Loviisa

Loviisa is a coastal town in southern Finland that combines urban areas with extensive waterways woven throughout the landscape. The town center sits on the mainland while islands and water channels create a scattered geography that defines the community's character.

The town began in 1745 as Degerby before receiving its current name in 1752 from Swedish King Adolf Frederick, who renamed it after his wife. This royal renaming marked the start of its growth as a significant trading port on the coast.

The town holds a distinct bilingual character visible in street signs, local events, and conversations with residents who speak both Finnish and Swedish daily. This balance shapes community gatherings and helps maintain both cultural traditions alongside each other.

The town sits on Finland's southern coast and connects to other areas via road networks running along the shore. Visitors should know that the scattered geography with islands and water channels means a car helps for exploring different parts of the community.

The salt storage buildings in the Laivasilta area once served as a vital supply source, distributing salt across much of the Finnish population in earlier times. These old warehouses stand as reminders of the town's former importance as a maritime trading hub.

Location: Uusimaa

Inception: 1745

Reference: 434

Part of: Uusimaa, Loviisa sub-region

Shares border with: Kouvola, Lapinjärvi, Myrskylä, Pyhtää, Porvoo

Email: kaupunki@loviisa.fi

Website: https://loviisa.fi/sv

GPS coordinates: 60.45701,26.22564

Latest update: December 19, 2025 23:41