Hailuoto
Region: Northern Ostrobothnia | Island municipality founded 1587 | Smallest pop. in region (~<1,000)
About the Coat of Arms
Coat of arms features a silver rowlock on blue, reflecting maritime life.
Town Highlights
- Largest island in Gulf of Bothnia and land rising still ongoing
- Marjaniemi Lighthouse & bird‑watching wetlands
- Ferry and seasonal ice‑road connect to mainland
Nature & Climate
Sandy beaches, dunes, pine‑lichen forests, coastal wetlands and migrating birds.
Fun Facts
- Island formed gradually via post‑glacial rebound; merging land mass continues
- Rare ‘ice eggs’ phenomenon observed on beaches