by Salla | Mar 23, 2022 | Kootut helmet
Tour of 12 Churches Explore church buildings! If you are interested in church architecture, there’s plenty to see along the Torne River. Get to know the local cultural heritage and see churches on both sides of the river in Finland and Sweden. Make sure you...
by Salla | Mar 11, 2022 | Kootut helmet
6 swimming places – yes, it’s warm enough in summer 6 swimming places – yes, it’s warm enough in summer Orhinselänniemi: ands by the Lake Miekojärvi are accessible via the nature trail or by water. Bomminniemi: A small and cosy beach in the village of Kardis in Pajala...
by Salla | Mar 11, 2022 | Kootut helmet
4 reasons to pop over to Sweden 4 reasons to pop over to Sweden Explore the Swedish grocery stores. Bring back traditional Swedish tunnbröd (flat bread), chocolate or sockerdricka (drink). Finns like to buy baking equipment from Sweden as their selection is great. And...
by Salla | Feb 21, 2022 | Kootut helmet
5 tips on seeing the northern lights 5 tips on seeing the northern lights Although, the northern lights are often associated with frosty winter nights, they can be seen much earlier. Did you know that already in autumn the fire fox wags its tail against the sky and...
by Salla | Feb 21, 2022 | Kootut helmet
Second hand shopping Find a second hand gem! In the municipal centres of the Torne River you can find wonderful flea-markets and second hand shops. In summertime there are also popular yard sales. Slussen is a quaint second hand shop in the Pajala bus station that is...
by Salla | Feb 22, 2022 | Kootut helmet
3 x on the ice 3 x on the ice Where else can you go across a frozen river to another country? Every year, we make routes to Sweden on the Torne River ice. Yes, it is strong and safe. The ice road carries the weight of a car! Pop in Sweden to do the groceries or just...