Hostel Kokkola - Majatalo Tankar Inn
Kokkola - Majatalo Tankar Inn
c/o Kokkolan Matkailu Oy
Kauppatori, 67100 Kokkola
Finland
Tel.
+358 44 780 9139, +358 6 828 9402
Fax.
+358 6 831 0306
This hostel is not yet bookable online. Please contact the hostel directly to make a booking.
The lighthouse island of Tankar is a tiny island, about 1 km x 0,5 km. It is situated in the outer archipelago, about 17 km from Kokkola. The landmark of the isle is the 27 m high lighthouse from 1889. It is still in use. There is a nature trail around the island. You can free visit the old fischermen´s church from 1754 and the Seal hunting museum. Cafe Tankar is fully licensed
summer restaurant, where you get f.ex. delicious fish soup. The hostel Tankar Inn has 5 double rooms, a modern kitchen, shower and toilet to use.
The historic lighhouse keepers houses can accommodate further 40 visitors.
To Tankar there are 2-3 daily connections from Kokkola camping onboard m/s Jenny (177 passangers) and m/s Jaana (80 passangers. The voyage Kokkola-Tankar is 1 h 30 min. Accommodation on Tankar and the voyage you can
book from Kokkolan Matkailu Oy (Kokkola City tourist office) on the Kokkola market square.
Hostel bed capacity
| Beds per room: |  |
Total beds |
| Number of rooms: | 5 | 10 |
Opening times
| Opening times (daily/weekly): | 10:00-20:00 |
| Opening times (over the year): | 1 June - 2 September, Reservation in advance. |
Street Map and Route Planning
Directions
| Sea port: | Ships to Tankar Island are m/s Jenny and m/s Jaana from Suntinsuu Camping. Trip takes about one and a half hours. |
| Location: | Hostel is located on an island, 17km from Kokkola. |
| Airport: | Kokkola 22 km |
Attractions
 | Museums/art galleries nearby | | River/harbour/lake nearby |
| Hostel with a difference | | Beach at or near hostel |
Facilities
 | Discounts and concessions available |  | Self-catering kitchen |
 | Common room(s) |  | Sheets in price |
 | Sauna |  | Credit card accepted |
 | Café/Bar |  | Individual traveller welcome |
 | Rates include local tax |
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