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Tankar –The Light house island This popular sight (with over 10,000 visitors per summer) is located 17 km to the north-west of Kokkola. The barren island was a base for seal-hunters and fishermen for centuries and later, an important landmark for seafarers. There is a lighthouse (built in 1889), open for the public, on the island as well as a sheltered guest harbour and pier, café/restaurant, chapel, museum, nature trail, and cairn. Partially accessible to the physically challenged. www.tankar.fi Daily cruises to Tankar M/s Jenny, seating 177, one of the biggest island cruisers in Finland, operates the line to the lighthouse island in the summer months and, to order, also to other destinations in the 7 Bridges Archipelago. The cruiser has a salon, café/restaurant, dancefloor, sundeck, and sheltered afterdeck. Guiding. To book tables and picnic bags, tel. +358 (06) 8289 402. www.kokkoline.fi Charter Chartered tours on fast and comfortable motorboats to various destinations. Speed up to 20 knots – e.g. onboard m/s Akkurat it takes 30 minutes from Kokkola to Tankar.
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Tankar – The Lighthouse island
This popular sight (with over 10,000 visitors per summer) is located 17 km to the north-west of Kokkola. The barren island was a base for seal-hunters and fishermen for centuries and later, an important landmark for seafarers. There is a lighthouse (built in 1889), open for the public, on the island as well as a sheltered guest harbour and pier, café/restaurant, chapel, museum, nature trail, and cairn. Partially accessible to the physically challenged. http://www.tankar.fi Meals & Accomodation |
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A Sea Trip for small groups A great experience is to sail with M/S Akkurat. (Maximum, 12 people). We can sail to wherever you like within the 7 Bridges Archipelago: Pavis, Mässkär, Öuran, Köpmanholmen, Bosund fishing harbour, Öja fishing village, Tankar or Mustakari. Step on board from the departure point of your choice. Get to Tankar in 25 minutes! Boathouse 33 in the Sunti home harbour |
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The Fishing Village The Fishing village is inviting for boat people and landlubbers! There is a guest harbour with a café, sea-bathing, a museum and a nature trail. Boat trips and guided tours can be arranged. The Archipelago Days are held on the last weekend in July. The Jetty Café (Café Bryggan) is open daily from 1.6. - 31.8. between 11– 22. The Loggers’ House from the early 1900’s is furnished in the archipelago style and offers home baked buns, cakes and snacks. There is a large sunny terrace facing the Vargholmsfjärden strait. Food can be ordered by prior arrangement. |
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Öja Village Centre This is a multi-functional service centre, situated by the shore in the fishing village. A total area of 750 m² is available to be hired for parties, conferences, events and meetings. There is an office and a meeting room which may be hired, with a 100 MB broadband connection. The restaurant seats 80 – 100 people and the hall seats up to 200. Delicious meals from the archipelago are available by prior booking. Contact us, and together we can plan your event! Öjantie 454, 68550 Öja, Kokkola |
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VesiVeijari Swim Centre & Spa Welcome to one of the most popular swim centres & spas in Finland. VesiVeijari provides activities for young and old, all the year around. Nine indoor pools for swimming, water aerobics, playing, and relaxing. In addition to traditional saunas, you can make a booking for infrared, smoke, or peat saunas. Winter swimming in icy water. In the summer months, 80-metre water chute for those who dare. Tailored relaxation and conference packages for companies and groups. Kaarlelankatu 55 |
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Dáhlia Gift and Interior Decoration Shop A fascinating gift shop, where the past meets the present, with both small and large gift and decoration ideas. There is also a room with about 100 different silk flowers in the shop. Open: Mon. – Fri. 10.00 –17.00; Sat.10.00 - 14.00. Also open at other times, by arrangement, for groups. Welcome to our shop! Isokatu 15 / Storgatan 15 |
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