Aarnikota cozy interior

Welcome to Aarnikota

Authentic Finnish Dining in a Traditional Kota

★★★★★ 4.9 (96 reviews)
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About Aarnikota

Aarnikota is a unique dining experience located in the heart of Sodankylä, Finland. Our traditional kota offers a warm, cozy atmosphere where you can enjoy authentic Finnish cuisine prepared over an open fire.

As a women-owned establishment, we take pride in serving delicious homemade crepes, both sweet and savory, along with traditional Finnish specialties like reindeer dishes. Our restaurant is the perfect stop after a cold winter hike or ski adventure.

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Fireplace Cooking

Traditional open-fire preparation

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Great Coffee

Warm up with our excellent brews

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Great Cocktails

Including specialty Glühwein

Our Specialties

Famous for our authentic Finnish cuisine

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Crepes

Our signature dish! Enjoy sweet or savory crepes including reindeer and portobello options, freshly made on the open fire.

Popular €10-15
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Reindeer Dishes

Traditional Finnish reindeer preparations served with lingonberry jam (lakkahillo) in an authentic atmosphere.

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Vegetarian Options

Mushroom crepes and sweet varieties. We offer gluten-free and lactose-free options.

Vegetarian Dietary Options

Available Offerings

Alcohol Beer Cocktails Coffee Wine Quick Bite Small Plates Dessert

Price Range

€10-15 per person

What Our Guests Say

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Based on 96 reviews
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Popular Mentions

Crepes 21 Reindeer 6 Atmosphere 6 Coffee 5 Glühwein 4 Hike 3
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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

"Authentic and beautiful, definitely worth a visit."

Dine in Lunch €10-15 per person
August 2025 Local Guide
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Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

"Excellent reindeer meatballs and lingonberry jam in an atmospheric place."

Dine in Lunch Free parking lot

Vegetarian options: Mushroom crepes and sweet crepes

Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free and lactose-free available

March 2025 Local Guide
★★★★★
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

"What an experience. After a cold walk you end up in a warm kota where they bake crepes, sweet or with mushrooms, for you on an open fire. Top"

Dine in Lunch €20-25 per person
March 2025 Local Guide
★★★★★
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

"A beautiful, cozy, and authentic spot with delicious crêpes. Perfect for warming up after a hike in the snow. The two owners are very friendly. Highly recommended 😊"

Dine in €10-15 per person

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian crepes (sweet and savory)

March 2025 Local Guide
★★★★★
Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 5/5

"Great place to eat or drink after a nice walk."

Lunch Group: 9+ people €10-15 per person
March 2025 Local Guide

Amenities & Services

Service Options

  • Outdoor Seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Dining Options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table Service

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Parking

  • Free Parking Lot
  • Free Street Parking
  • Plenty of Parking

Good For

  • Family-Friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • Solo Dining

Facilities

  • Bar Onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wheelchair Accessible Seating
  • Kids' Menu

Payments

  • Credit Cards
  • Debit Cards
  • NFC Mobile Payments

Planning

  • Accepts Reservations

Visit Us

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Address

Kerotie, 99555 Sodankylä, Finland

Plus Code: 4WWH+8G Aarniluosto

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Website & Reservations

www.aarnikota.fi

Opening Hours

Updated by business 3 weeks ago

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday Closed
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 16:00
  • Thursday 11:00 - 16:00
  • Friday 11:00 - 16:00
  • Saturday 11:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday 11:00 - 16:00