Welcome to Torne Valley
Welcome to Torne Valley in the arctic north of Sweden. To be honest, we are barely visible on most maps. That’s why you will love it here.
EMIGRATION EXPO
Torne valley is coming to Emigration Expo in Houten 6-7 april!
We look forward to meeting you and hearing more about your dreams of moving to Arctic Sweden. Contact johanna@hejhemby.com to register yourself and get a free ticket to the Expo!
Pajala
Mining and forest indystry. Pajala makes the hardware, but there is more than just hard stuff. Pajala is also known for its vibrant culture life with music and theater. Five wild rivers full of salmon, the nature is exceptional for outdoor activities. There is space for everyone, 8000 square kilometers and 84 villages.
Övertorneå
Make a jump over the Arctic Circle, take a ride with the snow kick over the frozen Torneå River to Finland, or, swim back in time under the midnight sun. Övertorneå is a differant place with a lot of business opportunities and the best school in Sweden.
Haparanda
Two cities in one. Say hello to Haparanda and its finnish sister Tornio City, just across the Torne River. Haparanda, with the arctic archipelago, is known for its fishing culture and as a meeting spot for trading and business. Not to forget to mention the saunas.
The life
Do you want to be a Tornedalian? There are over 150 villages to choose from. Life here is kind of ordinary, even if you encounter many strange phenomena. For example, your neighbours will never talk about their cloudberry spots, almost everyone have a sofa in their kitchen, and there’s something about a broom. We have gathered inspiration, information, and links to available houses and other things that might be useful for your move to Torne Valley.
Work and study
There are plenty of job opportunities in Torne Valley. You have many positions to choose from, both in the public and private sectors. If you don’t find what you are looking for, you can always start your own business and get free start-up support. Studying can be difficult with all those pretty auroras dancing during the autumn and winter months. Thankfully you have the midnight sun that gives you lots of energy during summer for both school and adventure.
Experiences
If you are looking for a place where the village tradition is still going strong, where people are helpful and the community is coming together – then this is the place for you. Here you are welcome to get involved. Join one of the non-profit associations, often a village, sports, or educational association. Events and celebrations are happening thanks to the community. You can also check out the destination and tourism companies for more adventures.
Move-in service
We offer help finding a house, work and studies for you who wants to move to Torne Valley. Free of charge.
Business opportunity! Are you our new arctic vegetable farmers?
Due to reaching retirement age, the nearly 100-year old market garden, Hietalas Handelsträdgård is looking for someone who wants to take over the company and continue operating the business. Come cultivate under the midnight sun!
“After a trip by car it always feels like coming home when we return to Torne valley”
Read more about how Patrick and Leena attended the emigration expo in Houten in February 2020, a visit that lead them to finding their dream home in Torne Valley and Pajala.
Where in the world?
From the mountains in the northernmost part of Sweden down to the coast where the Torne River meets the sea, this is where we live - an area called Torne Valley where the Torne River is acting as a border to Finland. Many here live their lives in both countries, double the service! We’ve got villages, small towns, cities and of course: plenty of spectacular nature.
Where else in the world can you find a place with 13 seasons? Where you actually can jump over the Arctic Circle, travel in time and put a broom on your door to mark that you’re not at home instead of locking it? Welcome home!
Say hello to your new hometown!
Moving to a new place can feel both exciting and overwhelming at the same time. You need to prepare for the physical move and ship your belongings while finding a place to live. If you have children, they need to enroll in school or preschool. You are also moving to a new country. Will you find friends? Things to do?
Hej Hemby translates to "Hello Hometown" and we want to help you find your new hometown in Torne Valley. Our move-in service can assist with finding a house, getting job contacts, school enrollment, and answering most questions you might have. We hope to welcome you as our new neighbour.