A Day with a Local in Kalajoki –
Life at the Arctic coast of Finland


Discover Kalajoki with a local guide. Explore the old town, visit a local home for a coffee break, and experience the seaside and forest.
Meet your local guides, Helena and Sanna, and discover their favorite places in Kalajoki:
- Get to know the city and its 500-year-old history on a walking tour of the old town of Plassi and the city center.
- Do some daily shopping at a local supermarket.
- Visit a local home for a Finnish coffee break. Enjoy sweet and savory snacks served with coffee, tea, or juice.
- Experience the combination of seaside and forest in one of Kalajoki's many nature destinations. Depending on the weather, the coffee break can also take place in the middle of nature.
- Enjoy seasonal activities such as a wool-sock walk, walking on the ice, berry picking, or a cold dip.
- Visit a 50-year-old local pottery, with the possibility to visit the studio and buy local souvenirs.
How would you like to spend a day with a local and deep-dive into the coastal culture?
Available year round. We speak Finnish, English, German and Swedish.
Duration: 4 hours
Group size: 1-4
Price: 75 € per person (or 125 € if one person only)
Price includes: A reliable and experienced local guide who takes you to discover her "hoods" in Kalajoki. Special requests can be taken into consideration. The guide has a car at disposal (for max 4 persons) – this is included in the price. The price also includes coffee served with some sweet and savory Finnish bites.
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