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Wild Arctic Restaurant closed temporarily – lunch served at Arctic Igloos
Our Wild Arctic Restaurant at the Wildlife Park entrance is closed from September 1 to November 16, 2025, due to expansion renovations. During the renovation, we serve our hungry customers at the Arctic Igloos Restaurant on the shore of Lake Ranua.
Lunch is served daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Arctic Igloo Restaurant. The lunch buffet offers delicious home-style cooking and a generous salad bar. À la carte dishes can be ordered daily from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Our Arctic Igloos Restaurant is located in the reception building of the Ranuanjärvi campsite and Glass Igloos at Leirintäalueenkatu 5, a few kilometers from the Wildlife Park.
Check out what Arctic Igloos restaurant has to offer
Wild Arctic restaurant will reopen on Monday, November 17, when lunch service will return to the renovated restaurant.
Come and enjoy a meal on the beautiful shores of Lake Ranua!
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