Ylitornio
Finland · LaplandFI
Municipality in Lapland, Finland
Ylitornio is a municipality of Finland. It is located in the province of Lapland along the Tornio River, opposite the Swedish town of Övertorneå about 7 kilometres (4.3 mi) by road to its northwest. The two localities are connected by an international bridge that goes between Övertorneå through an island and enters Finland in a rural portion of Ylitornio's municipality, about 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north of town. Literally translated to English the two locations would be called Upper Tornio.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 3,765
- Coordinates
- 66.309, 23.677
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
Overview of Ylitornio
Ylitornio — a tiny locality in Lapland, Finland — is worth a place on your map. It counts about 3,765 residents. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Ylitornio
Water Sports in Ylitornio
(1)For water sports, expect Rafting. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Ylitornio.
Getting there & around
Small places like Ylitornio are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Lapland. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki.
Similar destinations
Places near Ylitornio that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ylitornio known for?
- Ylitornio, in Lapland, Finland, is best known for water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 3,765 residents.
- What can you do in Ylitornio?
- Recorded activities in Ylitornio include Rafting. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- Where is Ylitornio located?
- Ylitornio is located in Lapland, Finland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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