Experiences for Groups

Welcome to gather together and enjoy experiences. We have listed a few ready-made experience packages for groups, suitable for team-building days, corporate outings, as an addition to your meeting trip, or even for entertainment for a group of friends. Stay with us for a moment or linger longer. Explore also the attractions, restaurant offerings, private venues for catering, and celebration and meeting spaces. For more tips for your visit, contact matkailuraahe.fi.

Below, you'll find options for spending the day in the region. From the title, you'll get an idea of the duration and the suitable group size for the activity. Click on the title to find more information, including when the product is available throughout the year. In the "CONTACT US" section, you'll find contact information for inquiries and bookings.

Hop on – hop off Archipelago Transport to Raahe Archipelago: 6–12 people, 2–5 hours

Experience island hopping on the hop on – hop off route between Iso-Kraaseli – Kalla – Tasku. The archipelago transport takes you for a day to the Iso-Kraaseli, Kalla, or Tasku island and picks you up in the evening. The boat picks up passengers according to the schedule so that the vessel is back at the museum pier by 5 PM. Alternatively, you can return to the mainland on the same ride, shortening the duration of the trip. There are also guaranteed departures for the cruise. A guaranteed departure means that the boat will depart even if there is only one passenger on board.

Duration: 2-5 hours
Departure Point: Pakkahuone Museum Pier, Rantakatu 33, Raahe
Group Size: 6–12 people
Available: May–October
Includes: Cruise, life jackets on the boat

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MeriRaahe
050 434 6340
jounimeriraahe.fi (jouni[at]meriraahe[dot]fi)
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Island Hopping Excursion in Raahe Archipelago: 6–12 people, 3 hours

The Island Hopping cruise is a three-hour journey through the Raahe archipelago, where, as the name suggests, you hop from one island to another. During the cruise, you'll explore three main islands of the Raahe archipelago, with two of them offering landings. The price of the excursion includes a light maritime lunch on one of the archipelago islands. There are also guaranteed departures for the cruise. A guaranteed departure means that the boat will depart even if there is only one passenger on board. Please note! Sign up for the excursion 24 hours before departure!

Duration: 3 hours
Departure Point: Pakkahuone Museum Pier, Rantakatu 33, Raahe
Group Size: 6–12 people
Available: May–October
Includes: Cruise, light lunch, life jackets on the boat

Summer Theater, Guided City Tour and Lunch: 20–30 people, 6 hours

Summer theater is an essential part of experiencing the Finnish summer. Raahe Theatre holds its residence in a over 100-year-old Jugend-style building, originally built by the Salvation Army that settled in the city. The theater, especially the outdoor performances during the summer, is an experience regardless of the weather. The experience is enhanced by the theater's location in the unique setting of Old Town Raahe, one of Finland's best-preserved wooden house areas from the 1800s. Performances are held not only during the summer but also during the Christmas season.

Duration: 6 hours
Departure Points: Trade House of Lang, Kirkkokatu 19, 92100 Raahe or Raahe Theatre, Koulukatu 13, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 20–30 people
Available: On theatre performance days during the summer and during the Christmas season
Guidance: Finnish/English, theatre performances in Finnish
Includes: Theatre performance at Raahe Theatre, dining at Raahen Hovi or Trade House of Lang, guided walking tour in Old Town Raahe or guided city tour, and coffee at the theatre during intermission.
Extras: Transportation, additional catering, accommodation.

Sea Excursion, Sauna, and Sweet Dreams at a Boutique Hotel in Old Town Raahe: 4–16 people, 24 hours

Spend an unforgettable day in an old trading house amidst the 19th-century wooden house cityscape and visit the Raahe archipelago by the side of one of its rarities, the wooden beacon or the symbol lighthouse. During the sea excursion, your eyes and mind will relax amidst the pure sea nature landscapes. The coastal scenery transforms over one human lifetime due to significant land uplift. A moment at the historical beacon empowers you and takes you into the lives of the former people who lived by the sea. A peaceful sauna moment, with a touch of luxury brought by quality sauna products, will prepare you for sweet dreams in a unique room at the Trade House of Lang's boutique hotel.

Duration: 24 hours
Departure Point: Trade House of Lang, Kirkkokatu 19, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 4–16 people
Available: May–October, daily
Guidance: Finnish / English
Includes: Cruise in the Raahe archipelago, visit to the Iso-Kraaseli beacon, overnight stay at the Trade House of Lang boutique hotel in a double room, breakfast, sauna session in the captain's sauna, towels, and sauna products
Accessibility: Trade House of Lang has wheelchair access. The sauna is not accessible by wheelchair, but assistance is available to get to the boat.
Extras: Single room accommodation and meals.

Guided Tour of Raahe Museums and Historical Trading House: 10–50 people, 3 hours

After the mid-19th century, Raahe was Finland's largest ship-owning city. The eventful history of this bustling port city unfolds for you in two truly unique museums. At the Packhouse Museum, you'll find nature wonders and exotic souvenirs brought by sailors from distant lands. In the Church Hall, you can contemplate amidst the impressive wooden sculptures from the 1600s by Mikael Balt. At the Crown Granary Museum, you'll meet the Old Gentleman, the world's oldest diving suit. The finest pastries and coffee served in rose-patterned cups are offered by the maids dressed in 19th-century attire at Trade House of Lang.

Duration: 3 hours
Departure Point: Trade House of Lang, Kirkkokatu 19, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 10–50 people
Available: All year, Mon–Sat from 10 am to 4 pm
Guidance: Finnish / English
Includes: Guided tours of the museums, pastry and coffee at Langin
Accessibility: Trade House of Lang has wheelchair access, Packhouse Museum is partially accessible, Crown Granary is largely accessible.
Extras: Dining, transportation, accommodation.

Guided Tour of Old Town Raahe and Archipelago Cruise: 5–36 people, 2½ hours

Your journey begins at the Trade House of Lang, where ships brought goods from all over the world to be traded. While enjoying coffee, you'll learn about life during that era at the nearby Pekkatori Square, the heart of the city's trade. Continuing with your guide, you'll take a short walk through Old Town Raahe, exploring authentic historical sites and hearing stories about Captain Janne's life aboard Lang's ships. Next to the old sailor's house, now the Packhouse Museum, you'll board a boat, and within just 20 minutes, you'll be in the Raahe archipelago at Iso-Kraaseli, by the historical beacon. Guides will accompany you throughout the entire excursion. The tour concludes at Museonranta.

Duration: 2½ hours
Departure Point: Trade House of Lang, Kirkkokatu 19, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 5–36 people
Available: May–October, Mon–Sat from 10 am to 5 pm
Guidance: Finnish / English
Includes: Pastry and coffee, guidance at the Trade House and during the walking tour, boat trip in the Raahe archipelago.
Accessibility: The Trade House of Lang has wheelchair access. The Old Town Raahe tour is suitable for wheelchair access with assistance. Wheelchair access to the boat is available, with assistance provided. Accessibility on the island is partially available near the pier.
Extras: Meals, accommodation, transportation between sites.

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Langin Kauppahuone
050 513 7750
infolanginkauppahuone.fi
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Guided Visit to Himmelipaja, Old Town Raahe Tour, and Coffee Break: 6–15 people, 4 hours

At the workshop, you'll hear stories about the tradition of "himmeli" and the "magic of yarn". Products are crafted in the workshop, honoring old handicraft traditions alongside "himmeli", including glassware, candles, and porcelain casting of Raahe dogs. In the Himmeli Workshop, you'll create your own ornament using traditional himmeli techniques, either from glass or natural materials.

Afterwards, enjoy a guided tour of Old Raahessa either on foot or by bus. The tour concludes at the charming Trade House of Lang, where you'll enjoy cake and coffee.

Duration: 4 hours
Departure Point: Raahe Taitopaja, Pajakatu 4, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 6–15 people
Available: All year, Mon–Sat from 10 am to 4 pm
Guidance: Finnish / English
Includes: Introduction to the old foundry at Taitopaja, making a himmeli ornament, coffee break at Taitopaja, guided tour by bus or walking tour, coffee and pastries at the Trade House of Lang.
Accessibility: Accessible
Extras: Dining and accommodation at the Trade House of Lang, transportation between sites and on the guided tour.

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Langin Kauppahuone
050 513 7750
infolanginkauppahuone.fi
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Bronze Casting Demonstration at the Old Foundry: 4–20 people, 1 hour

During the demonstration, a sand casting mold is made from a model, into which molten bronze, glowing red at over 1000 degrees Celsius, is poured. This impressive demonstration offers your group a unique opportunity to experience and witness foundry tradition in an environment where metal objects weighing up to 2000 kilograms were once cast as floor molds.

Raahe Taitopaja operates in a foundry established in 1955, where, in addition to bronze casting, glassware, candles, and porcelain Raahe dogs, also known as ship dogs, are made. Additionally, the workshop features a "himmeli sky", showcasing over 150 different himmelis made from traditional materials as well as glass tubes. Craft traditions are preserved for the third generation in the same space.

Duration: 1 hour
Departure Point: Raahe Taitopaja, Pajakatu 4, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 4–20 people. For larger groups, two demonstrations can be held consecutively.
Available: All year
Includes: Bronze casting demonstration, presentation of foundry and himmeli tradition, and a glimpse of Raahe's maritime history.
Accessibility: Accessible
Extras: Guided 1-hour walking tour of Raahe or by the group's own vehicle. Coffee service with either sweet or savory treats for small groups. Workshop sessions for small groups including glasswork, himmelis, and bronze casting.

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Raahen Taitopaja
050 522 7673
raahentaitopajahimmeli.com
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Guided Tour by Raahe Tour Guides: 6–30 people, 1–2 hours

Accompanied by a local guide, you'll delve into the colorful history of Raahe, either on foot or comfortably seated in a bus. With the guide, you'll explore the idyllic old town and learn about the lives of former residents of Raahe, including sailors, craftsmen, and bourgeois families. The stories include passionate love affairs, mischievous pranks, and even gruesome murders. Some of the most popular tours include the Old Town Raahe Tour, Ghosts and Oddities, Courtyard Tour in Old Town Raahe, and Ladies and Gentlemen. Also, explore the schedule for themed tours in the summer.

Duration: 1–2 hours
Departure Point: To be arranged upon booking
Group Size: 6–30 people
Available: All year

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Raahen Matkailuoppaat ry.
044 754 4419
opaspalvelutraahenmatkailuoppaat.fi (opaspalvelut[at]raahenmatkailuoppaat[dot]fi)
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Archipelago Cruise to Raahe Archipelago: 6–12 people, 2 ½ hours

The archipelago cruise showcases the best landscapes of the archipelago. During the cruise, there will be one short stop (approximately 30 minutes). The duration of the cruise is approximately 2 ½ hours. The cruise also has a guaranteed departure. Guaranteed departure means that the boat will depart even if there is only one passenger on board.

Duration: 2 ½ hours
Departure Point: Packhouse Museum's Pier, Rantakatu 33, Raahe
Group Size: 6–12 people
Available: May–October
Guidance: Finnish / English
Includes: Cruise, life jackets on the boat
Accessibility: M/B Jennamaria can accommodate wheelchair users.

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Raahen Saaristoristeilyt
045 693 7154
raahensaaristoristeilytgmail.com (raahensaaristoristeilyt[at]gmail[dot]com)
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Sauna Experience in a Historical yard: 2–18 people, 1–2 hours

As you step into the sauna, forget about haste, stress, chores, and schedules. Pamper yourself with the warmth of the steam and embark on a mental journey into the lives of those who once inhabited the historical courtyard. The Captain's sauna is a traditional wood-fired sauna in Old Town Raahe. Stepping into this sauna in the historical courtyard takes you on a journey back to the 19th century. The large log-walled sauna is heated with wood. The benches are made of aspen and hand-carved by a carpenter. Water for the sauna is carried in buckets and ladled from a bucket. The sauna benches can accommodate up to 9 people at a time, and the sauna room's tables can seat about 18 people to enjoy sauna snacks. In the gentle steam of the Captain's sauna, time stands still, and the mind calms. Spend a cozy sauna evening with your own group or combine the sauna with a meeting or team-building day!

Duration: 1–2 hours / by agreement
Departure Point: Trade House of Lang, Kirkkokatu 19, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 2–18 people
Available: Year-round, Mon–Sat
Accessibility: The sauna has stairs.

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Langin Kauppahuone
050 513 7750
infolanginkauppahuone.fi
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Winter Sleigh Ride in Raahe Archipelago: 5–12 people, 1½ hours

During the winter ice season, you can book a sleigh transport by sea ice to the Raahe archipelago. In the motor-sled-drawn sleigh, you can optionally bring skis or fishing gear. Ask about guided tours as well! The journey starts with either a 12-seat traditional sleigh or a covered and heated six-seat sleigh.

Raahe archipelago was awarded the Hiking Destination of the Year in 2016. It's a gem located right in the city's embrace. The compact hiking archipelago consists of about 50 small islands and skerries.

Duration: 1½ hours
Departure Point: Varvintie, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 5–12 people
Available: January-March depending on wind and ice conditions
Guidance: Finnish / English
Includes: Sleigh transport and helmet
Extras: Catering, mobile sauna

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MeriRaahe
050 434 6340
jounimeriraahe.fi
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Storytelling Session at the Historical Trade House of Lang: 2–30 people, 45 minutes

You'll hear stories from the colorful history and life of 1800s Raahessa, as told by the lady of the house, the patron, or the maid of the Trade House of Lang. During the guided tour, you'll enjoy a slice of cake from the Miss's cake display and coffee or tea. Coffee here is always served in rose cups, and a second cup, or "pootoori", is included in the price. You can find the finest souvenirs in the store.

Duration: 45 minutes
Departure Point: Trade House of Lang, Kirkkokatu 19, 92100 Raahe
Group Size: 2–30 people
Available: All year, Mon-Sat
Guidance: Finnish / English
Includes: Pastry coffee and stories from the Trade House of Lang by the lady, patron, or maid
Accessibility: Accessible
Extras: Lunch, accommodation, group dinner

Bronze Casting Demonstration at Raahe Taitopaja
Sleigh ride to Raahe archipelago
Himmeli sky at Raahe Taitopaja
Guided tour at Old Town Raahe
Sauna experience at Trade House of Lang
Summer theatre at Raahe Theatre
On a cruise in Raahe archipelago