Gulf of Bothnia

Gulf of Bothnia coastal highlights

This collection features historic maritime sites and natural landmarks along the Gulf of Bothnia, spanning the Finnish and Swedish coastlines. It highlights significant 19th and 20th-century lighthouses like the border-straddling Märket and the hotel-equipped Kylmäpihlaja. The list also includes the expansive sand dunes of Yyteri and Kalajoki, alongside elevated viewpoints such as Vårdkasberget and Rauma’s water tower, providing perspectives over the High Coast and the Baltic Sea.

Kallo Lighthouse

Located on the island of Mäntyluoto in Pori, this 19th-century lighthouse serves as a pilot station and the headquarters for the local yacht club. The surrounding rocky shores are a notable site for observing sea conditions and storms.

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Yyteri Beaches

Yyteri is a district and a beach in the city of Pori, Finland. It is located about 17 kilometres from the centre, bordering the Baltic Sea.

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Kalajoki

Kalajoki is a coastal town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the immediate vicinity of the Gulf of Bothnia in the province of…

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Rauman vesitorni

This 1964 water tower stands 30 meters above sea level near the Nummi district. It houses an observation deck and a restaurant, offering panoramic views of the city of Rauma and the surrounding coastal landscape.

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Vårdkasberget

A 175-meter-high peak on Härnön island near Härnösand. The summit features a lookout tower providing views of the High Coast archipelago and the Gulf of Bothnia.

Kylmäpihlaja

Completed in 1953, this lighthouse is located on an island outside Rauma. The tower is unique for housing a hotel and restaurant within its structure, serving as a landmark for the Rauma shipping lane.

Bönhman

A historic fishing village on Sweden's High Coast. The harbor is characterized by traditional red wooden boathouses and a small wooden chapel built in 1659 by Gävle fishermen.

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Märket

A remote skerry shared by Finland and Sweden. The lighthouse, built in 1885, stands on a unique zig-zag border created to ensure the structure remained on the Finnish side of the uninhabited island.

Bjuröklubb

Bjuröklubb is a peninsula hosting a lighthouse and a nature reserve on the Bothnian Bay in Skellefteå Municipality in Västerbotten County…

Tankar Lighthouse

Tankar Lighthouse is a lighthouse located on the island of Tankar in the Bothnian Bay on the west coast of Finland, outside the city of…

Ulkokallan majakka

A remote lighthouse station established in 1872 on a rocky islet near Kalajoki. The site includes the original lighthouse tower and a pilot house, now used for visitor accommodation.