Why go
- Town in Central Ostrobothnia, Finland.
- Served by Ylivieska Airfield (YLI).
History
Kokkola is a town in Finland and the regional capital of Central Ostrobothnia. It is located on the west coast of the country, on the Gulf of Bothnia. The population of Kokkola is approximately 48,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 54,000. It is the 22nd most populous municipality in Finland, and the 20th most populous urban area in the country.
Where to stay
Pakkahuoneenkatu 5 A 1, 67100 Kokkola, Finland · wanhakartano.com
Lankuntie 13, 67300 Kokkola, Finland · meriaitat.fi
Sahakatu 5, 67900 Kokkola, Finland · ykspihlaja.fi
Sannanrannantie 60, 67100 Kokkola, Finland · villaelba.fi
Antti Chydeniuksenkatu 82 A, 67100 Kokkola, Finland · majoituskokkola.com
Kauppatori 4, 67100 Kokkola, Finland · sokoshotels.fi
Vanhansatamanlahdentie 20, 67200 Kokkola, Finland · kokkolacamping.fi
Torikatu 24, 67100 Kokkola, Finland · hotelseurahuone.com
Opettajankuja 4, 67600 Kokkola, Finland
Vanha Ouluntie 144, 67410 Kokkola, Finland
Indoor
Restaurants & places to go
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 3-5 Tehtaankatu, Kokkola, 67100 · hesburger.fi
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 09:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 2,4 Rantakatu,… · subway.fi
Regional, Coffee Shop, Ice Cream, Lounas, Tilausravintola, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00 Features: step-free access · 60 Sannanrannantie,… · villaelba.fi
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 Features: vegan options · 4 Isokatu, Kokkola, 67100 · raflaamo.fi
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · fi.espressohouse.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 16:00-22:00 · 28 Isokatu · steakhouse.neras.fi
Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Tex-Mex restaurant · 4 Kauppatori, Kokkola, 67100
Cafe · Opening hours: Su 12:00-12:00 · Rantakatu, 67100 · mediacafe.fi
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-24:00; Sa 00:00-05:00, 10:30-24:00; Su 00:00-05:00, 12:00-22:00 · 27 Torikatu, Kokkola, 67100 · korvgorans.fi
Pizza, Burger, Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Pizza/Burger restaurant · hickaroresort.fi
La Carte, Restaurant · La Carte restaurant
Asian, Restaurant · Features: takeaway
Chinese, Restaurant · Chinese restaurant
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · burgervillage.fi
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Tex-Mex, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-21:00; We-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00 · 2 Isokatu, Kokkola, 67100
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-16:00 · arnolds.fi
Fast Food · fast food · 5 7 Pitkänsillankatu, Kokkola, 67100
Pizza, Buffet, Fast Food · Pizza/Buffet fast food · 1 Prismantie, Kokkola, 67700 · raflaamo.fi
Asian, Restaurant · Asian restaurant
Burger, Fast Food · Features: takeaway, step-free access · 1 Terminaalikatu, Kokkola, 67700
Restaurant · restaurant · kokkolangolf.fi
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30 · 1 Isokatu, Kokkola, 67100 · kokkolinna.fi
Fast Food · fast food · Teollisuuskatu, Kokkola, 67100
Pizza, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 43 Tehtaankatu, Kokkola, 67100
Burger, Fast Food · Burger fast food · 8 B Tehtaankatu, Kokkola, 67100
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 06:00-24:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 12:00-18:00 · 26 Pitkänsillankatu, Kokkola, 67100 · vohvelikahvila.fi
Fast Food · fast food
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 10 Urheilukatu, Kokkola, 67200
Burger, Pizza, Kebab, Fast Food · Features: takeaway
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 05:00-24:00; Sa 07:00-24:00; Su 08:00-24:00 · 137 Pohjanlahdentie, Kokkola, 67410
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-04:00; Sa 12:00-04:00; Su 13:00-21:00 · 33 Pitkänsillankatu, Kokkola, 67100
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-14:30 · 1 Isokatu, Kokkola, 67100
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00; Su 12:00-16:00 · 11 Isokatu, 67100
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 8 Tehtaankatu, Kokkola, 67100
Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:30-21:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:00-18:00; Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-17:00; Su off · 1 Prismantie, Kokkola, 67700
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Tu 10:30-22:00; We 10:30-24:00; Th 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00 · 21 Pitkänsillankatu,…
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:45-20:00; Fr 10:45-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 13:00-20:00
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00 · 1 Tehtaankatu, Kokkola, 67100
Pizza, Fast Food · Pizza fast food · 17 Rantakatu, Kokkola, 67100
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Airports
Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) 13 km to the centre
Kokkola / Kruunupyy, 07, FI — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 3 airlines (Finnair, Flybe, NextJet) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Helsinki, Pori (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 3 airlines, 2 direct destinations
- Finnair AY (ATR 72) · 1 route: Helsinki*
- Flybe BE (ATR 72) · 1 route: Helsinki
- NextJet 2N (Saab 340) · 1 route: Pori
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ylivieska Airfield (YLI) 82 km to the centre
Ylivieska, 14, FI — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Kannus Airfield 48 km to the centre
Kannus, 07, FI
Kalajoki Airfield 56 km to the centre
Kalajoki, 14, FI
Sulkaharju Airfield 67 km to the centre
Veteli, 07, FI
Getting there by ferry
Kokkola
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Matkustajaterminaali
Ferry terminal · 2.2 km from the centre
Tankar
Ferry terminal · 18 km from the centre
M/S Jenny
Ferry route
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ylivieska Airfield (YLI); 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KOK has direct flights to 2 destinations on 3 airlines (incl. Helsinki, Pori). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Kokkola, 2.2 km); routes include M/S Jenny.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kokkola, Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Trains & rail
National rail