Destinations in the city centre

Wanha Kalahalli is located in the market square in Kokkola. This atmospheric funky-style 1938 building is suitable for meetings and private events. The venue is suitable for events of less than 50 people.

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Take a closer look at the rental spaces at Kokkola City Hall through the link below.

The association house, which is maintained by the Kokkola Workers’ Association, is located less than one kilometre from the centre of Kokkola. The first parts of the Workers´ House were built in the late 19th century and the newest parts in 1957. The premises have been kept up to date with respect for the old.

Here you can organise anything from dance rehearsals to meetings and from private gatherings to large public events. The acoustics are incomparable. The Workers’ House hosts many family celebrations. The café seats 60 people and when booking the whole house, you can arrange a party, a trade fair, a cultural event or a conference for up to 200 people. Tableware for a coffee service, tablecloths, table setting, and more are available on request. Catering services must be ordered from an external operator, but a coffee service can be arranged by the Workers´ House staff. There are also great meeting rooms for 6 or 15 people. Wi-Fi and a video projector are available.

Unique accommodation with meeting and sauna facilities in the middle of Kokkola’s historic old town.

At your disposal, you have a private 285 m2 space with its own ballroom, sauna and two bathrooms, six rooms for overnight stays, a kitchen, and a private entrance. The hall has a smart TV with computer connection and Wi-Fi for meetings. You can also order food from breakfast to banquets and sauna menus for your stay. Accommodation is available for up to 18 people.

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Meetings and events in the middle of Kokkola, close to the hotels. The building was once J.W. Snellman’s first home in Finland.

The building has a hall for 120 people and a stage, dining room and kitchen, as well as tablecloths and tableware for 120 people. Snellmankoti is an excellent place for courses, meetings, concerts, and family reunions.

Technical information:

Wi-Fi / video projector / screen / audio

Contact: tapsak49 (at) gmail.com

Our smiling staff organises each event with a big heart. Meeting rooms Neristan, Halkokari, Tankar, Majakka, Laituri and Miilu in Original Sokos Hotel Kaarle are ideal for training events, meetings, evening parties and other events for small and large groups alike. The facilities can be converted for events of 10–120 people. In addition to the basic equipment, all meeting rooms have a laptop, a video projector and wireless network connection.

The magnificent Laituri (”pier”) and Majakka (”lighthouse”) cabinets on the hotel’s fourth floor are perfect venues for successful corporate events, important negotiations as well as presentable sauna evenings. In addition, there is a sympathetic Miilu sauna cabinet for smaller events.

The Sauna from Finland network has awarded hotel Kaarle with an Authentic Finnish Sauna Experience certificate, as proof that the saunas take into account all the core values of the Finnish sauna, such as cleanliness and relaxation.

The idyllic and unique Tullipakkahuone offers a wonderful milieu for both business and private gatherings as well as for larger events.

The space consists of two large halls and is adaptable for events of different sizes. For smaller events of 50–70 people, the first hall is usually sufficient. When both halls are used, the space can accommodate up to 300 diners.

Book this atmospheric milieu and we will customise an event just for you! Alternatively, you can book only the space and plan the event yourself from start to finish.

More information: Ulpu Välikangas, Tel. +358 40 5162311.

The idyllic 19th-century Laivurintalo is located in the old town of Kokkola known as Neristan, right in the city centre. Laivurintalo and its courtyard are full of history and stories. We offer facilities, catering, and storytelling. This is a cosy place to organise meetings as well as family reunions. We are at your service all year round with a big heart.

Depending on the nature of the event, the space can accommodate 30–40 people. There is a screen, video projector and Wi-Fi access, and there is a piano in the hall.

The garden provides more space in the summer, weather permitting. In the garden, there is also a 19th-century barn. In the shade of the apple trees, you can enjoy coffee and pastries made by the maid Otilia and listen to stories from the past.

You are warmly welcome! Contact us by tel. 050 374 8604 or teerikangas.kristiina (at) gmail.com

A culturally and historically valuable milieu in the centre of Kokkola. The origins of the house date back to the 17th century and today it functions as a celebration and meeting place.
The house is suitable for traditional family celebrations, but it is also a popular meeting and training space. There are two separate rooms, both of which can accommodate about 30 people. Traditional catering services are also available.

Offer and other inquiries tapio.kaunisto@pp.kpnet.fi +358 505 254 4612

The almost 100 years old theatre house is located in the centre of Kokkola and offers a beautiful setting for various parties and meetings. Through the Lumo theatre restaurant, you can get delicious catering services for a small or large group.

There are three rooms to choose from for groups of 20–85 people. If the event does not include table seating, a group of up to 200 people can gather in the hall on the ground floor. Groups that come to see a theatre performance can use the meeting space for free before the performance. When the theatre schedule allows, the main stage with 197 seats and smaller stage with 60 seats are also available for rent for meetings and parties.

Further information:

e-mail: lumo(at)kokkolanteatteri.fi or tel. +358 44 7809 220

Hotel Seurahuone offers party and meeting venues for a variety of occasions. The refurbished Donner is a rental venue for up to 50 people where you can bring your own drinks and catering. Choose between fantastic party lighting or conference lighting.

The meeting rooms Kallio (max. 12 people) and Rautavaara (max. 60 people) and sauna cabinet (max. 20 people) are located on the third floor of the hotel.

Contact us and we will help you choose the right room and catering services.

Wellamo – lounge  / private sauna

A spacious sauna lounge with a fireplace for meetings and birthdays, as well as evening parties.

The space can accommodate a maximum of 25 people.

Equipment: fireplace, oven, microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker and kettle, food and coffee set and dishwasher, as well as a video projector and screen.

Neptunus – meeting room

A cosy meeting room with modern conference technology.

Neptunus is connected to the winter swimming facilities for men and women.

The space can accommodate 23 people.

Equipment: fireplace, kitchenette, video projector, screen and television.

Smoke sauna

Experience the authentic Finnish atmosphere and relaxation in the smoke sauna.

The space has washing and changing rooms as well as toilets.

Max. 14 people

Rent a space for a seminar, or why not arrange a private show at the cinema for a Christmas party, a well-being at work event or a birthday party?

There is a 171-seat hall (of which 18 are VIP benches and sofas in the back row) and a 38-seat one, both with ascending auditoriums.

Both halls have been renovated recently. Available meeting technology that enables seamless use of presentations with movie projectors, cozy benches (overlapping), the lighting has also been renewed. the larger hall has Kokkola’s largest screen.

Hotel Kokkola has two meeting rooms and a new conference room called Keinula. Wi-Fi, a flipchart and note-taking materials are available in all our meeting rooms. There is also a video projector and screen in cabinets 1 and 3. Keinula has a large TV screen.

The number of people in meeting rooms stated here complies with the current Covid-19 regulations.

All meeting rooms are suitable for persons with disabilities and there is a disabled toilet nearby.

Keinula

This colourful and inspiring space with six rocking chairs and a 70-inch TV is suitable for creative meetings, small group meetings and interviews, for attending streamed trainings, and watching concerts and live sports. The room is located on the hotel’s second floor and has a private toilet.

Cabinet 1

Room with individual table seats. The seating can be easily modified considering the safety distances. Room for max. 10 people. The room is situated on the 2nd floor. Coffee buffet nearby.

Cabinet 3

Room with individual table seats. The seating can be easily modified considering the safety distances. Room for max. 20 people. An adjoining breakfast room can be used, for example, for presentations or group work. The room is located on the street level and is excellent for breakfast events or buffet meals for groups.

Catering

Coffee services and buffet meals can be ordered through us (meals for a minimum of 10 people). Our premises have an alcohol serving licence.