# Things to see in Kotka (Finland): 17 places and when to go

> Kotka is a town in Finland, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (11), Temples (3), Museums and art (3). The best known are Tarmo, Kyminlinna and Hamina Fortress. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 23. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kotka/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Finland · 60.469, 26.9467
- **Places:** 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/historia/) (11) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espiritual/) (3) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/museos/) (3) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/familia/) (1) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/fauna/) (1)
- **Best time:** December to March and June to September.
- **Also possible:** April to May and October.
- **Nearest airport:** HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 110 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Kotka

The places in and around Kotka, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Tarmo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hoyryjaanmurtaja-tarmo/): Finnish icebreaker and museum ship launched in 1907 · 497 m
- [Kyminlinna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kyminlinna/): Fortress in Kotka, Finland · 5.3 km
- [Hamina Fortress](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nuolilinnake/): Fortress in Finland · 18 km
- [Ruotsinsalmi sea fortress](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruotsinsalmi-sea-fortress/): Fortress in Kotka, Finland · 2.0 km
- [Varissaari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/fort-elisabeth/): Island in Kotka, Finland · 2.6 km
- [Saint Mary's Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/marian-kirkko/): Church in Hamina, Finland · 18 km
- [Maritime Centre Vellamo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/merikeskus-vellamo/): Maritime museum in Kotka, Finland · 401 m
- [Peter and Paul Church in Hamina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/st-peter-and-paul-church/): Eastern orthodox church in Hamina, Finland · 18 km
- [Hyöky](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/s-s-hyoky/): Museums and art · 16 km
- [Poitsila Manor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/poitsilan-kartano/): Manor house · 16 km
- [Finnish Reserve officer school museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruk-museo/): Museum · 18 km
- [Haminan helluntaiseurakunta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/haminan-helluntaiseurakunta/): Temples · 18 km
- [De Bange 155 mm cannon](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/155-k-77-canon-de-155-long-modsl-1877/): Type of fortress and siege artillery (initial designation) counter-battery role (WWI) · 18 km
- [Fade to Red](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hamina-town-hall/): Live album by Tori Amos · 18 km
- [Maretarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/maretarium/): With kids · Wildlife · 901 m
- [The Statue of Fallen Officers](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/the-statue-of-fallen-officers/): History · 18 km
- [Halveksittu](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/vallikentta/): 1939 Finnish film by Jorma Nortimo · 18 km

## When to go to Kotka

The best time to visit Kotka is **December to March and June to September**; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 13 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 43 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 20 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 16 |
| May | Possible | 16 h 55 |
| June | Best time | 18 h 36 |
| July | Best time | 17 h 53 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 31 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 41 |
| November | Better not | 6 h 58 |
| December | Best time | 5 h 23 |

In June there are 18 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 23. In January, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.

When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Kotka

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 110 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=60.469%2C26.9467)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.469%2C26.9467)

## Other towns nearby

- [Anjala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/anjala/): 6 places · 26 km
- [Ravijoki](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ravijoki/): 7 places · 31 km
- [Lapinjärvi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lapinjarvi/): 12 places · 44 km
- [Kouvola](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kouvola/): 24 places · 47 km
- [Pernaja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pernaja/): 10 places · 50 km
- [Porvoo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/porvoo/): 11 places · 71 km

And all of Finland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Kotka?

The best known: [Tarmo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hoyryjaanmurtaja-tarmo/), [Kyminlinna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kyminlinna/), [Hamina Fortress](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nuolilinnake/), [Ruotsinsalmi sea fortress](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ruotsinsalmi-sea-fortress/), [Varissaari](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/fort-elisabeth/). In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Kotka?

December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 23.

### How do you get to Kotka?

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 110 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.469%2C26.9467) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Kotka as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).