Kukkolankoski Rapids — Attraction in Haparanda kommun

The scenery is very beautiful. The history of this rapid part of the river is amazing, visit it and read the information boards to get a deeper understanding. The salmon (lax) and whitefish (sik) are fighting their way upstream to mate, resting in holes of still water during their journey upstream.The Finnish and Swedish got together as one village to make the best of the fishing, knowing the holes where the fish rests and heaving them up in dozens in one single catch. The river is the frontier but the villages are one. There is a restaurant, cabins, saunas and places to tent. On both sides, Swedish...

Tornio also known as Torne (suom. Tornionjoki) is a river in northern Finland and Sweden. For approximately half of it's lenght it defines the border of these two countries. It is also known to be the largest free-flowing river in Europe and it has the longest freely flowing rapids in Finland. Rapids of Kukkola or Kukkolankoski is located around 14 kilometers from the city of Tornio. Every year during the end of July a Whitefish Festival is held in Kukkolankoski . On both sides of the rapids it is possible to enjoy freshly grilled whitefish. I can truly recommend this place!...

Beautiful spot with stunning views of the rapids! On the Finnish side, there’s convenient parking and a cozy café where you can relax and enjoy the scenery. The atmosphere is peaceful yet powerful with the rushing water – definitely worth a visit if you’re...