food baked in bread. photo: Julia Kivelä, Visit Finland

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Kalakukko © Julia Kivelä, aitojamakuja.fi 

Discover Finland´s food culture – rooted in simplicity and seasonality

From delicate and subtle to bold and earthy, Finnish cuisine offers a surprising range of flavours. A must-try classic is karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pie), featuring a thin rye crust filled with creamy rice porridge and often served with rich egg butter. Seafood lovers will delight in lohikeitto, a comforting creamy salmon soup that presents the freshness of Finland’s waters.

Adventurous foodies will be intrigued by salmiakki, Finland’s iconic salty liquorice, and a true local favourite. For a sweet touch of the forest, enjoy mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie) or cloudberries, used in homemade jams and desserts.

smoked bass, photo: Tiina Tahvanainen/Visit Åland

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Åland © Tiina Tahvanainen/Visit Åland 

outdoor cooking, photo: Elina Manninen/Keksit, Visit Finland

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Elina Manninen/Keksit 

outdoor cooking in winter, karelian pie. photo: Harri Tarvainen, Visit Karelia

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Visit Karelia / Harri Tarvainen 

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