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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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In the Shadows – Anni Laukka
The shadow installations by visual artist Anni Laukka from Kokkola describes the war in Ukraine and the children in the midst of war. Laukka has used toys collected from bombed homes in some of the pieces. Addr. Roosin talo, Pitkänsillankatu 39.
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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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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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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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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.
Events
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Adalmiinan helmi
22.3.2024 – 25.5.2024
18:00 – 15:00
Kokkolan Kaupunginteatteri, Torikatu 48, 67100 KOKKOLA
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THE HARALDS och JORE MARJARANTA
22.3.2024
19:00 – 21:00
Kulttuurikorjaamo, Katariinankatu 16, 67100 Karleby
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Kertamaksulliset vapaavuorot Sirkuskoulu Kuussa
28.1.2024 – 12.5.2024
00:00 – 00:00
Metsäkatu 7, 67900 Kokkola
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Ein Deutsches Requiem – Kokkola
29.3.2024
14:00 – 16:00
Kokkolan kirkko, Läntinen Kirkkokatu 12, 67100 Karleby
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THE ANIMALS – Farewell Tour
30.3.2024
19:00 – 21:00
Kulttuurikorjaamo, Katariinankatu 16, 67100 Karleby
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Näillä palkoilla ei makseta!
5.4.2024 – 20.4.2024
19:00 – 20:00
Kokkolan Kaupunginteatteri, Torikatu 48, 67100
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OLLI SOIKKELI & CESAR GARABINI (BRA)
6.4.2024
19:00 – 21:00
Kulttuurikorjaamo, Katariinankatu 16, 67100 Karleby
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Anni Laukka ● Varjoissa – В тіні
26.1.2024 – 7.4.2024
00:00 – 00:00
Pitkänsillankatu 39, 67100 Kokkola
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