Places to go
Norra Vallgrund
Norra Vallgrund is a small village on Raippaluoto. It was a fishing village, and it is still known for a harbor of classic red fishing huts.
Things to do
- Norra Vallgrund BeachA sandy beach the village looks after, with a sauna and a winter swimming hole.
- Beach sauna10 euros. Firewood included.
- Kayak to Djupskäret saunaFrom the beach to the free sauna on Djupskäret.
- Kayak to Sommarö laavuThe same line can be skied in a cold winter, once the ice is thick.
On the ice
In a cold winter the ice in the harbor gets very thick, and locals eventually take snowmobiles and skis out on it. The kayak line toward Sommarö can become a ski line. Wait until you see people already out there. Farther out there are currents, and the ice can be thinner.
Fishing
The traditional winter fishing here is with nets. A fishing license for nets is sold at the local store in Södra Vallgrund, Södra Vallgrund Handelslag. A lot of people come for a fishing holiday and use Norra Vallgrund as a base. The guest harbor has a boat ramp.
Berries
Sea buckthorn grows at Norra Vallgrund beach. Blueberries and lingonberries show up if you drive down Söderuddentie.
The boat harbor
The village keeps two private harbors. Mustasaari keeps one public guest harbor.