Things to do in Haparanda Municipality

We pick you up from Kemi and Haparanda-Tornio hotels/stations and drive 15-30 min to suitable Aurora station. We check the sky, moon, stars and Auroras when they occur. The professional guide will teach you the basics of Aurora hunting via apps in Northern regions. You get also insights to the history of Kemi and Sea Lapland region. Possibility for photoshootings. Past years 2021 - 2024 we have reached the level that over 90% of our Hunt and Chase groups catch the Auroras during their visit in Lapland. Our unique expertise is based on persistent research of the Auroras and the apps predicting the occurrence of Northern Lights in specific regions. We also finetune the starting times and even recommend our customers to cancel with full refund those Hunts and Chases when the chances are too low for catching the Greens. Please note that the Aurora Borealis / Northern Lights are natural phenomenon and therefore sighting cannot be guaranteed. We have over 20 Aurora stations and visual control over Sea Lapland so we can drive there where the open sky is available. Our main product is The Hunt where you scan the sky in one Aurora station. On The Chase we drive the Auroras even whole night if there is still chances of seeing them. We communicate on Hunts and Chases via WhatsApp. Ask availability. Happy Hunting!

Full skiing equipment set(s) or snowshoes delivered to your hotel, accommodation etc. in Sea Lapland area. Test skiing on your own or take longer tour. Visit Sea Lapland outdoor areas like Mansikkanokka, Takajärvi, Kalli or Riekkola area. Also tips available where to go off for skiing or snowshoeing on your nearest location. Skiing and snowshoeing are traditional Finnish ways of going to school and work. Enjoy the pure nature of Lapland. Ski on the sea, snowhike in the forest or glide in on the prepared tracks around Kemi and HaparandaTornio. Return the equipment on your accommodation or determined destination.

Begin with a pickup from your hotel or come to our office in HaparandaTornio Resecentrum/Matkakeskus. Receive basic information on the experience and safety instructions. Then, depart towards Kukkolaforsen, Sweden, a 20-minute drive away. Upon arrival, learn about the history of the Kukkola Rapids, the longest in the Nordic Countries, where a unique village of fishermen was settled in the Middle Ages. Discover how the Torne River has played a major role in local life, serving as both a means of transport and a food source for villagers. During the summer, wild whitefish and salmon are still caught using traditional methods (a UNESCO World Heritage candidate). Try your luck at catching some fish in this beautiful setting with the help of a local guide (experience to be reserved in advance). Next, explore the traditional settlement. In the Timber Smoke Hut, hear about fishing traditions and see how whitefish grilling has been done for centuries. Learn about the history and visit the well-preserved heritage buildings, such as the wooden sheds, the ice-shed, the sawmill, the miller's house, and the two flour mills, dating back to 1840 and the 1850s. End the guided tour with a visit to the small but fascinating fishing museum, where you’ll learn about the evolution of the area’s fishing traditions over different generations. Finally, enjoy a typical buffet lunch at a riverside restaurant before returning to your hotel.