Tankar
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Tankar Island, originally called Tankokari, used to be a base for fishermen and seal hunters. The barren island with its cairns was an important land and sea mark for maritime travellers. A beacon was built there in the 19th century. The lighthouse dates from 1889. Today there is a pilot station on the island.
Small grey fishing huts still dominate the landscape of Tankar. The natural environment of this small island is diverse, but vulnerable. The conditions for bird watching in particular are excellent.
In addition to the church built in 1754, the island’s attractions include a seal hunting museum. It is also possible to spend a night in the guesthouse.
Small grey fishing huts still dominate the landscape of Tankar. The natural environment of this small island is diverse, but vulnerable. The conditions for bird watching in particular are excellent.
In addition to the church built in 1754, the island’s attractions include a seal hunting museum. It is also possible to spend a night in the guesthouse.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 63°56'56"N 22°50'45"E
- Storträsket 14 km
- Power park 81 km
- Korkeasaari 91 km
- Zinc Plant 13 km
- Arsenal 16 km
- Cape of Vattaja 29 km
- Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport 29 km
- Kälviä 31 km
- Lohtaja 33 km
- Nedervetil, Alaveteli 35 km
- Himanka, centre 42 km
- Kannus centre. 53 km
- Kaustinen centre 61 km