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

Walking along the duckboards on the Sand Dunes is an experience to remember!
Walking along the duckboards on the Sand Dunes is an experience to remember!
Autumn and the forests are for berry picking.
Autumn and the forests are for berry picking.

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.