Keskuskari
The idyllic, fresh, and windy Keskuskari is an old base for the local fishermen.
It is a small island near the beach, nowadays connected to the mainland by a built-in road.
Before sunbathers, travelers or people on a vacation, the open beach was only being used by fishermen on their way to Keskuskari.
Originally there was nothing but the huts of the fishermen in Keskuskari, but later on summer cabins of the travelers started appearing on the island.
There is also a Mine Sweeper memorial at Keskuskari, put up in 2002.
Currently there are constructions going on for a small harbor and for tourist apartments in Keskuskari.
Image description:
- Keskuskari. (Arto Halttunen, 2014)
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)