PYHTÄÄ KOTKA HAMINA VIROLAHTI MIEHIKKÄLÄ

PYHTÄÄ KOTKA HAMINA VIROLAHTI MIEHIKKÄLÄ TOURIST GUIDE 2015

ARCHIPELAGO p. 14 THE HOME OF GOOD WINDS www.southeast135.fi Experience nature p. 20 For groups p. 44 Sights and surroundings 6 The River Kymijoki p. 18 WORTH KNOWING GENERAL EMERGENCY NUMBER 112 FIRST AID AND EMERGENCY CARE Kymenlaakso Central Hospital Kotkantie 41, 48210 Kotka +358 5 220 5000 CONNECTIONS FROM HELSINKI TO SOUTHEAST135 REGION To Kotka By car along the E18 motorway (Helsinki-Kotka). Some 20 daily bus services between Helsinki and Kotka. Several daily bus services from Helsinki Airport to Kotka. To Hamina By bus from Kamppi bus station, several departures per day. The route goes through Porvoo, Loviisa and the Karhula region of Kotka. Parks 12 Sea and archipelago 14 The River Kymijoki 18 Nature 20 Activities 22 Swimming p. 25 Enjoy life p. 34 Events and culture 26 Restaurants and cafés 34 Accommodation 40 Publisher: Southeast135 tourism/2014 Production: Nitro ID Printing press: Punamusta Paper: Cover: Edixion Offset 250 g, inner pages: Solaris (New) 1.35 75 g Images: Image banks of cities, municipalities and various actors: Jukka Koskinen, Juha Kärkkäinen, Timo Vesterinen, Mikko Nikkinen, Maria Huttunen and Hanna Rautiala, Anne Vilkki-Lanu, Kai Kilappa, Jari Varpenius Translation: Semantix Finland Oy This brochure has been printed on Solaris paper locally produced by Kotkamills. Activities p. 22 Groups 44 Shopping 46 The data was compiled in December 2014. Subject to changes For children 50

NAVIGATE THE SOUTHEAST! Download the free Southeast mobile guide from the Google Play Store, Windows Store or Apple App Store, using the searchword kaakko135 and select the route of your choice from the wide selection. Route information is also available on the internet. Go to the following address for more information on mobile routes and more precise downloading instructions: www.southeast135.fi/mobile PYHTÄÄ Founded in: 1347 Population: 5,377 Surface area: 781 km² 15 min KOTKA Founded in: 1879 Population: 54,873 Surface area: 941 km² 25 min HAMINA Founded in: 1653 Population: 21,256 Surface area: 1,155 km² 25 min VIROLAHTI Founded in: 1336 Population: 3,487 Surface area: 440 km² 25 min MIEHIKKÄLÄ Founded in: 1887 Population: 2,177 Surface area: 559 km²

6 Maritime Centre Vellamo, Kotka Maritime Centre Vellamo is bursting with stories, experiences and events. The main exhibits in the Maritime Museum of Finland and Museum of Kymenlaakso tell fascinating stories of seafaring and of life in general in Kymenlaakso. A range of temporary exhibitions are also held. You can lose yourself in these stories by listening and looking, and through smell, touch and play. The Museum Shop Plootu and Restaurant Laakonki complete the scene with their various attractions, while in the summer there is an outdoor exhibition and the Museum Ice Breaker Tarmo can be boarded. Maretarium, Kotka Tornatorintie 99, Kotka 10/6 +358 40 350 0497 Free entry for under-18s info@merikeskusvellamo.fi Free entry Wed 5 pm 8 pm www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en 4 Museum Ice Breaker Tarmo Tue, Thu Sun 10 am 5 pm, (open 15 May 31 Aug) Wed 10 am 8 pm, Mon closed THE ICE BREAKER TARMO (1907) was a familiar sight in Kotka and on fairways leading there when the ship was still in active service. You can explore the Tarmo boat museum on a guided route running from the bridge to the engine room The history of this steam ship built in Great Britain includes hard steaming at sea, as well as dramatic incidents during the world wars. A pleasure shared is a pleasure doubled! Sights and surroundings Sapokankatu 2, Kotka +358 40 311 0330 info@maretarium.fi www.maretarium.fi 13.50/11/7.50 32 for 2 adults + 1 child 7 for each child thereafter 1 Jan 31 Aug Mon Tue, Thu Sun 10 am 5 pm, Wed 12 noon 7 pm 1 Jun 23 Aug 10 am 7 pm (except 19 Jun 10 am 2 pm) 24 Aug 6 Dec Mon Tue, Thu Sun 10 am 5 pm, Wed 12am 7 pm 7 25 Dec closed for maintenance 26 Dec Mon Tue, Thu Sun 10 am 5 pm, Wed 12 noon 7 pm At Maretarium, Finnish fish species are displayed in a unique, life-like aquarium setting. Almost 60 species of fish and small aquatic animals can be viewed. In addition to familiarising yourself with pike, tench and gudgeon, you can also explore a nature photography exhibition, watch nature films, engage in activities in the nature school, enjoy lunch in the café and buy souvenirs from the Meripuoti Sea Shop. In the summer, a diver feeds the fish in the Baltic Sea tank daily at 3 pm. The aquarium provides learning experiences and entertainment for the whole family. TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS AT THE MARITIME CENTRE VELLAMO 14.11.2014 26.4.2015 Ville of Suursaari Scenery from the Life of J.W. Mattila 8.1. 1.3.2015 The Finnish Lighthouse Society s 10-year Anniversary Exhibition 7.3. 17.5.2015 The Best of the 1st International Vellamo Photographic Competition 13.3. 23.8.2015 Icebreakers on the Move! 22.5. 27.9.2015 Eyes on Karhula - photographs from Karhula and beyond 13.11.2015 27.3.2016 1715. The Battle for the Baltic Sea. 4.12.2015 Great Coastal Road TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS AT THE MARETARIUM 1.2.2015 Wonders, the Nature Photography of Pekka Vainio 3.2. 1.3.2015 Nature Photographs of the Year 2014 3.3. 29.4.2015 Tubs and their Cleaners 1.5. 31.5.2015 Seppo Leinonen, Cartoons Based on a Natural Theme 2.6. 30.7.2015 The Nature Photography of Matti Pukki 1.8. 30.9.2015 The Nature Photography of Lars Häkkinen 4.10. 5.12.2015 Dseddona, Pike Photographs by Jan Björk

8 9 Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä Säästöpirtintie 70, Miehikkälä +358 44 383 5091 matkailu@miehikkala.fi May Wed Sun 10 am 6 pm, June August Mon Sun 10 am 6 pm, September Wed Sun 10 am 6 pm, open for groups throughout the year by reservation 8 for adults 5 for children (7 16 years old), conscripts, students, senior citizens, the unemployed 16 family ticket (2 adults and children under 17 years of age) www.salpakeskus.fi/en See also Salpa Line excursion options p. 21 The main exhibition includes an indoor exhibition with multimedia and an outdoor exhibition covering several hectares. You can explore the fortification equipment at the museum site along guided routes threading through rugged, rocky forest terrain. The price of admission includes a guided tour of the outdoor exhibition area during museum opening times. A café and museum shop offer their services in the museum's service facilities. A restaurant service is available for group reservations. The museum also offers a range of options for recreation days, excursions, meetings and celebrations. The Salpa Line was built after the Winter War, to defend Finland's eastern border, in 1940 41 and 1944. The 1,200 km long Salpa Line is one of Europe s strongest and best preserved defence lines of the Second World War. Bunker Museum, Virolahti Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge, Kotka Keisarinmajantie 118, Kotka Group reservations: +358 44 528 8050 Kymenmatkat Oy info@langinkoskimuseo.com +358 5 211 1600 www.langinkoskimuseo.com/en kotka@kymenmatkat.fi Open daily May and Sep 10 am 4 pm 6 for adults Open daily Jun, Jul and Aug 10 am 6 pm 5 per person (for groups of at least 10 people) Closed on 19 June and in winter 3 for children (6 14 years old) How, exactly, did the Emperor spend his holidays? On the shores of the River Kymijoki and at the Langinkoski rapids in Kotka, fishing peacefully and enjoying the wonderful natural landscape. Welcome to enjoying this royal atmosphere! The museum presents the holiday retreat of Emperor Alexander III and his family, and their lives at the Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge in The Grand Duchy of Finland in the early 1890s. Vaalimaantie 1318, Virolahti 6 for adults +358 40 710 7340 3 for children (7 16 years old), matkailu@virolahti.fi conscripts, students, senior citizens, June August 10 am 6 pm, the unemployed and at other times upon request 12 family ticket www.salpakeskus.fi/en (2 adults and 1 3 children) You can explore the exciting bunkers and other fortifications nestling in the lap of nature in the outdoor museum area. Indoors you can learn about the fascinating history of the Salpa Line's construction extending from Virolahti, and view temporary exhibitions on themes relating to the natural world. The renovated main exhibition on the Salpa Line will be opened in June! Hamina Town Museum, Hamina Kadettikoulunkatu 2 B, Hamina 2/1/0, 5 +358 40 199 1201 combined three-museum ticket museot@hamina.fi September May Wed Sat 12 noon 4 pm, Sun 12 noon 5 pm, June August Tue Sun 10 am 4 pm In the summer of 1783, Russian Empress Catherine the Great and Carl III, King of Sweden, held negotiations in 'Catherine's Palace' built around 1760. The museum moved into the building in 1957. It includes an exhibition on the history of Hamina and various temporary exhibitions. Shopkeeper's Museum, Hamina Kasarmikatu 6, Hamina +358 40 199 1201 2/1/0, 5 combined three-museum ticket museot@hamina.fi June August Tue Sun 10 am 4 pm otherwise during exhibition seasons, by group reservation Completed in 1841, the wooden building housing the Shopkeeper's Museum is of high value in terms of its cultural history. The museum presents Finnish-Russian retailing traditions from the early 1900s. Part of the outbuilding is open to the public. HAUKKAVUORI AVIATION MUSEUM THE PACKAGE LOOKOUT TOWER Lentokentäntie 234, Kotka MUSEUM Keskuskatu 51, Kotka The only aviation museum Harjuntie 111, Pyhtää Women belonging to the Lotta in Kymenlaakso was created Located in an old red wooden Svärd organisation watched the when members of the Karhula cottage next to the former skies during the Second World Flying Club had the idea of preserving Stockfors groundwood mill, War. The 72-metre tall tower old gliders. The special the Package Museum presents now offers visitors amazing mission of the museum is to an interesting collection of views over Kotka and the preserve the heritage of Fighter packaging and paper products eastern archipelago of the Gulf Squadron 34, which operated from the 1900s. Open by of Finland. from Kymi during the war. agreement. Don't forget! THE STRUKA LOCK Suluntie, Pyhtää Finland's only operational hand-operated lock, which provides direct access to the sea. The dam and lock were built in the early 1900s, at an old salmon fishing spot once used by monks, to serve traffic running to and from the Stockfors factory.

www.southeast135.fi/churches 11 Church of St. Nicholas Church of Kymi Church of Kotka Isopuisto, Kotka Finland's second-largest Orthodox church. Suntionkatu 18, Kotka A neoclassical empire-style building from 1850. Kirkkokatu 26, Kotka. This neo-gothic church designed by Josef Stenbäck was finished in 1898. Hamina city centre St John's Church Raatihuoneentori 10, Hamina A neoclassical beauty from the 1800s. Orthodox Church of St Peter and St Paul Raatihuoneentori 2, Hamina An Orthodox church from the 1830s with magnificent icons. St Mary s Church Pikkuympyräkatu 36, Hamina A medieval stone church, the region's oldest building! A charming, historical circular layout invites you on an adventure! Hamina's city centre, based on a unique circular town plan, is one of the region's most fascinating sights. Visitors can enjoy a broader view of the City of Hamina and its history from the ramparts of the fortifications surrounding the city centre. The outward pointing corners of this star-shaped fortress's outer walls form six bastions named after the six Finnish citadels of the time: Helsinki, Hamina, Savonlinna, Lappeenranta, Hämeenlinna and Turku. The largest of Hamina's bastions is the central bastion built in 1803 1811. Its 58 casemates (reinforced vaults) were originally designed as bomb-proof Above: Hamina's unusual circular town plan was created by Axel von Löwen in 1722 1723. Built in 1789, the Town Hall is the centre point of the circle. See the Southeast on a mobile device: www.southeast135.fi/mobile Architecture, Art and Culture storage areas. Don't forget! Church of Miehikkälä Muurikkalantie 6, Miehikkälä A revivalist style church from the end of the 1800s. Church of Saint Henry Church of Virolahti Harjuntie 11, Pyhtää An atmospheric grey-stone church from the 1460s. Kirkontie 500, Virolahti A wooden cruciform church from the 1700s. ALVAR AALTO'S SUNILA, KOTKA In the period 1930 1940, Alvar Aalto designed a fascinating architectonic whole, whose centre point is the Sunila pulp mill, which was built in 1936. STOCKFORS GROUNDWOOD MILL AREA, PYHTÄÄ The construction of this historical factory precinct began in 1902. An area of cultural historical value, Stockfors provides a setting for a variety of enterprises and events. SAVUKOSKI BRIDGE, AHVENKOSKI This bridge over the Ahvenkoski rapids, on a fork in the River Kymijoki, was the first of its kind in the world when it was built in 1928. This renovated bridge and its surroundings form the old frontier between Sweden and Russia.

13 Parks Sapokka Water Garden, Kotka The Sapokka Water Garden has won more awards than any other park in Finland. Water, stone, lighting and varied greenery formed the basis of its design, as did the idea of one park containing several smaller ones without disturbing the harmony of the overall impression. Due to its variety of microclimates, from strong heat to deep shade, it has a broad range of labelled plants, some of which are highly exotic. Sculpture Promenade, Kotka Come and feel the wind ruffle your hair! The Sculpture Promenade is a large outdoor gallery in which, during both festivals and ordinary days, the sculptures come to people rather than the other way around. It's 'backbone' is formed by the Linden Boulevard running parallel with Keskuskatu, whose renovation earned it a national environmental structure award in 2001. The Sculpture Park won the Pro Sculptura medal of the Association of Finnish Sculptors in 2004. The parks of Kotka brochure is available from Southeast135 tourist information. Jokipuisto Park, Kotka The park's key themes are the river, its extremely high-level environmentally friendly construction, its impressive name-labelled seating, its sculptures and the meandering, burbling stream which feeds the lily pond with river water and crowns the park. Water lilies of various colours bring splendour to the pond. The park also has picnic tables with barbecue facilities and a playground especially for small children. www.southeast135.fi/parks Katariina Seaside Park, Kotka Don't forget! The Seaside Park offers exceptionally open and wide vistas. The southern horizon stretches out into the distance, in which Gogland Island can be clearly seen on most days in the Gulf of Finland. In addition to great hiking routes, the park offers activities for everyone, including barbecue facilities, hammocks, miniature lighthouses, a playground, a skateboarding ramp and a meditation labyrinth. In 2012, the park was given the elca International Trend Award and the environmental Structure Award. Herb Garden Redoubt Kotka The Kesäpuisto Park, Hamina Veli Saarinen Park, Virolahti

14 15 Tammio Island, Hamina In its day, Tammio was the most southerly outer island village in Hamina. Its natural landscape is formed of glaciated and rocky shores and shoreline meadows. The island is still inhabited year-round. Housed in an old fishing hut is a local museum devoted to life in the archipelago (open in the summer). In summer, a scheduled boat service runs from Tervasaari in Hamina. Kaunissaari Island, Pyhtää With its shoreline storehouses and boatsheds, this lush island has a historic atmosphere. In the summer, the island bursts into flower. The island has a shop, café and restaurant, as well as a beautiful archipelago. Gallery Mari has an exhibition of summertime art. Boat services to Kaunissaari island run from Sapokka harbour in Kotka several times a day, from June to August. The island also has a well-equipped guest harbour. www.kaunissaari.fi Eastern Ulko-Tammio Gulf of Island, Finland Hamina National Park Ulko-Tammio is a magnificent island belonging to the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park and full of natural beauty. It will charm even the most demanding hiker. The island's rugged shoreline rock faces and lush vegetation are beyond compare. With its varied and large bird populations, the Ulko-Tammio area is also an ideal spot for birdwatchers. The museum guns and a cave which served as a troop shelter during the Second World War reflect the military history of the region. Boat services will take you to Ulko-Tammio from June to August, from Tervasaari in Hamina. Varissaari Island Fort Elisabeth, Kotka Directly off the coast of Kotka, this island is quarter of an hour from the mainland. It has a summer restaurant and small swimming beach with barbecue facilities. You can explore the island's history on a signposted trail. Varissaari can be reached from May to August, between 9 am and 8 pm from Sapokka in Kotka. Wish you were here, sharing this with me. LET'S GO TO THE ISLAND! Island transport timetables: www.kaakko135.fi/saaristoliikenne www.southeast135.fi/archipelago Sea and archipelago Don't forget! Lehmäsaari Island, Kotka Kukouri Island, Kotka Haapasaari Island, Kotka

16 17 C-Adventure Oy Charter sailing trips, Kotka Vimpa Islands, Hamina Vimparaitti 29, Hamina +358 40 055 5475, pertti.illi@vimpa.com open daily, year-round by reservation. www.vimpa.com We offer high-quality fishing, congress, nature and experience excursions to the Eco Island Village on Rakinkotka and to Vimpasaari and the mainland. We prepare delicious archipelago meals from local food and fish that we have caught ourselves. Summer cottages for +358 45 312 3420, customer service +358 40 553 2100 rent and Artika excursions are also available. asiakaspalvelu@c-adventure.fi www.c-adventure.fi Karhusaari, Kotka We have the largest chartered luxury catamaran in the Nordic countries. Our chartered sailing trips are organised fully in accordance with our customer's wishes. As a new service, in 2015 we will offer public ARKTIKA DAYS 14 17 May Leerviikki, Virolahti sailing trips, which can be joined by anyone who wants to come along. Our home harbour is Sapokka in Kotka, in front of Cafe Kristina. +358 5 218 6585, ravintola@wanhafiskari.fi open by reservation during the open water season www.karhusaari.fi With its full range of services, Karhusaari Island fulfils the most demanding requests! Gorgeous surroundings provide the setting for a memorable day, with log buildings providing hotel-standard accommodation and unique dining experiences. Arktika, the mass migration of birds, is one of the most spectacular sights provided by Finland's bird life. In May, millions of waterbirds and hundreds of thousands of geese migrate via the Gulf of Finland to their nesting places in the Arctic tundra. Virolahti is one of their main migration routes. See the Arktika Days programme for all event information, which will be posted on the website at the beginning of May: www.arktikavirolahti.fi MERISET CRUISES IN THE EASTERN GULF OF FINLAND, KOTKA Ollinkarit, Kotka DOWNLOAD THE ARKTIKA ROUTE! Birds and sounds for the whole family on your mobile device: www.southeast135.fi/mobile Luxury sea cruises with restaurant services, from Kotka and Hamina. Public, theme and chartered cruises on three vessels. +358 40 010 5014, meriset@meriset.fi, www.meriset.fi ARKTIKA CRUISES FROM MAY TO JUNE KOTKA SAILING SAILING SCHOOL Sailing trips in the eastern Gulf of Finland. Kotka Charter Targa sea excursions Sea excursions just as you prefer. www.santalahti.fi/en Raakunkuja 4, Kotka +358 440 557 492, +358 5 229 6071, +358 440 557 491 info@ollinkarit.com www.ollinkarit.fi Ollinkarit is an island just offshore from Kotka. You can rent the whole of Ollinkarit. Training and entertainment days for working communities will help them to meet their future challenges. You can also arrange unforgettable family reunions and celebrations on the island. www.southeast135.fi/events EASTERN GULF OF FINLAND NATIONAL PARK The park covers the outer archipelago of the most easterly municipalities. This is part of the network formed by the Baltic's key protected areas. www.outdoors.fi/gulfoffinlandnp Training and consulting on sailing and other types of boating. +358 44 078 7531, veijo@kotkasailing.com, www.kotkasailing.com M/AUX VIVAN KOTKA SAILING SHIP Chartered sailing trips on a genuine sailing boat. +358 40 768 8867, sepevanhanen.vivan@elisanet.fi, www.vivanyhdistys.com

18 19 Erämys Keisarinkosket, Kotka CENTRAL KYMI SPECIAL FISHING AREA The River Kymijoki offers excellent opportunities for lure fishing, on a stretch of around 40 kilometres. info@keski-kymenerityiskalastusalue.fi, www.keski-kymenerityiskalastusalue.fi Kotka +358 50 320 2559, info@eramys.fi www.eramys.fi Rafting, fishing and canoeing trips on the River Kymijoki. Meeting facilities, saunas and catering at the Kultaan ja Koivulan Koskitilat (Rapids Centre) in a secluded wilderness. SEIKKAILUVIIKARI, KYMIJOKI Exciting rafting trips and a range of other unforgettable services, from rapids swimming to canoeing. Canoes and kayaks can be rented. +358 50 086 2862, info@seikkailuviikari.fi I would love to listen to the din of these rapids with you. LET'S GO CANOEING! Explore the region's canoeing options. Guides are available from the local tourist office and online: www.outdoorsfinland.com The River Kymijoki GONE FISHING! Buy your fishing licence and With its shoreline forests and meadows, the River Kymijoki offers stunningly unique and unforgettable natural beauty. You can admire the scenery from the river while quietly paddling in a canoe, or a greater speed while riding the rapids in a rubber raft. Finland's longest river route offers excellent fishing spots for anglers. The river's banks are also an ideal place for slowing down and enjoying the peace. enjoy a worry-free fishing experience. www.ahven.net/english

21 Nature Santalahti nature trails, Kotka Two nature trails of around 2.5 kilometres in a forest and along rocky shorelines. Portimo trails, Hamina A 40-kilometre trail network, with leantos and an observation tower. Parks of Kotka The parkland routes of our seaside town invite you to come and enjoy! Rest your mind in these sceneries. www.southeast135.fi/en/wildlife The Salpa Trail, Virolahti and Miehikkälä A 50 kilometre trekking route, which winds through the wartime, historical Salpa Line. www.salpakeskus.fi/en SALPA TREK 26 28 June, Virolahti and Miehikkälä The Salpa Trek introduces hikers Valkmusa National Park, Pyhtää Vastilantie 886 The Valkmusa National Park is enchanting at any time of the year. Its southern shoreline's expansive bog areas provide a habitat for an abundance of birds and butterflies. The national park has a 2.5 km duckboard trail with an observation tower www.outdoors.fi/valkmusanp to a lasting monument to the fighting spirit of the Finnish people in the last war the Salpa Line in the company of some of the best guides in Finland. This is a trip that you will not forget in a hurry. There are three routes to choose from. Well worth the effort and enthusiasm! www.salpavaellus.net Explore the Salpa Line Museum and the Salpa Line itself p. 8 STAY ON THE TRAIL Get hold of a Salpa Trail brochure and Kotka-Hamina local cycling map from tourist information, or download them from the internet. www.southeast135.fi

Uuperinrinteet 23 Rope park Do you remember how it felt to climb rocks and trees as a child and believe that you had reached the highest point in the world. At Norway Park Sirius you can revisit your childhood and, with a smile on your face, surprise yourself on our three-level course. Flowriding Fun, addictive, challenging but rewarding. Try out Finland's only indoor surfing pools, under the direction of top instructors. Possible side effects: happier person, sore hands from high-fiving and massive calorie burn. Join the surf mafia! At this point I'd say something about bravery, if I dared. SIRIUS SPORT RESORT, PYHTÄÄ Kotitie 10, Pyhtää +358 40 479 7100 info@siriussport.fi www.siriussport.fi/en Closed on Mondays Tue Fri 12 noon 8 pm Sat 9 am 9 pm Sun 12 noon 6 pm Opening times are subject to changes Unforgettable experiences for the whole family unique on a world scale! Book a time for being and doing together with friends, family or workmates. Live a little! Fall in love with us. Our activities are unforgettable experiences and are suitable for people of almost all ages and sizes who are in good basic health. See also our restaurant information from p. 35! Activities Motorcycle Museum A period picture of Italy. This unique collection of 1950s motorcycles is like poetry. Historical motorcycle designs of which only the Italians are capable. Wind tunnel Live out humankind's oldest dream of flying fast and safely under the guidance of an instructor.

SWIMMING POOLS Karhula indoor swimming pool Karhulantie 46, Kotka THE SOUTHEAST IS FULL OF ACTIVITIES! 25 KOTKA GOLF CENTER This is an 18 holer in varied terrain. Plenty of water hazards and challenging greens, and an attractive golf restaurant. Mussalo Golf Course, Niinilahdentie 2, Kotka, +358 5 210 3700, caddie@kymengolf.fi, www.kymengolf.fi Katariina indoor and outdoor swimming pool Puistotie 9-11, Kotka Linnoitus indoor swimming pool Puistokatu 1, Hamina Snowshoeing in Santalahti Let's play frisbee golf! UUPERINRINTEET, HAMINA Viirankankaantie 237, Hamina +358 10 666 6120 info@uuperinrinteet.fi www.uuperinrinteet.fi Uuperi doubles as a ski resort in winter and a downhill mountain biking park, the Uuperi Ghost Bike Park, in summer. The winter slopes have an altitude difference of 80 m, with six slopes and four lifts. An easy children's slope with a rope tow and southern Finland's steepest black slope are located here. The hillside cafe is open in winter and ski instruction is available in both English and Russian. WHY NOT WADE ASHORE ONTO THESE SOUTHEASTERN BEACHES? We take good care of our swimming beaches! On many, you will find changing cubicles, a WC, refuse bins, picnic places and playgrounds. In addition, plenty of wild shorelines can be found on the islands and the mainland. PYHTÄÄ: Huutjärvi KOTKA: Santalahti, Mansikkalahti, Äijänniemi HAMINA: Pitkäthiekat, Rampsinkari VIROLAHTI: Klamila, Kiiskijärvi MIEHIKKÄLÄ: Myllylampi www.southeast135.fi/ en/activities PYHTÄÄ KARTING CLUB, PYHTÄÄ Karting, river cruises and off-road cars. Harjuntie 111, Pyhtää, +358 44 343 3100, info@kartingclub.fi, www.kartingclub.fi AHOLAFARM, HAMINA Experiences for work and leisure time, weekdays and celebrations! On offer is a passenger ride in a rally car and services ranging from off-roading to nature excursions or forest weddings. Kirkkovuorentie 291, Hamina, +358 50 046 6971, tuula.ahola@aholafarm.fi, www.aholafarm.fi, www.virkistyshamina.fi HEVOSHOVI, HAMINA Approved by the Finnish Equestrian Federation, these active private stables and riding school provide a framework for riding of all kinds. Myllykylän kartano 30, Hamina, +358 40 708 2229, hevoshovi@gmail.com, www.hevoshovi.com SANTALAHTI HOLIDAY RESORT, EQUIPMENT RENTAL Santalahdentie 150, Kotka Bicycle, ski and snowshoe rental. www.santalahti.fi/en SANTALAHTI HOLIDAY RESORT, MINIGOLF PARK Santalahdentie 150, Kotka Finland's highest rated course will put a smile on your face! www.santalahti.fi/en Let's go on an adventure! Santalahti

THE KOTKA MARITIME FESTIVAL Finland's biggest maritime festival invites you to join the celebration! 23. 26.7.2015 The highlight of the summer consists of a range of cultural and musical offerings, joy and summer sunshine, a funfair and a festival parade. It's also about children's joy, maritime spirit and an international atmosphere. This year the Maritime Festival will be held close to the green setting of Sapokka and the Arto Tolsa Arena. Welcome! www.meripaivat.com NIGHT OF LIGHTS Hamina This city festival will fill the streets with joy and a cultural celebration. 18.9.2015 Keep a tight hold we're going on an adventure! Events and culture 16. 19.7.2015 www.kaakkofestival.fi/en-ru ARCHIPELAGO MARKET Pyhtää The traditional Archipelago Market is being held for the 23rd time in the maritime scenery of the Lököre harbour in Siltakylä. Fish lovers will find plenty to taste and take away from the market. The market also offers other local products, as well as displays of fish preparation and handicrafts. 27.6.2015 www.southeast135.fi/events SOUTHEAST CHAMBER MUSIC Virolahti Southeast Chamber Music is a newcomer to Finland's summer classical music events. The artistic director of the Southeast Chamber Music is the principal conductor of the Finnish National Opera: Jukka Merjanen. 7. 8.8.2015 LITTLE MARKETS OF LITTLE VILLAGES Suurmiehikkälä Come and fall in love with the tranquil rural atmosphere! Rural enterprise and services are on show at the event. As are the friendly countryside inhabitants and farming machines. Delicious local produce is on sale.

29 Events 2015 January 11.1. WESLEY&SISARSK CONCERT Church of Kotka 14.1. AT 7 PM OPENING CONCERT FOR THE SPRING SEASON OF THE KYMI SINFONIETTA Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 18.1. AT 3 PM HARMONIC CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall 19.1. HEIKKI'S MARKET, Hamina 25.1. 20. WINTER CONCERT AT THE MANÈGE HALL Hamina 22.1. AT 7 PM BAROQUE CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en February 4.2. AT 7 PM FROM THE CONCERTO TO THE CHANSON Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 11.2. AT 7 PM SYMPHONY CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 2. 22.2. CHILDREN'S CULTURE WEEKS, Kotka, Pyhtää, Hamina 12.2. LET SIBELIUS BE PLAYED! CONCERT, Hamina 14.2. SHROVETIDE DANCE, Hamina 15.2. OLDEN TIMES FAMILY DAY Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 15.2. SHROVETIDE CELEBRATION FOR WHOLE FAMILY, Hamina 15.2. CONCERT IN ST MARY'S CHURCH, Hamina 15.2. SOUTHEAST135 SHROVETIDE CELEBRATION, Meriniemi, Kotka 18.2. AT 7 PM SYMPHONY CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 21.2. 10 AM 3 PM RECORD FAIR Laulumiestentalo, Korkeavuorenkatu 11, Kotka March 1.3. AT 3 PM FRIEND'S CONCERT, Kairo restaurant, Kotka 8.3. AT 4 PM GOOD WINDS JOURNEYS IN WORDS AND MUSIC, Kotka Concert Hall 9.3. AT 7 PM SYMPHONY CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 15.3. AT 3 PM. THE HARMONY SISTERS REMEMBERED, Kotka Concert Hall 15.3. OUR DAY, Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 15.3. AT 9 AM 3 PM MARKET, Karhula Market Place, Kotka 18.3. AT 7 PM SYMPHONY CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en April 2.4. 12 NOON 1 PM GUIDED TOUR ON MARKET DAY OF KOTKANSAARI ISLAND, Kotka 2.4. AT 7 PM ST MATTHEW PASSION, Church of Kotka 6.4. EASTER EVENT, SALPA LINE MUSEUM, Miehikkälä 12.4. SOLDIERS' MEMORIES, SALPA LINE MUSEUM, Miehikkälä 15.4. AT 6 PM CONCERT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 19.4. 9 AM 3 PM, MARKET, Karhula Market Place, Kotka 25.4. FASHION NIGHT BY DAY Kotka Marketplace and Pasaati Shopping Centre 25.4. CONCERT OF LIGHT ENTERTAINMENT, Cultural Centre, Kyminsuu, Kotka 26.4. SPRING MARKET, Hamina 5.1. 28.12. MONDAYS 7 PM, EAST COAST JAZZ CLUB Meri Cafe Kristina, Sapokankatu 2, Kotka May 1.5. MAY DAY RECEPTION AND SPRING CONCERT, Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 10.5. MOTHERS' DAY LUNCH Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 12. 13.5. DREAMWALL Maritime Centre Vellamo, Kotka 14. 17.5. ARKTIKA DAYS, Virolahti 14.5. HELA 2015 BOATING SUPPLIES MARKET Kotka 15.5. KOTKA DAY IN KARHULA, Kotka 15.5. KOTKA DAY MARKET, Karhula Market Place, Kotka 16.5. HAMINA BASTION GUN SHOW, Hamina 16. 17.5. KOTKA FISH MARKET Sapokka 17.5. TRAIL HIKE TO THE KYMIJOKI LINE - History of wartime fortifications in the Kotka area. (org. Salpa Line Museum) 21.5. 7 PM SYMPHONY CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 23. 24.5. HAMINA INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW, Hamina Bastion 23.5. KARHULA SPRING FESTIVAL, Karhula Market 24.5. SUMMER SEASON OPENING FAIR Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 27.5. AT 7 PM YOUNG SOLOISTS' CONCERT Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en 31.5. TROTTING PRACTICE, PELLINKANGAS TROTTING TRACK, Miehikkälä June 3. 7.6. KYMIJOEN LOHISOITTO MUSIC FESTIVAL Kotka and Pyhtää, www.lohisoitto.fi 4.6. 12 PM 1 PM GUIDED TOUR ON MARKET DAY KOTKANSAARI ISLAND, Kotka 6.6. CHILDREN'S SATURDAY Salpa Line Museum Miehikkälä 6.6. KEIHÄSSALMI SUMMER MARKET, Pyhtää 6.6. THE DARK AGES TAKE OVER KIRKONKYLÄ, Pyhtää 6.6. AHOLAFARM RURAL MARKET, Hamina 11.6. 30.8. STOCKFORS ART FAIR 2015 Stockfors, Pyhtää 13. 14.6. KOTKA ROSE KOTKA INTERNATIONAL ALL BREED DOGSHOW, Katariina Seaside Park, Kotka 7. 14.6. MIEHIKKÄLÄ CHURCH MUSIC WEEK 26. 28.6. SALPA TREK, Miehikkälä 27.6. LITTLE MARKETS OF LITTLE VILLAGES, Miehikkälä 28.6. NATIONAL DEFENCE CELEBRATION OPEN TO ALL, Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 28.6. FROM 9 AM 3 PM MARKET, Karhula Market Place, Kotka 10.6. 12.8. WEDNESDAYS AT 7 PM, CONCERT IN THE PARK, Sapokka Water Garden, Kotka 28.2. THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW guided walking tour, Hamina 30.4. AT 7 PM MAY DAY CONCERT, Kotka Concert Hall, www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en www.southeast135.fi/en/events Wishing you a bright spring! Medieval atmosphere. International Dog Exhibition

Beer and local food Kaunissaari Day Child's Maritime Festival Ready,steady, GO! Genuine local flavours. Pumpkin parade let's march! July August September November 2. 5.7. INTERNATIONAL GRAND MARKET Sapokka, Kotka, www.eurooppamarkkinat.fi 4.7. KAUNISSAARI DAY, Kaunissaari Island, Pyhtää 4.7. LOCAL REGIONAL CELEBRATION ON THE KREIVINKALLIO STAGE, Miehikkälä 6. 8.7. DJANGO FESTIVAL, Kotka 9.7 FROM 11 AM RUOTSINSALMI CRUISE ON THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF RUOTSINSALMI,on the m/aux Vivan,leaves from Kotka City Port, in front of the Maritime Centre Vellamo. 10. 11.7. MALT MARKET, Stockfors, Pyhtää 11.7. VASTILA REGATTA, Pyhtää 15.7. 'HEITON HEINÄPÄIVÄ' HAYMAKING EVENT Suur-Miehikkälä Village Museum, Miehikkälä 16. 19.7. SOUTHEAST CHAMBER MUSIC Virolahti, www.kaakkofestival.fi/en-ru 2.8. DAY FOR WHOLE FAMILY Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 2. 9.8. PYHTÄÄ WEEK 7. 8.8. XXIII PYHTÄÄ ARCHIPELAGO MARKET, Lököre Siltakylä 8.8. KYMIJOKI DAY, Pyhtää and Kotka 13. 15.8. TRADITIONAL HARVEST MARKET, Hamina 15.8. REISKA'S MARATHON, Pyhtää 29.8. ANCIENT FIRES OF KAUNISAARI, Kaunissaari Island 29.8. ANCIENT FIRES IN KATARIINA SEASIDE PARK, Kotka 29.8. KARELIAN MARKET PELLINKANGAS TROTTING TRACK, Miehikkälä 5.9. LIGHT UP OUR EVENING, Miehikkälä 13.9. 9 AM 3 PM, MARKET, Karhula Market Place, Kotka 26.9. SM-MARATHON, Pyhtää 27.9. 10 AM 3 PM HERRING MARKET Klamila Port, Virolahti October 8. 9.10. AUTUMN MARKET, Hamina 17. 18.10. KOTKA FISH MARKET, Sapokka 31.10. HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION, Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 31.10. 1.11. KYMI GRAND MARKET, Ruonala Sports Hall, Kotka 2. 7.11. 135TH ANNIVERSARY OF KOTKA CITY LIBRARY celebratory week full of events 22.11.2015 7.1.2016 KOTKA CHRISTMAS WEEKS 23. 28.11. ORGAN MUSIC WEEK, Church of Kotka 28.11. CHRISTMAS OPENING EVENT AT KOTKA CITY CENTRE, Kotka City Centre 29.11. 9 AM 3 PM, MARKET, Karhula Market Place, Kotka December 5.12. INDEPENDENCE DAY GALA EVENING Salpa Line Museum, Miehikkälä 12. 13.12. CHRISTMAS AT THE OLD ARCHES, Hamina Bastion 21.12. ST THOMAS MARKET, Hamina 23. 26.7. THE KOTKA MARITIME FESTIVAL www.meripaivat.com 24. 26.7. CHILDREN'S MARITIME FESTIVAL Kotka, www.lastenmeripäivät.com 16.-19.7. SOUTHEAST CHAMBER MUSIC 31.12. CITY OF HAMINA NEW YEAR FIREWORKS, Hamina Bastion 24.7. AT 6 PM NAMING OF TAR MASTER TERVASILTA BRIDGE, Sapokka, Kotka 24.7. AT 7 PM PARK CONCERT Sapokka Water Garden, Kotka www.southeast135.fi/en/events www.southeast135.fi/en/events Subject to changes 13. 16.7.2017 The Tall Ships Races Kotka The lure of the archipelago The bustle of the marketplace in the circular city Ancient fires in August Happy New Year! Halmstad, Kotka, Turku, Klaipeda and Szczecin Harbours

32 EXHIBITIONS IN 2015 Kotka City Theatre Keskuskatu 15, Kotka Bookings and enquiries during the performance season tel. +358 5 234 4199 Tue Fri 11 am 5 pm and 2 h before performances, tel. +358 5 234 4170 Mon Fri 9 am 4 pm teatteriliput@kotka.fi and Lippupiste The Kotka City Theatre presents a variety of musical theatre and quality drama. As well as in the theatre itself, productions are presented at the Kairo harbour restaurant. The programme includes all the charm, laughter, excitement, romance and powerful emotions of musicals. See the theatre's revamped website for programme details: www.kotkanteatteri.fi Kymi Sinfonietta Keskuskatu 33, Kotka +358 40 234 4891 kymisinfonietta@kymp.net A top international orchestra in Kymenlaakso! This orchestra gives concerts performed with fiery passion, from beloved classics to swinging melodies, conveying the joy and energy of live music! Concerts are performed on Wednesdays in Kotka and Thursdays in Kouvola. See the fantastic concert programme at www.kymisinfonietta.fi/en Hamina Bastion Raatihuoneenkatu 12, Hamina +358 40 058 7715 saija.ristola@hamina.fi www.haminabastioni.fi The arena built in the Hamina fortress provides an amazing, unique setting for various events. The largest, regular events held here include the Hamina Tattoo featuring international military bands, Night of Lights and Christmas at the Old Arches. The arena was built in 1998, by erecting Europe s largest summer canopy, with stages and spectator areas, within the Central Bastion of Hamina s fortress, which was mainly built in the 1700s. 1. 7.8.2016 Hamina Tattoo Ticket sales begin in December 2015! www.southeast135.fi/events GALLERIES STOCKFORS EXHIBITION HALL Harjuntie 111, Pyhtää GALLERY MARI Kaunissaari Island, Pyhtää KOTKA PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRE Edelfeltinkatu 2, Kotka GALLERY UUSIKUVA Satamakatu 9, Kotka GALLERY SAVARTE ART Kirkkokatu 13, Kotka GALLERY NIKOLAI Keskuskatu 9, Kotka GALLERY RUUTIKELLARI, Roopertinkatu 11, Hamina LIBRARIES Kotka Main Library, Kirkkokatu 24, Kotka Karhula Library, Sammonaukio 6, Karhula, Kotka Hamina Main Library, Rautatienkatu 8, Hamina Miehikkälä Library, Keskustie 11, Miehikkälä Pyhtää Library, Huutjärventie 30, Pyhtää Don't forget! Galleria Merilä/Russian Art Center Varied art sales exhibition on the lower floor of Aallon Maja. Valliniemenkatu 2, Kotka, +358 50 591 2601, ilkka.porkka@porcat.com, www.artmerila.com THEATRES HAMINA THEATRE Isoympyräkatu 30, Hamina KYMINLINNA SUMMER THEATRE Sutelantie 84, Kotka KARHULA WORKERS' THEATRE Eteläinen Karjalantie 3, Kotka Virolahti Municipal Library, Rantatie 9, Virolahti Galleria Uusikuva 8. 31.1. Jouko Lempinen 5. 28.2. A Feast for the Eyes, college exhibition 5. 28.3. Paananen and Ulvila 2. 25.4. Minna Henriksson 7. 30.5. Markku Hirvelä 4. 27.6. Wilma Touru, Riitta Virtanen 2. 25.7. Mömmö, Kallavuo, Lankinen, Lehtinen, Kirjavainen 30.7. 22.8. Tuulia Iso-Tryykäri 27.8. 19.9. Alastalo and Eskelinen 24.9. 17.10. Björninen and Tuomisto 22.10. 14.11. Liimatta and Heinonen 19.11. 12.12. Artists' Association of Kotka Photographic Centre 1.2. Suursaari Kotka Photographic Centre's centenary exhibition. Kotka Main Library 7. 28.1. Kymi's cameras 2. 26.2. Drawings by the Saturday Croquis Group of Gallery Antares 2. 30.3. Kotkan opisto (Kotka College) 2. 24.4. Propaganda 27.4. 18.5. Leena Laiho 21.5. 15.6. Ögard and Asikainen 18.6. 13.7. Timo Vesterinen 16.7. 10.8. Artists' Kalevala 13.8. 7.9. Jerome Auzeray 10.9. 2.10. Marja-Riitta Jäppinen 5. 26.10. Artists' Association of Kotka 29.10. 20.11. Mikko Ranki 23.11. 18.12. Marita Piela and Niina Ollanketo Hamina library gallery exhibitions 7.1. 24.1. Feather light, dark as sleep Marianne Ollinen & Ella Koskimies 28.1. 8.2. Jotter, Piipa Toivonen 11.2. 28.2. Mindscape, Hamina Clubhouse 4.3. 28.3. A Feast for the Eyes, joint exhibition by Kymenlaakso art schools and handicrafts schools 1.4. 18.4. Lights of Sunila, Jerome Auzeray 22.4. 16.5 Hamina Art Association spring exhibition 20.5. 12.6. From Love to Life, exhibitors Boris Bezdeneznyh, Vladimir Grebenkov and Igor Shishkin 17.6. 10.7. 40-year Journey, Ari Saarinen 15.7. 7.8. Northern Norway by Motorbike, Photography Exhibition by Lars Häkkinen 12.8. 5.9. Faces, exhibitors Pirjo Mielonen and Eila Saapunki 9.9. 3.10. Hamina Art Association autumn exhibition 7.10. 30.10. Goethe in Me, Hee Sook Lee-Niinioja 4.11. 28.11. By Land and Sea, Pekka Lyytikäinen, Of Stone, with Brush and Pen, Anna-Liisa Terimö 2.12.2015 Scenes and people from Vilna, the photography 2.1.2016 of Juozas Budraitis, exhibitors Juozas Budraitis and the Donelaitis Association Society of Finnish Friends of Lithuania Helsinki guest exhibition

35 Restaurant Vausti Kafe Finlandia, Pyhtää Sirius Skyfall, Pyhtää Want to join me on flavourful adventure? Restaurants and cafés South and North stopovers on route E18 near Pyhtää info: +358 40 910 4398, South +358 50 573 4986, North +358 50 573 4984, info@kafefinlandia.fi Kafe Finlandia the ideal place to stop! Two new 160-seater restaurants at both the South and North stopovers near Pyhtää, on both sides of the new route E18. We serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon snacks, bread, pastries, baked delicacies, doughnuts, Finnish sweet bread... and other savoury and sweet treats here, we make genuine food! For bus drivers, lorry drivers, groups, motorists, tourists, drivers of all kinds, passengers, people just dropping by, regular customers, food lovers and folk who are just plain hungry! Food and coffee is also available by order. On the premises or taken out. Fast and easy welcome! Kotitie 10, Pyhtää +358 44 758 6782 restaurant.skyfall@siriussport.fi Mon closed, Tue Fri 11 am 8 pm, Sat 9 am 9 pm, Sun 11 am 6 pm Opening times are subject to changes www.siriussport.fi/en Straight to the heart, via the stomach! Come and enjoy after an active day, between experiences or when driving by Ravintola Skyfall Is There For You. Fine dining, steaks, salad, burgers or delicious cake and coffee? Your wish has been granted. You'll laugh all the louder when you feed both body and soul. Our café-restaurant has a licence to sell alcohol. Keisarinsatama, Kotka Wanha Fiskari, Kotka Metsontie 41, Kotka or by boat, +358 5 219 0333, ravintola@keisarinsatama.com Mon Thu 11 am 4 pm, Fri 11 am 6 pm, Sat 12 pm 6 pm, from 1.5. Mon Fri 11 am 10 pm, Sat 12 pm 10 pm, Sun 12 pm 8 pm www.keisarinsatama.com Family restaurant established in an old brewery. Enjoy a meal on the warm terrace, shaded by lime trees. You can also enjoy gorgeous sunsets while sipping a glass of the Ukko beer brewed on the premises. Juha Vainion katu 2, Kotka, +358 5 218 6585 ravintola@wanhafiskari.fi Mon Fri 11 am 10 pm, Sat 2 pm 8 pm, (from 1.5. 2 pm 10 pm) www.wanhafiskari.fi Take time to enjoy and savour the wonderful flavours of real food. We source the raw ingredients for our culinary experiences from local fishermen, organic producers and responsible producers. Our professional staff in the kitchen and front of house guarantee an excellent dining experience.

36 37 Restaurant Meriniemi, Kotka Bar & Café Paussi, Kotka www.kotkanravintolat.fi/en Mereta Oy is a service company from Kotka whose local entrepreneurs spare no effort in making sure that every customer is well fed. Our boys and girls give a 100% promise of individual and delicious experiences, both during the working week and Meriniementie, Kotka, info@meriniemi.com, +358 45 3419185, www.meriniemi.com A maritime atmosphere next to the Sapokanlahti harbour! Located in an old manor house characterised by old-time elegance, during the summer the Meriniemi restaurant offers an á la carte menu of archipelago delicacies and specialties from its own kitchen. Carefully selected wines and mouth-watering desserts will round off your meal. Take a break on our terrace. Congress and celebration Kotka Marketplace, Kotka, +358 10 219 6600 barcafe.paussi@gmail.com Open every day, check service hours, www.viihdykotkassa.fi Come and enjoy good company, refreshments, our own pastries, baking and light lunch alternatives. I n the summer, we have a fantastic 170-seater terrace. You can rely on Paussi by Kotka's covered market. on special occasions. Mereta has several restaurants in Kotka and on Kaunissaari, Pyhtää. Peruse our menus, try our food and fall in love with it! www.kotkanravintolat.fi/en services by order throughout the year. Restaurant Car Päätepysäkki, Kotka Langinkoski Café, Kotka Tornatorintie, Kantasatama, Kotka, +358 10 219 6601 Keisarinmajantie 118, Kotka Open May to September, check opening times +358 44 752 4500 / +358 5 219 0300 www.viihdykotkassa.fi ravintola@keisarinsatama.com The City Port is home to the sturdy steam engine Kana, www.keisarinsatama.com/langinkoski which has been hooked up to 1950s postal carriages. A new summer café opened in historical surroundings A cosy 35-seater restaurant reviving the atmosphere in 2014. We offer home baking, salads and Alexanders' of the good old days has been built into the carriages. perch soup. A delicious brunch is served on Saturdays Outside, you will find a 150-seater terrace and bar. and Sundays! Players Sports Bar, Kotka Rosso and Public Corner, Kotka Keskuskatu 11, Kotka, +358 10 763 5940 www.raflaamo.fi/kotka/players Kauppakatu 5, 48100 Kotka, Rosso: +358 10 763 5910, Public Corner: +358 10 763 5914 RESTAURANT VAUSTI Kotka Concert Hall, Keskuskatu 33, Kotka +358 10 832 3502 asiakaspalvelu@kotkanravintolat.fi Mon Thu 11 am 10 pm, Fri 11 am 11 pm, Sat 3 pm 11 pm www.kotkanravintolat.fi/en RESTAURANT LAAKONKI Maritime Centre Vellamo, Tornatorintie 99, Kotka +358 10 832 3501 asiakaspalvelu@kotkanravintolat.fi Mon 11 am 3 pm, Tue, Thu Sun 10 am 5 pm, Wed 10 am 8 pm www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en/restaurant KAUNISSAAREN MAJA A summer restaurant in the midst of the gorgeous Gulf of Finland. Kaunissaari Island, Pyhtää +358 10 832 3510 ravintola@kaunissaarenmaja.fi www.kaunissaaremaja.fi Sauna evening, meeting, bowling competitions, competition studio, games room, delicious food and beverages... Why not organise an occupational wellbeing day or an active office Christmas party? Difficult? Why no! Enter the Players Sports Bar on Keskuskatu street, Kotka, and we'll make your idea come true! Players a sure strike! Come Out And Play! www.raflaamo.fi/fi/rosso, www.raflaamo.fi/fi/public corner Kotka's Rosso restaurant is located by the market square in the Pasaati Shopping Centre. In addition to its à la carte menu, the restaurant offers a choice of lunches from 11 am to 2 pm. Public Corner is a cosy and relaxed pub. It is a combination of a down to earth British pub, a lively bar and a relaxed drawing room sofa. Welcome to temptation! We offer trendy world flavours within delicacies befitting a port town, from both our lunch and à la carte menu. Local and Finnish raw ingredients are a priority for us. Selected with love, prepared with affection and enjoyed with all the heart! Click here to read the verdicts of our guests: eat.fi/kotka/vausti Restaurant Laakonki handles all food and beverage services on behalf of Maritime Centre Vellamo. A cup of coffee with Finnish sweetbread between enjoying a stroll, a sip of wine as a break from sightseeing, services for a large seminar or an office party all under the same roof close to the sea in the ruggedly attractive City Port. Restaurant Kaunissaaren Maja is located in a genuine fishing village, right beside the sea. Its varied menu is full of rich flavours and genuine experiences. You can just pop right in, or book our pavilion for yourself and your friends. Our shoreline sauna s can be hired for unforgettable sauna evenings.

RISTORANTE LA MAJACCA, KOTKA Welcome to the world of Italian cuisine! Fish and seafood specialities. Keskuskatu 51, Kotka, +358 44 554 7227 info@lamajacca.com, www.lamajacca.com RESTAURANT CANTTIINI, KOTKA Restaurant Canttiini is an attractive restaurant in the centre of Kotka. A selection of lunch and à la carte dishes are served on weekdays. Kaivokatu 15, Kotka, +358 41 537 7340, +358 5 214 130, suvi.turtiainen@canttiini.fi, www.canttiini.fi KORKEAKOSKEN KALASTUSKIEVARI, KOTKA An atmospheric café-restaurant on the banks of the River Kymijoki. The restaurant has a beautiful view over the river and fishing pier. Lunch is served every day! Kymijoentie 55, Kotka, +358 40 732 8080 kalastuskievari@live.fi, www.kalastuskievari.fi RAVINTOLA LA MUSTANG, KOTKA A genuine Nepalese restaurant with a warm and relaxed atmosphere brings a touch of exotic Nepal and India to the heart of Kotka. Keskuskatu 29, Kotka, +358 45 180 9522 ravintola.lamustang@gmail.com www.ravintolamustang.com PATISSERIE IN CAFE SITRUUNAMELISSA, KOTKA A fresh, lively café attached to a modern bakery, which serves fresh savoury and sweet delicacies from its own patisserie every day. Karhulantie 34, Kotka, +358 40 846 0128, +358 5 262 378, konditoria@sitruunamelissa.fi, www.sitruunamelissa.fi VILLA RESTAURANT BANQUET SERVICE YRTTITUULI, KOTKA Sweet and savoury treats baked in the island's own kitchen. Kärkisaarentie 60, Kotka, +358 45 1744047, yrttituuli@gmail.com, www.yrttituuli.fi, www.merihuvilakarkisaari.fi CAPTAINS KARAOKE NIGHT CLUB, KOTKA Kapteeninkatu 9, Kotka captains@sijo.fi, www.karaokebar.net Tue 8 pm 3 am, Wed Sat 8 pm 4 am Karaoke: from opening to closing time Black Jack: Wed Sat 11 pm 3.30 am Cafe Laituri, Kotka Meriniementie 1, Kotka cafelaituri@gmail.com, +358 45 349 2513 Follow us on Facebook! A café serving customers around the year from its seaside location in Sapokka, Kotka. Enjoy delicious savoury and sweet delights made on the premises in a relaxed, seaside terrace atmosphere amongst beautiful coastal scenery. Live music and theme nights in summer, sauna and ice swimming in winter. Licence to sell alcohol. You are welcome to bring your dog! Cafe Tulikukko, Kotka When you need a break, navigate your way to the Cafe Tulikukko in the heart of Sapokka! Unwind by the sea. Admire the boats gleaming in the sun and enjoy a steaming special coffee. Raise a sparkling glass in the company of friends on our magnificent seaside terrace. Kotka's widest range of teas and coffees, pastries that melt in the mouth and our famous salmon soup will tempt you to stop by. We offer tailored excursion experiences and delicious catering packages for companies and groups.opening hours and events www.tulikukko.fi Santalahti, Santa Cafe, Kotka Special coffees and selected delicacies at the resort. We also welcome pets! Santalahdentie 150, Kotka www.santalahti.fi/en Kamu!, Hamina Sibeliuskatu 32, Hamina +358 44 728 0175, asiakaspalvelu@ravintolakamu.fi www.ravintolakamu.fi/en For you and your friends, Kamu! will prepare morning porridge, cook a relaxing lunch during work days, and put together entertaining evenings for larger groups of friends. From its à la carte list, Kamu! recommends seasonal local food and organic products. We also serve a mouthwatering selection of coffees and teas! Rosso and Hesburger, Hamina Isoympyräkatu 15, Hamina Rosso: +358 10 763 5900, Hesburger: +358 10 763 5906 www.raflaamo.fi/rosso, www.hesburger.fi Finns have been enjoying Rosso's pizzas, pasta and steaks since 1978! We also have a children's menu and play area. Hesburger is known for providing flavours enjoyed by all. Hamina's Rosso and Hesburger are located in the S shopping centre next to the market square. SALPA LINE MUSEUM CAFÉ, MIEHIKKÄLÄ Säästöpirtintie 70, Miehikkälä, matkailu@miehikkala.fi Take a break in our café during your museum tour. Our unique environment and freshly baked delicacies invite visitors to spend a relaxing moment with a refreshing cup of coffee. Restaurant services for groups can be booked year-round. www.salpakeskus.fi/en www.southeast135.fi/restaurants LOUNASHUONE KUSTAA, HAMINA Lunches weekdays 10 am 2 pm and at other times by reservation. Suitable facilities for family celebrations and meetings. Sibeliuskatu 28, Hamina. +358 50 571 3125, myynti@lounashuone.fi, www.lounashuone.fi HOLVISTORAVINTOLA BASTION, HAMINA This is the time for enjoying the atmosphere and magic of celebration in the idyllic Holvistoravintola Bastion. Also available by reservation. Banquets can also be ordered. Raatihuoneenkatu 12, Hamina, +358 400 854 879, juhlatarjoilut.mirja.koivu@gmail.com www.holvistoravintolabastioni.fi KONDITORIA-KAHVILA HUOVILA, HAMINA Traditional patisserie delicacies since 1966. Fredrikinkatu 1, Hamina, +358 5 344 0930 konditoria.huovila.oy@elisanet.fi www.elisanet.fi/konditoria.huovila.oy RAATI CAFE KANELI, HAMINA A café-restaurant with a licence to serve alcohol. Banquet service and table reservations. Also home delivery. Raatihuoneenkatu 1, Hamina, +358 40 199 1298, raati.cafe@pp.inet.fi LOUNAS-KAHVILA TERVASAARI, HAMINA Open all day, in Hamina harbour! Home food on weekdays from 11 am to 2 pm. Tervasaari, Hamina, +358 401381240 tarja.hietanen@kolumbus.fi www.lounaskahvilatervasaari.com TILAUSRAVINTOLA OLKIHATTU, VIROLAHTI An atmospheric restaurant in a converted old stone barn at the heart of Kaakon Golf. Meetings, celebrations and programmes. Open on request. Säkäjärventie 204, Virolahti, +358 50 307 9444 paula@olkihattu.net STUDENT CANTEEN AURA, VIROLAHTI Aura serves breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays in manor-house surroundings. We also provide meeting and celebration services. Viipurintie 541, Ravijoki, +358 44 739 4040, ravintola@harjunopk.fi, www.harjunopk.fi CAFE BUNKKERI & BANQUET SERVICE KARDEMUMMA, VIROLAHTI Delicious pastries and great tasting food, all made with love on the premises from the best ingredients. Vaalimaantie 1318, Ala-Pihlaja, +358 44 308 2462, kahvilabunkkeri@gmail.com, www.facebook.com/cafe bunkkeri

41 Santalahti Holiday Resort Santalahti Holiday Resort, Kotka Santalahdentie 150, Kotka +358 5 260 5055 info@santalahti.fi Open year round www.santalahti.fi/en Holiday cottages and luxury apartments by the sea. The apartments are located on the southern slope next to the beach. All resort services and the golf course are within walking distance. Santalahti is Southern Finland's only five-star camping site. Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Kotka Keskuskatu 21, Kotka +358 10 7821 000 kotka.seurahuone@sokoshotels.fi www.sokoshotels.fi/en Over the decades, Original by Sokos Hotels has grown and developed to the rhythm of the world around it. Because this hotel thinks the way you do, it will welcome you as a person, not a reservation number. This hotel serves and cares for its customers it has your interests at heart. These are mornings that I will never forget. Sea Hotel Mäntyniemi, Pyhtää Accommodation Mäntyniementie 268, Pyhtää info@hotelmantyniemi.com +358 5 3533 100 www.hotelmantyniemi.fi An atmospheric family hotel in a peaceful seaside setting. A harbour for small boats and beach are located in front of the hotel. Customers also have a swimming pool, traditional beach sauna and hotel boats and bicycles at their disposal, and can enjoy a range of other activities. Restaurant, an inviting summer terrace and meeting facilities for 100 people in a seaside setting.

42 Spa Hotel Hamina Hamina Seurahuone Majatalo Torppa and Pikku Torppa, Kotka KARHULAN HOVI, KOTKA Bed and breakfast accommodation is available between May and August. We cordially welcome you to hold your major and everyday celebrations and meetings here. Ahlströmintie 26, Kotka, +358 10 234 6710, karhulanhovi@nexthotels.fi, www.nexthotels.fi Sibeliuskatu 32, Hamina, info@spahotelhamina.fi, +358 5 3535 555, fax.+358 5 03535 544 www.spahotelhamina.fi In the hotel's spa complex you will find swimming pools, a jacuzzi, a cold-water pool, massaging waterfalls, saunas and a gym. Some of the hotel's modern, bright and well-furnished rooms are equipped with air-conditioning. Room prices include access to the swimming pool area and gym, a sturdy breakfast and Wi-Fi, parking and saunas. Apartment hotel Oravanpesä, Virolahti Haakelintie 5, Ravijoki, Virolahti +358 41 476 5994 www.finkvartir.com This quality, affordable apartment hotel is located 20 km from Hamina, in the beautiful natural scenery of Vaalimaa. Each apartment is equipped with the full range of conveniences and has a terrace. Customers also have access to a children's play area, barbecue facilities, parking area, sauna and Wi-Fi. Pikkuympyränkatu 5, Hamina +358 10 7635 871, seurahuone.hamina@sok.fi www.raflaamo.fi/hamina/ravintola-seurahuone-hamina www.raflaamo.fi/hamina/hostina-kompas-hamina Hotel Haminan Seurahuone has 12 cosy hotel rooms, including rooms for single travellers as well as for families. The hotel has a Czech style pub, Hostina Kompas, which serves Czech beers, generous portions of pub food in an enjoyable atmosphere. Hotel Cumulus Kotka Tiilikuja 9, Kotka, +358 5 269 3100, kotka.cumulus@restel.fi, www.hotellimaailma.fi, www.hotelworld.fi, online reservations 24 h www.cumulus.fi/en This cosy hotel, ideal for both business and leisure trips, is located 7 km from the centre of Kotka, by route E18. Friendly service and a cheerful atmosphere guarantee that you will want to stay longer in Kotka! Southern Finland's only five-star camping site! Mäenpääntie 144, Kotka, Korkeakoski +358 400 500 022, majatalo@majatalotorppa.com www.majatalotorppa.com Enjoy a comfortable stay! Cosy overnight accommodation close to the rich fishing grounds of the River Kymijoki, a fantastic area for excursions and close to Kotka city centre. Ideal for group and family accommodation. The new Pikku Torppa log building offers the full range of conveniences and can accommodate 6 people. Sweet dreams, and happy visions! HOTEL LEIKARI, KOTKA A three-star hotel and motel at the junction of the E18 road and highway 15. Sauna plus meeting rooms for 20 150 people. The restaurant offers a lunch buffet (Mon Sat) and an à la carte menu. Competitively priced car wash TAMMERmatic. Haminantie 261, Kotka, +358 5 227 8111, reception@hotellileikari.fi, www.hotellileikari.fi RESIDENTIAL HOTEL AALLON MAJA, KOTKA An affordable apartment hotel in Alvar Aalto's Sunila, for groups, individual travellers and their families. www.aallonmaja.com KYMEN MÖKIT COTTAGE RENTAL, KOTKA Holiday cottages on the banks of the River Kymijoki, in the village area and on the island. For holidays, fishing trips, meetings, Christmas parties, and as temporary residences! Huruksela, Kotka, info@kymenmokit.fi, www.kymenmokit.fi COTTAGES PYHTÄÄN VUOKRAMÖKIT, PYHTÄÄ Welcome to enjoying the sea breeze and natural tranquillity, in cosy shoreline cottages in the setting of Pyhtää's most stunning archipelago. Tuuskintie 308, Siltakylä, +358 40 065 0677, pvm@kymp.net, www.pyhtaanvuokramokit.fi APARTMENT HOTEL PETKELE, HAMINA An affordable apartment hotel in Hamina for groups, individual families and their families. Bernerintie 1, Hamina, +358 50 591 2601 petkele@aallonmaja.com, www.petkele.net KYLÄSEPÄN MAJA INN, MIEHIKKÄLÄ Accommodation for 2 3 people. Small kitchen, microwave, coffee maker, tableware, wood-burning stove, shower, toilet, TV and wireless internet connection. Muurikkalantie 8, Miehikkälä, +358 44 344 7449 varaukset@kylasepanmaja.fi, www.kylasepanmaja.fi Santalahti Holiday Resort, Kotka Camping site ***** Quality services for campers, all resort services available. Cottages and luxury apartments. www.santalahti.fi/en HOTEL SANTALAHTI, KOTKA Accommodation and meeting facilities. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, à la carte and celebration services. Mastotie 1, Kotka, +358 5 226 8010 www.hotellisantalahti.fi HARJUN HOVI MANOR, VIROLAHTI Harju offers accommodation based on advance bookings in an educational institute in an idyllic manor house environment, for individuals and larger groups. Katariinankuja 19, Ravijoki, +358 5 229 5500 oppimiskeskus@harjunopk.fi, www.harjunopk.fi

Adding a spark to meetings 45 Great for one and all! MARITIME CENTRE VELLAMO, KOTKA VALOMAGIA, KOTKA Come to this congress facility, for experiences and the By energising your company's employees, you will also inspiration to have new ideas and make good decisions! brighten your corporate image. A broad range of occupational A majestic boat hall and convertible meeting and wellbeing, experience-based services! Bring wellbeing to your This is a place to inspire everyone. restaurant facilities are ideal as venues for a range of meetings, celebrations, seminars and events. A free tour of the centre's exhibition is included in all facility rental. work community in the idyllic surroundings of the seaside villa Merihuvila Kärkisaari. Training, lectures and the Wellness congress packages. Kärkisaarentie 60, Kotka, Tornatorintie 99, Kotka, +358 40 350 0497, +358 50 544 2214 valomagia@gmail.com info@merikeskusvellamo.fi, www.merihuvilakarkisaari.fi www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en PYROLL AREENA, PYHTÄÄ Groups O`JES-TILAT, KOTKA A range of facilities for private events. A spacious, stylish celebration, meeting and representation facility with a modern kitchen and spa-style sauna area. We also offer programme services! Runeberginkatu 15 (2 flr.), Kotka, +358 40 514 4672, info@ojes.fi, www.ojes.fi A sports and exercise centre offering a range of services and excellent opportunities to get fit based on a number of activities. The most popular activities at the Pyroll Areena include the gym, Wattbike, padel, floorball, futsal, and badminton and volleyball. The Pyroll Areena is available for booking and as required. Huutjärventie 187, Heinlahti, +358 445 112 175, www.pyrollareena.fi SANTALAHTI HOLIDAY RESORT MEETING SERVICES AND SAUNAS, KOTKA Along for the ride Cave smoke sauna, meetings, catering, accommodation in line with your wishes. www.santalahti.fi/en JYRKILÄ Bus and taxi services Kotka, Hamina, Pyhtää. Our modern fleet and skilled staff will take care of your group at all times of SIRIUS SPORT RESORT, PYHTÄÄ Organise an unforgettable meeting experience for your clients in the Skyfall Restaurant's 20/40/60 person the day and night! Aittakorventie 2, Kotka Chartered coach services for hire +358 5 225 5252, tilausajot@jyrkila.com www.jyrkila.com meeting facilities. +358 44 738 78 30, offers@siriussport.fi, www.siriussport.fi/en JAPI-MATKAT A travel agent with 20 years of experience of trips to Russia. See the cruise and nature site services on p. 16 17 Book an unforgettable guided experience for your group! Tel. +358 5 211 1600, kotka@kymenmatkat.fi www.southeast135.fi/meetings SALPA LINE MUSEUM, MIEHIKKÄLÄ Spend a relaxing meeting day in the historical surroundings of the Salpa Line. The Salpa Line Museum offers a range of options for recreation days, excursions, meetings and celebrations. Säästöpirtintie 70, Miehikkälä, matkailu@miehikkala.fi, www.salpakeskus.fi/en HARJUN HOVI, VIROLAHTI Harju offers a successful meeting or training day for all in an idyllic manor house environment: meeting facilities, 200-person auditorium, banquet services, programme services, seaside villa and accommodation for larger as well as smaller groups. Katariinankuja 19, Ravijoki, +358 5 229 5500, oppimiskeskus@harjunopk.fi, www.harjunopk.fi Russian visa service, group journeys, military history tours to Russia and chartered coach services. Kaivokatu 10, Hamina, tel/fax +358 5 355 9365, myynti@japi-matkat.fi, www.japi-matkat.fi All Southeast journeys are packaged by: KYMENMATKAT OY +358 40 135 6586 sales@kaakko135.fi www.kymenmatkat.fi Are you looking for a meeting or sauna facility in the Kotka-Hamina region for your event? You can find Southeast135 meeting and sauna facilities easily, from a single place! www.southeast135.fi/meetings

47 Sokos, Kotka KITCHEN EQUIPMENT SHOP PURNUKKA, KOTKA This home cooks' paradise offers a high-quality range of products for cooks and dinner servers. We offer all of the newest, practical tools for making everyday cooking a pleasure, even for the most refined tastes. Kauppakatu 3, Kotka, +358 50 306 2848, purnukka@purnukka.fi, www.purnukka.fi. LASTEN VAATEKAAPPI, KOTKA High-quality clothes and shoes for 0 14-year-old Pasaati Shopping Centre, Kotka Sokos, Pasaati, Kotka +358 10 763 5101 Mon-Fri 9 am 8 pm, Sat 9 am 6 pm, Sun 12 noon 5 pm www.sokos.fi, www.s-kanava.fi children, and maternity and breastfeeding clothes for mothers. Labels include Reima, Name It, Ticket Outdoor, Sorel, Gugguu, Mainio, Mini Rodini and Mamalicious. Jumalniementie 7, Kotka, +358 44 741 1401, kotka@lastenvaatekaappi.fi, www.lastenvaatekaappi.fi Shopping always a good idea! Keskuskatu 10, Kotka Mon Fri 7 am 9 pm, Sat 7 am 6 pm, Sun 12 noon 6 pm Pukumies, Kotka TAMBURIINI, KOTKA An impossible internal decor and antique shop in the Karhula region of Kotka. Antiques, retro, treasures from Grandma's place, great ideas and new internal decor products for a variety of tastes! Reinolankatu 2, Kotka, +358 40 72 70454, www.tamburiini.fi Shopping www.pasaati.fi/en Pasaati is a diverse shopping centre right in the heart of Kotka. Our welcoming milieu has almost 100 businesses providing shopping, entertainment and various services. Pasaati offers you an extensive selection of shops, restaurants, cafés and services all under one roof Our high-quality brands and easy shopping are sure to bring a smile to your face. See you at Pasaati! Pasaati Shopping Centre, Floor 2, Kotka, +358 10 763 5101 Mon Fri 9.30 am 7 pm, Sat 9.30 am 4 pm, Sun 12 pm 4 pm www.s-kanava.fi PARTTIA, KOTKA Everything you need for your sauna! Infrared sauna and sauna accessories from the factory outlet and online store. Hiidenkirnuntie 5, Kotka, +358 5 227 550, parttia@parttia.fi, www.parttia.fi MUSEUM SHOP PLOOTU, KOTKA Plootu's selection of products for sale includes books, Jumalniemi Shopping Centre, Prisma, Kotka textiles and Maritime Centre Vellamo's own products as gifts, for yourself, for children or for adults. Maritime Centre Vellamo, Tornatorintie 99, Kotka. www.merikeskusvellamo.fi/en MULTICULTURAL CENTER MYLLY, KOTKA Thai restaurant, gift shop, hairdresser, Russian virtual museum, exhibitions, celebrations, meetings, www.southeast135.fi Jumalniementie 7, Kotka www.jumalniemenkauppakeskus.fi Excellent, free parking and 20 or so shops whose product range includes interior decor, clothes, cosmetics, products for the home, travel, various products and clothing for children, jewellery and pet products. There is also a café and an i+ infopoint. Come and enjoy a shopping experience! Hakamäentie 1, Kotka A hypermarket for the whole family, with a regularly refreshed, affordable and broad selection. www.prisma.fi Gutzeitintie 14, Kotka (Sapokka), +358 40 526 5407, info@mylly.eu, www.mylly.eu MUSEUM SHOP RASLA, MIEHIKKÄLÄ In addition to souvenirs and local handicrafts, we offer literature and music on museum themes, army goods, and specialties from Miehikkälä and the museum. Salpa Line Museum, Säästöpirtintie 70, Miehikkälä, +358 44 383 5091, matkailu@miehikkala.fi, www.salpakeskus.fi/en

48 NEITTAMON HERKKU, KOTKA We sell meat, processed meat products, fish, processed fish products and bread, all from local producers. Sutelantie 303, Kotka, tel. +358 50 500 8080, neittamon.herkku@outlook.com, www.neittamonherkku.fi GOODWILL RECYCLE STORES Goodwill accepts donations of objects in good condition. We use the income from the products we sell to maintain and develop employment activities in the South Kymenlaakso region. Pass it forward! GOODWILL KARHULA Tikankatu 10, 48600 Kotka GOODWILL HAMINA Rautatienkatu 3, 49400 Hamina GOODWILL VIROJOKI Virojoentie 7, 49900 Virolahti LET'S MEET AT THE MARKET! All of the stores can be reached on the joint number +358 44 777 0418. www.sotek.fi/gw www.facebook.com/goodwillsotek In our region shops can stay open each day from 7 am to 9 pm also on public holidays (hours of business vary by retailer) PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 2015 1 Jan New Year's Day See market events p. 28 31 and www.southeast135.fi/ events 6 Jan Epiphany 3 Apr Good Friday 5 Apr Easter Sunday 6 Apr Easter Monday 30 Apr May Day Eve 1 May May Day 14 May Ascension Day 24 May Whit Sunday 19 Jun Midsummer Eve 20 Jun Midsummer Day 31 Oct All Saints' Day 6 Dec Finnish Independence Day 24 Dec Christmas Eve 25 Dec Christmas Day 26 Dec Boxing Day 31 Dec New Year's Eve Seppälä Sheep Farm, Miehikkälä Ethically produced, high-quality Finnish lamb, and lamb and sheep fleeces, genuine wool in various natural colours, various hand-crafted felt products and woollen shawls. Peltotie 30, Miehikkälä, +358 503258789, +358 503385254 seppalanlammastila@gmail.com seppalanlammastila.webs.com KOTKA MARKETPLACE Kustaankatu 2, Kotka A meeting place in Kotka city centre, where coffee is served all year round. A market is held on the first Thursday of each month, except for 8 January. SAPOKKA MARKETPLACE Sapokankatu 2, Kotka Marketplace next to the Sapokka small boat harbour. KARHULA MARKET Vesivallinaukio, Kotka Old-time market atmosphere goods for sale on Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 6 am to 2.30 pm. HAMINA MARKETPLACE One of Finland's largest markets in surface area and brimming with the atmosphere of a genuine, traditional market. Summer markets during May to August and an evening market on Fridays, programme begins at 4 pm. Midsummer Week Thursday 18 June. VIROJOKI SUMMER MARKETS In the courtyard of Virojoki Municipal Hall from 7 June 13 September on Saturdays 8 11 am, and on Midsummer Eve during Midsummer week. Klamila Summer Market by Uuno Klamin Road on Fridays from 6 pm to 7.30 pm on 6 June 15 August, except Midsummer week. MIEHIKKÄLÄ SUMMER MARKET Miehikkälä summer markets will be held in the new marketplace in the centre of the village from 9 am 4 pm 5.6. 21.8.2015. Midsummer Week Thursday 18 June.

The best tips for children: www.southeast135.fi/kids FUN ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN! Join Sam Southeast from Southeastland on an adventure and find all of his 135 friends! The whole bunch escaped from their vehicle to enjoy the attractions located along the E18 motorway. Adventure135 is an adventure game for junior members of the family, which will take you through the sights of the Southeast from one time and place to another. THE SALPA LINE MUSEUM offers even the youngest members of your family exciting things to see, experience and try out! Maritime Centre Vellamo Welcome to this child friendly museum! Over 50 activity points for children, which are sure to keep them entertained. Kumparepuisto Park, Kotka Let's go to the island! SOUTHEAST135 IS ALL THIS! Pyhtää offers a vast range of activities. The fascinating Kaunissaari Island, the hikers and skiers favourite Valkmusa National Park and the Sirius Sport Resort are sure to raise your pulse rate. The game will be released in March 2015. Download this free game from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. HAMINA MIEHIKKÄLÄ E 18 VAALIMAA The Children's Maritime Festival is one of Finland's largest children's festivals. Come and join us on 24 26 July! Kotka is the most beautiful of seaside cities. Established where the River Kymijoki meets the sea, this city has long traditions in seafaring. Kotka city centre is situated on an island. The City Port, dripping with the atmosphere of the past, is located on the northern shore of Kotka. Hamina is one of the oldest cities in Finland. Due to its location, it has also been of great military importance. The city s 360-year history can be appreciated by exploring the city centre s circular town plan and fortifications. PYHTÄÄ KOTKA VIROLAHTI ARCTIC CIRCLE Katariina Seaside Park, Kotka Virolahti has the most authentic natural setting in the Southeastern corner of Finland. The region is animated by its busy border crossing point and the associated services. Virolahti is an ideal spot for bird watching, due to the avian mass migration routes directly above Virolahti. STOCKHOLM HELSINKI TALLINN ST PETERSBURG Maretarium A life-like aquarium setting for Finnish fish species offers something to see for the whole family! Miehikkälä offers a beautiful rural landscape and Finnish military history in a single package. The municipality is crossed by the Salpa Line a defensive line from the Second World War. Finnish military history can be explored along the Salpapolku hiking trail, which winds its way along the Salpa Line. HELSINKI 115 KM ST PETERSBURG 188 KM Many lovely playgrounds for children around Southeast135 region!

PYHTÄÄ KOTKA HAMINA VIROLAHTI MIEHIKKÄLÄ www.southeast135.fi Southeast135 Tourism info@kaakko135.fi +358 40 135 6588 Kotka Tourist Information Kirkkokatu 6, 48100 Kotka Open Mon Fri 9 am 4 pm 1 Jun 22 Aug Mon Fri 9 am 5 pm Sat 10 am 3 pm Hamina Tourist and Event Service Raatihuoneentori 16, 49400 Hamina Open Mon Fri 9 am 4 pm 1 Jun-23 Aug Mon Fri 9 am 5 pm Sat Sun 10 am 3 pm Digital Signage Boards Jumalniemi / Anttila: Jumalniementie 7, Kotka Santalahti Holiday Resort, Santalahdentie 150, Kotka Spahotel Hamina, Sibeliuskatu 32, Hamina ABC Majakka Pyhtää: Pyhtääntie 38 40 Pyhtää Vaalimaa Rajahovi: Rajahovintie 10, Virolahti youtube.com/kaakko135 instagram.com/kaakko135