The Lighthouse - Sälgrund

Sälgrund Pilot Station

Sälgrund Pilot Station 62 20.1 N 21 11.6 E

The old pilot station on Sälgrund is beautifully located by the open sea. The area is a perfect destination for those interested in nature and experiential tourism: untouched nature, the sea, and tranquility! Here you can admire sunsets over the horizon of the Bothnian Sea, go fishing, or in spring watch migrating birds arrive. The area features several buildings and a good harbor. The renovated facilities of the pilot station offer excellent accommodation possibilities even for larger groups.

The island of Sälgrund is located just off Kaskö, less than a kilometer by sea from the fishing harbor. At the southern tip of the island stand the Sälgrund lighthouse and the old pilot station, where meeting and accommodation facilities have been restored. The stunning archipelago nature and unique surroundings provide excellent settings for various events.

THE LIGHTHOUSE IS UNDER RENOVATION IN SUMMER 2026 AND IS NOT ACCESSIBLE!

Wera’s Café

Enjoy a coffee break on Sälgrund lighthouse island at Wera’s Café and at the same time take a look at the former pilot station. In midsummer, the café offers both savory and sweet treats, as well as pre-ordered catering for groups visiting the island throughout the summer season.
Wera’s Café operates during summer at the lighthouse and pilot station. The café is named after the former hostess of the house, Wera Nyman. Her husband, Ivar Nyman, served as lighthouse keeper at Sälgrund from 1902 to 1917.

At Wera’s Café you can enjoy traditional archipelago flavors: salmon soup, archipelago bread, coffee, and a variety of changing savory and sweet options.

We use local ingredients and also take common food allergies into account. The café is licensed to serve alcohol and during the summer season offers light alcoholic beverages as well as a selection of wines or sparkling drinks.

Open on summer Saturdays 30 May – 29 August 2026, 12:00–18:00

Regular Summer Boat Transport

(Saturdays 30 May – 29 August and additionally Sundays 28 June – 2 August)

Departures (Kaskö fishing harbor – Sälgrund): 12:00, 13:00, 15:00
Returns (Sälgrund – Kaskö fishing harbor): 14:00, 15:30, 18:00

Boat transport costs €10 per person and €5 for children under 12, including return trip.

Boat Transport on Request

We also arrange boat transport to Sälgrund on request throughout the summer season, from 1 June to 30 September 2026.
For groups, transport can be arranged from Kaskö town center, from the guest harbor pier (Satamakatu 18), or from the fishing harbor (Kalasatamantie 162, parking area). Parking is also available at the guest harbor.

The sea journey from Kaskö town center takes approximately 30 minutes, during which you will see everyday life in Kaskö, the industrial area, deep harbor operations, and beautiful coastal scenery. From the fishing harbor to Laxhamn is only a few kilometers and takes about 10 minutes.

Sälgrund Guesthouse

Stay overnight on Sälgrund lighthouse island. You can be accommodated either in the main building of the former pilot station or in a separate outbuilding on the property. Explore the accommodation options, make a reservation, and experience a summer night at Sälgrund lighthouse and pilot station.

The guesthouse main building has six double rooms, named after old fishing locations: Reimari, Viitin, Majakka, Piira, Pooki, and Poiju. Three of the rooms (Majakka, Reimari, and Viitin) have a view of the lighthouse.

The main building features a cozy living room with a fireplace, Wera’s coffee room, and five shared WC and shower facilities.

In the main building there is also a six-person apartment called Lohi, with a private entrance. It includes a fully equipped kitchen, WC and shower room, and a bedroom with three bunk beds. The bedroom window offers a view of the lighthouse.

Guests staying in the Lohi apartment can prepare their own breakfast in the apartment’s kitchen.

Additionally, Sälgrund offers accommodation in outbuildings: two rooms for six people with bunk beds, and one double room.

Dogs are welcome on the island, but during the bird nesting season they should be kept on a leash. Dogs and their owners can stay in the double room in the outbuilding.