Cross-Border Cooperation

Haparan­daT­ornio is the or­gan­iz­a­tion for cross-border cooperation between Tornio and Haparanda cities.

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Haparan­daT­ornio – Cross-Border Cooperation since 1987

HaparandaTornio is the organization for cross-border cooperation between cities. It was founded in 1987, and its primary mission is to develop, deepen and increase the cooperation between the cities and their inhabitants. To realize this HaparandaTornio works with different projects and both national and international partners.

The cooperation has achieved many milestones during its 30-year-period, here mentioning four of the major ones: The Travel Center, the Museum of Tornio Valley and Victoria Square.

The Travel Center is situated on Swedish ground but is in common use.

The Museum of Tornio Valley opened as early as 1914, but underwent a massive renovation between 2011–2014. Since January 2014 The Museum of Torne Valley is a shared museum of Tornio and Haparanda. The museum showcases the history of the Torne Valley region on both sides of the Torne River.

Victoria Square is a common market place which was named after Sweden’s crown princess. The square was inaugurated in 2011 by the crown princess herself.

Con­tact­in­form­a­tion

Ainonen Hanna-Leena

Cross-border Development Specialist +358405021103

Nordic Cross-border Centre


The Nordic Cross-border Centre is a hub for Nordic cooperation located on the border between Tornio and Haparanda. It serves as a development and meeting space where people, ideas and organisations can work together across national borders.

The Centre’s activities are guided by the idea that together we are more – cooperation between municipalities, regions and different actors is key to strengthening cross-border development. The space also offers pop-up workstations for Nordic stakeholders.

Actors at the Centre
Several actors promoting cross-border cooperation work at the Centre, including:

  • Tornio and Haparanda’s Cross-Border Development Specialist Hanna-Leena Ainonen
  • The Tornevalley Council, which strengthens cooperation in the border regions of Finland, Sweden and Norway
  • Cross-Border Information Center Sweden–Finland–Norway, providing advice on mobility, employment and cross-border practices
  • EURES specialists supporting in­ter­na­tion­al job seeking

Location
Pakkahuoneenkatu 1, Tornio