Destination Finland Kotka Malla Rantanen, Emma Paloposki, Tatiana Skotti.

Destination FinlandKotka

Malla Rantanen, Emma Paloposki, Tatiana Skotti

Basic facts

means literally eagle

located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River

part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland

population is 54 629 (september 2014)

You can travel by car, train, ship- the nearest airport is Helsinki-Vantaa

Why come to Kotka?

Sea and the attractions and activities it gives

History and attractions it gives

Skiing

Events

Attractions

Most known attractions are all located around Kotkansaari

Every attraction is related to the sea theme

Many visitors from all around the world

Culture and history

Sapokka Water Garden

20 Meters high waterfall

Beautiful park area full of trees, flowers, water and sculptures

Offers many things to admire through every season of the year

The primary elements are water, stone and lighting

More than 100 lights in the area, highlighting selected details

MaretariumAquarium

Unique aquarium of Finnish fishes

Not only entertaining but also an exciting and useful experience for the whole family

The fish, frogs, newts and water creatures live in harmony with the seasons of Finnish nature

The Baltic Sea basin contains over half a million liters of water

You can observe the daily weather changes there, from sunshine to snowfall

Vellamo Sea Museum Award-winning architecture

Located in the old City Port of Kotka

Main operators are the Maritime Museum of Finland and the Museum of Kymenlaakso

The main exhibition tells the history of Finland using themes such as ships, the seafarer, maritime trade, navigation and winter seafaring

Contains plenty of interactive sections, where the visitor can take part by doing and trying things

Haukkavuori Observation Tower

Originally designed as a water tower by architect John Paatela

Is located on the western edge of Kotkansaari

Construction began in 1914 but was interrupted by the Finnish Civil War, and only completed in 1920

Contains a café and an observation deck

72m above sea level

The old reservoir has been converted into a unique art gallery where there are changing exhibitions throughout the year

Events A lot of events happening around the year

One event is the third most visited event in the whole Finland

Music, theatre and markets

Kotka Maritime Festival Big opening parade

Held every year on the last weekend of July

One of the Finland’s biggest festivals

Nearly 200 000 visitors every year

The city of Kotka is full of shows, concerts, exhibitions, events and activities throughout the festival week

Focused mosty at Kotka harbor

Activities

Fishing and nature treks

Rafting

River cruises

Paddling in rapids

Accomondation

Sokos Hotel Seurahuone****- located in Kotka city centre- restaurants, bar, terrace at summertime- saunas, gym

Santalahti Holiday Resort*****- located in 6 kilometers from Kotka city centre- cottages and villas- camping site- meetings, parties, sea excursion- quality saunas, beach

Restaurants

Restaurant Keisarinsatama (Emperor's Harbour restaurant)

- ” We are situated on a famous local beauty spot, where the river meets the sea”- Quality, modern restaurant in the old steam brewery- UKKO-beer since 1894

Päätepysäkki Ravintolavaunu

- comfortable summer café-restaurant- built in old stagecoach- near by Sea museum Vellamo

Uuperi – Ski slope

Skiing center owned by the cities of Kotka and Hamina

Skiing and snowboarding in the winter time

Bike park in the summer time

The steepest slope in SouthernFinland

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