Datenbank der Projekte zur ländlichen Entwicklung
Panorama Route
Summary
EAFRD funds have assisted the Northern Lapland walking trail, which follows the path of the River Tana along the Norwegian border in the 'land of the midnight sun', attract more visitors.
Background
Finland’s Northernmost Lapland LAG works in close cooperation with its counterpart FLAG (Fisheries Local Action Group) to deliver joined up approaches to rural development in the remote areas of northern Finland. Tourism development, especially tourism that is connected with fisheries, is a common priority for both FLAG and LAG.
Objective
Leader’s Panorama route aims to attract a new visitor market to enjoy wilderness experiences in the 'land of the midnight sun'.
Main activities
The Panorama route is a new wilderness hiking network which follows the path of the River Tana along the Norwegian border.
Results & Benefits
At present tourism in the Tana River area is almost totally based on salmon fishing, the season being only three months. The LAG and FLAG anticipate that the long-term impacts of their work (including the Panorama Route) will help extend their territory’s tourist season for rural businesses offering accommodation and Lapland culture and nature experiences.
Lessons learnt
“The FLAG and LAG have exactly the same target: to keep these rural areas viable and to develop those livelihoods that best suit the people and the conditions here. Furthermore, although the LAG and FLAG operate with different funds (FLAG with EFF), cooperation causes no problems, as the LAG is the project promoter of the FLAG coordination project."Hanna-Leena Talvensaari, Finland’s Northernmost Lapland LAG.
Project location and other information
Northern Lapland
Region
Lappi
RDP Territory
Mainland
Total project cost (€)
97 991
EAFRD contribution (€)
39 387
National contribution (€)
48 140
Private contribution (€)
10 464
Project website
Contact name
Hanna-Leena Talvensaari, Finland’s Northernmost Lapland LAG
Languages for contact
English, Finnish
At a glance
Country
Finland
Final beneficiary type
Local Action Group
Budget range
€20 000 - €99 999
Start date:
01/01/2010
End Date:
01/12/2010
Theme / Measure:
Rural Quality of Life & Economic Diversification
Rural economic diversification
313. Encouragement of tourism activities
Keywords:
Rural tourism, Coastal area, Local Action Group, Tourism, Eco-tourism
Last update
15/02/2012