Piparina Day Cabins & Dining

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Piparina Day Cabins & Dining

Location: Santa Claus Village, Rovaniemi

Season: 15 Oct – 4 Apr

Summer restaurant: Selected dates during the summer season

Piparina Day Cabins & Dining is one of Snowhotel Family’s three destinations in Rovaniemi. Piparina has unique concept combining private gingerbread cabins and high-quality Lapland dining experiences. A village with gingerbread-style cabins and atmospheric restaurant is a magical setting for dining or private events, offering up to 240 seats (restaurant and cabins combined).

The cabins offer guests a peaceful and private setting for dining, celebrations and small meetings. The restaurant’s flexible floor plan can be adjusted to groups of different sizes. Taste of Lapland menu gives our guests the chance to try different Arctic flavours made with ingredients from small local producers.

A small gingerbread cabin in winter at Piparina Day Cabins & Dining.

Gingerbread cabin facilities

14 private gingerbread day cabins:

5 small cabins (max. 4 people)
5 medium cabins (max. 8 people)
4 large cabins (max. 12 people)

Restaurant facilities

Seating: Buffet style up to 92 guests, seated table service up to 120 guests
Piparina’s Lapland-style restaurant combines soft lighting, wooden elements and water features to create a warm and atmospheric setting for a variety of occasions.
A sound system, performance stage and waterfall screen are available for events.

Family roasting marshmallows by the fireplace at Piparina.

Other services

Sauna and outdoor jacuzzi (max. 11 people at a time)
Fenced outdoor area with fireplace
Kiosk and candy shop

Day cabin highlights

Private cabins for dining, meetings and celebrations or as a warm and comfortable base between activities
Food and drinks served directly to the cabins
Sauna and gingerbread cabin package available for small groups
Just minutes from Rovaniemi Airport, ideal for early arrivals and late departures
Adds comfort and flexibility to itineraries, giving guests more time to enjoy their stay

Dining highlights

Traditional Finnish-style restaurant: Natural wood, a water feature and soft lighting create a warm and memorable setting for dining.
Taste of Lapland: The menu concept allows guests to experience several authentic Lapland flavours during one meal.
Buffet menus: Available for private events in April–October, and at other times for groups arriving before the restaurant opens.
Local ingredients and flexible menus: Ingredients are sourced from small local producers, with flexibility for different preferences and dietary requirements.