Kokkola Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Kokkola

Kokkola was founded in 1620 under Swedish rule, and much of the current built-up area was underwater at that time; the area is still rebounding from glaciation, at almost 9 mm a year. Kokkola was an important exporter of tar in the 18th and 19th century, an essential commodity when ships were built of wood. But it was always losing a race with the receding sea, as its offshore archipelago became a narrow peninsula, then a broad headland, and the harbour dwindled to a narrow creek. The modern dockland and industry are now 5 km to the west.

Top Attractions in Kokkola

Explore the best things to see and do in Kokkola:

• ★Kaarlela Church
• ★Kaarlela Museum of Local History and Culture
• ★K.H. Renlund Art Museum
• ★Kokkola City Theatre
• ★Museum Quarter
• ★Tankar Island

Where to Eat in Kokkola

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Rosso

Where to Stay in Kokkola

• 🏨Hotel Kokkola
• 🏨Hotelli Nukkumatti
• 🏨Hotel Seurahuone
• 🏨Kokkola Camping
• 🏨Sokos Hotel Kaarle

Kokkola Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: