The Tasku Island Historical Daymark in Raahe Archipelago

On Tasku Island, you will find a yellow, wooden beacon, a daymark from the 19th century.

The first beacon on Tasku Island was built in the years following the founding of the city (1649). The current beacon was constructed in 1853. Its height is 19.2 meters above sea level and 16.5 meters from the ground. The beacon was designed by Albin Stjerncreutz, the director of the Ostrobothnia Maritime District.

Originally, the beacon was painted yellow. In 1866, it was repaired, tarred, and painted with red ochre. However, in 1877, it was repainted yellow.

The beacon has a square-shaped base and resembles a church tower. Its roof is pyramid-shaped, with a cross at the top. It was repaired in 1890, 1909, and 1914. In 1922, the cladding was replaced, the cross was renewed, a lock was added to the door, and the beacon was painted twice with oil paint.

In summer, you can reach the archipelago by archipelago cruises, kayaking, or paddleboarding. You can rent equipment from Lappis or borrow the Smitti city rowing boat. Archipelago cruises depart daily in the summer, and schedules can be found on the Visit Raahe – Archipelago Cruises and Transport page. Private boat trips to the archipelago are also available outside the summer season.

In winter, weather permitting, the island can be reached by sleigh transport. Hiking on the frozen sea by skiing, walking, or cycling is also very popular among locals.