Varissaari

Located off the coast of Kotka, this fortress island contains stone walls, cannons, and preserved fortifications from the eighteenth century.

Fort Elisabeth, constructed between 1790 and 1796, protected the naval routes to Ruotsinsalmi until its deactivation in the early nineteenth century.

The island exhibits recovered artifacts from the sunken frigate St. Nikolai, representing the largest naval battle in Nordic maritime history.

Visitors reach the island via the wooden ferry M/S Klippan, which departs from Sapokka harbor every hour during summer months.

The floating sauna raft Kiulu allows guests to experience traditional Finnish sauna culture while gently rocking on the Baltic Sea waves.

Location: Kotka

GPS coordinates: 60.44569,26.95170

Latest update: April 24, 2025 00:16