The Lighthouse - Sälgrund

Sälgrund Pilot Station

Coordinates: 62° 20.1′ N, 21° 11.6′ E

The historic pilot station on Sälgrund is set in a stunning location by the open sea—a perfect destination for nature and experience seekers. Here you can enjoy pristine scenery, peace and the sea! Watch the sun dip beneath the horizon of the Bothnian Sea, go fishing, or observe migratory birds arriving in the spring. The site features several buildings and a good harbor. Renovated pilot station facilities offer comfortable accommodations even for larger groups.

Sälgrund lies less than a kilometer offshore from Kaskinen’s fishing harbour. At its southern tip stand the Sälgrund Lighthouse and the old pilot station, now equipped with meeting and lodging facilities. The magnificent archipelago nature and unique atmosphere make it an ideal setting for all kinds of events.

Now there’s almost full access to the lighthouse—climb nearly to the top! Visiting the lighthouse costs €10 per person; children under 15 accompanied by their parents enter free.

Veran Kahvitupa Café

On summer weekends at the lighthouse and pilot station is Veran Kahvitupa, named after former hostess Vera Nyman. Her husband Ivar Nyman served as lighthouse keeper on Sälgrund from 1902 to 1917.

The café serves traditional archipelago flavors: coffee, fish sandwiches, and pastries (including sweet and savory pies often freshly baked on site). Group lunches—by prior arrangement—might include salmon soup or a hearty sea‑island pancake filled with fish.

We use local ingredients and accommodate common food allergies when informed in advance. All products are lactose‑free.

Recommended group size: 6–30 people
Seating: approx. 20 indoors, 50 outdoors
Meeting room: upstairs in the main building, seats 12

For group catering inquiries, contact info@salgrund.fi.

Boat Transport to Sälgrund

Scheduled Summer Saturdays

From 7 June to 30 August 2025, Kaskinen Sea‑Charter runs boat trips every Saturday.

Departures from Kaskinen Fishing Harbour at 12:00, 13:00, and 15:00
Returns from Sälgrund at 14:00, 15:30, and 18:00
Price: €10/adult, €5/child under 12 — round-trip included.

Advance booking is recommended. The 10‑minute boat ride from the harbour sails directly to Laxhamn Harbour on Sälgrund.

Midweek Lighthouse Excursion

From 1 June to 31 August 2025, every Wednesday the Lighthouse Excursion to Sälgrund runs from 11:00 to 16:00, departing from Kaskinen Fishing Harbour (Kalasatamantie 162).

Price: €59 per person; €35 for children under 12
Includes round‑trip boat transport, salmon soup with sea‑island bread, coffee and pastry, and lighthouse admission.

Please book in advance.

Private Day Trips for Groups

Available throughout the summer (minimum six persons):

Departures can be arranged from either central Kaskinen (guest harbour, Satamakatu 18) or the fishing harbour (Kalasatamantie 162, parking available).

From central Kaskinen: approx. 30‑minute ride, passing local life, industrial zones and the deep‑water port
From the fishing harbour: a few kilometres and 10‑minute journey to Sälgrund

Inquiries and reservations for private trips and group programming welcomed.

Sälgrund Lighthouse Inn

Spend a summer night on lighthouse island, staying in either the main building of the former pilot station or in adjacent traditional “aitta” cabins. Explore island accommodations and book your stay to experience a summer night at Sälgrund’s lighthouse and pilot station.

Main building: Lighthouse Inn

Six double rooms named after old fishing places: Reimari, Viitin, Majakka, Piira, Pooki, and Poiju. Three rooms (Majakka, Reimari, Viitin) have views of the lighthouse.

Facilities include a cozy lounge with fireplace, Veran Kahvitupa café, and five shared bathrooms/showers.

There is also the “Lohi” apartment (sleeps 6), with its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom and bunk beds in the bedroom; the window looks out over the lighthouse. Guests may prepare their own breakfast in the apartment.

Cabin accommodations

Two 6‑person cabins (bunk beds) and one 2‑person cabin located on the property grounds. Dogs are welcome—in the 2‑person cabin during bird nesting season please keep dogs on a leash.

For reservations and further details, contact info@salgrund.fi or visit: salgrund.fi