In Meråker, a few miles west of Storlien, there is full speed in the grocery stores and sales of tobacco products have increased by 200 per cent.

- The limit may well be closed year-round but at the same time I feel sorry for the companies on the other side of the border. says Erling Ervik store manager, Meråker. Photo: SVT

- I have never been to the husband, we hardly have time to fill the shelves, says Erling Ervik store manager, Meråker.

Want the border to open

But in Storlien it is deserted and shops and restaurants are closed. Le ski lodge, restaurant and hotel, has in principle been open daily since 1882. But since 16th May it is closed.

- We don't sell anything, it's freezing cold, it's zero, says entrepreneur Ronny Juhlin in Storlien. Photo: SVT

- It's not an idea to stay open, we still have no guests. If they do not open the border, it will be extremely tough, says Ronny Juhlin, entrepreneur in Storlien.