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Town in Lapland, Finland
Photo: Jtaramaa, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
Tornio (Swedish: Torneå) is a city in Finnish Lapland, by the border to Sweden.
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One of the most beautiful wooden churches still in use in Finland. The church was designed and completed by Matti Härmä in 1689, making the building over 300 years old.
Classic church designed by Jacob Rijfin and completed in 1797. The church is part of the Struve Geodetic Arc, protected as a .
An Orthodox church completed in 1884 and dedicated to apostles Peter and Paul. Open during the summer.
Few kilometres long cascade of rapids in the Torniojoki river, some 14 km north of the town. The village has maintained its fishermen culture which probably dates back to the 13th century. Local way to catch fish is by dipnetting (Finnish: lippoaminen). The varrassiika, whitefish roasted on a spit by an open fire is a local delicacy. The fishermen village is included to the list of nationally significant built cultural environments.
An excellent teaching and observation area. No entrance fee.
Torniolaakson maakuntamuseo
A visit to the museum gives a good overall impression of the history of the entire Western part of Lapland.
Silversmith Jorma Smeds forges traditional Lap Silver using hammer and an anvil.
A design gallery which presents the internationally renowned artefacts of Eero Hyrkäs.
Aineen taidemuseo
The art collection presented in the museum is from the Aine Visual Arts Foundation collection.
Workshop is located by the sea in Laivaniemi 10 km from Tornio.
A bird reservation site with three observation towers, covered trails and a campfire site. A must-see for a bird-watcher!
Perämeren kansallispuisto
A group of islands lying far apart from each other; a characteristic view for Perämeri National Park! Many different bird species are nesting in the park and seals can be seen in the waters. A great experience for anyone enjoying swimming and sunshine! Only reachable by boat or, parts of it in winter, over the ice. A few tour companies offer cruises, paddling or skiing tours etc.
A wide range of programme services. For example guided tours with an authorised guide, guided fishing and hunting tours, extreme and survival adventures, rally and off-road safaris. Also equipment rental, bicycles, skies, ice skates and canoes.
A unique golf course in the golfing world. The border is crossed four times during the game and you have the possibility to make a hole in one across the border on the sixth hole. The time difference between Finland and Sweden is one hour so it takes an hour to hit the green! In the middle of the summer the sun shines 24 hours a day so you can play even during the night.
Situated 23 km north of Tornio. A traditional country manor with a large courtyard, terrace, a smoke sauna and a Lappish tent. A rental cottage for sunny summer days!
River and white-water rafting safaris with rubber and rowboats in the summer. During winter time snowmobile safaris to Sampo Ice breaker and Snow Castle.
Summer fun for children. The park is situated in Tornio, close to the water tower.
Domestic animal farm in Arpela, 20 km from Tornio. Riding tours and camps. Open all year round.
Northern town atmosphere and top artists mainly from Finland and Sweden.
A yearly jazz and blues festival.
Folk music, folk dance and accordion festival.
A market event that takes us to the 1800s.
Old traditions and culture are cherished on in the Kukkola villages on both sides of the river.
Four days and three nights of golfing; an exciting competition between teams.
Enjoy sauna, music and good company at Kukkolankoski.
An art event that was first organised in 1991 at Aine Art Museum. Artists from both Finland and Sweden.
The new year is celebrated on the border with double fireworks! As Finland and Sweden are in different time zones you can celebrate the arrival of the new year in Tornio, then cross the river and celebrate it again one hour later in Haparanda.
Catering student training establishment. À la carte, café and bakery.
French bread and salads.
Lunch delicacies: French bread, salads, pasta, soup.
Chinese, Italian and Thai food and pizza.
Delicacies from Peräpohjola: salmon soup, smoked fish, reindeer, grilled white fish.
Delicious grilled food.
Kebab and pizza
The first Chinese restaurant in Tornio. Chinese food and pizza.
A bar and steak restaurant with outdoor and indoor seating. The decor is Mexico-themed, but the menu is not. If you're hungry, order the XXL-burger! They have live music performances on weekends.
A Vietnamese restaurant.
Doughnuts, bagels, smoothies and other delicacies.
Coffee shop.
Coffee house and restaurant. Bakery products for sweet teeth.
A cosy cafeteria near the shopping centre.
Coffee house and restaurant.
A German-style pub.
A small, budget-friendly self-catering motel built on the premises of the old fire station.
In June–July the students apartments are rented for travellers. The rooms have a toilet, shower and cooking facilities.
15 cottages, 60 camping places with electricity for caravans and campers. A beautiful beach and riverside sauna. Rental boats.
30 rooms with a toilet and shower. Cooking facilities and washing machine.
98 rooms with shower and toilet, telephone, TV and Wi-Fi. 5 different restaurants and a sauna compartment.
Next to the Swedish border, the name of Tornio's largest mall translates in both languages to "on the border".
The World's northernmost IKEA is just 600 meters off the border in Sweden, and – to be honest – probably the most popular reason to visit Tornio.
By car
From most of Finland you will arrive along either the E8 or the E75, at least the last leg by the former.
By train
In season VR has a night train from the south to Kolari, stopping in Tornio. The station is named Tornio-Itäinen ("Tornio East").
By bus
From Finland, check Matkahuolto for timetables and fares. There are direct bus connections from Oulu and Rovaniemi to Tornio.
By plane
The nearest airport is Kemi-Tornio 20 km from the centre, where Finnair runs scheduled flights from Helsinki.
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