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Major city · Finland

Alavieska

Skip Alavieska unless you need a quiet stopover on the Kalajoki–Ylivieska route: half a day for the church and a meal, no overnight needed.

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Alavieska is a small municipality in the Southern Oulu region, best known as a rest point on Highway 27 between Kalajoki and Ylivieska. Its main sight is the white plastered brick church finished in 1948. Most travellers pass through in under an hour.

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Weather
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Currency
EUR
Best months
Jun–Aug
avoid Nov–Mar (cold, dark, limited services)
Airports
KOK · OUL
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Alavieska: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
  • Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
  • Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
  • Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
  • Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
  • Finland ↗Finland is in the EU and the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border.
  • Finland ↗The land border with Russia is closed to travellers; do not plan a route across it.
  • Finland ↗Everyman's rights let you walk, camp for a night and pick berries on most land, but not near homes, and not to make fires without permission.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Alavieska112 ▾

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Alavieska, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
  • BeerBeer at a bar€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
  • Budget bedMotel room at SEO Motel Alavieska, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
  • Mid-range bedGuestroom at Linnakallio, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
  • High-end bedGuestroom at Linnakallio, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €120 (≈ US$140)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Alavieska church (1948)Lounas & Bar Lissu lunch and pizzaLinnakallio guestrooms and campsiteHighway 27 stopover
Airports
KOK Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (About 80 km (50 mi) south-west; bus or car via Highway 27) · OUL Oulu Airport (About 130 km (81 mi) north; bus or car via Highway 27 and E8)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    −5°C (23°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    0°C (32°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    6°C (43°F)

  5. May

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    19°C (66°F)

  9. Sep

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    7°C (45°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    1°C (34°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    −3°C (27°F)

Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (21°C (70°F)), coolest Jan (−12°C (10°F) low), wettest Jan (10 rain days), driest Apr (7). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Alavieska: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−5°C (23°F)

−12°C (10°F)

10 rd

Feb

−5°C (23°F)

−12°C (10°F)

8 rd

Mar

0°C (32°F)

−8°C (18°F)

8 rd

Apr

6°C (43°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

May

13°C (55°F)

3°C (37°F)

8 rd

Jun

18°C (64°F)

8°C (46°F)

9 rd

Jul

21°C (70°F)

11°C (52°F)

10 rd

Aug

19°C (66°F)

10°C (50°F)

10 rd

Sep

13°C (55°F)

6°C (43°F)

9 rd

Oct

7°C (45°F)

1°C (34°F)

10 rd

Nov

1°C (34°F)

−4°C (25°F)

10 rd

Dec

−3°C (27°F)

−9°C (16°F)

10 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is the only practical option. Buses on the Kokkola–Kalajoki–Ylivieska line stop in Alavieska but are infrequent.

Nearest full guides

Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Kalajoki

go

Door to door: About 20 min

Car via Highway 27, about 20 min

Beach town with sand dunes and a spa; good for a half-day.

Ylivieska

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Car via Highway 27, about 15 min

Larger town with shops, restaurants and a railway station.

Kokkola

go

Door to door: About 50 min

Car via Highway 27, about 50 min

Historic wooden old town and a harbour; allow 2–3 hours.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Highway 27 area

SEO Motel Alavieska and Linnakallio guestrooms are both near the highway; car needed.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
Mid
€80–120 (≈ US$95–140) excl. bed
High
€120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel room at SEO Motel Alavieska1 × 1 night × €80€80
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80€160
Lunch at Lounas & Bar Lissu2 × €15 · check€30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€27
Trip total≈ €149 per person per day, bed included€297≈ US$350

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Prices of common things

Lunch at Lounas & Bar Lissucheck€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
Pizza at Lounas & Bar Lissucheck€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
Coffee€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Beer at a bar€5–8 (≈ US$6–10)
Petrol (95 E10), per litre2026 estimate€1.80–2.20 (≈ US$3)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe. The main risks are winter road conditions and limited services outside summer.
  • Services are limited: check opening hours for Lounas & Bar Lissu before relying on it for a meal.
  • Winter driving conditions: Highway 27 can be icy; winter tyres required Dec–Feb.
  • No bank or ATM in the town centre; bring cash or use card (widely accepted).

Emergency numbers

Police, Fire, Ambulance
112
Medical helpline
116 117

Pocket card

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AlavieskaAlavieska

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My bed tonight

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Tähän osoitteeseen, kiitosTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, Fire, Ambulance112
  • Medical helpline116 117

Embassy

No embassy in Alavieska. The nearest consulates are in Oulu (check) or Helsinki.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Bus Kokkola → Alavieska: about €10–15 (≈ US$12–18), about 50 min (check)
  • Taxi Alavieska → Ylivieska: €25–35 (≈ US$30–45)

Say or show

  • Hei — Hello (hay)
  • Kiitos — Thank you (kee-tos)
  • Anteeksi — Excuse me / Sorry (ahn-tek-see)
  • Missä on bussipysäkki? — Where is the bus stop? (mis-sa on bus-si-pyu-sak-ki)
  • Paljonko tämä maksaa? — How much does this cost? (pal-yon-ko ta-ma mak-saa)
  • Puhutko englantia? — Do you speak English? (pu-hut-ko eng-lan-tia)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Alavieska. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (cold, dark, limited services) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for Alavieska church and Lounas & Bar Lissu with verified opening hours.
  2. Bus timetable fixture for the Kokkola–Kalajoki–Ylivieska line.
  3. Winter driving conditions and road maintenance status.

Meanwhile

Back to Finland

Sources

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