Tita’s paradise is in the peaceful countryside by the Haapajoki River – “There is everything a person can wish for here”

Raahe is quite diverse in its housing options. In addition to the compact city centre, the maritime residential areas, the idyllic Old Raahe and the cosy urban areas, Raahe offers charming, communal and nature-friendly villages, located a short drive from the services of the city.

When you drive about ten kilometres south of the city centre, you will come to the village of Haapajoki-Arkkukari. There you will find the paradise of Tita, who works as the city gardener.

Tita says she was picked up and brought to Raahe 25 years ago.

Hannu

On a grey Friday in November, Hannu has a remote work day. In the morning, he takes his 4-year-old child on foot to the day-care centre one kilometre away and continues with his usual morning run. The route takes him through Old Raahe to Pikkulahti and from there via Fantti to Pitkäkari, and the end point is Kylmäniemi beach. Hannu washes away the sweat raised by a run of just under 10 kilometres by taking a dip in the sea, a routine with which he has kicked off his working day since the summer.

COVID-19 is now spreading in Finland, help stop the virus!

  • avoid social contacts, meet as few people as possible, do not attend any gatherings
  • do not organise any parties or other events now, postpone them to a later date 
  • wear a mask if you go shopping or take a train, bus or metro 
  • maintain a safe distance of 2 metres from others 
  • wash your hands, cough in your sleeve. 
  • download the Koronavilkku app to your mobile phone 
  • if you experience any symptoms, get tested immediately

Coronavirus COVID-19

If you have symptoms of respiratory tract inflammation

If you have mild respiratory tract infection symptoms, such as rhinitis, cough, throat pain, muscle pain, or fever, stay at home to rest and recuperate. Stay home until the symptoms go away.

If you need more advise call the corona counselling service phone at Raahe Hospital: 040 135 8530 Mon-Fri 8 am – 3 pm, Sat-Sun 9 am – 4 pm. The telephone service is provided in Finnish and English.

COVID-19 mass exposure in Raahe

Joint Municipal Authority of Wellbeing in Raahe District report on August 23th:

On Saturday August 22th was reported a mass exposure to coronavirus in Raahe. Those who have visited the Pub Raahen Oluthuone (address Kauppakatu 52) during the past 2-3 weeks are adviced to follow symptoms fitting to corona and to seek healthcare when having even minor symptoms such as rhinitis, cough, throat pain, muscle pain or fever.

If you suspect you have the coronavirus

The following signs are associated with the coronavirus infection: fever, cough, shortness of breath and muscle pain and/or tiredness. f you suspect you have the coronavirus, stay home if you have mild symptoms. If your overall condition gets worse, please call: 

  • the Oulu University Hospital’s health guidance helpline, tel. +358 8 315 2655 (open 24/7)
  • coronavirus guidance helpline in Raahe, tel. +358 40 1358 530 (open from 10 to 16).

It is important to call before you arrive to protect others from possible exposure.