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Things to see in Kokkola (Finland): 17 places and when to go
Kokkola is a town in Finland, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), Architecture (2), Nature (2). The best known are Tankar Lighthouse, Kokkola Church and Kaarlela Church. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 20 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 49. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 63.8333, 23.1167
- Places
- 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (9) · Architecture (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Museums and art (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 163 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kokkola
The places in and around Kokkola, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Tankar LighthouseLighthouse in Finland19 km
- Kokkola ChurchChurch building in Kokkola, Finland774 m
- Kaarlela ChurchChurch building in Kokkola, Finland900 m
- Nedervetil ChurchChurch building in Kronoby, Finland18 km
- K. H. Renlund museumProvincial museum of Central Ostrobothnia, Finland785 m
- Kronoby ChurchChurch building in Kronoby, Finland13 km
- Ykspihlajan kirkkoChurch building in Kokkola, Finland3.2 km
- Bosund bönehusTemples13 km
- Kälviä ChurchChurch building in Kokkola, Finland17 km
- Kokkolan helluntaiseurakuntaTemples1.5 km
- Kokkola lighthouseLighthouse in Finland22 km
- TrullevinselkäBay7.3 km
- Kälviän HelluntaiseurakuntaTemples17 km
- Kahakka BreweryBrewery3.7 km
- Larsmo skärgårdProtected area21 km
- RastimajaMountains · Hiking6.5 km
- The Toivonen Animal ParkWith kids · Wildlife10 km
When to go to Kokkola
The best time to visit Kokkola is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:01
- FebBest time8:10
- MarBest time11:14
- AprPossible14:38
- MayPossible17:50
- JunBest time20:10
- JulBest time19:07
- AugBest time16:00
- SepBest time12:36
- OctPossible9:19
- NovBetter not6:00
- DecBest time3:49
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 49. In June, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kokkola
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 163 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Jakobstad13 places26 km
- Terjärv7 places37 km
- Kalajoki6 places62 km
- Härmä10 places67 km
- Oravais6 places71 km
- Reisjärvi7 places93 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kokkola?
The best known: Tankar Lighthouse, Kokkola Church, Kaarlela Church, Nedervetil Church, K. H. Renlund museum. In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kokkola?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 20 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 49.
How do you get to Kokkola?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 163 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kokkola as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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