1. Destination Finland Kotka Malla Rantanen, Emma Paloposki, Tatiana Skotti

2. Basic facts  means literally eagle  located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River  part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland  population is 54 629 ( september 2014 )  You can travel by car, train, ship - the nearest airport is Helsinki-Vantaa

3. Why come to Kotka?  Sea and the attractions and activities it gives  History and attractions it gives  Skiing  Events

4. Attractions  Most known attractions are all located around Kotkansaari  Every attraction is related to the sea theme  Many visitors from all around the world  Culture and history

5. Sapokka Water Garden  20 Meters high waterfall  Beautiful park area full of trees, flowers, water and sculptures  Offers many things to admire through every season of the year  The primary elements are water, stone and lighting  More than 100 lights in the area, highlighting selected details

6. Maretarium Aquarium  Unique aquarium of Finnish fishes  Not only entertaining but also an exciting and useful experience for the whole family  The fish, frogs, newts and water creatures live in harmony with the seasons of Finnish nature  The Baltic Sea basin contains over half a million liters of water  You can observe the daily weather changes there, from sunshine to snowfall

7. Vellamo Sea Museum  Award-winning architecture  Located in the old City Port of Kotka  Main operators are the Maritime Museum of Finland and the Museum of Kymenlaakso  The main exhibition tells the history of Finland using themes such as ships, the seafarer, maritime trade, navigation and winter seafaring  Contains plenty of interactive sections, where the visitor can take part by doing and trying things

8. Haukkavuori Observation Tower  Originally designed as a water tower by architect John Paatela  Is located on the western edge of Kotkansaari  Construction began in 1914 but was interrupted by the Finnish Civil War, and only completed in 1920  Contains a café and an observation deck  72m above sea level  The old reservoir has been converted into a unique art gallery where there are changing exhibitions throughout the year

9. Events  A lot of events happening around the year  One event is the third most visited event in the whole Finland  Music, theatre and markets

10. Kotka Maritime Festival  Big opening parade  Held every year on the last weekend of July  One of the Finland’s biggest festivals  Nearly 200 000 visitors every year  The city of Kotka is full of shows, concerts, exhibitions, events and activities throughout the festival week  Focused mosty at Kotka harbor

11. Activities  Fishing and nature treks  Rafting  River cruises  Paddling in rapids

12. Accomondation  Sokos Hotel Seurahuone**** - located in Kotka city centre - restaurants, bar, terrace at summertime - saunas, gym  Santalahti Holiday Resort***** - located in 6 kilometers from Kotka city centre - cottages and villas - camping site - meetings, parties, sea excursion - quality saunas, beach

13. Restaurants  Restaurant Keisarinsatama (Emperor's Harbour restaurant) - ” We are situated on a famous local beauty spot, where the river meets the sea” - Quality, modern restaurant in the old steam brewery - UKKO-beer since 1894  Päätepysäkki Ravintolavaunu - comfortable summer café- restaurant - built in old stagecoach - near by Sea museum Vellamo

14. Uuperi – Ski slope  Skiing center owned by the cities of Kotka and Hamina  Skiing and snowboarding in the winter time  Bike park in the summer time  The steepest slope in Southern Finland

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