Add the unique experiences of the East Coast to your bucket list

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On the east coast, you can find a bucketful of unique experiences, from a scone brunch to a yurt sauna, a wind tunnel to a glass villa. Tick the box as you add it to your collection of experiences!

Gaze at the starry sky afloat

in the AuroraHut

Experience a night in the AuroraHut floating on the waves of the sea. Watch the seascape, the starry sky, the sunrise and sunset, and with luck the northern lights from your own bed. In this region, you can enjoy the unique atmosphere of AuroraHut either in Rönnäs or Loviisa Bay.

Experience Aino and Alvar Aalto’s Sunila

A mecca for those interested in architecture and design, Aino and Alvar Aalto’s Sunila is known as the architect couple’s most extensive design work. It covers the Sunila Pulp Mill, the factory manager’s residence Kantola and the beach sauna, as well as 12 townhouses and apartment buildings where you can rent Airbnb accommodation. Sunila, which is seeking the title of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, attracts visitors from all over the world to the footsteps of the Aaltos. You should come too!

Treat yourself to a scone brunch

In the shelter of the majestic linden trees of Loviisa’s charming Kappelinpuisto park rests the lovely Loviisa Kappeli. Enjoy a scone bunch here on Sundays. You’re guaranteed an experience like no other, as amongst the carefully detailed interior decoration, the cutest dogs come to say hello whilst you choose the topping for your scone. The whole setting echoes with conversations that Sibelius and his friends had during Loviisa’s glorious spa period.

Taste Finland’s best beer

In the Takatalo & Tompuri Brewery, located in the village of Ravijärvi in Virolahti, the beer is brewed from malted barley and oats from their own farm, and the water is drawn from their own well. In 2022, Takatalo & Tompur’s Kaski Savubock beer was chosen as the best beer in Finland. Stop by the brewery to shop and taste the product selection. The host, who has a background in cooking, conjures up delicious meals to accompany beer on weekends.

Wake up from a Laawu sleep to a breathtaking landscape

Stay overnight at the Hauhia Laawu, ecological-experience accommodation, in the great cultural landscape of Miehikkälä. Deep in pure nature and the peace of the countryside, relax on the banks of Virojoki river, near the Salpa line outdoor trails. Even the shy beaver has sometimes been seen here, frolicking in the river.

You can also find the stylish Laawu hut accommodation on the Kymi River. Along its eastern branch, which flows more rapidly, you can reach the Laawu at Erämys Keisarin Koski, and on the western branch you can paddle from Strömfors to Laawu Wellsters for the night. No matter which of these Laawu you choose, when you wake up you will be faced with a wonderful natural landscape as if it were right in your lap.

Get unique sauna experiences from the East Coast

Could it be a gentle soak in a yurt sauna, an atmospheric sunset experience in a glass igloo sauna, or perhaps sauna moments in a barrel sauna or cave? The unique sauna experiences of the Eastern coast invite you! Take a look at the options on our sauna section of the website and choose your favourite!

Enjoy luxury at the Santa Glass Villa

Enjoy celebritie-like luxury in the five-star Santalahti Resort’s Santa Glass Villa! Relax in the seascapes with your own private jacuzzi and spend the night surrounded by nature in your luxurious glass villa in the Kotka Mussalo.

Throw yourself into the air at the Aeronautica Arena

Do you long for an adrenaline boost or an exciting new experience? Could it be a wind tunnel flight or indoor surfing? The Aeronautica Arena entertains even the most demanding of visitors. At its core, you will find a free-fall flight tunnel and Finland’s largest indoor surfing area. From Aeronautica, you can also go on fatbike, boat and kayak tours, as well as helicopter flights. Jump on the waves and let the air flow carry you! Feast after a day of activities at the Aeronamnam restaurant.