Iconic Finnish Foods of All Time
Finns are passionate about their food and they know how to celebrate it. Finns are also fiercely loyal to their culinary roots.
Although you can buy just about anything your heart desires in Finland these days, go native when you are here and you will be in for a treat.
In Finland, market stalls everywhere overflow with seasonal produce and local delicacies. Festivals mark the arrival of favourite foods throughout the year.
Finns even name pastries after their poets!
We’ve compiled a list of ten iconic foods that you SHOULD try – go on, don’t be shy.
Image above: Julia Kivelä, aitojamakuja.fi

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The Journey Menu
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SATOA Kuopio Food Festival
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Archipelago Buffet
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