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TORNIO HAPARANDA
Looking for an unforgettable holiday experience on the border between two cultures? You’ve come to the right place. Let us plan a memorable stay for you in Tornio-Haaparanda.
Our aim is to showcase the unique culture, services and experiences of the border region – and help tourists discover the best the region has to offer.
Visit Tornio Haparanda Ry
Visit Tornio Haparanda Ry is a tourism development association that promotes the attractiveness of the Tornio and Haparanda region in cooperation with local operators.
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Tornio-Haparanda offers unique experiences on the border between two countries. Here you can go on an aurora expedition, go fishing, snowmobiling or enjoy summer canoeing trips in the peace and quiet of nature. For those interested in culture and history, the area offers museums, historic churches and authentic local handicrafts.
The travel experience is complemented by the region’s diverse shops – from small boutiques and speciality shops to large shopping centres, where you can find souvenirs and northern flavours to take home.
You can stay in cosy hotels, cottages or apartments, and restaurants invite you to taste the flavours of Lapland and the Nordic region. For families, active holidaymakers and groups, there are plenty of options to make your stay a memorable one.
Explore the businesses and services in the area, find new things to experience and plan your own trip to the unlimited experiences of Tornio-Haaparanta.
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Mustaparta Hotels
Rajalla Shopping Centre
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Tornio-Haparanda is stunning in all seasons – from the snowy shores of winter to the colourful autumn and the glow of the northern lights. Live cameras and daily photos bring the area’s natural and urban landscapes close to you, wherever you are. Step into the tranquillity of the border town for a moment and watch nature change with the day and the seasons.
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Moments from
Tornio Haparanda
Tornio-Haparanda is full of small moments that make the area unique. River landscapes, sea breezes, the rhythm of urban life and local encounters all add up to a genuine everyday life in a border town. Here, the closeness of nature and the pulse of the city go hand in hand – and each moment tells its own story of the region.
Experience the unique atmosphere of Tornio Haparanda
Tornio and Haparanda form a unique twin town where Finnish and Swedish cultures meet. The area offers tourists experiences, local delicacies and unforgettable moments on the border between the two countries.
Are you ready to celebrate twice? Only 29 days until New Year 2026 and Happy New Twice party!
Celebration starts at 22:00 Finnish time at Victoria Square at the Finnish/Swedish border. Dance the night away with great music and good vibes in our biggest outdoor disco run by DJ Aleksanteri K. It is more than just a party – it’s an experience that combines best of nightlife, entertainment and the borderless border.
The party doesn’t stop as the beats keep the energy high, ensuring you welcome the new year in style. Between the fireworks the amazing laser show will keep us going no matter what the weather. Fireworks at 🇫🇮 00:00 and 🇸🇪 00:00 time
Rajalla Shopping center keeps us warm and offers midnight snacks for the hungry. You can also join us indoors at EventAreena (K-18) in the Rajalla Shopping center. After Swedish midnight, the celebration shifts into high gear with a Nordic after-ski atmosphere. EventAreena is open 22:00-02:00. For more information:
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Christmas magic is filling the Twin City. ✨🎄
Christmas is just around the corner, and you can already feel the excitement growing as lights, music, and winter moments connect both sides of TornioHaparanda.
And here’s even more to look forward to…
Our cross-border Christmas Market is getting closer. On 6–7 December, the heart of TornioHaparanda transforms into a festive path where Finland and Sweden share lights, flavours, and joyful winter moments. ✨🎄
🎅 Santa will be visiting Rajalla På Gränsen Shopping Center on 13 December and 20 December, from 12:00–16:00, the perfect moment to stop by with the whole family.
👉 Come experience the holiday season where two nations celebrate together, TornioHaparanda awaits. ✨
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🇫🇮 TornioHaparanda joulumarkkinat 6.–7.12. klo 12–17 Suomen aikaa - IKEA HaparandaTornio – Victoriantori – Rajalla På Gränsen
Tänä jouluna rajalla syttyy uusi perinne! Tunnelmalliset TornioHaparanda Joulumarkkinat täyttävät kahden maan välisen alueen herkuilla, käsitöillä, musiikilla ja valolla siellä, missä Suomi ja Ruotsi kohtaavat.
Löydät markkinoilta:
✨ Paikallisia ruokatuotteita ja makeisia
✨ Käsitöitä ja joululahjaideoita
✨ Vaatteita ja pukinkontin täyttäjiä
✨ Poniratsastusta
✨ Höyryävän kuumaa glögiä
Sunnuntaina 7.12. tontut Päivi ja Tiina askartelevat lasten kanssa Rajalla kauppakeskuksessa joulukortteja ja opettavat heille, miten hiippaillaan kuin oikeat tontut! Tule korttipajaan klo 11:00–14:00 Suomen aikaa ja hiippailukouluun klo 12:00 ja 14:00.
Arios-kuoro esiintyy IKEAlla kl 12:00 (Ruotsin aikaa) ja 14:30 (Suomen aikaa) Rajalla kauppakeskuksessa.
Tervetuloa TornioHaparanda Joulumarkkinoille!
Myyjäinfo: Eija-Sinikka Juho, eija-sinikka.juho(a)kauppakeskusrajalla.fi
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HaparandaTornio julmarknad 6–7/12 kl. 11–16
IKEA HaparandaTornio – Victoriatorget – Rajalla På Gränsen
I år tänds en ny tradition vid gränsen! Den stämningsfulla HaparandaTornio julmarknaden fyller området mellan två länder med delikatesser, hantverk, musik och ljus precis där Finland och Sverige möts.
På marknaden hittar du:
✨ Lokala matprodukter och sötsaker
✨ Hantverk och julklappsidéer
✨ Tomten
✨ Kläder och gåvor till tomtens säck
✨ Ponnyridning
✨ Rykande varm glögg
Söndagen 7/12 gör tomtenissarna Päivi och Tiina julkort på Rajalla På Gränsen tillsammans med barnen och lär dem hur man smyger omkring som riktiga tomtenissar! Kom till julkortspysslet kl. 11:00-14:00 finsk tid och till smygarskolan kl. 12.00 och 14.00.
Arios kören framträder kl 12:00 (sv tid) vid IKEA and 14:30 (fi tid) at Rajalla På Gränsen
Välkommen till HaparandaTornio julmarknad!
Info för försäljare: Eija-Sinikka Juho, eija-sinikka.juho(a)kauppakeskusrajalla.fi
🇬🇧This year, a new tradition lights up the border! The atmospheric HaparandaTornio Christmas Market fills the space between two countries with treats, crafts, music and warm festive spirit right where Finland and Sweden meet.
At the market you’ll find:
✨ Local food products and sweets
✨ Handcrafted gifts and Christmas ideas
✨ Santa Claus
✨ Clothing and seasonal treasures
✨ Pony rides for families
✨ Steaming hot mulled drink
Sunday 7/12 elves Päivi and Tiina are making Christmas cards at Rajalla På Gränsen with children and teaching them how to sneak around like real elves! Come to card workshop at 11:00-14:00 Fi time and to sneaking school at 12:00 and 14:00.
Arios choir performs at 12:00 (Swedish time) at IKEA and 14:30 (Finnish time) at Rajalla På Gränsen
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Did you know traveling to TornioHaparanda is easier than you think? ✨
✈️ By Plane
Kemi-Tornio Airport (20 min away) offers smooth domestic connections.
Rovaniemi Airport (1h 45min) links you to major cities across Europe.
Luleå Airport, Sweden (1h 30min) provides excellent international access from Scandinavia and beyond.
🚆 By Train
Finnish trains arrive at Kemi, with bus connections to Tornio in just 20 minutes.
From Sweden, trains arrive to Haparanda’s station, right on the border, just a short walk from Finland.
🚗 By Car
E4/E75 highways bring you directly into the heart of the Twin City.
And the best part? You can literally walk across the border between Finland and Sweden in just a few minutes.
🚌 By Bus
Several daily connections from Oulu, Rovaniemi, Luleå, and surrounding regions make travel easy and affordable.
Once you arrive, everything is close: Cafés, hotels, shops, river views, and the magical feeling of being in two countries at once.
👉 Come and experience this unique cross-border destination for yourself, TornioHaparanda is waiting to welcome you. ✨
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🇫🇮 TornioHaparanda joulumarkkinat 6.–7.12.
klo 12–17 (Suomen aikaa)
IKEA HaparandaTornio – Victoriantori – Rajalla På Gränsen
Tänä jouluna rajalla syttyy uusi perinne! Tunnelmalliset TornioHaparanda Joulumarkkinat täyttävät kahden maan välisen alueen herkuilla, käsitöillä, musiikilla ja valolla siellä, missä Suomi ja Ruotsi kohtaavat.
Löydät markkinoilta:
✨ Paikallisia ruokatuotteita ja makeisia
✨ Käsitöitä ja joululahjaideoita
✨ Vaatteita ja pukinkontin täyttäjiä
✨ Poniratsastusta
✨ Höyryävän kuumaa glögiä
Tervetuloa TornioHaparanda Joulumarkkinoille!
Myyjäinfo: Eija-Sinikka Juho, eija-sinikka.juho(a)kauppakeskusrajalla.fi
🇸🇪 HaparandaTornio julmarknad 6–7/12 kl. 11–16
IKEA HaparandaTornio – Victoriatorget – Rajalla På Gränsen
I år tänds en ny tradition vid gränsen! Den stämningsfulla HaparandaTornio julmarknaden fyller området mellan två länder med delikatesser, hantverk, musik och ljus precis där Finland och Sverige möts.
På marknaden hittar du:
✨ Lokala matprodukter och sötsaker
✨ Hantverk och julklappsidéer
✨ Tomten
✨ Kläder och gåvor till tomtens säck
✨ Ponnyridning
✨ Rykande varm glögg
Välkommen till HaparandaTornio julmarknad!
Info för försäljare: Eija-Sinikka Juho, eija-sinikka.juho(a)kauppakeskusrajalla.fi
🇬🇧 HaparandaTornio Christmas Market 6–7 December,
11:00–16:00 Swe time
IKEA HaparandaTornio – Victoria Square – Rajalla På Gränsen
This year, a new tradition lights up the border! The atmospheric TornioHaparanda Christmas Market fills the space between two countries with treats, crafts, music and warm festive spirit right where Finland and Sweden meet.
At the market you’ll find:
✨ Local food products and sweets
✨ Handcrafted gifts and Christmas ideas
✨ Santa Claus
✨ Clothing and seasonal treasures
✨ Pony rides for families
✨ Steaming hot mulled drink
Welcome to the HaparandaTornio Christmas Market!
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Come and enjoy the magic of Christmas in TornioHaparanda, where the holiday spirit shines across two nations.
And did you know? You can meet Santa himself at the border in Rajalla På Gränsen Shopping Center on 29 November, 13 December and 20 December. 🎅🎄
You’ll find him in his cosy chamber on the 2nd floor, right next to the play area, from 12:00–16:00.
👉 Step into the season, meet Santa, and feel the Christmas warmth of our unique two-country destination. ✨
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