Lainio Snow Village with Ice Restaurant Dinner, Levi - Dinner at -6°C, at a Table Carved from Ice
On arrival, guests are escorted directly to the ice restaurant — dinner is pre-booked at 17:00, fully paid, seating arranged by the restaurant — guests pay nothing on arrival; only additional drinks ordered on site are charged separately. Ice tables, ice chairs, walls of sculpted snow and carved ice, the temperature a steady -6°C. Dinner takes approximately 1–1.5 hours. After dinner, guests have 1–1.5 hours for the guided Snow Village tour and ice bar visit before the return journey to Levi.
Why This Is One of the Most Memorable Dining Experiences in Finnish Lapland
- Dinner at -6°C, at a table and chair carved from ice - inside a building that will not exist by spring
- A 3-course menu built around Lappish ingredients: reindeer, arctic fish, local berries
- A completely hand-built world of snow and ice - different theme every season
- Guided tour of the exhibition and warm berry juice in the ice bar after dinner
- Just 40 minutes from Levi centre
The Snow Village - A New Theme Every Year
Lainio Snow Village is constructed entirely from snow and ice each November. The theme changes every year. Past seasons have included Game of Thrones, Nordic Mythology, Underworld, and the Underwater World in 2024-2025. For 2025-2026 - the Snow Village’s 25th anniversary - the theme is Pure Celebration: a carnival, a Rio de Janeiro area and an ice bar dressed in the colours of Ireland.
The 2026-2027 theme will be confirmed later.
The Ice Restaurant Menu 2026-2027 Season
- Starters
- Lapland delicacies: the North in it’s purest form, savory and surprising. Lapland on a plate in form of reindeer, northern fish, small farm cheese, vegetables and berries. Served in a tapas bite size style. L/G
- Mushroom soup: Vasterbotten cheese, Tarragon oil. L/G on request
- Mains
- Reindeer two ways: Roasted beetroot puree, black currant sauce. L/G
- Arctic char: Parsnip puree, apple chutney, lobster sauce. L/G
- Sautéed reindeer: mashed potatoes, pickled cucumbers and lingonberries. L/G
- Chicken gyoza: Roasted pepper sauce, wasabi creme fresh. L/G
- Spruce tip risotto: Roasted hazelnuts, vasterbotten cheese, pickled spruce tip. L/G
- Children’s mains
- Fish option with French fries. L/G
- Sautéed reindeer with potato purée. L/G
- Chicken nuggets with French fries. L
- Desserts
- Chocolate brownie: vanilla sauce, orange foam. L/G
- Mille-feuille: Cloudberry and vanilla pastry cream. L
L = Lactose free VL = Low lactose G = Gluten free V = Vegan M = Dairy free
Our personnel will be happy to tell you more about allergens and the origin of the ingredients.
Who This Is For
- Couples, families and groups looking for a genuinely unusual dinner in a one-of-a-kind setting
- Guests who want to combine the Snow Village visit with a proper meal
- Those who appreciate Lappish cuisine and want to experience it in the most distinctive possible setting
- Anyone for whom a dinner at -6°C at a table made of ice is something worth doing once
Private option
Private group transport and guide available, on-site there is no possibility to have a private visit or dinner. Contact us to arrange.
Responsibility waiver: Scandinavian Travel Group is not responsible for changes, disruptions or unavailability affecting Lainio Snow Village or any third-party venue visited during this program, for whatever reason including weather, construction delays or venue decisions. Where a venue is unavailable, STG will make reasonable alternative arrangements where possible. No refund is due for circumstances beyond our control.
Child price applies for ages 4–14. Children under 4: fixed rate applies.
What's included
- Transportation from Levi centre (approximately 40 minutes each way)
- Entrance ticket to Snow Village
- 3-course dinner in the ice restaurant
- Guided tour of the exhibition
- Warm berry juice (non-alcoholic) served in the ice bar at the end of the guided tour
- Free time to explore the exhibition at your own pace after the guided tour
Not included
- Warm winter clothing (available to rent separately - see Recommendation).
- Alcoholic and other drinks in the ice bar, café or restaurant.
Important remarks
F.A.Q.
- What is included in the 3-course dinner?
A starter, main course and dessert chosen from the ice restaurant menu. The menu features Lappish ingredients: reindeer, arctic fish, local berries and foraged flavours. See the menu section above for the full 2025–2026 menu — the 2026–2027 menu must be confirmed before publishing.
- How cold is it during dinner?
The ice restaurant is inside the Snow Village — the temperature during dinner is the same as throughout the building: a consistent -6°C (21°F). Warm clothing is essential, including during the meal. The chairs and table are carved from ice.
- What is the itinerary for the visit?
On arrival guests are escorted directly to the ice restaurant — dinner is pre-booked at 17:00, fully paid, seating arranged by the restaurant — guests pay nothing on arrival; only additional drinks ordered on site are charged separately. Dinner takes approximately 1–1.5 hours. After dinner, 1–1.5 hours for the guided Snow Village tour and ice bar visit before the return journey.
- What is the Snow Village theme for 2026–2027?
⚠ To be confirmed and updated before publishing.
- Is this suitable for young children?
Yes, all ages are welcome. The temperature inside is -6°C throughout, including during dinner — children must be dressed in warm winter clothing for the entire visit. Child price applies for ages 4–14. Children under 4: fixed rate applies. A children’s menu is available.
Important remarks:
Season: Open daily Dec 25 – Apr 6. Ice restaurant open from Dec 25 for the dinner program. Pre-booking required — table reservation is made on your behalf as part of this tour.
Temperature: Consistently around -6°C (21°F) inside. Warm clothing is essential throughout, including during dinner.
Menu: The 2026–2027 menu must be confirmed and updated before publishing.
Drinks: Alcoholic drinks and beverages beyond the included berry juice are at extra cost.
Pickup: Free pick-up and drop-off from several designated locations in the Levi area.
Child pricing: Child price applies for ages 4–14. Children under 4: fixed rate applies.
Warm winter clothing: Not included.
IMPORTANT! Available to rent only at Scandinavian Travel Group / Safarimarket pick-up location (Keskuskuja 2 B 3). Clothing will not be delivered to other pick-up locations. Allow at least 20 minutes before departure to get dressed.
Recommendation
- Wear warm winter clothing suitable for sustained time at -6°C — including during the dinner.
- Thermal layers, insulated boots and gloves are strongly recommended. C
- lothing can be rented from the Safarimarket office in Levi centre at extra charge of €12. Arrive at least 20 minutes before departure if you need rental clothing.
Cancellation Policy
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 21 days or less before the event
- We will charge a cancellation fee of 10% if booking is cancelled 365 days or less before the event