Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Activities
The Kymijoki is one of Finland's best fishing rivers - for detailed information, visit
www.lohikeskuskotka.fi
.
Fly-fishing is still allowed at
Langinkoski Imperial Fishing
rental per day from €15; 11am-6.30pm Mon-Fri, to 3pm Sat)
sells permits (prices depend on
where you plan to fish and what you plan to catch) and can also organise fishing trips
(from €350 for up to four people).
Archipelago cruises
of all types depart from Sapokka Harbour (Sapokanlahti) in sum-
mer to the islands around Kotka, along with scheduled ferries to the outlying islands.
Check seasonal options and timetables at the tourist office.
Festivals & Events
Kotkan Meripäivät
SAILING
(Kotka Maritime Festival; 040-635-1764;
www.meripaivat.com
)
Kotka's seafaring heritage is celebrated in late July with a regatta, concerts, markets and a
huge wooden boat show.
Sleeping
Kotka's chain hotels include Sokos and Cumulus.
Santalahti Holiday Resort
RESORT
( 05-260-5055;
www.santalahti.fi
;tent sites €19, cottages from €79, without bathroom from €64, d
€85-100; )
On the island of Mussalo, 5km west of central Kotka, Santalahti has a huge range of cot-
tages (many with private bathrooms and wi-fi), ensuite hotel rooms (some with sea views
and most with balconies) and conifer-shaded campsites. Shoreline and forest nature trails
(each 2.5km long) weave through the property.
Kesähotelli Katarina
UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION
