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Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge
Natalya2006 Says: Imperial Fishing Lodge was built in 1889 for the Russian Tsar Alexander III. He and his family visited the lodge during many summers. They really enjoyed a different way of life.
finlandia Says: Almost all Finnish fish species in beautiful aquariums! Also a small restaurant and a gift shop.
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finlandia Says: Ponds, a water fall, bridges, paths, rocks, flowers, birds...Free admittance!
Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge +Nature Reserve
finlandia Says: This old fishing lodge was made of timber in 1889 for Russian Emperor & Grand Duke Alexander the Third. It is in very beautiful surroundings with rapids, trees, small rivers, birds etc.The area of the nature reserve is 28 hectares, 60 acres. There is also a nice small...
finlandia Says: Kaunissaari (literally Beautiful Island) Island is a traditional, small but still lively fisherman village. Boats from Sapokka Harbour (in front of Maretarium Aquarium) about 2-3 times a day in summer. Tickets are sold on boats. For timetables see the link below.There may be...
The Imperial (Csar's) Fisihing Lodge - Langinkoski
WanderingFinn Says: Alexander III, emperor of Russia and Grand Duke of Finland, and his Danish born consort Dagmar, in Russia known under the name Marie Feodorovna, had heard about the good salmon fishing at Langinkoski.In the summer of 1880 they arrived at Langinkoski to watch the salmon...
Kotka harbour and Sapokka area
WanderingFinn Says: If you travel to the city of Kotka, you must see the harbour area and small park of Sapokka. It is very idyllic, offering a lot of joy to your eyes like small white bridges, stone/rock, lots of different plants and flowers and so on.If you watch carefully, you see also a man...
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linda1501 Says: The Sapokka Water Garden, by Tallinnankatu, is truly an oasis quite close to the town´s centre. The parklike water garden, built and planned with caring thought and heart, is a unique whole of water, stone, vegetation and artificial lighting. One can take a moment´s break in...
Wanha Fiskari: The newly fished seafood
Hockeylady Says: Nice staff, marvellous food, fancy surroundings; you´ll simply enjoy having lunch or dinner there!
Livinstone: Whatever you dream for a night
Hockeylady Says: Dj is excellent and plays the music that looks like the people who are there at the moment! I really enjoyed there. Dress however you want!
Sakke80 Says: If your accommodation is for example in karhula (about 10km from kotka's center), and you're spending the night out in kotka center; prepare to take the taxi after 2am or so because it can be hard to find bus/train. Good to know if you're tight on budget!
empbu Says: Jumalniemi is the biggest shopping centre in Kotka for consumer durables. If you are building or renovating your home, this is the place for you. :) In the same area you can do your shopping for daily consumer goods and clothing.
empbu Says: The wind from the sea can be pretty cold sometimes even during summer so it's good to be prepared with a jacket or some long-sleeved shirt anyway!
Hockeylady Says: From the deck of the former ship
linda1501 Says: The Kymi River is southern Finland´s best salmon-river and it is possible to fish in its three free Kotka-branch rapids all through the year.In Langinkoski you can fly-fish in a natural habitat and enjoy the historical surroundings.Siikakoski is ideal for fly- and...
Hockeylady Says: Relax and visit the Sapokka water park. It´s the most rewarded city park in Finland with the beautiful lightnings, impressive plantations and imaginative use of sea water.
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Kotkan Meripäivät (Kotka Maritime Festival) from July 26 to 29A typical Finnish festival... loads of drunken people all over the city, but anyway I think it's...
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Q: Please, tell me the best place in Kotka (Hamina, Lappeenranta, etc.) or any other place nearby to come for a weekend (or only...
A: It doesn't matter where, in all those places you mentioned there are plenty of finished men in the pubs :) However, I recon that the best shot would be Sokos Hotel club...
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Kotka is located in south-east Finland on the Gulf of Finland. The town was founded in 1878 and the population is now about 56 000. Kotka has the biggest export port in Finland.
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The Finnish coastline is full of cosy harbours. I tried Kotka in summer 2002 and you should too!!!
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The aquarium in Kotka presents the underwater world of Finnish wildllife. The huge Baltic Sea tank is 7 meters deep ans 10 meters in diameter. In it, you can see fish from the bottom sand to the...
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On 21 May 1878, Alexander II, Emperor of Russia and the Grand Duke of Finland, made a declaration for the establishment of a town by the name of Kotka ("Eagle" in English). Kotka is a city near...
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