Tag Archive for: Kotka

Sleep by the Flowing Waters: Cozy Glamping in a Laawu

A Laawu is a warm, nest-like shelter that offers a wonderfully soothing vibe. Staying in one on the shores of the Kymijoki River makes you feel like you’ve become part of the flowing scenery. Finland’s first-ever Laawu accommodations rose at the Kultaa Rapids estate in summer 2021, in a spot so rare that you can […]

Time travel to a divided Europe: The Salpa Line Bike Route introduces Finnish military history and beautiful Nordic nature

In cooperation with Cursor Article by Mari Valtonen The Salpa Line bike route is located in southeastern Finland, in the province of Kymenlaakso, near the Russian border and close to the Finnish section of the Europe-wide EuroVelo13 or Iron Curtain Trail. The Iron Curtain Trail (9950 km in total) introduces European history from a time […]

19 tips for travelling foodies: visit these places to get a true flavour of South East Finland

In co-opetarion with Visit Kouvola, Visit Kotka-Hamina and GoSaimaa South East Finland has some of the country’s most rugged and wild landscapes with access to excellent services. Only a short journey away from Helsinki, amidst the sounds of rushing rivers and rustling forests, you can find yourself amongst quirky cafes and excellent restaurants. We put […]