WORKSHOP #1 – FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS: Learn more about pricing, packaging and product development

September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 ~ tornedalen2020 ~ Leave a comment

26th – 27th of October at Arctic River Lodge, Tärendö, SWE ABOUT THE PROGRAM How to create an award-winning product. Mr. Björn Ylipää, author of Smak av norrsken and awarded Best in the world; Food Writing and Arctic Gastronomy at the World Cookbook Award 2018. (ENG) How to build a tourism company with the power … Continue reading WORKSHOP #1 – FROM IDEA TO BUSINESS: Learn more about pricing, packaging and product development

FIELD TRIP: HORSES, RIDING AND FARM ANIMALS IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM PRODUCTS IN FELL LAPLAND

September 16, 2018October 6, 2018 ~ Original Lapland ~ Leave a comment

Beautiful autumn morning of September 15th started from Kolari at 9am to the third field trip of Original Lapland project. This time we would visit companies in Fell Lapland area, in the municipalities of Kolari, Kittilä and Muonio. The theme of the tour was horses, riding and farm animals in tourism products and services. Tilausliikenne … Continue reading FIELD TRIP: HORSES, RIDING AND FARM ANIMALS IN TRAVEL AND TOURISM PRODUCTS IN FELL LAPLAND

Midnight Sun Canoeing in Finnish Lapland

September 7, 2018 ~ Original Lapland ~ Leave a comment

This new canoe route starts from Kolari, runs through Pello and ends in Ylitornio, Tornio River. The total length of the canoe route is about 160 km. The route is suitable for beginners and experienced kayakers. The route starts from Kolari, Aalisjärvi (coordinates: WGS48 N 67 ° 0,68 'and E 24 ° 30,53') and flows … Continue reading Midnight Sun Canoeing in Finnish Lapland

FIELD TRIP IN THE NORTH OF TORNEDALEN – Ecotourism & sustainability

September 4, 2018September 4, 2018 ~ Original Lapland ~ Leave a comment

On a bright and early September morning 25 enthusiastic persons gathered in Muonionalusta, in the very north of Pajala municipality just by the border to Finland. The participants were a mix of established company leaders, future entrepreneurs and other strategic stakeholders – all with a special interest when it comes to tourism and in this … Continue reading FIELD TRIP IN THE NORTH OF TORNEDALEN – Ecotourism & sustainability

FIELD TRIP IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE – Fishing and Hunting theme

August 16, 2018August 16, 2018 ~ Original Lapland ~ Leave a comment

On Wednesday morning we started from Ylitornio municipality, near Aavasaksa, the first field trip of the Original Lapland tourism development project. The theme of this field trip was hunting and fishing services and companies related to tourism. The 23-seated bus was full to the last place and right from the start you could hear everyone … Continue reading FIELD TRIP IN THE ARCTIC CIRCLE – Fishing and Hunting theme

Original Lapland Photoclub

July 26, 2018 ~ Original Lapland ~ Leave a comment

Interested on photographing? Enjoy the views of Lapland? Then you are welcome to join our very special Original Lapland Photoclub in Facebook! We collect photos and posts of Lapland sights and views into this group and arrange also get-together -meetings. It´s all about sharing experiences and tips on photographing - you don´t need to be … Continue reading Original Lapland Photoclub

The most popular – and beautiful – hike in Finland?

July 9, 2018July 8, 2018 ~ Original Lapland ~ Leave a comment

Well you might have guessed it - it´s Hetta-Pallas, which all Finns need to hike at some point in their life. Located in Pallas-Yllästunturi National Park, this hiking trail goes through the national park all the way, if you combine it with hike to Ylläs. The most popular trail from Hetta to Pallas is 56 … Continue reading The most popular – and beautiful – hike in Finland?