Where to stay
Need a place to rest for the night after a road-trip? Looking for a weekend getaway to pamper yourself? Traveling on a budget or splurging? Övertorneå got accommodation for everyone.
Please note that the accommodation listed below are all linked to each company’s website. You make the booking through them. We don’t sell or get commission through the links.
Arthotel
Stay amongst unique art pieces placed in an airy Scandinavian atmosphere. Arthotel is a high-end boutique hotel with amazing views over Torne River and Finland that will spark creativity and ease you into relaxation.
Perfect for: couples, solo-travelers, friend groups, conferences, photo shoots and weddings. Family-friendly.
Vitsaniemi Gård
Sleep in a small-scale and family owned guesthouse on the bank of Torne River. Watch the river stream, freeze and break up into huge chunks – all depending on the season.
Perfect for: solo-travelers, friend groups, nature and wildlife enthusiasts. Pet-friendly.
Stencafé
Need a place to rest? Nestled between a house and a combined shop and café, you’ll find a Stencafé’s small cabin for two. Cozy up by the fireplace on a chilly day and experience village life. Don’t forget to visit the café and shop some handmade jewelry, made out of local stones and crystals.
Perfect for: solo-travelers, couples, road trips and budget travelers.
Huuva Hideaway
Surround yourself with nature at the Ajtta Lodge, an intimate accommodation for all senses at Hideaway Hideaway in Liehittäjä. The more than 250-year-old two-story log house is decorated with a mix of local traditional items and modern Scandinavian design. If you travel during the summer, you can also book a unique and award-winning Sami and Tornedalian nature and dining experience at Huuvas' outdoor restaurant in the old reindeer enclosure in the middle of the forest. By the way, did you know that Liehittäjä means "seductive" in ancient Finnish?
Perfect for: couples, families, solo-travelers, foodies and off-grid living.
Lapland View Lodge
Stay at the top of Luppio mountain in a luxury hotel cabin with panorama views over Torne Valley. The two main buildings are housing reception, lounge, restaurant and bar, which are connected by a huge terrace. The 40 hotel cabins are carefully placed in harmony with nature and in the middle of the mountain you’ll find the spa, with natural rocks as part of the interior.
Perfect for: couples, solo-travelers, friend groups, weddings and celebrations.
Matarengi Lodge
Welcome to a central hotel in Övertorneå, designed as a modern lodge. Here you will find 45 hotel rooms, spread over 3 floors, with some connecting family rooms. Hang out in the lounge with a drink or try Arctic flavours in the restaurant. Relax in the spa with sauna, relaxation pool and a small gym. There is also conference facilities available for up to 180 people in the same building.
Perfect for: solo-travelers, business travel, conference and families.
Did you know?
Most villages in Övertorneå got both a Swedish and a Finnish name. When the railroad was extended to Övertorneå, the names were translated (roughly) to Swedish. Today, the railroad is gone, but the double names remain.
RiipiBo
Eco-living is all the rage and RiipiBo got the perfect eco cabin for you. Here you got views over a blue lake, a private sauna and a secluded cabin with a fireplace and solar panels (you can charge your phone!). This environmentally friendly accommodation offers a comfortable stay, embraced by nature.
Perfect for: the environment, eco-living, nature and wildlife enthusiasts, couples and solo travelers. Please note: spring, summer and fall only.
Norrsken Lodge
Norrsken Lodge offers a fantastic time in their 70+ hotel rooms and the old vicarage, situated right by Torne River. They are open year-round and offers exciting tours and activities on snow in the winter and under the midnight sun during the summer months. You also have the possibility to bring your own accommodation on wheels, or spend the night in a tent if that’s more your jam.
Perfect for: road trips, camping families, couples and solo travelers. Family friendly. Pet-friendly.
Willa Armas
At the bed and breakfast Willa Armas, you sleep comfortably with nature at your doorstep. The stay offers views over the vast lake, rustic details and food made with love. Hang out with family and friends around the communal pool table, relax in the sauna and enjoy the stillness of the village Armasjärvi.
Perfect for: budget travel, couples, families and solo travelers, conferences and events.
Tornedalens Bed & Breakfast
Tornedalens Bed & Breakfast is located in the center of Övertorneå with a short walking distance to the bus station, shops, grocery stores and the café. The B&B has 15 rooms; 3 double rooms and 12 single rooms, each room has an en-suite WC and shower. There is a common lounge area and a kitchen where you can prepare your own meal or just socialize with others. Breakfast can be booked upon request, the parking and wi-fi are free.
Perfect for: business travelers, solo travelers, couples and friend groups. Budget-friendly.
The Friendly Moose
Need assistance? The Friendly Moose specializes in accessible holidays year-round. The accommodation consists of two accessible apartments, suited for a wide range of additional needs (physical, mental and learning disabilities) and their families. The English couple running the accessible guesthouse has plenty of experience with guests that have additional needs. The Friendly Moose will give you a tailored, safe and comfortable vacation in Swedish Lapland.
Perfect for: families, couples, solo-travelers, accessible travel and disability needs. Family friendly.
SAM Arctic
Bienvenue to a home in Heart of Lapland. Stay right by a vast lake in chalets. Here you are welcome to the home of a French couple that runs a dog sled business with energetic Samoyeds.
Perfect for: couples, families, dog lovers. Pet-friendly. Family friendly.
Did you know?
Torne Valley is one of the earliest places of settlement in the cap of the north, dating back 11 000 years.
Finnmyrten
Sleep in a former school converted to a hostel – right on the Arctic Circle. This renovated building offers bright accommodation where linens and cleaning are always included in the price. The Arctic Circle monument is a 5-minute walk from Finnmyrten.
Perfect for: couples, solo-travelers, friend groups, road trips and budget travelers. Family friendly.
Lapland Lights
With Lapland Lights you get a cosy cottage all to yourself, right on the shore of the beautiful lake Kuittasjärvi. Perfect for watching nature, looking out for the Northern Lights and enjoying the peace and quiet. But if it’s activity you want, Svanstein Ski is less than 5 minutes away – and you can relax afterwards in your own wood-fired sauna.
Perfect for: families, groups, couples, nature and wildlife enthusiasts and ski bums. Family friendly.
Rantajärvi Wilderness
Cabin life cravings? Stay in comfortable cabins in the middle of the village Rantajärvi with a beautiful lake within a short walking distance. Or opt for a wilderness experience, embraced by nature, in the wilderness camp Naarajärvi.
Perfect for: groups, nature and wildlife enthusiasts, hunting and conferences. Family friendly.
Dessan’s Café & Accommodation
Stay on the border to Finland in an old customs border house turned café and small-scale accommodation. With just 3 rooms and outstanding hospitality, it’s intimate and simple – a perfect starting point for exploring the borderland.
Perfect for: couples, solo-travelers, road trips, budget travelers. Pet-friendly.