The City Of Kotka. Finland. Haukkavuori Lookout Tower. Bird's-eye view.
Start your Kotka, Finland, vacation by gaining a higher perspective. Walk just a few minutes from the port area to Haukkavuori Lookout Tower for a view of the entire seaside city. Look straight down to preview some of the other attractions you'll be exploring during your trip or straight out to see the blue Baltic shining back at you.
Two-masted old wooden sailing ship moored moored on pier.
Learn about boat building when you go to Kotka, Finland. Make a visit to the Maritime Center Vellamo, where detailed exhibits explain the importance of shipbuilding in this busy port city. Then dive deeper with a visit to the Maretarium, home to more than 60 Finnish fish species, including ones from parts of the country far from the sea.
Round out your Kotka, Finland, trip with some time in nature. Prioritize the Sapokka Water Garden, which, as its name suggests, is designed around relaxing water features. Bring a book or snack with you, and sit down by the park's waterfall, which is the perfect place to reflect on your vacation or dream about coming back.
When you visit Kotka, Finland, stop in at any of the many local restaurants to sample traditional Finnish food dishes, such as reindeer steak or Lohikeitto, a creamy soup made with fresh-caught salmon. For more seafood, most restaurants offer a catch of the day.
Kotka Market Square makes for a fun afternoon. There's a fresh market on the first Thursday of the month and other goodies the rest of the month. Pick up a jar of cloudberry jam and posso, a fresh doughnut snack, or pick up sauna supplies like towels and oils to give your home bathroom a minimalistic, Finnish feel.
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