Christmas in Kotatieva
🎅 Christmas Program & Menus
Experience the magic of Christmas in the heart of Lapland. At Kotatieva, our winter park and cozy log restaurant invite you to celebrate the holidays with authentic traditions, festive menus, and unforgettable activities under the northern sky.
🌲 Park open daily 10:00–17:00
🍴 Restaurant open daily 12:00–22:30
🚌 Free shuttle bus from Rovaniemi city center & Santa Claus Village
- 12:00–17:00 Lunch for park guests
- 17:00–22:30 Festive Christmas menus & seasonal flavors
When evening falls, Kotatieva turns into a Christmas wonderland filled with festive programs, traditional menus, and warm atmosphere by the fire. ✨
December 23 – Flame Cooked Salmon Evening 59€/person
🔥 Aurora Skating available 19:00–21:00 at the winter park, tickets from here
December 24 – Christmas Eve Traditional Buffet – 65€/person
✨ Aurora Skating 19:00–21:00 at the winter park, tickets from here
A festive Finnish Christmas table with oven-baked ham, casseroles, potatoes, pickled herring, salmon, and seasonal delicacies.
- No à la carte on Christmas Eve
- Children’s and vegetarian options available
- Table reservations to restaurant from here
December 25 – Christmas Day Festive À la Carte – 65 €/person
Starters
- Cured rainbow trout, smoked fish mousse
- Herring & pickled fish
- Fresh salad & boiled potatoes
- Rustic bread & Christmas loaf with smoked butter and cream cheese
Main Course
- Slow-braised pork cheek with dark apple sauce
- Sweet potato purée, sugar snap peas & fennel
- Or choose reindeer fillet, fried fish, or a vegetarian option
Dessert Table
- Christmas cakes & pastries
- Assorted pralines
Children’s menu available.
Table reservations to restaurant from here
December 26 – Boxing Day Special – 35 €/person
🔥 Aurora Skating available 19:00–21:00 at the winter park, tickets from here
The day to say goodbye to Christmas food! Enjoy something different:
- Pizza, Burgers, Fried chicken buffet with salads & fries
- Table reservations to restaurant from here
👉 Reserve your table now and celebrate Christmas the Lapland way – with delicious food, sparkling winter activities, and the cozy atmosphere of Kotatieva’s log restaurant.