Sunrise by the sea

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Old Town Raahe

Old Town Raahe is one of the best-preserved 19th-century wooden towns in Finland. Old Town Raahe is not a museum are but a living town district, telling the tale of the construction of the town’s life from centuries ago to the modern day. 

Locating next to the sea, Old Town Raahe is filled with paste-colored and vibrant old wooden houses, magnificent ornate doors, narrow pedestratian streets, and large inner courtyards with old-timey gardens. 
 
Photo by Tiina Lämsä.

The Longest Wall in Finland

In Old Town Raahe, you will also find the longest wall in Finland. This popular photography spot is perfect for selfies. The unique wall has been created over the years as the buildings behind it have been patched up.

Henkilö istumassa Suomen pisimmän seinän edessä
Photo by Tiina Lämsä.

Tasku Island

The stunning maritime landscapes of Tasku Island should be experienced at least once in a lifetime. The archipelago nature provides unique settings for photos. The island features both a sandy beach and a rocky shore. The sunrises and sunsets experienced in Tasku are particularly spectacular.

Tasku Island is home to a special feature of the Arctic archipelago: a lightless lighthouse called a pooki, built in 1853. The striking yellow pooki resembles a church tower with its pyramid-shaped roof.

You can reach Tasku Island by taking an archipelago cruise, using your own boat, borrowing a boat, or renting a canoe, kayak, or paddleboard.

Henkilö ihailemassa Taskun saaren maisemia
Photo by Mikael Kunnari.
Taskun saaren pooki kukkien keskeltä kuvattuna
Photo by Tanja Marjala.

Tauvo

Tauvo is a hidden gem of Siikajoki, a naturally beautiful seaside village. The shoreline is encircled by a long, pristine white sandy beach that stretches as far as the eye can see. The crashing waves and dunes formed by land uplift add a unique charm. The view includes a harbor and fishermen's storage sheds.

In spring and autumn, the abundance of migratory birds provides excellent opportunities for bird photography.

Tauvon hiekkaranta
Photo by Visit Raahe.

Sunsets by the Sea

The numerous seashores and the Raahe Archipelago in the Raahe region offer stunning spots for capturing sunsets and sunrises in late summer.

Auringonnousu merenrannalla
Photo by Mikael Kunnari.
Pariskunta kävelemässä rantahiekassa auringon laskiessa
Photo by Mikael Kunnari.

Hourunkoski Rapids

In Koskipuisto, located south of the northern branch of the Pyhäjoki River, you can admire Hourunkoski Rapids. Capture the rapids on a beautiful summer day or in early spring when the melted snow causes the rapids to flood, and the flow is at its strongest.

Hourunkoski
Photo by Visit Raahe.

Packhouse Museum and Museum Shore

The blue Packhouse Museum building and Museum Shore are iconic landmarks in Raahe. The Museum Shore is a popular spot for leisure activities. It's also a place where you can capture the changing seasons throughout the year.

Pakkahuoneen museo ja veneitä rannassa
Photo by Raahe Museum.
Ihmisiä poseeraamassa Pakkahuoneen museon edessä
Photo by Visit Raahe.