Sunday 15.6 - What to do in Kotka
Sunday 15.6 - What to do in Kotka
What to do in Kotka 15.6
Sightseeing
Maritime Centre Vellamo
Vellamo in the Kantasatama port area houses the Maritime Museum of Finland and local exhibitions. Museum vessels: the Icebreaker Tarmo, the Lightship Kemi and the Patrol Vessel Telkkä. Souvenir shop. Restaurant & Café Laakonki. Free WiFi. Toilets.
Tornatorintie 99, open 10am-6pm
Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge
A grand fishing lodge built for the imperial family of Russia in the 1880’s. Keisarinmajantie 118, open 11am-6pm
Maretarium - Underwater World of Finnish Fish. Souvenir shop Meripuoti. Toilets. Sapokankatu 2, open 10am-7pm
The lookout tower with a wonderful sea view and art exhibition. Free of charge.
Keskuskatu 51, open 1pm-5pm
St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Isopuisto Park. Guide available, open 11am-5pm
Events
Karhula local market, local delicacies, crafts, farm products and fish.
Karhulan tori, Vesivallinaukio. Starting 9 am
Mylly
Multicultural activity centre Mylly organizes activities like petanque, ping pong, Finnish yard game Mölkky and more. Crafts & Souvenirs. Live music. Free of charge. Gutzeitintie 14, open 13-17pm
Restaurants and Cafes
You can find a wide array of restaurants and cafes near the Kotka Market Place, the Sapokka Harbour area and inside of Shopping Centre Pasaati.
Parks
The Kotkansaari park trail is five kilometres long. Award-winning parks are Sapokka Water Garden, Katariina Seaside Park, Sibelius Park, Isopuisto Park and Fuksinpuisto Park. Other beautiful parks in Kotkansaari include Pioni Park, Sculpture Promenade, Toivo Pekkanen Park, Palotorninvuori Park, Mansikkalahti and Redutti Herb Garden.
Archipelago
Take the short boat ride over to Varissaari and enjoy a local lunch and the old fortress trail. Varissaari’s Fort Elisabeth served as a defense fortress in the 18th century during the Ruotsinsalmi sea battles of 1789-90. Remains of the wreck of the frigate St. Nikolai, which sank in the naval battles can be seen on the island. More about Varissaari services.
Open every day from 10-21. Boat to Varissaari leaves from Sapokka harbour (Sapokankatu 3) every even hour
Shopping
Cafés, clothes and fashion, Marimekko shop, free-time and sports, restaurants, pharmacy, souvenirs, services and specialty shops. Free WiFi. Toilets. Keskuskatu 10, most shops open 12am-6pm
Prisma
Everyday necessities, groceries, clothing, restaurants. Hakamäentie 1, 8am-10pm
Sports, leisure, Finnish Design (Iittala), technology, groceries. Jumalniementie 7, most shops open 11am-4pm
Public transportation
For timetables and information on local transport in the Kotka region, please visit www.jonnejaminne.fi
The Kotka Region Route Guide is available at kotka.digitransit.fi.
You can pay by cash, local payment or pre-purchased mobile ticket. See all ticket options on the Kotka Region Transport website Ticket types - Jonne and Minne
City bikes
Kotka's orange city bikes can be rented by using the Kaakau app. You can see the locations of available city bikes in the Kaakau app or in the Kotka Region Route Guide.
Taxis
Kymenlaakson Taxi provides Taxi services in the region. Call +358 100 87227
