Pello

Few communities in mainland Finland have a history as closely tied to the Tornio River as Pello. Set on Finland’s side of this northern waterway, the municipality faces Sweden across a river that also forms the national border. Pello belongs to Tornedalen, a cross-border valley whose connections predate the present frontier and whose cultural life reflects Finnish, Swedish and Meänkieli traditions. Riverbanks, boreal forest and the dramatic shift from snowbound winter to bright northern summer shape the local setting. Fishing on the Tornio River remains an important tradition, especially during the salmon run. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Pello and Finnish Lapland.

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