Kristinestad (Finnish: Kristiinankaupunki) is a town and a municipality in Finland. It is located in the western part of Finland on the shore of the Bothnian Sea. The population of Kristinestad is 6,671 (31 August 2017) and the municipality covers an area of 682.53 km (263.53 sq mi) (excluding sea areas) of which 14.66 km (5.66 sq mi) is inland water (1 January 2018). The population density is 9.77/km (25.3/sq mi). The population is bilingual with a majority speaking Swedish (7,001,570,000,000,000,000♠57%) and the minority Finnish (7,001,420,000,000,000,000♠42%). The town was chartered in 1649 by Per Brahe the Younger at Koppö island and is named for Queen Christina of Sweden. Kristinestad is known for its old town with low wooden houses and narrow alleys. In April, 2011, Kristinestad became Finland's first Cittaslow community.
Restaurants in Kristiinankaupunki
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Big shoestore for the whole family. Over 1000m² with all kinds of shoes, handbags, travelbags and accessories. Summershoes, wintershoes, sportshoes, workshoes and almost all shoes you can think of.
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Kristinestad (fi: Kristiinankaupunki) is an idyllic town in western Finland, next to the sea. Our tourist office is located in the yellow house Corner, next to the market place. Welcome! We offer brochures, maps and other information about Kristinestad. Bikes for rent. You can use our computer or the free wifi-connection.
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A really beautiful old wooden church in nice surroundings in the heart of Kristiinankaupunki, well worth a visit.
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Absolutely worth a visit. Interesting museum which gives you a good idea of life in 17th to 19th centuries in this house of better folks and their servants. A guided tour in finnish and swedish was available. Our tour was great. Many thanks.
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