Kotka

Kotka lies on the southeastern coast of Finland at the mouth of the Kymi River, surrounded by an archipelago of islands in the Gulf of Finland.

The Finnish Senate established Kotka as a city in 1879, incorporating parts of the old Kymi parish, including the islands of Kotkansaari and Hovinsaari.

The Maritime Centre Vellamo houses multiple museums dedicated to seafaring traditions and showcases the deep connection between the city and maritime activities.

The Port of Kotka functions as Finland's primary import harbor, handling substantial cargo volumes and serving both domestic and international maritime trade routes.

The Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge, constructed in 1888, stands as the sole preserved imperial Russian building in Finland outside the Helsinki region.

Location: Kymenlaakso

Inception: 1879

Shares border with: Hamina, Kouvola, Pyhtää

Website: https://kotka.fi

GPS coordinates: 60.46667,26.94583

Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:56