Sights

Alatornio Village Museum

A two-storied grain storage building situated next to the church of Alatornio. There are a total of 1000 artefacts in the museum, mainly everyday domestic and practical items. In summertime the museum is open on Saturdays 14-18. At other times by request.

Parasniemi, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)50 597 1559

Arboretum Park

A botanical garden situated in Kalliopudas, Tornio. The garden is about 3 hectares in size and it has over 1 000 different types of plants. An excellent teaching and observation area. There is also a playground for children in the area. No entrance fee.
Guided tours for groups by request.

Kalliopudas,Tornio.
Enquiries tel. +358 (0)400 694 638

Butiken på Landet

Situated in a beautiful country milieu 35 km north of Haparanda. There you will find quality clothes and shoes for example from England, Ireland and Austria. Café and ecological restaurant. Open Mon-Fri 12-18, Sat 11-15, Sun 12-16. Café and restaurant open also by request. 

Korpikylä 197, Haparanda.
Tel. +46 (0)922 320 15
www.hulkoffgarden.se

Björkagård

Located 1,5 km north of Haparanda. A rooster, a peacock, a donkey, minipigs, rabbits, cats, and a Shetland pony etc. Open daily 8-19.

Almarksvägen, Haparanda.
Tel. +46 (0)70 658 3897

Church of Alatornio

Completed in 1797. A wooden church was standing on this site at a very early date, perhaps as early as 1208. Some parts have remained from the fifteenth-century medieval stone church. In earlier centuries the church acted as the central church for a very extensive area. The Alatornio church is part of the Struve Geodetic Arc protected as a Unesco World Heritage Site. The point
located in Alatornio church tower was measured in 1842. It was marked on the bell tower and carvings from that time are still visible on the inside walls of the bell platform. The church is open in June and July on weekdays 9-17 and at other times by request.

Kirkonmäentie 85,Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)40 556 8676
www.tornio.seurakunta.net

Church of Haparanda

"The clean house", which is covered with copper sheet, has aroused both dissatisfaction and delight. The church was constructed in 1963 to replace the old church of Haparanda that was burned down. It was taken into use in 1967. There is a recorded guidance in Swedish, Finnish, English and German in the church. In summer open daily 9-19 and other times by request.

Tel. +46 (0)922 292 90

Church of Karl Gustav

The Parish of Karl Gustav was founded in 1782. Until that it had been Alatornio Parish Chapel. The church was taken into use in 1796. There is a recorded guidance in Swedish, Finnish, English and German in the church.

Karungi, Haparanda.
Tel. +46 (0)922 292 90

Church of Karunki

Situated aboout 25 km north of Tornio. Made of log and completed in 1815-1817, designed by A.W. Arppe. Open by request.

Kirkkotie, Karunki, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)40 556 8676
www.tornio.seurakunta.net

Church of Tornio

One of the most beautiful wooden churches still in use in Finland. The church was designed and completed by Matti Härmä in 1686. It is dedicated to the Swedish Queen Eleonora. The church is under renovation 12 April - 31 August 2010!

Seminaarinkatu, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)40 556 8676
www.tornio.seurakunta.net

Coastal culture Room in Nikkala

Exhibition about old fishing equipment gives you an insight into the history of Nikkala village. Open in the summer or by request. Summer café.

Haparanda harbour, Nikkala.
Tel. +46 (0)922 210 20

Gallery Koivikko

Traditional 1930´s farm courtyard with outbuildings situated midway between Tornio and Ylitornio 35 kilometres to the north. Summer gallery exhibits work of contemporary artist Steve Pratt. Working artist studio and shop. Refreshments available on request. Large parties should book in advance.

Mustajärventie 11, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)40 740 5984
www.steveprattfineart.com

Haparanda railway station

Järnvägsgatan 21, Haparanda.
Tel. +46 (0)922 125 57

Hermansons Handelsgård

Hermansons trading house was built in 1832 and it is one of the best remained buildings in Northern Sweden. The main building with 12 storehouses forms a closed yard. Mikael Benius (later Hermanson) bought the trading House in 1906. The business has included over the years the dyeing of threads and luxurious Russian furs. Open by request.

Storgatan 74, Haparanda.
Tel. +46 (0)922 617 31

Historical Museum of Tornio River Valley

A visit to the museum gives a good overall impression of the history of the entire Western part of Lapland . Naval cannons found in Tornio , and an old river boat can be seen in the grounds of the museum. Open Tue-Fri 11-17, Sat-Sun 11-15. Entrance fee: 2-4 €.

Keskikatu 22, Tornio.
Tel +358 (0)50 597 1559, +358 (0)50 597 1564
www.tornio.fi/museo

Kukkolaforsen

Kukkola rapids are situated 15 km north of Haparanda. You can see the traditional method of catching whitefish and, among other things, pay a visit to a fishing museum. Also in the area, there are mills from the 19th century, sawmill, mill building, cowshed, workshop, store room, fishing shed, whitefish grilling in a Lappish tent and an ice cellar. Open in summertime, other times by request.

Kukkolaforsen 184, Haparanda.
Tel +46 (0)922 310 00
www.kukkolaforsen.se

Kukkolankoski

Kukkola rapids are situated 15 km north of Tornio. In the summer the fishermen catch whitefish with a scoop-shaped net, which continues a tradition dating back to medieval times. Whitefish roasted on a spit (a wooden stake) is the delicacy of Kukkola rapids and visitors can watch it being prepared in a traditional way. Activities organized by local entrepreneurs.

Kukkola, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)16 472 044
www.kukkolankoski.fi

Old water tower of Haparanda

The construction of the brick tower from 1919 onwards consumed 195 000 bricks.
Today the water tower functions as a part of the local heating centre.

Köpmansgatan, Haparanda.

Orthodox Church of Tornio

In 1825 Czar Alexander I made the decision to found and construct a military
church inTornio. The present church building is from 1884 and it is dedicated to
the apostles Peter and Paul. It is part of the orthodox parish of Oulu. The church
is situated in the centre of Tornion near the Finnish customs.
Open in summer Tue-Sat 10-18.

Lukiokatu, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)50 590 0562

Postelli Paula Salminen

Workshop is located by the sea in Laivaniemi 10 km from Tornio. There you can get a sight into the world of porcelain painting with master porcelain painter Paula Salminen. Her products are inspired by Nordic nature and the millennial tradition of porcelain painting. By booking in advance you can get professional guidance in porcelain painting. At Postelli you can find unique gifts for different occasions and all the materials you need for painting porcelain. You can also buy art, handicrafts, silk and glass paintings.

Niemeläntie 2, Kyläjoki, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)400 599 682

Smeds Gold & Silver Gallery

Silversmith Jorma Smeds forges traditional Lap Silver using hammer and an anvil.
The same methods were used by his earliest known predecessor Nils Michelsson in
the mid 17th century. Visitors can buy these genuine handicrafts of high quality.
In summertime Jorma has a workshop in Kukkola where you can watch him work.

Kemintie 6, Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)40 513 1849
www.jormasmeds.com

Stone Age settlements

The remains of Stone Age settlements in Kärrbäck are some of the best preserved of their kind in Sweden. Located on the northern outskirts of Haparanda on the road 356. In ancient times Kärrbäck used to be on the coast.

Info and guiding: Kärrbäck home district association,
tel. +46 (0)70 130 2530

Taavolagården

Mattila 218, Haparanda.
Tel. +46 (0)70 383 9088
www.taavolagarden.se 

Tornio water tower

Seminaarinkatu,Tornio.
Tel. +358 (0)400 698 206