Place to visit
Kokkola lighthouse, Finland: what it is and when to go
Kokkola lighthouse is a lighthouse in Finland (Kokkola). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 20 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 43. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Lighthouse in Finland · Architecture
- Where
- Finland
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 158 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 63.99697, 22.86363
What it is and where
Kokkola lighthouse is a lighthouse in Finland (Kokkola). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Kokkola, where this site lists 17 more places to see, 22 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 63.99697, 22.86363; the nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 158 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Architecture places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kokkola lighthouse is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time4:57
- FebBest time8:08
- MarBest time11:14
- AprPossible14:39
- MayPossible17:54
- JunBest time20:16
- JulBest time19:11
- AugBest time16:01
- SepBest time12:36
- OctPossible9:18
- NovBetter not5:57
- DecBest time3:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 20 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 43. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Tankar LighthouseLighthouse in Finland5.3 km
- TrullevinselkäBay17 km
- RastimajaMountains · Hiking17 km
- Bosund bönehusTemples19 km
- Ykspihlajan kirkkoChurch building in Kokkola, Finland20 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: Architecture
- Näsinneula: observation tower in Tampere, Finland
- Sami Bridge: bridge across the Tana River between Finnmark county in Norway and Utsjoki in Finland
- Bengtskär Lighthouse: lighthouse in Kimitoön, Finland
- Replot Bridge: road bridge in Korsholm, Finland
- Puijo tower: observation tower in Kuopio, Finland
- Utö Lighthouse: lighthouse on Utö, Pargas, Finland
Every Finland place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kokkola lighthouse?
It is a lighthouse in Finland. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Finland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Kokkola lighthouse?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 20 h 16 of daylight, and in December, 3 h 43.
How do you get to Kokkola lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 158 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tankar Lighthouse, Trullevinselkä, Rastimaja. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Kokkola17 places to see in and around Kokkola, Finland: Tankar Lighthouse, Kokkola Church, Kaarlela Church. Best time: December to March and June to September.
- Architecture56 places for architecture in Finland, from Näsinneula to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season by alt
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Kokkola lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.