Raahe Maritime Festival
Fairs have been held on the shores of Raahe at the same locations for centuries, as ships used to arrive from overseas, carrying all manner of exotic wares.
There is something to see and experience for the whole family, both on land and on the waters, on the weekend celebrating maritime life on 11-12 July 2025!
In Raahe’s beautiful museum shore, you can see, for example, interesting performers, an inclusive maritime programme, traditional vessels, Komerssi market event and much more!
During the weekend, cruises will be organised to the award-winning Raahe archipelago, and the idyllic Wanha Raahe old town invites visitors to enjoy adventures on its picturesque streets and alleys!
Admission to the event area is free.
Welcome to Raahe's summer maritime highlight!
To signify that a ship was entering the fairway leading to the town, a flag was hoisted on the pooki lightless beacon tower and the fire watchman in the church belfry passed on the message “Pooki Flakkaa”, indicating that the flag had been raised. It did not take long for the entire town to rush to the shore to welcome the arriving ship.
To this day, the same “pooki” markers (lightless beacon towers) stand proudly on the islands of Iso-Kraaseli and Tasku off the shore of Raahe.
City of Raahe
Urban Development & Visibility
tel. 040 130 3888
pookiflakkaa [at] raahenmeripaivat.fi
Seafront area of the Packhouse Museum/Rantatori
Rantakatu 37, Raahe