Kotka - sights

At the mouth of Finland's largest river Kymijoki is the largest seaport of the country - the city of Kotka, located between Helsinki and Lappeenranta . Attractions of the city of Kotka are very diverse: from historical monuments to the most modern buildings and parks.

Imperial House in Langinkoski

Near the waterfall Langinkoski in 1889 was built a fishing lodge for the Russian Emperor Alexander III. After the revolution, the house was abandoned, but in 1933, on the initiative of the inhabitants of the city, a museum was organized here. Here you can see the old exhibits, among which there are many wooden furniture.

The lookout tower in Kotka

To get acquainted with the beauties of the eastern part of the Gulf of Finland, you should visit the Haukkavuori observation tower in Kotka. From its panoramic terrace, there are wonderful views of the city and the bay, exhibitions are organized on the premises, and there is a summer cafe on site.

On the way to her are unusual sculptural compositions in the Sculpture Park of Veistopuisto.

Museum of aeronautics in Kotka

The Museum of Aeronautics is located on the territory of the Kymi airfield in Kotka, the aircraft of the museum are kept in working order. Here are 15 aircraft, including the Gloster Gontlet fighter, the only World War II aircraft that still flies, as well as a glider like the Character and a supersonic fighter-bomber.

The Maritime Museum in Kotka

In the summer of 2008, the Vallamo Sea Center was opened in the city of Kotka. It is a museum in which expositions relating to the sea and to the land are presented. In this bright and very interesting interactive museum you can even touch the exhibits, as well as visit the 3D projections of the sunken ship. In the complex of Vellamo there are: a center offering various information, a gift shop, a restaurant and a cafe. At the pier of the museum stands the oldest icebreaker in the world "Tarmo", built in 1907.

Temples of Kotka

Church of St. Nicholas, erected in 1799 -1801g. located in the center of Kotka, in the oldest building of the city. This is a real masterpiece of architecture, which captivates its design and style. In the church is one of the most famous icons with the face of St. Nicholas.

In the building of 54 m high, made of red brick in the Neo-Gothic style, the Lutheran Cathedral of Kotka is located, which is the main temple of the city. It was built by the project of Joseph Daniel Stenbak and consecrated in 1898. The interior is decorated with stunning stained-glass windows, columns with ornamentation, magnificent wood carvings and a baroque organ.

Sibelius Park

A very picturesque place in Kotka is Sibelius Park, reconstructed according to the original drawings of the architect Paula Olsson. Here you can admire the beautiful fountains and small sculptures, sit on stone benches, for children there is a playground. The park features a fountain decorating the eagle sculpture, which is named after the city.

Sapokka Water Park

The water park Sapokka is the pride of the city of Kotka. It takes its name from the word "boots", since the bay surrounding the park has the shape of a boot. Ten years ago, Sapokka Park was recognized as the most environmentally friendly place. A garden of natural stones, a twenty meter waterfall, some beautiful ponds and many plants - all this can be admired all year round.

Aquarium Maretarium

The main attraction in the city of Kotka is a giant aquarium consisting of 22 aquariums. It presents the entire underwater fauna of Finnish waters: more than 50 species of fish, various representatives of frogs, lizards and snakes, mollusks and others. Seawater for an aquarium is taken from the Gulf of Finland.

What else to see in Kotka?

For acquaintance with the nature of this region, visit the Kotki parks. Their beauty will please the look and give unforgettable and multifaceted sensations. Parks are original training centers, as in many you can see tablets with the name of flowers and plants. Everyone will find cognitive entertainments in Kotka to taste and expand their horizons.