Lapland
Key Competitive Attractions
With some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, it is no surprise that Lapland is best known for its successful tourism industry. However, the business opportunities in Lapland extend beyond this sector.
The largest and most sparsely populated region in Finland, roughly 180,000 people make Lapland their home, 60,000 of which are concentrated in Rovaniemi, the second most popular destination for foreigners in Finland, just behind Helsinki.
Rovaniemi houses a variety of business opportunities, being a university town within easy reach of Sweden, Norway and Russia. Manufacturing industry, creative industries, trade, and services all form an important part of the local economy.
Located near the Arctic Circle, Lapland has unique opportunities to test the resistance of many products. Rovaniemi itself is renowned as a specialist centre in the field of arctic knowledge, with companies such as Nokia, Combardier and Ford all relying on Lapland to provide competence testing in engineering and IT.
With a land area of 8,016 km sq, Rovaniemi is not only the largest city in Finland, but is also the largest city in the EU. With its strong tourist background, Rovaniemi has an impressive accommodation capacity, and numerous meeting venues for your business.
Assistance and Support For New Business Investors
Rovaniemi Regional Development Agency provides extensive support to corporate clients seeking to invest in the region, able to provide specialist advice in:
- Investment Opportunities
- Corporate Partners
- Properties and Business Premises
- Market Analysis
-
Financing Alternatives
