When is a good time to travel the arctic coast? On the arctic coast we have always lived with the ever-changing seasons, special weather, and atmosphere. The light is a remarkable feature on the coast. We have deep darkness and endless light within a year. Every day is unique and the superb service suppliers have […]
Living coastal culture – Arctic phenomena – Northern maritime luxury – Coastal arcticity Visit Arctic Coast is a marketing brand used by Visit Kalajoki and future partners on the arctic coast of Finland. It is a new marketing community lead by Kalajoki, connecting coastal DMOs and curated service suppliers with international travel trade partners. […]
Visit Arctic Coast is a fresh, developing concept for destination marketing. We are ready to launch and are starting by presenting the area and the offering of two destinations at Matka Workshop Day and Matka Business Day in Helsinki. Be among the first to hear about business possibilities and unlock cooperation potential with us. At […]
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Our home base, Kalajoki, has been a beloved holiday destination for domestic travelers for decades. The sandy beaches and dunes have gathered people to play, swim and enjoy sunny days and magic sunsets and little by little a maritime resort has been built around the domestic summer visitors. Now Kalajoki is experiencing a period of […]
When Finnish coastal life and archipelago is addressed, then mostly summers on Åland, in Turku archipelago and Hanko are talked about. These destinations are by the southern parts of the Baltic Sea, close to capital Helsinki and former capital Turku. But the coast of Finland does not end there, it continues all the way to […]
What we had in mind was a fresh and brave image, a color scheme that matches the lifestyle of the area and a feeling that makes you long for the elements of the arctic coast. Kalajoki local professional Saara Santala took on the challenge and dived deep into the core of coastal arcticity in the […]
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Visit Arctic Coast is foremost the extension of Visit Kalajoki’s DMO profile. Our vision is to become the most attractive and responsible coastal area in Finland.
As we embark on this journey, we are calling to likeminded coastal Destination Management Organizations and travel companies with the expertise and will to develop together. We are also turning to Tour Operators who are interested in coastal year-round products and destinations.
Our mission is to inspire and enable every explorer to seek the unlimited coast. Contact us for queries or cooperation!
Oulu and Helsinki Airports are accessible from most European cities. From Helsinki, there are domestic flights to Oulu, Kokkola, Vaasa and Kemi-Tornio.
flight
Helsinki – Oulu 1 h
Helsinki – Kokkola 1 h 10 min
Helsinki – Vaasa 1 h 5 min
Helsinki – Kemi-Tornio 2 h 20 min
From all airports Arctic Coast destinations are easily accessible by car. Ask us for arranged transfers.
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Kemi – HaparandaTornio 30 min
Oulu – HaparandaTornio 1 h 45 min
Oulu – Kalajoki 1 h 50 min
Oulu – Arctic Crater Lake Geopark 3 h 15 min
Kokkola – Kalajoki 50 min
Kokkola – Arctic Crater Lake Geopark 1 h
Vaasa – Arctic Crater Lake Geopark 1 h 40 min
Vaasa – Kalajoki 2 h 30 min
Helsinki – Arctic Crater Lake Geopark 4 h 45 min
There are excellent train connections to and between destinations on the Arctic Coast
train
Oulu – Kemi 1 h
Oulu – Kokkola 1 h 30 min
Oulu – Vaasa 4 h
Helsinki – Kokkola 3 h 50 min
Helsinki – Oulu 5 h 30 min
Helsinki – Kemi 6 h 45 min
The Arctic Coast in the northern part of the Baltic Sea is connected to the rest of Europe through maritime routes. Navigating north past Gotland and Åland, the explorers by sea will find the Arctic Coast destinations.
