Would you like to experience Finland through its food, culture, and local hospitality? Visit Finland is inviting single adults from around the world to apply for the Finnish Dinner Date 2027, an international travel experience that brings visitors and Finnish locals together over food and cultural activities.
Selected participants will receive an all-expenses-paid four-day trip to Finland, with flights, accommodation, meals, and organised activities covered.
The initiative offers a different way to discover Finland, meet new people, and experience its culinary traditions.
Programme Details
- Programme: Finnish Dinner Date 2027
- Host organisation: Visit Finland
- Country: Finland
- Locations: Helsinki and Tampere
- Duration: Four days
- Travel period: February 9–19, 2027
- Selected participants: 16
- Funding: Fully funded
- Application deadline: November 10, 2026
Financial Benefits
Selected participants will receive support for the trip, including:
- Round-trip international airfare.
- Accommodation in Finland.
- Meals and dining experiences.
- A hosted four-day programme.
- Cultural activities and sightseeing experiences.
Participants will have the opportunity to explore Finnish destinations while enjoying local food and meeting people from different backgrounds.
About the Finnish Dinner Date
The Finnish Dinner Date is a tourism campaign organised by Visit Finland, the country’s national tourism promotion organisation.
The concept is simple: international visitors are invited to Finland to share dining experiences with local Finnish singles and other participants.
Rather than being a conventional holiday, the programme focuses on food, social connections, Finnish traditions, and hospitality. Participants will get to experience the country through organised activities and shared meals.
Eligibility Requirements
According to the programme information, applicants should:
- Be single adults aged 18 or above.
- Be from any country.
- Not be residents of Finland.
- Submit an individual application.
- Be comfortable communicating in English.
Applicants should review the official campaign terms to confirm all eligibility conditions before applying.
What Will Selected Participants Experience?
During the programme, participants can expect to:
- Travel to Finland for a four-day hosted experience.
- Explore Helsinki or the Finnish Lakeland region.
- Taste Finnish dishes and regional food.
- Join organised group dining experiences with Finnish singles and other international visitors.
- Take part in cultural activities and sightseeing.
- Discover Finnish traditions and everyday lifestyle.
The experience is designed to introduce visitors to Finland through its food, people, and culture.
How to Apply for the Finnish Dinner Date 2027
The application process requires a short creative video and an online submission.
Step 1: Record a short video
Create a video in English answering this question:
“What would you serve on a dinner date, and why?”
Step 2: Share your video
Publish the video on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube using the hashtag #FinnishDinnerDate and tag Visit Finland.
Step 3: Complete the application
Visit the official campaign website, complete the application form, and include the link to your published video.
Application deadline: November 10, 2026.
VISIT OFFICIAL WEBSITE TO APPLY
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