Lappeenranta Airport 1 hr 12
Maritime Centre Vellamo (14 min) Marine center built to resemble a wave, with maritime & local history museums, plus a rooftop stage. Kotka Maretarium (14 min) An abundance of native fish, crabs, frogs & other water creatures, displayed in a giant aquarium. Church of Kotka (12 min) Kotka Sculpture Promenade (12 min) Kaunissaari (1 hr 31) Valkmusa National Park (24 min) Unspoiled natural area offering moderate hiking trails, plus birdwatching & skiing in season. Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge (9 min) Now a museum, this 1800s summer residence of emperor Alexander III of Russia sits on wooded grounds. Kotkansaari (13 min) Sibeliuksenpuisto (14 min) Sapokka Water Garden (13 min) Peaceful, harborside park with many colorful flowers, animal statues & a central waterfall. Isopuisto (14 min) Kyminlinna Fortress (10 min) Katariina Seaside Park (15 min) Museum Icebreaker Tarmo (14 min) Maritime Museum of Finland (14 min) Museum and maritime museum |