Tornio Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the region of Lapland in Finland
About Tornio
Having been established in 1621 Tornio is by far the oldest city in Lapland. Today the city has approximately 21,000 inhabitants (2021). Tornio forms a unique economical zone together with the Swedish townHaparanda; the border between the countries is hardly visible. Tornio-Haparanda golf course is probably the only 18-hole golf course on Earth located in two countries, and the nation border runs right across the modern market square. The town lives strongly from border trade. The famousLapin Kulta brewerywas established in 1873 but was closed in August 2010, and nowadays this famous brand is made in southern Finland. In 2016 brewing was restarted by Tornion panimo in the same building. The biggest employer in the Tornio area is the Steel company Outokumpu. Their huge steel mill is about 8
Top Attractions in Tornio
Explore the best things to see and do in Tornio:
- ★Aine Art Museum
- ★Alkunkarinlahti Nature Trails
- ★Arboretum Park
- ★Arctic Iceroad Production
- ★Art Bazaar
- ★Bothnian Bay National Park
- ★Church of Alatornio
- ★Church of Tornio
Where to Eat in Tornio
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Cafe Picnic
- 🍴Golden Flower
- 🍴Grillikioski Kukkolankoski Catering
- 🍴Kisälli
- 🍴Meerin Grilli
- 🍴Saigon
Where to Stay in Tornio
- 🏨Camping Tornio
- 🏨E-City Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Grand Hotel Mustaparta
- 🏨Motel Tornio
- 🏨Peräpohjolan Opisto
- 🏨Summer hotel Lappia
Tornio Travel Guide Sections
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