In Pyhäjoki, every season is magical! Let’s journey together in each season to a remote natural spot, where travelers are greeted by a cultural experience — in the middle of nowhere.

Sun, March 15
A joint hike to a remote natural site: cross-country skiing in deep snow on a bog or in the forest, accompanied by a choir performance.

On the Night of the Arts, a long dining table will be set up in the center of Pyhäjoki. Food vendors will be invited, and dining takes place together at one shared table. The evening also features music and other performances. A true celebration where everyone is invited!

In Pyhäjoki, every season is magical! Let’s journey together in each season to a remote natural spot, where travelers are greeted by a cultural experience — in the middle of nowhere.

Sun, December 13
A joint hike to a fourth remote natural site: walking along the Matinsaari Elf Path to the heart of the island, where Christmas carols will be sung together.

The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.

In Pyhäjoki, every season is magical! Let’s journey together in each season to a remote natural spot, where travelers are greeted by a cultural experience — in the middle of nowhere.

Sun, September 20
A joint hike to a third remote natural site: a walk to the Oravisjärvi lean-to shelter, where a community artwork will be created together.

The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.

In Pyhäjoki, every season is magical! Let’s journey together in each season to a remote natural spot, where travelers are greeted by a cultural experience — in the middle of nowhere.

July 5 – Pyhäjoki Heritage Day.
A shared journey to another remote natural site: by paddleboard, canoe, or rowboat to Jokiletto Island, where a maritime-themed theatre performance will take place.

The event is part of the official Oulu2026 European Capital of Culture programme.

Tipirieha is a new nature-themed event open to everyone, taking place in Pyhäjoki!

It will be held on the same day as BirdLife Finland’s nationwide birdwatching competition, Tornien taisto (“Battle of the Towers”).

The birdwatching tower in Parhalahti has been the top-ranking tower in the competition for several years. The main venue for the event is Tankokari Harbor, which is also where the Parhalahti birdwatching tower is located. Now it’s time to celebrate the joy of birding together by the sea!

This outdoor event is free and open to all, starting at 2 PM. The program includes games for children, music, and grilled sausages for sale – although you're welcome to bring your own snacks too.

Attention all nature and bird enthusiasts: From 2 to 3 PM, Pauli-Pekka Österberg from the North Ostrobothnia Ornithological Society will be present. He’ll showcase the scenery through a spotting scope and share tips on how to get started with birdwatching.

Schedule for the day:
• Tornien taisto 5 AM – 1 PM
• Tipirieha 2 PM – 5 PM

Palosaari naturetrack runs 2 km in forest in renovated forest ranger´s hut environment. By the path you get to know different forest type´s bird selection and to trees.

In Autumn when there are berries, its worth to look around. In Palosaari and it´s near by forest there are good berry and mushroom booty. Palosaari used to be forest rangers hut in 1861- 1975.

Renovated hut from 1900´s belongs to the Metsähallitus´s oldests forest rangers huts. Nowadays Palosaari is model of wildernes services by which has been founded 27 ideal areas for different games. The hut was granted year 2009 international wildlife Estates nomination.

Naturetrack which is 600 m long leaves from Kielosaari Camping - area. It intdroduces versatile rivernature. Small bridges take you from island to island, and duckboards takes you to small birdtower and to campireplace. Sit by the bench or to cliff and listen how water ripple. In the spring time Pyhäjoki flooding can hinder acces to paht.

The old fishing banks of Pyhäjoki tell a story of the fishing traditions of the past centuries. Boats were set to the sea, nets were dried, and the boats were tarred in the fishing banks. There are dozens of protected boat and net houses and fish sheds on the three fishing banks of Pyhäjoki.

Kaukonranta fishing bank at the mouth of River Pyhäjoki, Kaukontie
Jokipuoji fishing bank along the southern fork of River, Jokipuojintie
The old fish harbour of Parhalahti along River Liminkaoja, Kalarannantie, Parhalahti

Get active in Rautiperä on Ski tracks and outdoor routes, with disc golf, ice swimming, on the sledding slope and cross-country skiing.

The renewed tracks of Rautiperä are ideal for skiing! The area has illuminated routes of 1 km, 2.5 km, 4 km and 5 km and starting and finishing areas suitable for a wide range of sports activities. Up-to-date track information is available in the Rautiperän ulkoilualue Facebook group.

The lights work with a photoswitch and automatically turn off at 10 pm. Rautiperä has a spacious parking area and a time-locked toilet, available from 8 am to 10 pm.

Outdoor routes
The renewed routes of Rautiperä outdoor recreation area are perfect for all ages. The illuminated and well-marked routes are easy to move along with a stroller as well. Please note that the disc golf course crosses the exercise track in some places!