Hailuoto Island & Marjaniemi Lighthouse
Hailuoto / Marjaniemi
The largest island in the Gulf of Bothnia, reached by ferry, with dunes, a fishing village and a red-and-white lighthouse that make up a peaceful island landscape.
Hailuoto lies west of Oulu and is the largest island in the Gulf of Bothnia. A free car ferry takes about 25 minutes from the Oulunsalo harbour. When the sea freezes in winter, a roughly 9 km ice road is often opened. At the western tip, Marjaniemi has an 1871 lighthouse, a pilot station hotel and an old fishing village. The seaside dunes and pine forests are good for cycling and birdwatching, and a rebuilt wooden church stands in the middle of the island. The island is sparsely populated, so driving or cycling is best. Check ferry and ice road status before you go.
Opening hours
All day; ferries run year-round (per timetable)
Nearby sights
- Liminganlahti Bay Nature Centre
- Nallikari Beach
- Pikisaari
- Oulu Market Square & Toripolliisi
- Oulu Market Hall
- University of Oulu Botanical Garden
- Oulu Castle Ruins & Observatory
- Rotuaari