Traditional Building Restoration Days in Raahe
Friday, July 10 – Saturday, July 11, 2026, organized by Wanha Raahe Foundation.

The event features lectures, practical demonstrations, and restoration sites throughout the historic Old Raahe district, all centered around the preservation and restoration of traditional buildings.

Lectures at the Trade House of Lang in the Iso sali on both Friday and Saturday.

The Iso sali is located in the blue building next to the café. Access is through the gateway at Brahenkatu 10, leading into the courtyard and through the large terrace to the hall.

Friday, July 10, 2026

2:00 PM
Opening of the Traditional Restoration Days and a lecture by Eija Turunen:
Traditional Fences and Gates of Old Raahe

3:00 PM
Hannu Rinne:
The Wonderful, Terrible Old House – An Introduction to Traditional Building Restoration and the Most Frequently Asked Questions

4:00 PM
Hannu Rinne:
Breathable Structures – Construction Methods, Materials, and Common Pitfalls

Saturday, July 11, 2026

11:00 AM
Hannu Rinne:
Adding a Bathroom to an Old House

12:00 PM – Lunch Break
A generous Coastal Feast Summer Buffet will be available at the Trade House of Lang
Price: €29 per person.

1:00 PM
Hannu Rinne:
What Does a Renovation Cost? The Price of Restoring an Old Building

Each lecture lasts approximately one hour.

Free Admission

All lectures are free of charge, courtesy of the Wanha Raahe Foundation, as part of its Traditional Building Restoration Days program.

Everyone interested in historic buildings, traditional craftsmanship, and heritage preservation is warmly welcome to attend.