Housing fair
Kokkola Housing Fair 2011 introduces homes in all sizes
The Housing Fair of 2011 will be held in Kokkola, the capital of Central Ostrobothnia. This grand event is open from 15 July to 14 August. The beautiful residential area is located by the sea, only a couple of kilometres from the city centre.
The size of the planning area is 9 hectares and approximately half of this will be constructed as a compact, round-shaped fair area. Themes of the fair will be homes in all sizes, safety and functionality, senior-aged living, and different energy solutions. Accessibility is applied also in outdoor areas.
According to the main theme Kokkola Housing Fair showcases homes of all sizes for people of all ages. You can experience everything from 35 square-metre studio flats to generous 300 square-metre single family houses. In total, 40 homes will be showcased on the fair.
30 objects are single family houses and eight of these are built on plots located immediately by the sea. In addition, two terraced house apartments, seven flats and one semi-detached apartment will be presented. Comfortable living is promoted through a plaza in the heart of the residential area as well as with three different park zones. Impressive outdoor art is placed in the parks to enliven the scenery. Furthermore, the area has its own charming marina.
The fascinating supplementary object of the fair is “the house of Knape”, a charming house built in beginning of the 19th century. This object is located in Neristan, the old wooden town of Kokkola. The house will be renovated according to old traditions.
Local businesses, trade and industry have enthusiastically participated and wish to contribute to the success of the grand event of 2011. The extended opening hours of shops promote the guests’ shopping opportunities in Kokkola. In addition to big stores and well-known chain-stores, many remarkable boutiques, antique shops, cosy coffee houses, and exclusive restaurants can be found in the charming city centre. You can enjoy beautiful old construction architecture if you decide to saunter the streets of Neristan, the old wooden town of Kokkola.
Kokkola is easy to reach. The main roads 8, 13, and 28 meet in Kokkola. A train journey from Tampere to Kokkola takes about 2.5 hours and from Helsinki approximately 4 hours. The airport is only 15 minutes away from the city centre. A non-stop bus connection is arranged between the city centre, the car park of the fair and the housing fair area during the opening hours of the fair.
Welcome to Housing Fair 2011 in Kokkola.
