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Rummage the boutiques, flea markets and shopping centres
Get wonderful souvenirs from a visit to the Eastern coast from shopping centres, markets, boutiques or factory stores. At the markets, you can make tasty discoveries and get a peek into the local way of life at its most authentic. In the middle of the happy chatter, the stalls are overflowing with local products where the traditional delicacies take the language differences away. If you feel like feasting on the famous possodonuts, hurry up - they will sell out in the morning!
In the cities of the East Coast, you can make wonderful flea market and boutique discoveries. Bistro & Butik Kronan in Loviisa offers cakes, Dutch cheeses and Belgian chocolates. Visit the unique Krinti boutique at Suolatori in Loviisa.
The wonderful handicraft products can be found in Strömfors, Miehikkälä’s Seppälä sheep farm and the Salpa Line museum. Among Hamina’s shopping destinations, the glass art shop Sevenon is an absolute must! And when you’re exploring around in Kotka, visit the shops in Vellamo and Maretarium.
Shopping Centre
Pasaati
Pasaati, a shopping centre focused on fashion and interior design, is located on Keskuskatu street, right in the heart of Kotka. At Pasaati, you can have a great day shopping, even when the weather is not on your side, and find something fun to take home with you.
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Havi Outlet
Shop for Moomin mugs, books and textiles, as well as products from other famous Finnish brands such as Havi, Finlayson, and Muurla at outlet prices.
Virolahti Vaalimaa
Find your inner cosmopolitan by shopping in Vaalimaa! Spend a day being pampered and enjoy the Scandinavian Shopping Centre’s offers and services. You can reach these attractions in half an hour from Hamina, just two hours from the capital region.