8 ways to experience art and design in Övertorneå
1. Stroll along The Road of Arts
The Road of Arts follows the old railway bank in Övertorneå where you can enjoy artworks like Stars Under the Sky and Bridge Over Time by the artist Chun Lee Wang Gurt. Walk, bike or ski along the nature trail. The Road of Arts will keep extending with new artworks, installations and trails.
Address: Älvvägen 3, 957 31 Övertorneå (66°23'22.0"N 23°39'46.4"E)
2. Sit in the lap of The Torne Valley Woman
In the center of Övertorneå, you’ll find the monument The Torne Valley Woman created by Helena Byström. The artwork symbolizes the traditional woman of Torne Valley with a floating skirt, which is heated to 37°C year-round. Have a seat in her lap and enjoy the warmth.
Address: Matarengivägen 27, 957 31 Övertorneå
3. Carry a piece of Sámi inspired jewellery from Erica Huuva Design
Erica Huuva Design offers Sámi inspired jewelry made from recycled silver. Each piece is made by hand in the workshop in Hedenäset outside of Övertorneå. Visit the shop and see the jewelry be made – and buy a souvenir you can wear back home.
Address: Skolbacken 21, 957 95 Hedenäset
4. Snap a picture of Röda Kvarn
Röda Kvarn translates to the red mill and was actually named after the Parisian Moulin Rouge. It is a historic site of entertainment where people danced, watched movies or experienced live music. The oddly shaped building was built in the early 1900s with leftover material from the railway build and was once Sweden’s most visited movie theater.
Address: Matarengivägen 16, 957 31 Övertorneå
5. Spot the Svanstein Sign
The village Svanstein got a bit of Hollywood-glam – the sign on the mountain looks like its American twin! You can watch it from the roadside or hike up to the sign if you feel adventurous.
Address: Take road 99 north from Övertorneå to the village Svanstein and look up on the mountains
6. Design your own Sámi inspired wooden cup
Create your own Sámi inspired cup at Forest Jewel in Övertorneå. With guidance from experienced Sámi cup creators, you drill, sand and design your own cup that you can bring with you on your next adventure.
Address: Finlandsvägen 1, 957 31 Övertorneå
7. Stay amongst art and design at Arthotel
Stay amongst unique art pieces placed in an airy Scandinavian atmosphere. Arthotel Tornedalen is a lifestyle hotel with a homey feel and amazing views over Torne River and Finland. Relax and let the creativity flow. The charismatic owner Gunhild Stensmyr is often around and will tell you all about her upcoming Art Centre project.
Address: Risudden 150, 957 95 Hedenäset
8. Sleep in the Scandinavian designed Lookout Tower
Spend a night in the Lookout Tower – minimalistic Scandinavian architectural design. Enjoy a meal made over open fire and cuddle up by the fireplace inside the tower when evening comes. Book your Lookout Tower experience with Arthotel.
Address: Risudden 150, 957 95 Hedenäset