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South-East Finland

  • Canoe hire centre Stromfors Iron Works Finland

    Exploring the east coast of Finland Part 2: Strömfors, Hamina and Kotka

    The east coast of Finland lies within a 90 minute drive from Helsinki and makes for an ideal side trip from the capital and a chance to explore more of beautiful Finland either for a day trip or a short break. Once you arrive in the region the distance between towns and key sights is…

  • Stromfors Ironworks Village, Finland

    Exploring the east coast of Finland: Strömfors and Loviisa

    The east coast of Finland lies within a 90 minute drive from Helsinki and makes for an ideal side trip from the capital and a chance to explore more of beautiful Finland either for a day trip or a short break. Once you arrive in the region the distance between towns and key sights is…

  • Tall Ships, Kotka, Finland

    Viewing the Tall Ships Race in Kotka, Finland

    Having previously enjoyed seeing the Tall Ships in Helsinki in 2013 we were keen to catch up with them again, this time in Kotka.  Located on the south coast of Finland, Kotka’s city centre is situated on Kotkansaari island.  Getting from Helsinki was very easy, we booked with Onnibus who have regular daily services between the…

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