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  • Neristan – the old wooden town in Kokkola

    The Old Wooden Town Neristan is a gem at the centre of Kokkola and it is one of our country’s most extensively preserved historical area of wooden houses. Enjoy the walking along the ready-planned  route or participate in one of the guided tours of Neristan.

  • Kokkola for children

    Have a great time in the well-maintained parks and skate areas of Kokkola. The weather is always perfect in VesiVeijari. There is both an indoor and an outdoor slide, which are sure to thrill you all day long. The Toivonen Animal Park and Peasant Museum offers something to see and do for the whole family.

  • Lighthouse island of Tankar

    Tankar – the island of a thousand tales – is a picturesque lighthouse island in the outer archipelago. The traditions of seafaring and fishing live strong on this rugged and beautiful island. The M/S Jenny connection to Kokkola, the summer café, guest harbour and accommodation choices are available to the locals an  tourists alike.

  • Conference in Kokkola

    Congress Kokkola is easy to reach wherever you are! It provides a wide range of customisable and functional congress services in central Finland, along fast traffic connections. The meeting and conference facilities and the comfortable hotels of Kokkola are all situated in a central location, near the marketplace.

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    Follow us on our social media channels Facebook and Instagram and you will find the best tips of Kokkola. Remember #visitkokkola and we will share the best pictures and tips on our channels.

  • Visit Kokkola brochure

    Start your Kokkola adventure with us today. Check out the tips and recommendations for your vacation; accommodation, restaurants, events,  attractions and activities. Our brochures can be read online.

Gems of Spring

  • Summer Tourist Information Office on Market Place

    Our summer Tourist Information office welcomes visitors at its familiar location in the Old Fish Hall by the Market Place in Kokkola. The tourist information office will remain open until 29 August 2026. Please see opening hours via the link.

    In addition to tourist information, tips and brochures, the Tourist Information office also offers bicycle rentals, cruise tickets for M/S Jenny, and accommodation on the lighthouse island of Tankar.

    Summer Tourist Information in the Old Fish Hall

  • The Toivonen Animal Park and Peasant Museum

    At the museum area, you can explore a typical rural village of Central Ostrobothnia and meet many familiar animals in the Animal Park — all in an authentic countryside setting.

    During the summer season, there are several live demonstrations and exhibitions. Take a break at the Animal Park café and browse the selection in the gift shop. For children, there is a playground area that includes a playhouse exhibition, a toy shop, and playhouses for active play. Classic cars and tractors are on display throughout the summer season.

    The Toivonen Animal Park & The Peasant Museum

  • Exhibitions in the city centre

    K.H. Renlund’s exhibitions include the Roos House, the Exhibition Hall in the Museum Quarter, the Lassander House and the Pedagogio. At the Roos House you can admire works by Finnish Golden Age artists. In the Exhibition Hall and at Roos House you will find an exhibition “Biological Phenomena”. In the Pedagogio, the exhibition “Fortune favors the Brave” will tell the story of our city. Entrance fee for the Roos House exhibitions, other exhibitions in Museum Quarter are without entrance fee.

    K.H. Renlund museum

  • Kieppi

    Kieppi – Kokkola museum of Natural History is filled with natures wonders. Veikko Salkio’s natural history collection, Viljo Nissinen’s mineral collection and Armas Järvelä’s lepidoptera collection are on display at the museum quarter. Kieppis garden displays the province’s rock types and specialities of the Finnish bedrock. Open: Tue-Sun at 11am-4pm, Thu 11am-6pm. Free entry!

    Kieppi

  • Traces of the land uplift and maritime

    Kokkola National Urban Park covers an area of almost 20 000 hectares, mostly comprised of water areas. The park stretches from Kokkola railway station to the maritime archipelago and Tankar Lighthouse.

    Kokkola National Urban Park

  • Cycling year-round

    The surroundings of Kokkola offer ideal routes for cycling. Rent a fatbike or electric bike and explore destinations on the coast.  How about  participating in bike safaris?

    Cycling in Kokkola

  • Escape Rooms

    Test your own puzzle solving skills. There are different escape rooms to choose from, do you dare to play them all? SpacEscape is located on the premises of Hotel Seurahuone and the Mestarivaras has a whole house as a game room. Try also our LaserHero game.

    Escape Rooms

  • Events in Kokkola

    Check out current and upcoming events easily via the events calendar. Pick out categories that interest you and choose suitable days, when you want to enjoy the memorable Kokkola.

    Events Calendar

  • Take a peek at Kokkola’s past

    Pick up your smartphone and a journey to the past can begin. You can find two routes in Kokkola from the Atla app, where you get to know about Kokkola Maritime history and The Lighthouse Island of Tankar. Historical moments are introduced to you by Kokkola’s city residents, local dignitaries and King Gustav II Adolf himself.

    Start your adventure!

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