Raahe is a town and municipality in Finland with a population of around 25, people. What is interesting about Raahe's history is the fact that it was founded by a Swedish statesmen called Per Brahe the Younger, and is one of ten historic wooden towns still standing in Finland. This wooden architecture is what this quaint seaside town is famous for. Make the most of your trip by hiring a car in Raahe from our branch there and you will be able to see everything during your time in this part of beautiful Finland.
If you like museums then the Raahe Museum is a must-see attraction because this is the oldest museum of cultural history in Finland. There are a number of beautiful, old churches in the area such as the Church of Saloinen where you can view medieval pictures of saints and the Saint Cabinet. Depending on what time of year you visit you can also see a number of music festivals like the Jazz Beach festival held in July or the Brahe Classica Festival held each autumn. Hire a car from Raahe town centre and you can see all the main attractions in a short space of time.
