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Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät — Finland
Cold-water coast

Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät

Kalajoki, Ostrobothnia · 🇫🇮 Finland

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Golden dunes at 64° north, where the shallow Bothnian water warms under the midnight sun. Finland's improbable beach resort.

Water at Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät (Kalajoki, Ostrobothnia, Finland) runs to about 16°C at the height of the season, and Jun-Aug is the window to aim for.

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Sea temperature
~16°C in the warm season
Water
Shallow, surprisingly warm Bothnian water in July
Sand
Wide golden dunes rolling into the Gulf of Bothnia
Swimming
Very shallow; wade far out over rippled sand
Best time to visit
Jun-Aug
Setting
Finland's great dune coast, a resort town on the Gulf of Bothnia
Beach type
Cold-water coast
Region
Europe

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Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät: frequently asked questions

Where is Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät?

Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät is at Kalajoki, on the coast of Finland.

What is the sea temperature at Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät?

In the warm season the sea at Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät reaches about 16°C. Shallow, surprisingly warm Bothnian water in July.

When is the best time to visit Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät?

The best time to visit Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät is Jun-Aug. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.

What kind of sand does Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät have?

Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät has wide golden dunes rolling into the Gulf of Bothnia.

Is Kalajoki Hiekkasärkät good for swimming?

Very shallow; wade far out over rippled sand.

Photo: SeppVei (Public domain) · source