Kalajoki is located in one of the most beautiful coastal areas of Finland. It is an appropriately sized town with exceptional services and recreational opportunities, and a renowned tourist centre. Kalajoki is home to active, community-minded and entrepreneurial people, where the next generation grows up to follow in their footsteps.
Take your first step into Kalajoki - buy a plot, house or apartment!
Plot in a seaside, rural or urban setting
In Kalajoki, there are plots in rural, peaceful areas, close to services in the centre of Kalajoki, in the idyll of the old town and near the sea in Hiekkasärkät and Himanka. Remote work in Kalajoki is easy with fast, new fibre-optic connections.
Read more about plotsBuild your own home
Build a home in Kalajoki or have your house built by a building contractor of your choice. For those who value local expertise, Kalajoki has high-quality, experienced builders.
Builder's checklistA home for your everyday life
Find just the right apartment in Kalajoki for your everyday life. Check out Kalajoki's diverse offering in housing and apartments!
Kalajoki rental apartmentsPlant your roots in Kalajoki - find out about jobs, early childhood education and schools
Join the workforce - find a job in Kalajoki
There are jobs in Kalajoki now and in the future. The city offers employment and entrepreneurial opportunities, especially in the tourism and customer service sectors, health and welfare services and manufacturing.
Vacancies in the city of KalajokiRaising the next generation
In Kalajoki, children have access to high-quality early childhood education in both municipal and private day care. After basic education, the young can continue their studies in upper secondary school or vocational education.
Early childhood educationBecoming a future-maker - secondary studies in Kalajoki
Kalajoki's secondary schools train the next generation of professionals with good employment prospects. In addition to the joint application period, you can also apply on a continuous basis.
Studying in KalajokiDiscover the magic of Kalajoki
Quality of life in your free time
Kalajoki offers exceptional opportunities to enjoy your free time after a day of work or school. Enjoy exercise or culture in modern facilities run by the city and sports clubs, as well as in the beautiful natural surroundings.
Read more about leisure activitiesHoliday and home combined
A growing, increasingly international tourist centre offers a wide range of services and nature trails all year round. Head to an adventure park, a spa or enjoy the many events in your free time. Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind enjoying stunning sunsets and the most beautiful sandy beach in Finland.
Go to Visit Kalajoki websiteRead more about life in Kalajoki
Viiden tähden Kalajoki magazine
The City of Kalajoki publishes a residents' magazine four times a year, which informs residents about the city's services and current issues.
Browse magazineMoving checklist
Welcome to Kalajoki! Here’s a checklist to make your move easier.
1) Notification of move
Submit your notification of move simultaneously to the Finnish Digital and Population Data Services Agency and the Post office: muuttoilmoitus.fi
2) Electricity contract
Make an electricity contract for your new home and terminate the old one.
3) Water and waste management contracts
If you are moving into a detached house, make a water contract with the water company and a waste contract with the waste management company Vestia.
4) Insurance
Make sure you have home insurance.
The mover's checklist
5) Internet connection
Check the availability of optical fibre connection at kalajoenkuitu.fi or find out about other options.
6) Early childhood education and school
If your child needs a place in early childhood education or school, see Early Childhood Education and School
7) Tips on enjoying Kalajoki
- Follow the city's communications on Facebook and Instagram.
- Things to do in your free time
- Find more events and things to do at Visit Kalajoki
- Read more about the city of Kalajoki
- Find out more about studying in Kalajoki
Integration services for international customers
Susanna Leiviskä
Asiakkuusvastaava
+358 40 589 7995
susanna.leiviska@kalajoki.fi