Environment

Numerous activities are carried out around the city of Tornio that ensure a healthy and safe environment.

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An environment rich in experiences year round

The beautiful nature of Tornio offers various possibilities for hiking and leisure activities, both on land and water. Tornio boasts a wide variety of parks, playgrounds, outdoor routes and snowmobile trails, as well as excellent opportunities for fishing, hunting and berry picking.

The Tornio Arboretum in the district of Kalliopudas is a unique botanical park that features plant life in northern conditions. The Arboretum is open to everyone interested in botany at the address Kallioputaankatu 10, 95420 Tornio.

Tornio is home to both riverside and coastal nature. Both the Tornio river and the Bay of Bothnia offer splendid scenery for boating enthusiasts, along with the full range of necessary services. During the summer months, boaters are served by the city’s five marinas, as well as numerous shores and spots suitable for mooring. The city also maintains a total of six beaches on the riverbanks and seashore. Carpets can be washed at three locations that are maintained by the city and equipped with adequate drainage.