Ii in english

Take a look at Ii

Photogallery, Photographs by Mauri Hietala

Ii is situated on the shores of Bothnia next to E4 highway. Travelling northwards to Ii from Oulu takes you 1/2 hour, the distance is 35 km. From Ii to Kemi it is 70 km. Ii-river which is one of the largest rivers in northern Ostrobothnia flows trough the middle of the village.

Ii has ideas already a thousand years ago. That is when the first buildings appeared on the banks of the rivers Ii and Olhava. On the mouth of the river Iijoki, next to an inexhaustible salmon catch, grew a small town, Ii's Hamina or Nättepori, whose reputation as a busy market place goes as far back as the 14th century. From Hamina there where marvellous connections to the Baltic's large trading centers and the inland's wilderness that was so rich in its natural wealth.

Ii became industrialized already in the 18th century, when a glass factory was built at Olhava. In the year 1859 was established a steam-sawmill that was not only the first in the county but also in the whole of Finland.

Services

Ii county takes care of its people. The county organisation is flexible and ready to serve. Schooling facilities in Ii are excellent, Ii has many primary schools, a high school and a senior high school. Childrens' nursery facilities as well as old peoples' and public health services are well taken care of. If you are planning to build a family home, the county has on offer many good sections. Travellers can stay overnight at camping sites or in motel accommodation.

Culture

Many active artists and amateurs live in Ii. The selection of local art and culture is therefore varied. It is possible to enjoy dance, play-acting, writing, painting and music. Ii also offers excellent possibilities to participate in sports activities. The recently renovated sports ground is of international standard with an excellent surface and the electronic timing devices are the very latest. The sports field is in the centre of the village, near all the services. For national events Ii offers anexperienced group of local competition functionaries. In Ii you can ski, orienteer, spend time at a cottage and pick berries. The sea and river offer numerous opportunities for fishing, boating and of course swimming. Or you can simply enjoy the nature around you.

Ii City Hall
Jokisuuntie 2
PL 24, 91101 Ii
tel: +358 8 8198 311
fax: +358 8 8198 317
email: http://www.mediaso.com/ii/iin.kunta@ii.fi
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm

Ii FIRE DEPARTMENT

(Iin Palolaitos), Asematie 13, 91100 Ii
Tel. 817 3900
In Finland, the general emergency phone number is 112.

HOW TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY CALL
1. Dial 112.
2. Calmly state your name and where you are calling from.
3. Tell the operator what has happened.
4. Tell the operator where the incident has taken place.
5. Do not hang up. Answer the questions calmly. While you are on the phone, help is already on the way.

Medicine
Medicine is sold in pharmacies (apteekki in Finnish). For addresses and for checking the business hours, see the telephone book under the entry apteekki. Ii Pharmacy phone number is 817 3010.

Health Centre
Asematie 169. 91100 Ii
Tel. 8198 211
Mon - Thu 8 - 16, Fri 8 - 15

Emergency Numbers
General emergency number 112
Ambulance 112
Veterinary surgeon 8173 146, 0400-517 201
Poison Information Centre (09) 241 4392

SOCIAL INSURANCE INSTITUTION
(Kansaneläkelaitos, KELA)
Valtarintie 2, 91100 Ii
Tel. 020435 4020 (switchboard).
Open on weekdays 9-16, except on Mondays 8-17

LIBRARY
Main Library, Nättepori, 91100 Ii
Tel. 8198 380
Open on weekdays 12-19, Saturdays 9-15

National Holidays
It is worthwhile remembering that on national holidays most offices, banks and shops are usually closed. It is also good to remember that many offices close their doors earlier than usual on the day before a holiday.

January 1, New Year's Day
January 6, Epiphany
April 18, Good Friday
April 17-21, Easter
May 1, May Day
May 29, Ascension Day
June 21, Midsummer Day
November 1, All Saints' Day
December 6, Independence Day
December 25, Christmas Day
December 26, Boxing Day

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