Finland launches Finnish Dinner Date culinary tourism campaign

Visit Finland has introduced the ‘Finnish Dinner Date’ initiative, a culinary tourism campaign designed to promote the country’s gastronomy and regional traditions to an international audience. The program invites 16 singles to participate in fully hosted four-day trips to either Helsinki or Tampere in February 2027.

Participants will experience tasting menus prepared by renowned chefs, including Adele Kinnunen of Café Savoy in Helsinki and Henry Tikkanen of Restaurant Gösta in Tampere. The initiative aims to showcase Finnish ingredients such as fish, game, and forest berries while encouraging social interaction through group dining with local singles.

To enter the competition, applicants must submit a short video in English to social media platforms, explaining what dish they would serve on a romantic date and why. The winners will have their flights, accommodation, meals, and local activities covered by the organizers.