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.

The traditional Pyhäjoki Local Heritage Week is full of things to see and experience at various locations.

Welcome to celebrate village day in Parhalahti school yard on Sunday 9.6. from 12:00 to 15:00.

MAGICIAN ROOPE'S MAGIC SHOW This year, the Village Day is literally magical, as magician Roope Ylitalo will be performing.

The family-friendly magic show reportedly features floating tables, disappearing objects, and shape-shifting items – astonishing feel-good magic.

In addition to his magic tricks, Roope has promised to make balloon animals for the children at the Village Day.

LEPPÄKEIHÄS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 The Leppäkeihäs throwing championship is once again up for grabs. The contest is lighthearted with a touch of humor and unofficially playful – though taken seriously as the championship is at stake.

There are categories for men, women, and those under 14 years old. Winners in the men's and women's categories will receive an axe as a prize, undoubtedly giving them an advantage in future years' Leppäkeihäs qualifiers. To enter the competition, sign up on site on Sunday.

AND MUCH MORE! Pony rides Vintage vehicles Obstacle course for children Tapani Lisko's exhibition of vintage photographs Best of the Year 2024 Village stick throwing contest

At the sales market, there will be summer flowers, licorice by the meter, ice cream, Scouts' raffle tickets, hair care products, Oriflame products, pea soup by the Martha's, and treats from the village association's café.

This year's event will be hosted by familiar voices from Radio Mega, Radio City, Iskelmä, and Radio Pooki, including Mika Kuki.

Parlahahti is a lively and cozy village in North Ostrobothnia in Pyhäjoki, on the shores of Bothnian Bay.

Road number 8 crosses the village. The center of Pyhäjoki is a few minutes away by car - even by bike it takes just 15 minutes. The nearest town Raahe can be reached by car in 20 minutes and the southern neighboring municipality Kalajoki in less than half an hour away.

There are over 350 inhabitants in Parhalahti, around 160 households.

Tiistaitori is a warm-hearted meeting place for local residents, summer visitors, and travelers. You are warmly welcome to join this relaxed and cheerful event!

This summer, the Tiistaitori events will take place in the area between Highway 8 and the town center's business block, where you’ll find, among other things, the Osuuspankki bank. The first market will be held on May 20, and the last one on August 26. The markets are open conveniently after the workday, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

There are six sales booths and four tent spots available at the market, and participation is free of charge for both sellers and visitors. Sellers are also welcome to bring their own furniture to set up in the available spaces. Local organizations and associations will also take part, bringing their own themes and activities to the market.

We aim to have live music at every market day. Do you sing or play an instrument, either solo or with others? Come and help create a joyful market atmosphere and entertain the visitors! We offer a performance fee for musicians. Please contact the municipal info office — you’ll find the contact details at the end of this announcement.

Pyhäjoki municipality will provide advance information about the Tiistaitori events and programs on its website: www.pyhajoki.fi.

Sales booth reservations and performer registrations:
By email: info@pyhajoki.fi
By phone: +358 40 359 6000

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.

The church of the Pyhäjoki parish was designed by Karvala & Silvennoinen and completed in 1977 after the previous one designed by Carl Ludvig Engel was destroyed in a fire in 1974. The church is the third built in Pyhäjoki: The first church was built already in the 16th century. The candle chandeliers and the baptismal font dating back to that time decorate the present church of Pyhäjoki. Built in 1736 within the first church, the bell tower designed by Simon Knup still serves the parishioners. The second church of Pyhäjoki was a large 1200-seat empirical cruciform church drawn by C.L. Engel, and it was completed in 1844. The fire that broke out of a lightning destroyed this magnificent building in the midsummer night of 1974.

The designer used the following words of a psalm as the starting point: “Lift up your hearts to the Lord.” The church combines a modern exterior appearance to an interior that exudes sanctity and harmony. The central positioning of the items salvaged from the burnt church creates a striking link between the old and the new. The wall of the church hall is adorned by sculptor Kari Juva’s brick relief ‘Ten Virgins’. The evocative piece also serves as a statement of faith and an acoustic element.

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.

The traditional Christmas at Annala opens the holiday season in Pyhäjoki. The event features vendors, music, rice porridge, a glögi café, festive lights, old-fashioned Christmas spirit, and of course, Santa Claus! For the little ones, there’s also an elf-themed activity trail and horse-drawn carriage rides.

The event takes place in the courtyard of the Annala local heritage museum. The charming Annala museum area has 22 buildings, housing nearly 8,000 items. The main purpose of the Annala museum is to showcase rural life before the era of tractors.

In the Ylimattila Arboretum you can admire more than 300 varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials. Various birch species, conifers, apple trees and rowan trees grow along the paths of the park. Ornamental bushes, roses and berry bushes bring color to the park. The arboretum is established in 2010 and it is open every day all year round.