Ylitornio is a unique meeting point of cultures. Life on the border of two countries has made the river valley a rich and active area reflecting solidarity. Tourists from around the world can enjoy the traditions, hospitality and pure nature with several lakes and grand hills.
The best known of the hills is Aavasaksa, 242 meters, known for attracting thousands of visitors to admire the midnight sun every summer. In the scientific literature the name of Aavasaksa became famous because of the geographic work done on Aavasaksa in 1736-37.
Here you can spend a winter week and experience Lappish culture, reindeer and huskies.
For cross - country skiing, we offer several trails around the hills.
In the summer Ylitornio is a perfect place to make excursions along rivers, to discover the only freely flowing European Salmon River Tornio.
Profile of the area:
• Midnight sun and light nights, winter darkness
• Snow activities
• Wilderness, huge forests, low mountains (fells) and Tornionjoki-river and lake areas
• World’s most peaceful border Sweden-Finland
• Good service standard, hotels and shops
Distances:
• 1,5 h from Rovaniemi, capital of Lapland (Father Christmas)
• 1,5 h from Kemi (Snow Castle and Sampo)
• Day trips to Kiruna (Ice hotel)
Activities:
• Fishing, trekking, canoes, rowing, river rafting, swimming in lakes and rivers, bicycling, quiet life in summer cottages
• Safaris: reindeer, husky, snowmobile, summer and winter horse rides in the nature
• Ice-fishing, snowshoe activities, cross country skiing and downhill skiing
More information:
www.tornionlaakso.fi