Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden

Places to visit near Tornio

Tornio is a town in Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden, home to about 21,236 people. Within 50 km by road there are 143 places to visit — 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 91 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches and 3 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Iso Karsikkojärvi (14 km), Hirvijärvi (28 km) and Myllyjärvi (29 km).

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Tornio, Norrbotten County
Tornio, Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Tornio at a glance

Location
Norrbotten County district, Norrbotten County, Sweden
Population
about 21,236
Coordinates
65.8481° N, 24.1466° E
Places within 50 km
143 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Tornio

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Tornio: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Tornio, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Tornio

127 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Tornio. The closest is Pudas (5 km); the best-known is Iso Karsikkojärvi (14 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Tornio

93 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Tornio. The closest is Suensaari (1 km). Best time: september to february.

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Churches near Tornio

5 churches within 100 km of Tornio. The closest is Church of Tornio (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Tornio

4 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Tornio. The closest is Riekkola-Välivaara (5 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Tornio

3 museums within 100 km of Tornio. The closest is Museum of Torne Valley (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Tornio

2 beaches & coast within 100 km of Tornio. The closest is Aavaviken (18 km). Best time: october to march.

  • Aavaviken · beach · Norrbotten County · ~18 km
  • Oulu 2 · beach · North Ostrobothnia · ~97 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Tornio

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 31 km on the road.

  1. Start in Tornio
  2. 1 km Tornion Helluntaiseurakunta · church, Norrbotten County
  3. 14 km Iso Karsikkojärvi · lake, Norrbotten County
  4. 14 km Maupertuis Park · park, Norrbotten County
  5. 1 km Church of Tornio · church, Norrbotten County
  6. 1 km Suensaari · river spot, North Ostrobothnia
  7. 0 km Back to Tornio

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From travellers near Tornio

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How to reach Tornio

    All places near Tornio by distance

    Within 15 km of Tornio

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    • Södra Kallträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Vuomajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~52 km · Must-see
    • Koutojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Sammakkojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Norra Kallträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~53 km · Must-see
    • Bodträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Penikkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~54 km · Must-see
    • Klovatjärnen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Tröskpotten · lake · Norrbotten County · ~55 km · Must-see
    • Saarijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Karhujärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~56 km · Must-see
    • Kerunki · lake · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Ryssgraven · fort · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Pallakkajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~57 km · Must-see
    • Kenkäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~58 km · Must-see
    • Husajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Storträsket · lake · Norrbotten County · ~61 km · Must-see
    • Riipijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Sarvijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Grantjärnen · lake · Norrbotten County · ~62 km · Must-see
    • Littiäisjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kivijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Pitkäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kukasjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~63 km · Must-see
    • Kankaanjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~64 km · Must-see
    • Murhajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Laitamaanjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~65 km · Must-see
    • Persomajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~66 km · Must-see
    • Pahajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Mäntyjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Peurajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~68 km · Must-see
    • Puhkurijärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ylinen Peurajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Vekkojalammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~69 km · Must-see
    • Ruonalammi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~70 km · Must-see
    • Kypasjärv · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Kantojärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~72 km · Must-see
    • Liehittäjäjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Armasjärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see
    • Jukulajärvi · lake · Norrbotten County · ~75 km · Must-see

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Tornio by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs35127Pudas (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves9193Suensaari (1 km)
    Churches55Church of Tornio (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens34Riekkola-Välivaara (5 km)
    Museums33Museum of Torne Valley (1 km)
    Other attractions33Leppikari (8 km)
    Beaches & coast12Aavaviken (18 km)
    Forts & heritage02Ryssgraven (57 km)
    Parks11Maupertuis Park (1 km)
    Waterfalls11Kukkolankoski (17 km)

    Tornio: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Tornio?

    Iso Karsikkojärvi (lake, about 14 km), Suensaari (river spot, about 1 km), Church of Tornio (church, about 1 km), Tornion Helluntaiseurakunta (church, about 1 km), Maupertuis Park (park, about 1 km), Museum of Torne Valley (museum, about 1 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Tornio?

    143 places on Spotwander: 35 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 91 rivers, islands & mangroves, 5 churches, 3 wildlife, forests & gardens, 3 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Tornio?

    Pudas, about 5 km by road; Ruonajärvi (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Tornio?

    Suensaari, about 1 km by road; Pikisaari (1 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Tornio?

    Church of Tornio, about 1 km by road; Tornion Helluntaiseurakunta (0 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Tornio?

    Start in Tornio, visit Tornion Helluntaiseurakunta, then Iso Karsikkojärvi, then Maupertuis Park, then Church of Tornio, then Suensaari, and drive back — about 31 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Tornio?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Tornio

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Tornio’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Tornio on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.