table, not forgetting delicacies made by local and domestic small producers.

Breakfast is available in all our hotels throughout Finland – from Helsinki to Kilpisjärvi. You are warmly welcome to enjoy breakfast even without staying at the hotel. For city hotels' breakfast, we recommend booking a table in advance.

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    "The city's best breakfast porridge"

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    "Best breakfast in Finland"

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    "The city's best breakfast porridge"

    Helsingin Sanomat

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    "Best breakfast in Finland"

    Top Travels

Book a table for breakfast at city hotels

  • Lapland Hotels Bulevardi

    Kultá Kitchen & Bar in the center of Helsinki is the birthplace of our famous oat pearl porridge. The northern luxury found in the middle of breakfast is brought to life through wonderful taste experiences and a cozy atmosphere.

  • Lapland Hotels Arena

    At Nokia Arena in Tampere, our restaurant Saivo Kitchen & Bar of Moments offers a leisurely and harmonious atmosphere of the North. The breakfast consists of high-quality ingredients from the fresh nature of Lapland, not forgetting seasonal variations.

  • Lapland Hotels Tampere

    Dabbal Kitchen & Bar in the center of Tampere is the birthplace of our popular reindeer black sausage. The breakfast includes all the elements that start a good day from Lapland's hospitality and authentic taste experiences to a leisurely northern atmosphere.

  • Lapland Hotels Bulevardi

    Kultá Kitchen & Bar in the center of Helsinki is the birthplace of our famous oat pearl porridge. The northern luxury found in the middle of breakfast is brought to life through wonderful taste experiences and a cozy atmosphere.

  • Lapland Hotels Arena

    At Nokia Arena in Tampere, our restaurant Saivo Kitchen & Bar of Moments offers a leisurely and harmonious atmosphere of the North. The breakfast consists of high-quality ingredients from the fresh nature of Lapland, not forgetting seasonal variations.

  • Lapland Hotels Tampere

    Dabbal Kitchen & Bar in the center of Tampere is the birthplace of our popular reindeer black sausage. The breakfast includes all the elements that start a good day from Lapland's hospitality and authentic taste experiences to a leisurely northern atmosphere.

  • Lapland Hotels Kuopio

    Gallá Kitchen & Bar in the heart of Savo in the center of Kuopio invites you to enjoy the northern atmosphere at breakfast. Among the spruce branches, you can find northern fish, berries, smoothies, and our pride, oatmeal porridge.

  • Lapland Hotels Oulu

    In the heart of Oulu, at Oula Kitchen & Bar, the northern hospitality is reflected in the unhurried atmosphere and taste experiences. Start your day with a chef's omelette made with your choice of fillings. At the breakfast table, you will also find tar bread as a message of the city's history as a tar town.

  • Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara

    Sky Kitchen & View in Rovaniemi serves a breakfast with fresh and clean flavors of the North in the mornings. The restaurant's stunning views add an extra touch to the breakfast, as in winter the snow-covered trees make the landscape look like a fairytale forest, and in summer the lushness of Lapland reaches all the way to the plate.

  • Lapland Hotels Kuopio

    Gallá Kitchen & Bar in the heart of Savo in the center of Kuopio invites you to enjoy the northern atmosphere at breakfast. Among the spruce branches, you can find northern fish, berries, smoothies, and our pride, oatmeal porridge.

  • Lapland Hotels Oulu

    In the heart of Oulu, at Oula Kitchen & Bar, the northern hospitality is reflected in the unhurried atmosphere and taste experiences. Start your day with a chef's omelette made with your choice of fillings. At the breakfast table, you will also find tar bread as a message of the city's history as a tar town.

  • Lapland Hotels Sky Ounasvaara

    Sky Kitchen & View in Rovaniemi serves a breakfast with fresh and clean flavors of the North in the mornings. The restaurant's stunning views add an extra touch to the breakfast, as in winter the snow-covered trees make the landscape look like a fairytale forest, and in summer the lushness of Lapland reaches all the way to the plate.

Breakfast with northern flavors in Lapland hotels

Enjoy a breakfast at the ready breakfast table in our Lapland hotels and admire the changing landscapes according to the seasons. Breakfast is included in the accommodation price, and you are welcome to join us for breakfast even without staying overnight, and no table reservation is needed.

The Lingonberry Honeycomb from our own farm in Pallas can be found on the breakfast table in hotel restaurants in Pallas, Hetta, Olos, and Kilpisjärvi. In many restaurants, you can also start your morning with freshly baked waffles.

Breakfast treats from small producers

  • Reindeer meat from Lapland

    At the breakfast table of northern flavors, delicacies from small and local producers from different parts of Finland are served. Taste reindeer liver sausage as a spread or smoked reindeer in an omelette – both come from Kotaporo in Unari, Sodankylä.

    There is also reindeer blood sausage available for breakfast that comes from Culinari Mika Hindström, in Inari.

  • Spruce sprouts from Rovaniemi

    Spruce sprout smoothie brings a fresh taste from the forests of Lapland to the breakfast table. Spruce sprouts and other ingredients arrive from Anneli'n Yrtit & Karkit – a small producer from Rovaniemi. Anneli's products are based on pure natural ingredients and authentic flavors.

  • Pies from Säynätsalo

    The smoked reindeer cocktail pies and Nykä-Grandma pies served at the Northern flavors breakfast come from a small, traditional Nykä-Mummon Piirakka -bakery in Säynätsalo. Nykä-Mummo's pies combine traditional flavors and high-quality ingredients.

    These savory treats have the taste of authentic Finnish baking tradition.

  • Domestic fish on the plate

    Our breakfast includes high-quality, domestic fish products. The fish come from a small producer who utilizes northern lake fish and traditional production methods.

    On offer are, among other things, cold-smoked pike, juniper-marinated whitefish, pickled fish from Lapland, ice cellar salmon, and rainbow trout, all responsibly caught and carefully processed, respecting pure flavors.

  • Reindeer meat from Lapland

    At the breakfast table of northern flavors, delicacies from small and local producers from different parts of Finland are served. Taste reindeer liver sausage as a spread or smoked reindeer in an omelette – both come from Kotaporo in Unari, Sodankylä.

    There is also reindeer blood sausage available for breakfast that comes from Culinari Mika Hindström, in Inari.

  • Spruce sprouts from Rovaniemi

    Spruce sprout smoothie brings a fresh taste from the forests of Lapland to the breakfast table. Spruce sprouts and other ingredients arrive from Anneli'n Yrtit & Karkit – a small producer from Rovaniemi. Anneli's products are based on pure natural ingredients and authentic flavors.

  • Pies from Säynätsalo

    The smoked reindeer cocktail pies and Nykä-Grandma pies served at the Northern flavors breakfast come from a small, traditional Nykä-Mummon Piirakka -bakery in Säynätsalo. Nykä-Mummo's pies combine traditional flavors and high-quality ingredients.

    These savory treats have the taste of authentic Finnish baking tradition.

  • Domestic fish on the plate

    Our breakfast includes high-quality, domestic fish products. The fish come from a small producer who utilizes northern lake fish and traditional production methods.

    On offer are, among other things, cold-smoked pike, juniper-marinated whitefish, pickled fish from Lapland, ice cellar salmon, and rainbow trout, all responsibly caught and carefully processed, respecting pure flavors.

  • Sweet treats from Kuopio

    The sweet treats of the breakfast table, such as mini cinnamon buns, blueberry pie, dream cake, and buttermilk cake, are arriving from Liepuska Herkkupaja in Nilsiä and bring to the table traditional Finnish flavors. Liepuska's operations are based on recipes and craftsmanship that are up to a hundred years old, and for example, each Karelian pasty is hand-crimped.

    In Liepuska pastries, the flavors of authenticity, tradition, and the baking skills of Northern Savonia can be tasted.

  • Lapin puikula potatoes from Vihanti

    Warm potato casserole brings authentic flavors from the North to breakfast. The casserole is made from Lapin puikula, a domestic potato variety supplied by Pohjolan Peruna in Vihanti.

    The rich flavor and floury texture of Puikula potatoes make this classic irresistibly soft and is the best of Finnish potatoes at its finest.

  • Potato pancakes from Aito

    Our delicious potato flatbreads for breakfast come from Aitoo, Penttilä farm. The flatbreads are made from the farm's own potatoes, respecting traditions.

    Penttilä's potato flatbread is a soft, domestic classic – simple, honest, and therefore so delicious. Spread some kale pesto or beetroot hummus on top and crown the whole with pickled red onion.

  • Hurmos porridge

    Delicious Hurmos porridge, long simmered from domestic oat grains, is our pride and joy. The recipe is based on the peaceful morning moments of Lapland and the wisdom of the North. The oat grains come from Helsinki Mill.

    Carefully prepared porridge completes the northern flavors breakfast – it is warm, gentle and full of northern atmosphere at the same time.

  • Sweet treats from Kuopio

    The sweet treats of the breakfast table, such as mini cinnamon buns, blueberry pie, dream cake, and buttermilk cake, are arriving from Liepuska Herkkupaja in Nilsiä and bring to the table traditional Finnish flavors. Liepuska's operations are based on recipes and craftsmanship that are up to a hundred years old, and for example, each Karelian pasty is hand-crimped.

    In Liepuska pastries, the flavors of authenticity, tradition, and the baking skills of Northern Savonia can be tasted.

  • Lapin puikula potatoes from Vihanti

    Warm potato casserole brings authentic flavors from the North to breakfast. The casserole is made from Lapin puikula, a domestic potato variety supplied by Pohjolan Peruna in Vihanti.

    The rich flavor and floury texture of Puikula potatoes make this classic irresistibly soft and is the best of Finnish potatoes at its finest.

  • Potato pancakes from Aito

    Our delicious potato flatbreads for breakfast come from Aitoo, Penttilä farm. The flatbreads are made from the farm's own potatoes, respecting traditions.

    Penttilä's potato flatbread is a soft, domestic classic – simple, honest, and therefore so delicious. Spread some kale pesto or beetroot hummus on top and crown the whole with pickled red onion.

  • Hurmos porridge

    Delicious Hurmos porridge, long simmered from domestic oat grains, is our pride and joy. The recipe is based on the peaceful morning moments of Lapland and the wisdom of the North. The oat grains come from Helsinki Mill.

    Carefully prepared porridge completes the northern flavors breakfast – it is warm, gentle and full of northern atmosphere at the same time.

Customer reviews

  • "Breakfast is amazing.

    The much praised porridge really is good."

    –Jaana, Arena

  • "A generous breakfast with exotic Nordic delicacies!

    For example spruce sprout shot, porridge, and flatbread were excellent."

    –Teija, Bulevardi

  • "Absolutely fantastic breakfast!

    Porridge is the best thing I have ever eaten! A wide selection of everything, and nature was nicely included (spruce sprouts, blueberry and lingonberry powders, kale pesto). Super delicious potato flatbreads and Karelian pasties!"

    –Jenni, Arena

  • "Special mention of the exoticism of breakfast.

    Lots of new interesting things to taste. My favorite, of course, is the long-simmered porridge, it's amazing."

    –Vessu, Tampere

  • "The breakfast was the richest and most varied ever.

    I can't leave that place without ending up in a food coma!"

    –Pete, Tampere

  • "A perfect ten breakfast,

    especially the porridge that was also gluten-free!"

    –Tiia, Sky Ounasvaara

  • "Top quality and delicious Finnish flavors

    with a little bit of fusion twist. Excellent service."

    –Ville, Tampere

  • "Breakfast is amazing.

    The much praised porridge really is good."

    –Jaana, Arena

  • "A generous breakfast with exotic Nordic delicacies!

    For example spruce sprout shot, porridge, and flatbread were excellent."

    –Teija, Bulevardi

  • "Absolutely fantastic breakfast!

    Porridge is the best thing I have ever eaten! A wide selection of everything, and nature was nicely included (spruce sprouts, blueberry and lingonberry powders, kale pesto). Super delicious potato flatbreads and Karelian pasties!"

    –Jenni, Arena

  • "Special mention of the exoticism of breakfast.

    Lots of new interesting things to taste. My favorite, of course, is the long-simmered porridge, it's amazing."

    –Vessu, Tampere

  • "The breakfast was the richest and most varied ever.

    I can't leave that place without ending up in a food coma!"

    –Pete, Tampere

  • "A perfect ten breakfast,

    especially the porridge that was also gluten-free!"

    –Tiia, Sky Ounasvaara

  • "Top quality and delicious Finnish flavors

    with a little bit of fusion twist. Excellent service."

    –Ville, Tampere

Charming porridge in the style of Lapland Hotels

Did you know that our famous oatmeal porridge can also be made at home? Hurmos porridge grains are available for purchase in all our hotels.