• Many things to see and do on the river

          “Come along and we’ll show a Lapland you’ve never heard of.” Nature in all its splendour is present in everything. No need for Broadway shows. The locals help you to find the best performances nature has to offer. Your heart will sing and you’ll give a standing ovation as you take relaxing walk on a nature path or an exciting white-water excursion on the river. Not to mention cultural sights, interesting buildings and landmarks.

        • Things to Do

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        • Events

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        • Explore nature

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        • Cultural sights

        • Pello the Fishing Capital

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        • Experience Ylitornio

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        • SERVICES

          Our Lapland Invites You to Visit

          “We’ll take good care of you! Come along!”

          Sleep in a barn or in a five-star hotel decorated with magic of Lapland? A five-star dinner cooked with local ingredients, a quick packed lunch or more experimental cuisine with wild herbs? Paper art, traditional Lovikka mittens and reindeer products? In Our Lapland you’ll find a wide range of services.

        • Accommodation

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        • Meetings

        • Activities

        • Other services

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        • Food and Drink

        • Our products

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        • OUR TIPS

          Our Lapland is also Your Lapland

          “When you understand what Our Lapland is like, you won’t want to leave.” Our calendar is the Torne River. When does the ice break? Is it already flooding? Is the salmon coming? Is the river already frozen? Our clock is the sun. During the polar night the sun is barely rises, so why not stay in and take it easy. In summer there is light, night and day. So much time and so many nice things to do! Still, let’s take it easy. Have a seat, we’ll have a coffee and a chat.

          Take a moment to feel the rhythm of light and nature.

        • Road Trips

          Road trip tips to Lapland

        • Local Gems

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        • Our blog

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        • Survival Guide

        • Different rhythm of life

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        • Good to know

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        • INFORMATION

          Come along!

          The river runs hundreds of kilometres from the Torne Lake in northern Sweden to the far end of the Bay of Bothnia. The area of Original Lapland is vast and the distances may be long, however, the road network and connections cover the area well and getting from place to place is no problem.

        • Sustainability

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        • When you arrive

        • Members

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        • Towns and villages

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        • Our history

        • Contact info

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Explore nature

Explore remarkable natural sights

We have hills and fells, rivers and lakes – and countless nature trails. Summer or winter, nature’s beauty in Our Lapland will take your breath away. Take a hike off the beaten track, feel the rhythm of nature and light.

Orhinselkä Sands and Nature Trail​
(Ylitornio/Pello, FIN)

In the middle of Miekojärvi Lake, the Orhinselkä peninsula sands are a unique natural attraction. Wilderness magazine Erä chose the Orhinselkä peninsula the most beautiful natural beach in 2007.

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Kukkolankoski
(Tornio, FIN)

Kukkolankoski Rapids are the longest free-flowing rapids in Finland. The old tradition of dip net fishing is alive and well in Kukkolankoski. The rapids are located in the village of Kukkola 15 km to the north from Tornio.

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Jaipaljukka Nature Trail​
(Pello, FIN)

The large rock formation of Jaipaljukka was formed at the end of the ice age as the ice was melting and the tectonic plates were moving. A guided nature trail of about 4 kilometres is perfect for a short day hike. The trail begins in Pello some 12 km towards Rovaniemi.

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Natural attractions on the map

  • Aavasaksa (Ylitornio)
  • Aalistunturi (Kolari)
  • Ainiovaara nature trail
  • Alkunkarinlahti nature trail (Tornio)
  • Aurinkovaarojen jotos trail
  • Eeron polku trail (Pello)
  • Everstin piilo (Pello)
  • Haparanda hiking trail (Haparanda)
  • Hanhivittikko (Övertorneå)
  • Iitto palsa mire (Enontekiö)
  • Jaipaljukka nature trail (Pello)
  • Jupukkavaara (Pajala)
  • Karunki-Kantojärvi trail (Tornio)
  • Kattilakoski (Pello)
  • Konttaköngäs (Pello)
  • Konttavaara observation trail (Pello)
  • Kukkolankoski (Tornio)
  • Köngäksen koski rapids (Pajala)
  • Malla Strict Nature Reserve (Enontekiö)
  • Matkakoski (Tornio)
  • Meän maisemat nature trail (Kolari)
  • Mikonpolku (Ylitornio)
  • Nivavaaran observation trail (Tornio)
  • Orhinselkä sands and trail (Ylitornio/Pello)
  • Pahakurkkio canyon (Saittarova, Pajala)
  • Palolaki reindeer fence and preservation area (Pajala)
  • Pakasaivo (Kolari)
  • Pekanpää nature trail (Ylitornio)
  • Perämeri / North Bothian National Park (Tornio/Kemi)
  • Pieskänjupukka observation trail (Pello)
  • Punainenhiekka (Kittilä)
  • Raumo nature trail
  • Rautajoki canyon (Kiruna/Pajala)
  • Riekkola-Välivaara nature preservation area
  • Saana fell (Enontekiö)
  • Seittenkaari (Haparanda)
  • Sompanen nature trail (Ylitornio)
  • Tornio arboretum botanic garden
  • Vaarasaari nature trail (Pello)
  • Valkeakoski and Hirvaskoski trail
  • Vasikkavuoma (Pajala)
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