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Municipality in North Ostrobothnia, Finland
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Hailuoto (Swedish: Karlö) is the largest island in the Gulf of Bothnia in Western Oulu region, Finland.
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A concrete piece of spatial art by Hai Art, built in summer 2014 in Ulkokarvo.
Keskiniemen pooki
A historic navigational aid from 1858, designed by Albin Stjerncreutz.
Museum area of 20 buildings. The main building of Kniivilä has been preserved as it was when the last inhabitants lived there from the beginning of the 20th century to the 1970s.
Hailuodon kirjasto
Exhibitions of local art. Normal library services; part of the OUTI cooperation, so the same online resources as in Oulu's library – but usage may require registration in some OUTI library and recognised authorisation, such as by Finnish bank codes.
Lighthouse from 1872. A wind turbine park nearby.
Large sandy beach. Popular, but not official, so no infrastructure at the beach itself. There is a small marina with a campfire site.
A café at the ferry harbour.
The locals' "living room".
Alkon tilauspalvelupiste
If you would like a bottle of something stronger than beer, the government's alcohol monopoly store operates an "order point" in the K-market store where you can order beverages to be delivered later the same day.
Arctic Lighthouse Hotel
Set in a former pilot station building located at the foot of a lighthouse, this 20-room hotel offers great views of the Bay of Bothnia from the restaurant, the terrace and most of the rooms. It offers fully accessible accommodation and food services. Pets are welcome in some of the rooms. It is also an excellent and imaginative choice for an island meeting, parties or other small-scale events.
Handicraft store.
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