Stories about us
Each of us has our own story. There is no one right way to be a Raahe resident, butwe all make up Raahe, together. We warmly welcome new residents to join us andbelieve that you will feel at home. Let us be proud to be from Raahe!
![Selvie and Vern. Photo: Aira Meriruoko. Smiling couple.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/Selvie_Vern_2018_0.jpg?h=52efee34&itok=R7uAZUQB)
Vern and Selvie
Australia + Indonesia + Raahe = A happycouple enjoying a peaceful and beautiful environment.
![Photo: Hannu Syrjäpalo. Hannu at sea kayaking.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/Hannu_syrj%C3%A4palo2_0.jpg?itok=R37LJAuL)
Hannu
Eighteen years ago, a young man from Raahe moved elsewhere for his studies. He later returned to his home town with his family.
![Photo: Tarmo Somero. Woman standing in her garden.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/raahe_maaseutu_arkkukari_tita_0.jpg?itok=vCR6VyuA)
Tita
Tita’s paradise is located in the peaceful countryside in the vibrant village of Haapajoki-Arkkukari, a short drive from the town’s services.
![Photo: Tarmo Somero. A smiling woman sitting home with a cup of coffee in her hand.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/maritta_asukastarinat_raahe.jpg?itok=veCAOCzP)
Maritta
In the autumn of 2019, Maritta packed her favourite books and most beloved possessions in her car and drove 658 kilometres north to her old home town.
![Photo: Tarmo Somero. A man sitting on a rock by the sea.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/roippa_meri_raahe_1.jpg?itok=jEwGsKlJ)
Roippa
Roippa enjoys living in a suitably-sized seaside town where everything essential can be found within two kilometres of his home.
![Photo: Tarmo Somero. A man and a woman standing on the steps of a wooden house in the old town.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/anniina_ja_eetu_raahe.jpg?itok=7sLflU3k)
Anniina and Eetu
Anniina and Eetu returned to Raahe and found a home in the old town.
![Photo: Trade House of Lang. Blue hour at Pekkatori Square in Old Raahe. An illuminated Christmas tree at the forefront.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/raahe_pekkatori_wanha_raahe.jpg?itok=K2zWCz9g)
Returning migrants Annekristiina and Emilia
Returning migrants dropped out of the rat race and moved to the idyllic seaside town: “There is luxury in life and more time for the family here”
![Photo: Kaleva Media. A family photo of the Kyröläinen family of four.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/the_family_of_kyrolainen.jpg?itok=0k1EcQKR)
The Kyröläinen family
The family of Kyröläinen have so far built three homes in the city of Raahe, where everything necessary is near, and where inhabitants stay active ‘The longest distance to anywhere in Raahe is fifteen minutes’
![Photo: Tarmo Somero. Heidi smiling behind the sales desk in her shop.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/heidi_chicret_raahe%20%282%29.jpeg?h=b1f9c9a3&itok=MyNGAo4u)
Heidi
Heidi, who spent her childhood in Raahe, lived elsewhere for fifteen years. When it was time for her to start a family, returning to her old home town was a natural and easy choice.
![Image: Elina Jaakola's home album. Elina collecting plums in her home garden.](/sites/raahe.fi/files/styles/nostokuva_kapea/public/liitetiedostot/nostokuvat/elina_vihanti%20%281%29.jpg?itok=BOAQYSyL)
Elina
Elina and her family enjoy their lives in the countryside idyll of Vihanti. Clean nature, a peaceful environment in a safe village community and well-functioning basic services in your own church village – what more could you need?