Experience Kokkola

The anticipation of Christmas in Kokkola invites you to shop, indulge in delicious food, make discoveries, enjoy culture, or simply soak up the old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere. All Christmas events, starting with the Kokkola Christmas Opening, are now gathered behind a single link, so click on the event calendar and get into the Christmas spirit.

Find the Christmas spirit at Kokkola’s wonderful Christmas markets and bazaars. Traditional and new market events invite you to enjoy magical moments filled with gifts created by artisans, Christmas treats, and a warm atmosphere. Click on the link to see our list of Christmas markets and fairs. You’ll find products that are perfect for Santa’s sack.

Come and experience the arrival of Christmas among the elves. One of the gems of our coastline is located 20 km from Kokkola in the municipality of Luoto. Tyynelän Tonttula opens its doors on Friday, December 5, at 11 a.m. The doors are open Friday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and again on Monday, December 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Groups are also welcome to meet the elves, but please remember to notify us of your arrival in advance.

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.

K.H. Renlund’s exhibitions include the Roos House, the Exhibition Hall in the Museum Quarter, the Lassander House and the Pedagogio. Exhibitions at Roos House: Sanna Kannisto´s photo exhibition. In the Exhibition Hall you will find an exhibition about local sports “Keeping up!” . 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.

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.

In our magnificent facilities in Music Centre Snellman, the Ostrobothnia Chamber Orchestra  regularly performs, as well as stars from the Finnish music scene. The Music Centre offers a variety of spaces for different events, whether you want to celebrate or organize your event in the halls, foyer, or restaurant space.

Winner of many awards, the Ostrobothnian Chamber Orchestra is one of the best-known Finnish orchestras internationally. We warmly invite you to share with us the harmonious sound of our dynamic, quick-to-react orchestra! The autumn concerts are already on sale.

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?

Test your own puzzle solving skills. There are different escape rooms to choose from, do you dare to play them all? Room 513 is located on the premises of Hotel Seurahuone and the Mestarivaras has a whole house as a game room. Try also our LaserHero game.

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.

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.