Activities

The weather is always perfect in VesiVeijari. There is both an indoor and an outdoor slide, which are sure to thrill you all day long.

The Toivonen Animal Park and Peasant Museum offers something to see and do for the whole family. In the museum area, you can get information about the life of a rural village in Central Ostrobothnia from the beginning of the last century. In the zoo you can see the rural fauna in its traditional setting. During the summer, there are numerous exhibitions and work demonstrations in the area. There is also an extensive demonstration of old tractors in the area. You can unwind in the café and children will enjoy the playground area.

The surroundings of Kokkola offer ideal routes for cycling. We have 200km of nature trails and 190km of cycle lanes. By bike you can conveniently see the most beautiful places in Kokkola. We have listed our 10 favourite destinations for cyclists. Winter rental bikes are also available.

Kokkola Golf Course (founded in 1957) offers a cozy and challenging golf experience for both beginners and more experienced players. The beautiful field, full-service clubhouse and restaurant offer many unforgettable moments. A full-size 18-hole golf course near the centre of Kokkola. How about a mini golf game? It is possible at Kokkola Camping in Meripuisto.

In Kokkola you can catch a variety of fish on the sea, rivers and lakes. Fishing and ice fishing are included in the general public´s right, but when you fish with bait or gear, you must have paid the state fisheries management fee. A fish-rich place is located on the breakwater in Meripuisto. Fishing piers are great places to fish also with children.

Try the world-famous water sport and rent an SUP board for your use. A short guide and a wet suit are included in the rent.

Want to know even more about our city?  Take a part on a guided tour and let a trained guide tell stories about the history and present of our city.

Kokkola offers great possibilities to enjoy a game of disc golf. There are courses available for beginners and competitive players alike.

Test your own puzzle solving skills. There are different escape rooms to choose from, do you dare to play them all? Room 513 is located on the premises of Hotel Seurahuone and the newest is Mestarivaras. Try also our LaserHero game.

Take a peek at Kokkola’s past with augmented reality. Download the Salmi AR- app on your smartphone and a journey to the past can begin. You can find two routes in Kokkola from the Salmi AR- app, Kokkola Maritime history, where historys moments are introduced to you by Kokkola’s city residents, local dignitaries and King Gustav II Adolf himself. The other route goes along Trullevi’s hiking route, where you get to explore signs of land uplift together with Kola the seal an Kokko the gull.

Brita Maria Park is a functional park that offers sports opportunities for all ages. The park is centrally located along Sunti, right next to the city center. It has a tree park of 90 species, an amphitheater, a roller skating rink, an electronic sports game, a barbecue area and a climbing net. Roller skating rink 500 m (cross-country ski run in winter), climbing frame, electronic play equipment, skateboard area, DJ equipment, barbecue area, amphitheater.

Is there anything better than take a refreshing dip in the ocean or  lake on a warm day, while enjoying the sandscape as far as the eye can see? Well, in Kokkola this is possible!

Andreas Forsberg, sportsfisher in 3rd generation, started fishing already as a small child and his love for fishing has grown even bigger during these past years. Feel free to contact Andreas and plan an unforgettable adventure. Beside sportfishing, also boat transfer service to Poroluoto and Krunni upon request.

Email: forsbergfishingadventures@gmail.com

Mobile +358 44 3499 075.

There are several stables in Kokkola and they are suitable for both amateurs and guided tourists. Carriage rides are also possible all year round.

Kokkola’s nature provides an excellent framework for geocaching – searching for caches found using gps. Geocaching offers a new way to get to know the surrounding area and its nature, while also offering the joy of exercise. There are hundreds of different geocaches in the Kokkola area, which tell the story of the area in a completely new way. It is also a fun way to get to know the history of Kokkola.