HaparandaTornio archipelago

Virtual FAM Trip
HaparandaTornio:
Two countries - one destination

 

Program and registration
31. August 2021

Discover HaparandaTornio online

We warmly invite you to learn more about the Swedish-Finnish destination HaparandaTornio on our virtual FAM trip taking place August 31, 2021!
The destination and local companies introduce themselves and present online what to look forward to in the HaparandaTornio region. Come with us on a virtual trip to the world's northernmost twin-cities located in the inspiring border region in Swedish and Finnish Lapland!

HaparandaTornio: Two countries - one destination

HaparandaTornio represents a unique twin city in two countries, in two time zones, in two cultures.
Tornio and Haparanda form an international twin city on the border with 32,000 inhabitants. In HaparandaTornio, two cultures and languages meet and become one!
Visiting HaparandaTornio means that you will experience, learn and live double! The destination is in a great location by the Torne river and Bothnian Bay, in the heart of both Swedish and Finnish Lapland. HaparandaTornio is the gateway to Swedish and Finnish Lapland.

Varied cross-border experiences

The destination offers cross-border experiences with different types of accommodation, restaurant, sauna and activity services. Accommodation varies from modern, Scandinavian resorts to rustic countryside cottages. Restaurants introduce local traditions with local ingredients. Activities are available in all four seasons from fishing to hiking, snowmobiling to Arctic island hopping. The famous icebreaker cruises, Santa Claus village, ice -and snow hotels and castles are nearby and easy to combine.

Accessibility

There are train connections to Haparanda, to Tornio on the way to Kolari, and Kemi (25 minutes away). The closest airports are located in Kemi (25 minutes away) and Luleå, Rovaniemi and Oulu (1,5-2 h drive away).

Online experience for tour operators

The aim of the virtual FAM trip is getting to know the destinations, products and services. Therefore, suppliers of the region present their products and services in pre-produced videos. The virtual FAM trip is realized on one day.

Participation in the virtual fam trip

The virtual fam trip is aimed at tour operators from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Participation is free of charge. Of course, also several colleagues of a company can participate in the virtual fam trip.

To participate you only have to fill out the form below. The link to participate will be sent by mail before the virtual fam trip, no software has to be downloaded. However, a good internet connection is required, as well as the possibility to play sound.

Virtual communication

In addition to the video presentation of the region and companies, there will also be the opportunity to exchange ideas with local suppliers after each module. You as a tour operator can directly ask the providers any question you may have. They are connected via video and are available to answer your questions.

Contact

HaparandaTornio

Noora Barria
Marketing Manager
Two Countries - One Destination
Tel. +358 405702944
noora.barria@tornio.fi
haparandatornio.com

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Program

Program for August 31, 2021

Schedule
9.00 - 11.00 h (CET, Central European time), 2 modules, 
15 min. break in between

 

Tuesday 31. August 2021

  • Module 1: 9.00-9.45 h
    HaparandaTornio Destination, Haparanda Stadshotell, Kukkolaforsen Turist & Konferens AB, Seskarö Havsbad & Camping

  • Module 2: 10.00-10.45 h
    Salonki Travels presenting Mustaparta Hotels, Kukkolankoski Resort and Nordic Safaris, Park Hotel Tornio, Farm Escape

Haparanda

Haparanda is the Swedish part of the twin city HaparandaTornio.

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Haparanda Stadshotell

Haparanda Stadshotell is a historical family-owned hotel and the gate to Finnish and Swedish Lapland. The charming hotel from 1900 is a dream come true for its owner-manager Susanne Wallin, who started her career at the hotel at the age of 16 and dreamed about owning it someday. The careful renovation with taste and attention to details is going on. Several dining rooms with different sizes and characters offer tasty regional specialties. Our chef with his team works to bring you a beautiful harmony of tastes. The whole team of Haparanda Stadshotell will, from the moment you walk in till the moment you check out, do their very best in order to give you a fantastic holiday experience. In co-operation with local safari companies we provide exiting and exotic activities both in Finnish and Swedish Lapland.

Contact: Susanne Wallin

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Kukkolaforsen Turist & Konferens AB

Kukkolaforsen Turist & Konferens is a family-owned company that was started in 1987 in Swedish Lapland. You'll find us in the east of northern Sweden, close to Haparanda, right on the Finnish border. We offer accommodation in a new built view hotel and hotel standard cottages with a stunning view overlooking the river and the rapids all year around. We arrange many types of activities; snowmobile, husky farm, reindeer farm, ice fishing, and guided tours through our cultural area. You can also visit the Kemi Snow Castle and Rovaniemi, with the Santa Claus and Christmas products. We focus a lot on food traditions. It is locally produced and always varied with seasons. The specialty from the Kukkola village is the whitefish and we combine salmon, reindeer, and other local food to create the best possible food experience.

Contact: Johannah Spolander

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Seskarö Havsbad & Camping

Situated on the island of Seskarö, our campsite is surrounded by fantastic nature, astonishing beaches and majestic ocean views. Our guests can choose between different types of cabins, pitch their tent right next to the beach or stay in their camper van or camping trailer - ocean view included. The shallow bay with its sandy shores just meters from the campsite, is perfect for a family beach holiday and great to take your first strokes in a kayak available for rent. We strive to offer activities for the entire family and offer free kick bikes, pedal cars and other toys for the little ones as well as frisbee- and minigolf for the entire family. The island is accessible via our extensive trail network for hiking adventures or your family bike trip on our rental bikes. We offer airport shuttle and rental cars for our international guests. Welcome to Seskarö Havsbad & Camping!

Contact: Johannes Langer

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Tornio

Tornio is the Finnish part of the twin city HaparandaTornio.

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Park Hotel Tornio

Park Hotel Tornio is the oldest and the most traditional hotel in Tornio. We offer many-sided accommodation with our 98 rooms, we also offer restaurant- and conference services. We are located just on the border of Finland and Sweden creating the unique twin city of HaparandaTornio. We are privately owned cozy hotel in the city center by the river within good traffic communications. We are famous for our great customer service :)

Contact: Suvi Kärenlampi

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Farm Escape Tornio

Welcome to take part in a thrilling escape room experience with real animals in the peaceful Finnish countryside. Is your team able to solve mysteries and get out in 60 minutes? The escape game will be inside the stable with real animals – bunnies, chicken, ducks, doves, goats and horses. During the game, players will open stalls and free adorable little animals, such as bunnies, chicken and ducks. Escape room experiences are fun for everyone and suitable also for families with small children. You don’t need any physical strength, but logical reasoning, creativity and teamwork. In our big Lappish hut you can either enjoy food prepared by the host or take part in the cooking and cook with the host by the open fire.

Contact: Liisa Koivisto

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Salonki Travels

The DMC Salonki Travels sells and markets selected products of boutique destinations. Through us you can buy single products or complete itineraries or road trips covering exciting destinations. Our revenue model directs commission to the tour operators, as our aim is to actively find new customers for our partner service providers – not to passively pass on bookings. For tour operators we offer the services of a value network. In HaparandaTornio we represent Mustaparta Hotels, Kukkolankoski Resort and Nordic Safaris and our offering covers short breaks, week stays and tailored FIT and group programs.

Contact: Jaana Sirkiä

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Mustaparta Hotels

The hotels carry the name of Mustaparta, a local hero from the times when old Tornio was torn as the new border between Finland and Sweden was drawn. Iisakki Mustaparta stood up for justice and democracy in a difficult time and naturally opposed the law and order for the good.
Boutique Hotel Mustaparta has standard, superior rooms and junior suites, each with its own interior details. The hotel’s own Restaurant Päämaja serves breakfast and dinners.
Grand Hotel Mustaparta is located in the heart of Tornio, in a building oozing with history, the newly renovated and refurbished hotel is taking its shape. There are 12 suites with sauna available currently, but more are to come. The most striking feature of this house is the one of a kind Ballroom, which is suitable for large scale high-end events. The presidential suite will cater for the most demanding clientele and can host small gatherings and meetings too.

Contact: Jaana Sirkiä

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Kukkolankoski Resort

Located only a 15-minute drive from Tornio city center, you find a little riverside gem right at the heart of the local fishing culture. Kukkolankoski on the Finnish side and Kukkolaforsen on the Swedish side - that are the names of the Kukkola rapids of the Torne river. These rapids are the core of the local fishing culture, where whitefish are caught with landing nets, “lippo” in Finnish. The fish caught is still divided between the households of the village, according to an ancient tradition.
Kukkolankoski Resort is like its own riverside fishing village with traditional red and yellow houses with accommodation, a large log house as its center, hosting Restaurant Pohjolan Pirtti and right by the river shore the famous Siikakartano, hosting a restaurant and saunas. There is also a riverside hut where the traditional whitefish dinners are served, just the way they always have been served.
The fresh and well equipped Torne River Apartments are located in Kukkolankoski Resort. The houses are built in traditional style, just like family homes in the Torne River Valley. The cozy atmosphere and services at hand make a stay very relaxing and easy. Most of the apartments are twin studio-apartments, some with an extra bed on the loft. In addition there are three apartments with three bedrooms per apartment.

Contact: Jaana Sirkiä

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Nordic Safaris

Nordic Safaris offers full-service programs for individuals, groups and incentive travel for companies. In the winter we are specialized in snowmobile safaris, ice fishing and cross-country skiing. In the summer we offer whitewater rafting, river raft-safaris, kayak tours and fishing programs.

Contact: Jaana Sirkiä

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