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Photo: Alexei Kouprianov, CC BY 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons
This old fishing lodge was made of timber in 1889 for Russian Emperor and Grand Duke of Finland Alexander III. It is situated between the branches of the Kymi river, in beautiful surroundings with rapids, trees and small rivers. The area of the nature reserve is 28 hectares (60 acres). There is also a small Orthodox Chapel here. The museum is closed for the 2025 season, due to budget cuts.
Langinkoski is a rapid on the Kymi river in Kotka, Finland. Langinkoski has been called one of the best salmon rapids in Finland.
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Merikeskus Vellamo
The Maritime Museum of Finland, Kymenlaakso museum and Coast Guard Museum are located in this architectural masterpiece in the old port of Kotka. In addition to the exhibition, work, teaching and seminar facilities of the Maritime Museum of Finland, Kymenlaakso museum Coast Guard Museum, the building will house a 200-seat auditorium, museum shop, restaurant and an extensive library with emphasis on maritime topics. Ships on display includes the icebreaker Tarmo (built 1907) and Finland's last lightship Kemi (built 1901 and restored to its last lightship years in the 1960s and 1970s).
An herb garden established in 2002 in the restored, small fortress structure of Ruotsinsalmi, where you can get to know about a hundred different herbs and medicinal plants.
The present Church of St Nicholas was built between 1799 and 1801 in accordance with drawings by Jakov Perrin, architect of the St Petersburg Admiralty. The columns at the three entrances together with the belfry and dome of this church representing Neoclassicism form an impressive façade. The icons and several objects inside the church are very beautiful. One of the most extraordinary icons depicts St Nicholas in Kotkansaari, with a view of the area of the Ruotsinsalmi naval battle behind him. Outside the church, there is a statue of Maria Purpur, who is reputed to have prevented the destruction of the church during the Crimean War. The church is the oldest building in today’s Kotka.
Designed by Alvar Aalto, and part of the Aalto Works .
Haukkavuoren näkötorni
A former water tower converted to an observation tower where you can see all of Kotka and its surroundings, and if the weather is clear, all the way to Suursaari island.
A public swimming hall with lido.