Municipalities in Lapland as business and investment environment

Locations for business

Did you know that snowmobiles are made in Rovaniemi and honeycomb panels head for the world’s seas from Pello? Or that Arctic berries are a business in Ranua, autonomous vehicles are tested in Muonio and space data is studied in Sodankylä?

The municipalities of Lapland are vibrant business environments that offer wild, yet profitable opportunities as well as genuine networks for cooperation.

Discover the municipalities of Lapland as business environments below!

Arctic Capital

Rovaniemi

Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland, a dynamic business center and the hometown of Santa Claus.

On a sustainable and brave growth path

Ranua

Ranua is known for its arctic wildlife park and natural products. Industrial sector provides solid business.

Entrepreneurial spirit in Torne Valley

Pello

Export business from wood and plastics, strong logistics and growing tourism.

Arctic know-how and riches from the ground

Sodankylä

Sodankylä is a centre for mining activities as well as arctic reasearch and testing.

Endless opportunities in Lapland

Kittilä

Finland’s largest year-round tourist center Levi and Europe’s largest gold mine are the forerunners of business.

Growth from nature

Kolari

Ylläs attracts visitors year-round. Natural products industry and fishing tourism are also on the rise.

A place for your business on the border of three countries

Enontekiö

Enontekiö has a lot of potential in tourism, close to large fells and vast wilderness.

Tourism and Arctic testing

Muonio

Strong expertice in international tourism and cold-testing, growth potential also in wellness services.

The engine of Arctic tourism and cold technology

Inari

Inari-Saariselkä is an international tourist destination. Cold testing is done in top class facilities in Ivalo.

Northern potential

Utsjoki

Finland's northernmost municipality Utsjoki develops year-round tourism by Tenojoki river.

Growing business with heart in a small municipality

Pelkosenniemi

Pyhä resort invests in sustainable tourism. Natural products industry and bioeconomy provide new potential.

Vitality in the wilderness

Salla

The tourism sector in Salla is growing and the new Salla National Park boosts the growth.

Versatile business in a lake landscape

Kemijärvi

Bioproduct industry will be a growth business. Lake landscapes and Suomu fell attract tourists.

Ceramics, clear fishing waters and wilderness

Posio

Strong expertice in ceramics and timber processing. Tourism is a growing business.

A developing wilderness municipality

Savukoski

Savukoski's wilderness-like nature brings many business opportunities.

A green community of people and businesses at the heart of Sea Lapland

Keminmaa

Keminmaa is home to developing industrial operations and diverse services.

Sustainable development and circular economy

Kemi

Kemi is known for Icebreaker Sampo and paper mills, and has big investments in the biobased and circular economy.

Twin city and an international meeting place

Tornio

A border town and a logistics hub, with solid potential for commerce, industry and circular economy.

A great place for people and businesses

Ylitornio

Ylitornio is home to a diverse range of businesses promoted by effective vitality policies.

A gem on the shores of the Bothnian Bay

Simo

Simo is the southern-most part of Lapland, and it's Lapland’s forerunner in wind power.

Business success from forests and land

Tervola

Rural Tervola, by the Kemijoki river, offers growth potential in services and biobased economy.