This Tiny Island Was a Hub for Lumberjacks

Sleepy Island, near Rovaniemi City in Lapland, was once a hub for the logging industry. The island, surrounded by the River Kimioki, was used for floating logs until 1980 when trucks took over. Although uninhabited, it attracts about 500 visitors annually from May to October. The island remains largely unchanged, with a renovated boathouse now serving as a Tavern for tourists.

What was Sleepy Island's role in the logging industry?

• A tourist destination

• A central location and stop-off point

• A residential area for loggers

• A manufacturing hub for logging equipment

Which river surrounds Sleepy Island?

• River Thames

• River Kimioki

• River Nile

• River Amazon

Until what year was the Kimioki River used for log transportation?

• 1980

• 2000

• 1970

• 1990

How can visitors access Sleepy Island?

• By airplane

• By train

• By car

• By boat

What has the old boathouse on Sleepy Island been converted into?

• A museum

• A Tavern

• A hotel

• A library