Visit Kalajoki - INFO 2018-2019 - english
Discover Kalajoki’s fantastic nature. You can begin your visit from the Kalajoki Visitor Centre and then continue on to experience the unique Rahja archipelago, historical islet of Maakalla and the magnificent lighthouse of Ulkokalla. From there, you can head to the Pakka Adventure Park to climb the heights. Afterwards, you can cool down at the JukuPark water park and then move on to the SuperPark. Take a step on the wild side and explore Kalajoki on your own or with friends and family!
Discover Kalajoki’s fantastic nature. You can begin your visit from the Kalajoki Visitor Centre and then continue on to experience the unique Rahja archipelago, historical islet of Maakalla and the magnificent lighthouse of Ulkokalla. From there, you can head to the Pakka Adventure Park to climb
the heights. Afterwards, you can cool down at the JukuPark water park and then move on to the SuperPark. Take a step on the wild side and explore Kalajoki on your own or with friends and family!
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in 1815 by Heikki Kuorikoski, which survived the<br />
fire that destroyed the sixth church. The bell tower<br />
was raised in 1856. The wooden ‘poor boy’ standing<br />
by the wall is from 1815 and was carved by a ‘wood<br />
carver from Reisjärvi’.<br />
and its bell tower were completed in 1800. The<br />
church and its vertically three-sectioned tower are<br />
the last church buildings designed by the famous<br />
church builder Simon Matinpoika Jylkä, i.e. Silven,<br />
from <strong>Kalajoki</strong>.<br />
Himanka Church<br />
Huhdantie 13, Himanka<br />
The Himanka Church is a traditional wooden cruciform<br />
church. The church and its bell tower were<br />
designed by Central Ostrobothnian church builder<br />
Jacob Rijf in 1794. The church, which is surrounded<br />
by its old graveyard, underwent restoration in 1897.<br />
Rautio Church<br />
Rautiontie 1700, Rautio<br />
The traditional wooden cruciform church of Rautio<br />
<strong>Kalajoki</strong> Orthodox Prayer Room<br />
Matkailutie 249<br />
The prayer room or tsasouna was consecrated<br />
in 2014 by Bishop Arseni, acting Bishop of the<br />
Diocese of Oulu. The prayer room is a masterpiece<br />
of volunteer work and handicraft.<br />
Maakalla Church<br />
Maakalla island’s octagonal church was designed by<br />
the famous church builder Simon Matinpoika Jylkä,<br />
i.e. Silven, from <strong>Kalajoki</strong>. The church was completed<br />
in 1780.
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