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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QUICK FACTS
Language: Transportation to/from airport: Finnish, Swedish, English, German and Spanish. Helsinki International Airport is located 120 km (Most common Finnish and English). from Kotka. There are several daily buses between Kotka and Helsinki International Airport. Travel Distance from cruise piers to city center: time is approximately 2 hours. Travel time 60 From Kantasatama City Terminal to City Center 0,5 minutes By shuttle bus or By car. km, from Mussalo Terminals B & C to City Center 5 km/10 min. To Helsinki International Airport 120 Currency: Euro – EUR and most common credit km/60 min. cards.
Transport to/from city center: Banks and post offices: Shuttle buses available. Kantasatama City Terminal Banks and post offices are open Mon-Fri approx. wihin walking distance. 10–16.
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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 Kotka Parks: Maritime Centre Vellamo: Sapokka Water Garden, Sibelius Park, Sculpture A fascinating piece of architecture which presents Promenade, Katariina Seaside Park, Isopuisto the maritime history of the region and Finland in Park, Herb Garden Redoubt Kotka, Fuksinpuisto real harbour environment. 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: Historical Fortress of the City of Hamina: Cherishes and develops wooden boat The Central Bastion is a real attraction, and is located in heritage in Finland and is situated in the centre of the town. High standard events are Kotka City Port. presented.
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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.
Imperial Kotka: The Tsars of Russia occasionally liked to travel to Finland. During the trip, we will visit the Langinkoski Imperial River Kymijoki Fishing Lodge built in 1889 and the Orthodox Church of St Nicholas built in 1801.
River Kymijoki Gustavus’ tour: White water rafting on the river, enjoying Fortress islands of Fort Slava and Fort Elisabeth, three- varied river landscapes and surge of course festive lunch in Restaurant Fort Elisabeth on the foaming rapids, on rubber rafts. 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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