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Cultural Center Wild Goose- unique accommodation in the historical vicarage of Pyhäjoki

In the historical vicarage of Pyhäjoki, situated between the town of Raahe and beach resort Kalajoki, Cultural Center Wild Goose offers unique accommodation in private rooms, suitable for 1-3 people. According to the seasons, we have 2 to 4 rooms available, with shared toilets and showers, and guests can also use common kitchen with complete utilities. Sauna can be reserved separately. We can also arrange rental of kayaks, bikes and other hiking equipments. For children, we have summer tent with Mother Goose and her friends, and for film enthusiasts, we can arrange screenings of Finnish short films and documentaries.

Historical Eteläkylä Isosilta Bridge

Built in 1837, the Eteläkylän Isosilta bridge in Pyhäjoki is the oldest wooden strut-frame bridge still in use in Finland and a national road museum site.

The four-arch double-strut bridge stands on wedged stone supports and is 77.5 metres long and 5.8 metres wide. The bridge has been maintained and repaired multiple times but, according to a study conducted in 1987, the load-bearing structures of the bridge still held some of the original timber. The local Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment initiated a full renovation of the bridge in 2018. The renovations will be conducted with due consideration to the old structural models and work methods, and the Finnish Heritage Agency has provided instructions for the work. In fact, a pleasant smell of tar wafts in the area surrounding the bridge.

Since the deck of the bridge is made of wood, it has been slippery when wet. It is said that a lorry carrying people on their way to a dance once veered off the bridge as a result. Apparently no one was hurt, however, as everyone managed to hop off the lorry bed in time. According to another story, some prison escapees burst through railing during a chase.

Annala Local History Museum

Aukioloajat
  • monday - Closed
  • tuesday 12:00 - 18:00
  • wednesday 12:00 - 18:00
  • thursday 12:00 - 18:00
  • friday 12:00 - 18:00
  • saturday 12:00 - 16:00
  • sunday 12:00 - 16:00

The atmospheric museum area of Annala includes 22 buildings with nearly 8,000 objects. The most important function of the Annala museum is to describe rural life before the era of tractors. The museum is open in the summer, when changing exhibitions, concerts, summer theatre performances and other events are also organised in the area.

The museum is open for visitors during summer. Groups can reserve a tour outside of the opening times as well.