Discover the northern parts of Övertorneå. Cross the Arctic Circle, spend the night in small-scale accommodations and visit a world heritage. Welcome!
A cozy stay at a Bed and Breakfast
Willa Armas is situated in the village Armasjärvi and the building was once a school. Where students once was taught math and geography, there are now cozy bedrooms. Willa Armas is a personal and charming Bed and Breakfast with views over the lake. Spend a night, enjoy good food and relax with your near and dear.
The resurrected church
Särkilax was the church that disappeared in the spring flood and resurrected after 400 years. A cool documentary was made about the people that rebuilt it. Sweden’s first catholic bishop helped inaugurate the church in July 2018. You can visit Särkilax church along road 99 north of Övertorneå.
Shop award-winning meat
If you exit road 99 about 10 minutes north of Övertorneå, you will get to the village Soukolojärvi. Here you will find the shop Tornedalens Renprodukter, whom has won many awards for their reindeer meat.
Fly paramotor
Experience Övertorneå from above! Fly tandem with a certified paramotor-pilot and enjoy the breathtaking views. The local paramotor club can often be spotted flying around Övertorneå and now you can join them.
Contact Mats or Patrik Heikkilä by email to book your flight.
mats(at)heikkila.se
patrik(at)heikkila.se
Samoyed dogsledding
Bienvenue! Welcome home to a French couple that run the dog sled business SAM Arctic with energetic Samoyeds. Head out on a dog sled, pulled by fluffy dogs. You can also spend the night in simple cabins by a lake.
Learn about the Sámi
Learn more about the reindeer herder’s daily life at The Reindeer Herd. Meet the reindeer in the corral, have a coffee over open fire while you gain knowledge about the Sámi culture. You can also try lasso throwing.
Did you know?
Torne Valley is one of the earliest places of settlement in the cap of the north, dating back 11 000 years.
Enjoy the nature on a dog sled tour
A dog sled tour is an amazing experience! Head out on a tour with Mountain Madness and their strong Siberian Huskies. Sit down in the sled and enjoy!
Head out in a reindeer sled
The reindeer is an interesting animal. Book an experience with reindeer sled at Camp Torne Valley Experience for a cozy tour in the fresh air, while you learn more about the everyday life as a reindeer herder.
Jump across the Arctic Circle
Övertorneå and the village Juoksengi is situated right on the Arctic Circle and this is where you’ll find the Arctic Circle Monument over the abstract latitude. Jump across the Arctic Circle and snap a picture!
Rest your head at Finnmyrten
If you are looking for a simple place to stay for a good price, you can rest your head at the hostel Finnmyrten in Juoksengi. The old brick school has been converted to accommodation with bright rooms.
The accident in lake Armasjärvi.
The accident in lake Armasjärvi is one of the most devastating accidents that happened to the Swedish Army in peace time. The accident occurred on the evening of October 24, 1940 when a ferry sank in the ice cold lake and 46 men lost their life. The Norrbotten Regiment I 19 is annually commemorating the victims in Armasjärvi. You can visit the memory stone on the eastern side of the lake.
Svanstein goes Hollywood
Who needs Hollywood when you can have the Svanstein-sign? Capture a picture from a parking spot along road 99 or hike up the mountain to get really close. The view from the top is amazing!
Instagram the pink church
Svanstein church with its pink color is a perfect background for Instagram, Snapchat or a dance on TikTok. The building itself is more than 150 years old and got many stories for you who want to dive into history.
Holiday home by the lake
In Svanstein there is a cozy yellow cottage surrounded by nature. The lakeside holiday home is bright and fresh, and spacious enough for a family or small group. Rent the house exclusively from Lapland Lights.
Visit a world heritage site
Struve Geodetic Arc consists of several measuring points from the Black Sea all the way to Northern Norway. One of the points is located on top of the mountain Pullinki in Svanstein and is a world heritage site. You can hike to the point and imagine researchers measuring triangles between the mountain tops in the 1800s, determining the shape of the Earth long before space travel and the Internet.
Experience winter in Rantajärvi
Rantajärvi Wilderness offers winter activities for you who want to experience the Arctic winter inHeart of Lapland. Hike with snowshoes, try ice fishing on the frozen lake and spend the night in comfortable cabins in the village Rantajärvi. You can also head out to their wilderness camp Naarajärvi and watch the northern lights or join in on a day of bird hunting.
The northernmost point
The northernmost point within Destination Övertorneå is Dessans Café and Accommodation in Pello. Fill up on food and energy right next to Torne River and the bridge to Finland.
A part of the heart in Swedish Lapland
Do you want to experience more of our region? Övertorneå is a part of the destination Heart of Lapland in the northeastern part of Sweden. There is plenty to see and do in the area! Plan your next road trip, vacation or staycation in the Arctic. Welcome to explore more!
