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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Winter highlights
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Enjoy the christmas spirit in Kokkola
Christmas in Kokkola invites you to go shopping, enjoy the culture or just the old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere. In Kokkola’s event calendar you will find interesting options for different events where you can get a taste of the Christmas spirit. Click your way through our calendar and enjoy the christmas spirit.
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Advent Calendar in Neristan
In December The Old Town of Neristan’s 24 windows turn into an advent calendar, when the residents decorate them to a festive look for christmas. This is the perfect time to take a walk through Neristan. Who knows, maybe you will meet some elves around the old town?
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Sketches of North at K.H. Renlund Museum
Sketches of North is a series of works by video and installation artist Hannu Karjalainen, consisting of moving pictures and a strong soundscape. It is shown to the public for the first time at the K. H. Renlund museum Exhibition hall from 20th of September 2023 until 14th of February 2024.
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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?
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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.
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A world-class Orchestra
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!
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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.
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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.
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Take a peek at Kokkola’s past with augmented reality
Download the Salmi AR- app on your smartphone and a journey to the past can begin. You can find two routes in Kokkola from the Salmi AR- app. First route is Kokkola Maritime history, where historys moments are introduced to you by Kokkola’s city residents, local dignitaries and King Gustav II Adolf himself. The other route goes along Trullevi’s hiking route, where you get to explore signs of land uplift together with Kola the seal an Kokko the gull.
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Kola Seal Cub
Kola Seal Cub is a logo designed by Elina Warsta. This logo can now be found on t-shirts and bags. You can buy these products from the Tourist Office on Market Place or you can shop online (Boardvillage´s Webshop). We also will give a 1 € donation with each purchase to a charity for children and youth.
Events
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Samanlainen Onni
4.11.2023 – 16.12.2023
18:00 – 20:00
Ykspihlajan Työväen Näyttämö, Satamakatu 40, 67900 Kokkola
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Advent Calendar in Neristan
1.12.2023 – 24.12.2023
00:00 – 23:59
Neristan – Kokkolan vanhakaupunki, Torggatan, Kokkola
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Private Talk Show
1.12.2023 – 10.2.2024
18:30 – 20:30
Katariinan kamari, Torggatan 48, 67100 Karleby, Finland
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Näillä palkoilla ei makseta!
1.12.2023 – 20.1.2024
19:00 – 20:00
Kokkolan Kaupunginteatteri, Torggatan 48, 67100 Karleby, Finland
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Christmas yard at Reindeer Cottage
3.12.2023 – 17.12.2023
12:00 – 16:00
Rödsön Poro-Pirtti, Haraksentie 15, 67400 Kokkola
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Kokkolan Tiikerit – Valepa
6.12.2023
15:00 – 17:00
Hollihaan liikuntahalli, Pikiruukintie 4, 67200 Kokkola
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Navetanvintin Joulu XI
8.12.2023 – 10.12.2023
16:00 – 16:00
Jukkolanmäen Navetanvintti, Jukkolanmäen Navetanvintti, Jukkolanmäentie 27, 68230 Lohtaja