After the scattering of little communities east of Porvoo, KOTKA seems immense. Built on an island in the Gulf of Finland, Kotka's past reflects its proximity to the sea. Numerous battles have been fought off its shores, among them the Sweden– Russia confrontation of 1790, the largest battle ever seen in Nordic waters: almost 10,000 people lost their lives. Sixty-odd years later during the Crimean War, the British fleet reduced Kotka virtually to rubble. In modern times, though, the sea has been the basis of the town's prosperity: sitting at the end of the Kymi River and boasting a deep-water harbour, the ... More
Overview of Kotka, Finland
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After the scattering of little communities east of Porvoo, KOTKA seems immense. Built on an island in the Gulf of Finland, Kotka's past reflects its proximity to the sea. Numerous battles have been fought off its shores, among them the Sweden– Russia confrontation of 1790, the largest battle ever seen in Nordic waters: almost 10,000 people lost their lives. Sixty-odd years later during the Crimean War, the British fleet reduced Kotka virtually to rubble. In modern times, though, the sea has been the basis of the town's prosperity: sitting at the end of the Kymi River and boasting a deep-water harbour, the town makes a perfect cargo transit point – causing most locals to live in fear of a major accident occurring in the industrial section, or in the freight yards. Only two roads link Kotka to the mainland and a speedy evacuation of its inhabitants would be almost impossible.
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Cumulus Kotka is a modern budget hotel located in Karhula, only 7km from the center of Kotka, in southern Finland.
The maritime town of Kotka offers unique possibilties for fishing. The hotel is also situated right beside the motorway ...
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Hotel Details:Babysitting or Child Care. Electronic Key. Laundry/ Dry Cleaning Service. Multi lingual Staff. Pets Allowed. Car Rental. Smoke Alarm
in Rooms. Photocopy Service. Meeting Facilities. Computer Use Available. Concierge Services. Common/Public Areas Accessible to Wheelchairs. Surveillance Cameras On ...
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The Sokos Hotel Seurahuone is located in the center of maritime Kotka. The hotel*s central location means that it has
excellent road and rail connections with a full range of services close by. The hotel is an ideal place ...
*Terms & Conditions: Savings calculation is based on Flight + Hotel vacation package bookings for a 3 month period for 2 adults with a 2+ night length of stay compared to price of the same components if booked separately during same period. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, travel dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages.