The notebook of Kotka et Hamina
Go where the days smell of salt.
Maritime parks, circular fortresses and wood history are located in the eastern Gulf of Finland.
At your own pace
Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Coast · Island · Heritage
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Kotka et Hamina
Maritime parks, circular fortresses and wood history are located in the eastern Gulf of Finland.
The discovery of Kotka and Hamina is centred around the Vellamo, Langinkoski and Hamina Fortress Maritime Centre. The stay thus alternates between urban life, the coastline, island landscapes and heritage, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Vellamo Maritime Centre
- Langinkoski
- Hamina Fortress
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Culture and heritage
Centre maritime Vellamo
Vellamo deploys under a roof evoking a wave of maritime and regional museums; ships, timber trade and coastguards tell of Kotka from its old port.
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Langinkoski
The flag of Langinkoski was built for the Tsar Alexander III on the edge of fast fish; kitchen, furniture and waterfall show an amazing rustic imperial refuge.
Culture and heritage
Forteresse de Hamina
Hamina's bastions form a circle around a unique radial urban plan. A huge summer tent set up in the courtyard hosts the international military music festival.
Practical tips
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