Kotka WELCOME TO THE SOUTHEAST COAST OF FINLAND Southeast135° is a region located at the Southeastern coastline of Finland, right where the rapids of the River Kymijoki, the biggest river in Southern Finland, rush to meet the sea. Southeast135° consists of wonderful nature and city parks. It offers outstanding cultural events and sights as well as dazzling history of the border region and at only one hour journey from Helsinki on the E18 highway. The City Port is situated in the city centre of Kotka, close to the old cities Porvoo, Loviisa and Hamina - just a stone’s throw from the Russian border.
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Kotka QUICK FACTS Language: Finnish, Swedish, English, German and Spanish. (Most common Finnish and English). Distance from cruise piers to city center: From Kantasatama City Terminal to City Center 0,5 km, from Mussalo Terminals B & C to City Center 5 km/10 min. To Helsinki International Airport 120 km/60 min. Transport to/from city center: Shuttle buses available. Kantasatama City Terminal wihin walking distance.
Transportation to/from airport: Helsinki International Airport is located 120 km from Kotka. There are several daily buses between Kotka and Helsinki International Airport. Travel time is approximately 2 hours. Travel time 60 minutes By shuttle bus or By car. Currency: Euro – EUR and most common credit cards. Banks and post offices: Banks and post offices are open Mon-Fri approx. 10–16.
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Kotka SELECTED ATTRACTIONS Kotka Maretarium: Discover the way of life hidden beneath the water surface. You can meet face to face with about 60 different species of fish native to Finland. Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge: Summer residence, built when Finland belonged to Russia, for the Russian Czar Alexander III. Maritime Centre Vellamo Photo Credit - Juha Metso
Maritime Centre Vellamo: A fascinating piece of architecture which presents the maritime history of the region and Finland in real harbour environment.
Kotka Parks: Sapokka Water Garden, Sibelius Park, Sculpture Promenade, Katariina Seaside Park, Isopuisto Park, Herb Garden Redoubt Kotka, Fuksinpuisto Park, Palotorninvuori Park are all situated in Kotka city centre. 3
Kotka EXCITING EXTRAS Sculpture Promenade: Art city walk along Keskuskatu linden boulevard right in the heart of city centre. The Archipelago of Kotka: One of the most beautiful parts of the Gulf of Finland, which in part is a national park including some 400 islands. Finnish Wooden Boat Centre: Cherishes and develops wooden boat heritage in Finland and is situated in Kotka City Port.
Historical Fortress of the City of Hamina: The Central Bastion is a real attraction, and is located in the centre of the town. High standard events are presented. 4
Kotka VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS Classic & Popular Kotka Tour on Land and Sea: Kotka and its main attractions, including a walk at the Sapokka Water Garden. Boat tour from Sapokka Marina, finishing with a local fishermen’s buffet.
River Kymijoki
River Kymijoki White water rafting on the river, enjoying varied river landscapes and surge of the foaming rapids, on rubber rafts.
Imperial Kotka: The Tsars of Russia occasionally liked to travel to Finland. During the trip, we will visit the Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge built in 1889 and the Orthodox Church of St Nicholas built in 1801. Gustavus’ tour: Fortress islands of Fort Slava and Fort Elisabeth, threecourse festive lunch in Restaurant Fort Elisabeth on Varissaari Island. 5
Kotka VARIED SHORE EXCURSIONS New & Adventurous Picnic in Katariina Seaside Park: Guided Kotka tour on street train, including a picnic in ELCA awarded Katariina Seaside Park. Routed biking: Wonderful, relaxed biking tours in the surroundings of the region. Meanwhile biking take a swim in the sea, have a picnic in one of the parks or just enjoy the scenery.
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