Pajala

Pajala lies along the Torne River, in the broad, forested Torne Valley of northern Sweden near the Finnish border. The river belongs to a waterway shared by Sweden and Finland, and has long connected settlements on both sides of the frontier. Pajala is part of Tornedalen, where Meänkieli, a recognised minority language in Sweden, remains an important expression of local identity alongside Swedish. The town is also linked to the Lutheran pastor Lars Levi Laestadius, who served as vicar here from 1849 until 1861 and gave his name to the Laestadian revival movement. Long summer daylight and a pronounced winter season shape life in this far-northern community. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of the Torne Valley and Norrbotten connects regionally.

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