THINGS TO SEE AND DO IN KOTKA:
MARITIME CENTRE VELLAMO Tornatorintie 99, www.merikeskusvellamo.fi
Erected in a real maritime setting, the museum centre's exhibitions tell stories about the land, sea and people. The museum building, an abstract interpretation of a wave, is in itself an attraction. Maritime Centre Vellamo is home to fascinating exhibitions of the Maritime Museum of Finland and Kymenlaakso Museum. It houses also a museum store Plootu, a restaurant Laakonki and an interesting Information centre. Opening hours: Tue, Thu-Sun 11 am-6 pm, Wed 11 am -8 pm, Mon closed.
KOTKA MARETARIUM
Sapokankatu 2, www.maretarium.fi
A unique aquarium paying tribute to Finnish fish species and aquatic world. Open: Daily from 10 am.
LANGINKOSKI IMPERIAL FISHING LODGE (1889)
A fishing lodge by the Langinkoski rapids Emperor Alexander III had built for his family (5 km from the city centre). Opening hours: May daily, 10 am-4 pm, 1 Jun- 31 Aug daily 10 am-7 pm, Sept-Oct Sat-Sun 10 am-4 pm. www.langinkoskimuseo.com
SAPOKKA WATER GARDEN
The most rewarded park in Finland, next to Sapokka marina. www.visitkotka.fi
KOTKA ARCHIPELAGO
400 beautiful islands, some can be reached by regular archipelago service from Sapokka harbour. Varissaari and Kaunissaari islands are definitely worth visiting! www.visitkotka.fi
SUNILA
Located in Karhula, 11 km from city centre.A Kotka neigh¬bourhood dating back to 1930's and1 950's designed by architect Alvar Aalto. www.visitkotka.fi
Kotka City Tourist Office
Keskuskatu 6, FI-48100 Kotka
phone: +358 52344424
tourism@kotka.fi, www.visitkotka.fi
Children's Cultural Weeks in Kymenlaakso
Concerts, theatre, dance, ine arts, literature, films
Kymijoen Lohisoitto Music Festival
Versatile and high-quality music festival
Children's Maritime Festival
Children's Cultural Centre (Toivo Pekkanen School)
Kymijoki Day
Events beside the river Kymijoki, theme: history.
Culture!
Music, visual arts, night of the galleries, shows, ilm and cultural debate
Kymi Grand Market
Kotka Sports Hall, Ruonala
Finnish Championships in 10-dance
Karhuvuori Sports Hall
Kino-Union Film Festival
Films of the sea and work; Kotka Concert Hall, Maritime Centre Vellamo and Cinema Trio 123
Christmas Weeks
Concerts, Christmas events, sales
Kotka is a small maritime city located on the cost of the Eastern Guff of Finland, just an hour's drive from Helsinki. As a frontier town of Russia, Kotka has a fascinating history. The Kymijoki River, the longest river in Southern Finland, flows into the sea in Kotka. The city of Kotka offers great opportunities for various outdoor activities including archipelago cruises, fishing, sailing and shooting the rapids. The weekly programme in the summer¬time provides plenty of opportunities to take part in local activities and to admire the city's many attractions.
