Arctic Europe Tourism Cluster Sales Workshop 2026
02.06. - 04.06.2026 Haparanda
AETC will organize following airport transfers:
If you would like to secure a seat, please make sure to sign up for the airport transfers after completing your registration.
This can be done in your profile under the Program section.
Arrival June 2, 2026
from Luleå, LLA
Departure time from Luleå Airport (SE)
- 14.00
Guided tour in Luleå and Gammelstad Church Town World Heritage Site - 16.00 to Haparanda (SE)
- 16.15 Pick up at Clarion Hotel Sense
Several flights are available. Please arrive in Luleå no later than 15:30 flight. Those arriving earlier will have the opportunity to join a guided tour of Luleå and Gammelstad between 14.00 and 16.00.
from Rovaniemi, RVN
Departure time from Rovaniemi Airport (FI) to Haparanda (SE)
Suggested flight: 13:35 Finnair AY 533
- Departure from Rovaniemi airport latest at 14.30
- Departure from Hotel Santa Claus 14.45
from Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)
Departure time from Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) to Haparanda
- 20.30
Suggested flight: 20:05 Finnair AY 519
Please note that if you arrive on this flight, you will miss dinner on the day of arrival.
If you would like to secure a seat, please make sure to sign up for the airport transfers after completing your registration. This can be done in your profile under the Program section.
We encourage all participants to stay until the end of the workshop. Our transfers depart from Haparanda at 13:00. If you choose to book an earlier flight, you will need to arrange and cover the transfer at your own expense. Thank you for your understanding.
Departure June 4, 2026
to Luleå, LLA
Departure time from Haparanda to Luleå Airport
- 13.00
Suggested flight: 17:30 Luleå Airport (LLA) SAS SK 13
to Rovaniemi, RVN
Departure time from Haparanda to Rovaniemi Airport
- 13.00
Drop-off: Hotel Santa Claus, Rovaniemi City Centre
Route: Cape East - Kemi Airport - Hotel Santa Claus - Rovaniemi Airport - Santa Claus Holiday Village
Suggested flight: 17:55 Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) Finnair AY 536
to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)
Departure time from Haparanda to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- 13.00
This is the same bus that continues to Rovaniemi after Kemi airport
Suggested flight: 20:30 Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) Finnair AY 520
If you choose to use flights other than suggested, you will need to arrange your airport transfer yourself.
Bus transfers within Haparanda during the Sales Workshop (Please scroll down for airport transfer schedules.)
TUESDAY 2.6.2026
Sauna and dinner event at Kukkolaforsen.
We have two buses available, so you can choose whether you would like to take the earlier or the later bus:
Bus 1) 18:00 Cape East – Kukkolaforsen
Bus 2) 18:00 Haparanda Stadshotell – Kukkolaforsen
Bus 1) 18:30 Cape East – Kukkolaforsen
Bus 2) 18:30 Haparanda Stadshotell – Kukkolaforsen
Bus 1) 21:00 Kukkolaforsen – Cape East
Bus 2) 21:00 Kukkolaforsen – Haparanda Stadshotell (bar with troubadour is open)
Bus 1) 21:30 Kukkolaforsen – Cape East
Bus 2) 21:30 Kukkolaforsen – Haparanda Stadshotell (bar with troubadour is open)
Bus 1) Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East 23:30
After the evening at Kukkolaforsen, the bar at Haparanda Stadshotell will be open with a troubadour playing live music. For those staying at Cape East, you may visit Haparanda Stadshotell and return to your hotel by bus at 23:30.
WEDNESDAY 3.6.2026
Meetings start at 09:00
Bus 1) 08:00 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East (for suppliers)
Bus 2) 08:30 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East (for buyers)
Bus 1) 17:00 Cape East – Haparanda Stadshotell (for guests staying at Haparanda Stadshotell)
Bus 2) 17:00 Cape East – Haparanda Stadshotell (for guests staying at Haparanda Stadshotell)
Bus 1) 18:45 Cape East – Haparanda Stadshotell (for Cape East guests to dinner event)
Bus 2) 18:45 Cape East – Haparanda Stadshotell (for Cape East guests to dinner event)
Dinner event starts at 19:00, live music approx. 21.30
22:00 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East
22:30 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East
23:00 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East
23:30 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East
00:00 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East
THURSDAY 4.6.2026
Meetings start at 08.40
Bus 1) 08:00 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East
Bus 2) 08:15 Haparanda Stadshotell – Cape East
Please bring your luggage to Cape East, when checking out.
Transfers to Luleå, Rovaniemi and Kemi
13:00
Airports
The closest airports to Haparanda are:
- Luleå Airport (LLA), Sweden. Distance: 1hour 45mins – 2 hours from Haparanda
- Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), Finland. Distance: 1hour 45mins – 2hours from Haparanda
- Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM), Finland. Distance: 30 minutes from Haparanda
Please note that there is a one-hour time difference between Finland (UTC+2) and Sweden (UTC+1). All times are shown in local time.