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Central Ostrobothnia (Keski-Pohjanmaa, Mellersta Österbotten) is in Western Finland.

Cities[edit]

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Map of Central Ostrobothnia

  • 1 Kokkola – the regional centre of Central Ostrobothnia.
  • 2 Kannus

Other municipalities[edit]

Other destinations[edit]

Lake in Salamajärvi National Park.

Understand[edit]

The province is known for its beautiful coastline, archipelago, and many lakes. The economy of Central Ostrobothnia is mainly based on industries such as agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.

Get in[edit]

Kokkola–Pietarsaari Airport

There is 1 Kokkola–Pietarsaari Airport (KOK IATA) in Kronoby serving Kokkola with flights from Helsinki and Stockholm. Kokkola is on the main north–south railroad, so you can easily get in by train from the southern or northern parts of the country. In addition, coaches along the coast stop in Kokkola, from where you can continue with regional buses to inland towns.

Get around[edit]

There is a bus network covering most of the province, but services are sparse on most of the routes. Timetables from Matkahuolto. The Kulukuri service brings together all the mobility services of the rural areas of Central Ostrobothnia in one place.

By taxi[edit]

  • National smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Taxi Booker (iTaksi)

See[edit]

  • Tankar lighthouse off Kokkola.
  • Neristan, the old town of Kokkola.

Do[edit]

  • Celebrate what is called the "Venetian party" (venetiansk afton); the ending of the summer cottage season with fireworks in Kokkola (and the rest of the Swedish-speaking Ostrobothnia).
  • Watch and listen to folk music performances at the huge yearly folk music festival in Kaustinen in July.
  • Kaustinen also host a classical music festival, the chamber music week in January–February. Many of the local musicians master both genres, which can be seen in some concerts at both festivals.

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Stay safe[edit]

The region of Central Ostrobothnia is safe.

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