KIRKONMÄKI
IN KOKKOLA
Happenings at Kirkonmäki
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What do you think?
We would love to hear your thoughts and ideas on how the Kirkonmäki area can be improved for both locals and visitors. Your input is valuable and will help shape the future of Kirkonmäki. It takes approximately 3–5 minutes to complete.
25.5.2025/16.00-17.30
90th Anniversary
We celebrate the 90th anniversary of the local history association with speeches, music and a festive program as well as a new edition of the family book Lars Frijs and his descendants. Afterwards, there will be coffee and a pleasant gathering. Folk costumes are welcome to be worn if available.
Welcome to Kirkonmäki's portal
Kirkonmäki is one of Kokkola’s historic and picturesque areas, located about 2 km from the city center. Here, you can stroll among well-preserved cottages and wooden houses in the Heritage Quarter and at the Kaarlela museum, where the atmosphere is steeped in cultural heritage and stories from times past. Enjoy a coffee or lunch at the cozy Herkku-pirtti café, browse for treasures in the antique shop, and let the children play at the playground.
Kirkonmäki is home to a variety of associations, residents, the parish, and local entrepreneurs. This portal offers an overview of the entire area — more information about the local acors can be found on their respective websites.
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Recommended visiting hours: Tue–Sat, 11:00–15:00
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Individual opening hours can be found on the actors' own websites.
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Recommended hiking route on the map below
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Norlandia Valo playground can be visited when it is not in use by the kindergarten (will be completed in August 2025)
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Address: Kirkkopolku 4, 67700 Kokkola
For visitors
Local actors
