Meetings and Incentive Travel at the East Coast of Finland 2022

Meetings and

travel in the Kotka, Hamina and Loviisa region

Unforgettable experiencesare just waiting

From the shores of the Gulf of Finland, a treasure trove of wonderful experiences awaits you. You are warmly welcome to regions of Kotka, Hamina, and Loviisa, to arrange your next company event or simply to relax and experience something new.

Only just over an hour’s travel east of Helsinki, this lovely part of Finland has it all. From the open seascapes, roaring rapids, idyllic seaside towns, and an abundance of forests and countryside. The perfect environment to gain new insights and solve challenges – together.

Unforgettable experiences are just waiting to be found!

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Santalahti Resort

This 5-star resort combines a relaxing atmosphere with highquality facilities. Dine on worldclass cuisine created by our top chefs while gazing out to the sea. We have the perfect space to make your next meeting one to remember, whether an elegant villa with a sauna room, our Lappish hut, and numerous other inspiring options.

The surrounding area also has a wide variety of activities, from golf to snowshoeing, and the nature trails along the Santalahti bay have stunning scenery all year round. After all of that, we have a unique cave smoke sauna or a lovely traditional sauna for a perfect way to end your day.

Ask us about sea cruises too!

By the Sea

Largest meeting room: 70

Total meeting capacity: 120 Bed capacity: 80 santalahti.fi

Höyrypanimo

Come and enjoy something a bit different at the historical setting of a steam brewery! Kotkan Höyrypanimo (Kotka Steam Brewery) is one of Kotka’s oldest buildings and a local point of pride. The building houses the Kotka Steam Brewery and restaurant Keisarinsatama, which combines Italianstyle cuisine with local ingredients. Host your meeting here and finish it off with an organised tour of the facilities.

In addition, the restaurant can provide catering for parties and corporate events, both large and small. Höyrypanimo is located at Keisarinsatama (Imperial Harbor), in the Metsola district. It’s accessible, for example, via the Alexander III trail, starting from the Kotka town center, or straight to the restaurants’ lovely terrace by boat – it’s the perfect place to take in the sunset with a glass of the local beer.

Largest meeting room: 250 Total meeting capacity: 380 hoyrypanimo.fi kotkasteambrewery.com

Karhusaari

The tranquil Karhusaari (Bear Island), offers everything you need for a successful meeting with high-standard facilities. You can book a meeting inside, on the courtyard sun terrace, or even in the sauna space. Our food is made from local and ethical ingredients

that come from nearby producers and organic farmers, and the meals are prepared not only in the kitchen but at our smokehouse and grill. Travel to the island takes 15-40 min depending on the transport.

By the Sea

Total meeting capacity: 50

Bed capacity: 39

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MeriSet Cruises

Organise a unique customer event, business meeting, or a day of recreation on the open seas of the Eastern Gulf of Finland, or the majestic Kymijoki river. MeriSet Cruises organises first-class cruises from the docks of Sapokka harbour in Kotka. Cruise packages can be tailored to your groups’ needs, from the route and length of the trip to the menu and even the performers. Discover the history of the Baltic Sea’s greatest sea battle in Kukouri, the long sandy beaches, the vibrant island community of Kaunissaari in Pyhtää, the idyllic fishing village of Tammio Island in Hamina or the historic nature trail, Ulko-Tammio. During the cruise, you can have your meeting while enjoying onboard catering and taking in the stunning scenery.

Max number of persons: 128 Operates: April to October

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The Kymiijoki river is a wonder of nature, with its numerous estuaries and branching waterways. Within rugged landscapes, the murmur of the rapids, and the peace and tranquility of the wilderness, you will spend an unforgettable day with your company and guests. Activities on offer are white water rafting, canoeing, raft cruises, yoga, and fishing - as well as campfire dining.

Villa Koskenäyräs

Recharge your batteries after a day at the rapids by staying at one of our beautiful villas. You can enjoy a sauna right next to the Kymijoki river while taking in the relaxing flow of the water and admiring all of the unique scenery. Within such an inspiring and peaceful environment, your mind is at rest and free for those new ideas just waiting to spring up.

By the River

Total meeting capacity:

Total meeting capacity: 50 koskenayras.fi

Keisarin Kosket

Strömfors Ironworks

Spend an unforgettable day at the historic Strömfors Ironworks, located in the district of Loviisa on the western fork of the Kymijoki river. We offer a wide range of facilities for meetings or recreation, with unique experiences on offer such as using a blacksmith’s forge with a water hammer or a yurt sauna. In addition, there is an art gallery, summer theatre, a museum, and several restaurants. You can also take part in activities such as hiking, canoeing, and mountain biking. After all of that, finish your day with a stay at the Strömfors Bed & Bistro and enjoy the landscape’s unique surroundings and rugged beauty.

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Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Kotka

Within Kotka’s traditional-style Seurahuone, we have modern conference facilities, combined with comfy but high-quality accommodation, perfect for recharging after a productive day and get you ready for the next. Relax in Seurahuone’s spacious and elegant rooms and indulge in one of

our three restaurants. At Seurahuone, you can work out in our gym or have a sauna and enjoy the stunning views of the nearby Sibelius park. Moreover, we are within easy walking distance to all Kotka city centre attractions, including Sapokka harbour.

In the City

Largest meeting room: 170

Total meeting capacity: 250

Total number of rooms: 164

Bed capacity: 380 sokoshotels.fi

Maritime Centre Vellamo

One of the top destinations in this region, Maritime Centre Vellamo combines modern and versatile meeting facilities with a touch of local history. Alongside your meetings, you can learn about the largest naval battle of the Baltic Sea, as well as life during that time in the Svensksund fortress town. Cosy restaurant Laakonki provides guests with delicious tasting experiences, and all with a view of the old Kantasatama harbour. Additionally, Vellamo is within easy walking distance to all city centre services in the heart of atmospheric Kotkansaari.

Largest meeting room: 213

Total meeting capacity: 550

In the City

Largest meeting room: 220

Total meeting capacity: 500

Kotka Concert Hall

In the heart of Kotkansaari island, you can hold memorable meetings in the traditional Kotka Concert Hall served with the dining delights of Restaurant Vausti. Originally built in 1907 and designed by Eliel Saarinen as a workers’ house, it was renovated and restored in the mid-1980s, but now serves as a venue for concerts, banquets, and meetings.

Datariina

Datariina provides comfortable and adaptable, modern spaces that are ideal for any of your meeting needs. There are numerous options available, with the possibility of holding several events in parallel. Catering by restaurant Data will keep your energy levels up with delicious bites, and the Datarina sauna space is the perfect place to relax and wind down after a busy but productive day. You can choose a readymade package, but you are most welcome to have a more personalized service as well. We are here to help!

Largest meeting room: 100

Total meeting capacity: 178

Kulttuurikeskus Marilyn

At Kulttuurikeskus Marilyn, you can organise private and public events, on-demand theatre screenings, as well as meetings and seminars. The auditorium is equipped with a high-quality digital audiovisual system with wireless microphones, and the spacious lobby serves delicious catering.

Wanha Työski

Hamina’s legendary Wanha Työski offers tailor-made events complete with catering and programme services. Enjoy the oldtime atmosphere in the heart of Hamina at this magnificent building that dates back to 1912. The spacious ballroom is suitable for larger meetings, while the cosy wine cellar or the elegant Ruusukabinetti are perfect for smaller groups.

Largest meeting room: 177 kinomarilyn.fi

Largest meeting room: 250

Total meeting capacity: 300

Unique Settings

Largest meeting room: 40 Outdoors Events Arena 5000 haminabastioni.fi

Hamina Bastion

In atmospheric Hamina, just a 20-minute drive from Kotka, you can spend an unforgettable day of meetings in the magical atmosphere of the bastion vaults. The Hamina Bastion is a large and impressive space and hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including the Hamina Tattoo. In between meetings and presentations, you can relax in the idyllic atmosphere of the nearby old town and its cosy cafés. The Bastion is part of a restored fortress dating back to the 17th century.

Malmgård Manor

Pay a visit to Malmgård, owned and run by the same family for over 400 years, where Count Henrik Creutz will take your group on a tour of the magnificent Malmgård manor. While on tour, you will discover the history of Malmgård’s brewery and see how ancient grains are cultivated and prepared in the award-winning Malmgård beers. The brewery estate also has a shop that sells local specialty flour and grain products. At the café you can organise events for 30-50 people, such as dinners or other tailor-made events.

Rönnäs Seaside Resort

Combine a countryside getaway with an overnight stay at Rönnäs Seaside Resort on the coast of Loviisa. Beautiful views of the sea, various outdoor nature activities, and comfortable facilities make for a relaxing holiday, an ideal setting for meetings, and a moments’ respite while working. Have a look at our versatile meeting packages!

Largest meeting room: 30

Total meeting capacity: 80

Unique Settings

Stockfors

In the rustic charm of Stockfors village, you will be immersed in art, and wellness. The area is home to Patruunantalo, a picturesque manor that provides an inspirational setting for your next meeting, as well as a comfy place to stay the night. Nearby is the old fire station, a package museum, and atmospheric factory halls where events and art exhibitions are often held. Order your meals either in the manor halls, the wine cellar, or even the lakeside sauna. Enjoy the peaceful surroundings of nature from the private sauna or jacuzzi, do yoga, have a massage, and just generally recharge your batteries. All the rest and relaxation you need is right here in Pyhtää!

A wide range of facilities and services

Looking for something exhilarating or a new experience where you might even surprise yourself? How about a free-fall flight tunnel, indoor surfing, a small plane thrill ride, or a safari? Direct from Aeronautica, you can even take a helicopter to Tallinn or boat through the Struka locks to the archipelago. We can arrange to fly you and your group by seaplane for lunch on a deserted island or go rafting overnight in the wilderness with an experienced guide, and much much more!

Aeronautica Arena in Pyhtää also offers all of the essential elements for business meetings and

Largest meeting room: 70

Total meeting capacity: 200

events, all under one roof. There is an abundance of space, a wide range of meeting and seminar facilities, a dedicated restaurant with a VIP sauna, and a bar and lounge area. We can also help you choose from a range of full dinner packages or picnic lunches. Whether it’s meetings, corporate events, conferences, trade fairs, or product launches - Let’s plan it together, or simply tell us what you need, and we will make it happen. Aeronautica is an unforgettable gravity-free experience!

Aeronautica Arena

Unique Settings

Maretarium

The Maretarium is a natural aquarium of Finnish fish species located at the Sapokka harbour in Kotka. A visit to the Maretarium is then nicely complemented by a park walk in Kotka’s award-winning parks. Refresh yourself at the Merisydän Café, do some shopping at the souvenir shop Meripuoti and then enjoy a delicious dinner at Restaurant Wanha Fiskari right next door. It’s also possible to organise your memorable event at the Maretarium’s Sea Theatre during early autumn.

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Take a trip to the barracks of the Hamina garrison. Wanha Veteraani is a peacekeeping and crisis management museum, but it also serves as a unique venue for meetings and events where you can stay overnight and experience the life of a peacekeeper. In addition, groups of up to forty can stay at the base camp for a specially themed experience, and both the Messiravintola restaurant and sauna can be booked for private parties as well. Ask about our themed programme and guided tour. Our guides can tell a great many stories about the history of the area

Wanha Veteraani

In the Wild

Salpa Line

Arrange a memorable visit in the fresh air of the forests of the south-eastern border, in the most heavily fortified area of the late-war Salpalinja (Salpa Line). Have an authentic experience amid history and nature, and enjoy delicious food made from local ingredients. At the Salpa Line Museum in Miehikkälä, you can learn about the area’s history and assemble in a wartime fire-controlled bunker (max 16 people). At the Virolahti Bunker Museum, the very special Korsupiknik tour is like a trip back in time to the war era, culminating in refreshments served in the twilight of a concrete bunker. Both the Salpalinja Museum in Miehikkälä and the Bunker Museum in Virolahti are available for meetings and various events. In between meetings, take a hike or a bike ride along the Salpa trail that connects these museums.

Largest meeting room: 80 Total meeting capacity: 158

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Largest meeting room: 50 Total meeting capacity: 80

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Vimpa Islands

Enjoy a unique experience on the beautiful Rakinkotka and Vimpa islands within the Hamina archipelago. First, take in the coastal scenery, the glow of the bonfires, and the peace of nature. Then, discover the ancient Viking trail and treat yourself to a Viking dinner with Viking Chief Ruhrig.

Rakinkotka is a private island where you can enjoy your own spacious patch of the

beach, spot sea eagles from the bird tower, take a seaside sauna, throw a line out for some fish or feed the local chickens and sheep. You can also stay in cosy island cottages and hold meetings in the island’s Viking village. This is an experience you won’t forget!

Largest meeting room: 70

Bed capacity: 62

A wide range of facilities and services

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In the Countryside

Spend some you-time in tranquillity and experience the vibrant countryside of the South East while meeting or relaxing. Various activities are offered, such as rally rides, alpaca tours, forest hikes, off-road adventures, and horseback rides. Rural delicacies, cooked with love, are served in the pleasant atmosphere of the Latopirtti barn. Take in the surrounding peace and quiet and let your mind go free.

Largest meeting room: 40

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When you long for some rural peace and quiet, Villa Jaakkola in Hamina is the perfect option. At Villa Jaakkola, you will enjoy a rural farm atmosphere coupled with a unique meeting ambience. Antton’s Party Room, built on top of the barn, offers a space for even larger events, while Sakari’s Sauna Room, located in a former chicken coop, overlooks a beautiful view of the fields. You can also hold meetings and and enjoy delicacies at the old Riihi cafe in the summer.

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Villa Jaakkola

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Harju Manor

This pleasant manor in Virolahti is a fullservice centre for all kinds of events. The magnificent main building is more than 200 years old and is the perfect venue for meetings and other events. Tailor a special package with meeting facilities and accommodation and a variety of activities such as hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, or off-road driving. You

can also take a visit to the horse-drawn carriage museum, or a have a tour of Salpa Line, a historic area of national importance. During the summer, events can also be organised in the manor’s magnificent parkland, on the pond, at the seaside sauna, or in the rustic romanesque Kiessi wine cellar.

Largest meeting room: 80

Total meeting capacity: 200

Bed capacity: 80 harjunopk.fi

Try These Too

Kotka is the capital of parks in Finland. Here you can explore nationally renowned and award-winning parks that are maintained all year round, and each with its own distinct character. On the park tour, you will experience such places as the award-winning Sapokka Water Park, Katarina’s Seaside Park, and the Sculpture Promenade, which is part of Finland’s largest outdoor gallery.

Want to spend a day at the historic imperial fishing lodge by the river?

The Russian Emperor Alexander III visited the Kymijoki estuary in the 1880s and immediately fell in love with its surroundings. He was so enamored that he got his own fishing lodge on the riverbanks soon after.

Nowadays, the emperor’s fishing lodge is a museum surrounded by a beautiful nature reserve. You can end your guided tour of the emperor’s history by admiring the rapids on the nature trail or by enjoying a refreshing coffee or lunch at the Langinkoski café.

Max people per guide: 30 kansallismuseo.fi kotkaguides.fi

Max people per guide: 25

Kotka Parks

Langinkoski Imperial Lodge

Sunila by Alvar Aalto

Have your next meeting and discover world-class architecture at Sunila in Kotka. Designed by worldfamous architect Alvar Aalto, Sunila is the one of the most internationally renowned architectural destinations in Finland. Once called the most beautiful factory in the world, the Sunila pulp mill and its residential area became an icon of Aalto’s international modernism. They were featured at the Paris and New York World Fairs in 1937 and 1939.

Until the 1980s, Kantola was the home of the pulp mill’s director but nowadays serves as a space for various private or corporate events and accommodation.

The history of Hamina by foot

You’ll see much more of Hamina’s rare circular city by walking around. Our expert guides will show you around and tell colourful stories about the many different buildings in the fortress town.

Enjoy a delicious lunch at the Lunchroom Club and stay overnight at the SpaHotel Hamina.

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Total meeting capacity: 60

Bed capacity: 12

Spend the night

Have your meeting and then enjoy an overnight stay at our five-star resort with stunning sea views! When you want the best, book the stylish Villa Aava at Santalahti Resort. This gorgeous space comes complete with ten bedrooms, several spacious living areas, a dining area, two sauna areas, two kitchens, and large heated glass terraces with open sea views. You can have unique experiences at the resort by booking your own chef, a cave smoke sauna, or a sea cruise. Complement your stay with wellness treatments and activities such as golf, snowshoeing, or paddle boarding. Santalahti Resort also offers quality holiday cottages of different sizes, villas with spectacular views, and a glamping site.

Santalahdentie 150, Kotka

Santalahti Resort

Surrounded by award-winning parks in the heart of Kotka, Seurahuone management’s prime focus is on making its guests happy. Enjoy the spacious, stylish, and cosy rooms decorated by Marko Paananen or the beautiful view of the magnificent Sibelius Park. In addition, you can work out in the hotel gym and then have a peaceful morning walk through the nearby parks. Whatever additional services or activities you need, our friendly staff are here to help.

Hotel Jokipuisto’s friendly service has seen many happy visitors return for over 15 years. Bask in the cosy atmosphere and comfortable rooms, and relax in the sauna and the lobby bar. The location on the E18 road and free spacious parking make it easy to get around the area, and from here, you can embark on a pleasant river cruise that takes you around Sapokka Water Park near the centre of Kotka. When making your reservation, ask us also about other experiences on offer.

Kyminlinnantie 18, Kotka

Keskuskatu 21, Kotka

Stay the night and have your meeting by the rapids of the Kymijoki river in this traditional and historic manor hotel. Built by Karhula glass factory founder, William Ruth, as his own living quarters in 1891, the manor house then became a venue for meetings and accomodation for various business figures and heads of state. For the past twenty years, Manor Hotel Karhulan Hovi has been operating as a hotel and restaurant with meeting and banquet facilities.

Karhulan Hovintie 1, Kotka

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Kotka Hotel Jokipuisto

Manor Hotel Karhulan Hovi, Kotka

Stay the night

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Kotka

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Meeting room capacity: 250

Total number of rooms: 164 Bed capacity: 380 sokoshotels.fi

Hotel Leikari

Meeting room capacity: 50

Total number of rooms: 93 Bed capacity: 253 leikarihotel.com

Kartanohotelli Karhulan Hovi

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Meeting room capacity: 80

Total number of rooms: 23 Bed capacity: 46 karhulanhovi.fi

Hotel Leikari, Kotka

Hotelli Uninen

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Total number of rooms: 40 Bed capacity: 92 uninen.weebly.com

SpaHotel Hamina

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Total number of rooms: 31 Bed capacity: 65 spahotelhamina.fi

Santalahti Resort

Meeting room capacity: 120 Bed capacity: 80 santalahti.fi

Rönnäs Seaside Resort

Meeting room capacity: 80 Bed capacity: 130 ronnas.fi

Hotel Leikari, located between Kotka and Hamina, offers a full-service package with excellent transport connections. Choose from a range of room options to suit your needs, from a standard room to a sauna suite, and enjoy a smooth meeting day with the help of our experienced and friendly staff. The diverse attractions and services of both Hamina and Kotka are a short drive away, and the whole area offers a wide range of outdoor activities, such as skiing to rafting. Evenings at the hotel’s café-restaurant, Leikari, can be enjoyed with music and billiards.

Haminantie 261, Kotka

Hotel Uninen, Loviisa

Mr. and Mrs. Uninen welcome guests to their comfy self-catering hotel in the maritime surroundings of Loviisa. The hotel’s quiet and spacious rooms will give you a good night’s sleep, and the picturesque old town of Loviisa is just around the corner. So if you’re looking for artisanal restaurant delicacies or an evening stroll through a rare, historic wooden town with delightful gardens, you won’t be disappointed. The hosts will also give you tips on the best meeting venues in town!

Brandensteininkatu 17, Loviisa

Enjoy the bubbling warmth of our pool area when staying at the newly renovated SpaHotel Hamina. The town of Hamina is a diverse and fascinating place where you’ll find new tastes, cultural experiences, atmospheric meeting facilities, and learn about Hamina’s colourful history. Not only that, the Hamina archipelago is breathtakingly beautiful. Let SpaHotel Hamina tailor a group package just for you!

Stay in comfort in the stunning seaside scenery of Loviisa, only an hour’s drive from Helsinki. Rönnäs offers a peaceful setting all year round for meetings and recreation in a total of sixteen well-equipped cottages of different sizes. Finland’s golf season is at its longest here, and in the Pernajanlahti archipelago, you can take unforgettable trips to either fish, watch birds migrate, or seals roam, or just admire the scenery.

Sibeliuskatu 32, Hamina

Merikaari 1, Loviisa

SpaHotel Hamina

Rönnäs Seaside Resort

Eat Well

Restaurants Vausti ja Laakonki

Savour a delicious meal in sister restaurants, Vausti or Laakonki. Vausti is a fine-dining restaurant located in the historic Kotka Concert Hall (designed by Eliel Saarinen). Laakonki is situated in the architecturally unique Maritime Centre Vellamo and has great sunset views of Kotka’s Kantasatama harbour. Both restaurants are excellent places for entertaining and offer a comprehensive range of meeting services.

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Kotka, Restaurants

Choose your favourite from the three varied and high-quality res taurants in the Seurahuone. The casual Amarillo, VENN’s delicious pizzas, and Frans & Rosalie’s French classics are all worth a try.

Kotkan Klubi

Enjoy a dining experience in a beautiful and dignified setting at the historic Kotka Club. The popular restaurant offers unforgettable tasting experien ces in a building that dates back to 1927. The club building also houses the Speakeasy.

Restaurant Keisarinsatama

Situated at the beautiful Kymijoki estuary, right where the sea meets the river, Keisarinsatama offers a wide range of meeting services. Delicious, unpretentious food is made from local ingredients, with a dash of Italian flavour. Tasty lunch options are available on weekdays and à la carte menu at all other times. During summer, you can enjoy your meal in our century-old courtyard with sea views in the distance.

Keskuskatu 21, Kotka

Kirkkokatu 2, Kotka

Kotkankatu 7 & Tornatorintie 99, Kotka

Metsontie 41, Kotka

Osteria Locale

At a popular meeting spot for Loviisa locals in days gone by, you can enjoy pizzas, burgers, ribs, local fish and vegetarian dishes.

Mannerheiminkatu 2, Loviisa

Seurahuone Loviisa

The atmospheric and unique Seurahuone in Loviisa, which dates back to 1863, offers your group facilities and catering for larger events.

Itäinen tullikatu 7, Loviisa

Restaurant Vaakku

Our very own M/S Klippan will bring you to Varissaari, only a ten-minute ride off the coast of Kotka, to enjoy the stunning, near- 360-degree sea views and restaurant Vaakku’s delicacies.You can even rent a sauna raft!

Varissaari, Kotka

Restaurant Tori

Located on Kotka’s market square, Mediterranean restaurant Tori serves antipasti, artisan pizza, pasta, risotto, gelato, with a cosy atmosphere.

Kauppatori, Kotka

Loviisan Kappeli

Book your group’s dining and meeting facilities at Loviisa Kappeli, set in lush parkland, with a tradition dating back to the thriving 19th-century spa town.

Kuningattarenkatu 19, Loviisa

Strömfors Bed & Bistro

Satisfy your appetite with local food dashed with wild herbs. Colours, flavours, and a pos tcard-pretty surroundings guarantee an unforgettable experience.

Strömforsin ruukki, Loviisa

Wanha Fiskari

Local, fresh fish and a pleasant harbour ambience. Two great reasons to come to Fiskari for lunch or dinner.

Kuningattarenkatu 19, Kotka

Lounashuone Kerho

Lounashuone Kerho provides facilities and delicious catering for events and meetings. The dining room holds up to 100 people, and you can also enjoy the wine bar and reserve the sauna.

Kadettikoulunkatu 3, Hamina

Restaurant Rampsi Kitchen & Lounge

The terrace at Tervasaari in Hamina serves fresh drinks and tasty food both for bigger and smaller appetites.

Tullimakasiininranta 21, Hamina

Satama Areena - coming soon!

Due for completion in August 2023, the new arena will be nestled among the Kantasatama harbour. With its unique and impressive architecture and world-class facilities, the arena will provide a stunning setting for a variety of events and be available for meetings, conferences, and seminars of all sizes.

See more: www.satama.fi

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