Horse racing track
The horse racing track was founded in Kalajoki in 1968 by the local Hevosystäväinseura (“Horse hobbyist Society”). The same society has been taking care of the track ever since.
Horse racing has a long tradition in Kalajoki – the most famous and successful horses being BWT Magic, Kihin-Muisto and Kihin Hiski, which have all belonged to the stable of Matti Salmi.
Attending horse races has formed into a popular tradition during Midsummer in Kalajoki.
Address
Matkailutie 65
Tales from Hiekkasärkät
Do you know how Herrainpakat got its name? Where did Kekkonen, Tauno Palo and Ansa Ikonen visit? When did the JukuJukuMaa Waterpark first open? Is it true that there was a railway and Finland’s longest waterslide down at the beach?
Learn these facts and loads of other interesting tales about the history of the Hiekkäsärkät area!
When you click the heading image, you can swipe and see the rest of the pictures.
Information about the route:
- You can experience the route by walking or bicycling in part or in its entirety, or completely remotely in digital form.
- The entire route is app. 10 km long, but you can also just tour the central area of Hiekkasärkät.
- The route uses sidewalks, duckboards, and open spaces like squares and parking lots.
The route is made in collaboration with the KUMA project and expert on built heritage Sari Alajoki.
Image sources:
- Camping site in the 1970s. (City of Kalajoki)
- Hilma's Hotel. (Kalajoen kotiseutuyhdistys)
- Midsummer celebrations at the beach. (Sari Alajoki private collection)