The museum center Vellamo in Kotka is the home to the Maritime Museum of Finland. Explore the museum highlights with 360° panoramas.
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Tall Ships Races 2017 in Finland
I had the chance to participate in the Tall Ships Races 2017 in Finland on-board the Danish schooner Jylland. Welcome to share my experience as told on social media!
City hopping in the eastern Gulf of Finland
For many Finns, boating is about experiencing nature in the archipelago or on the lakes. But there is an other face to boating in Finland: the cities. Here is a one-week itinerary to visit four cities in the eastern Gulf of Finland.
Kotka and the Sapokka marina
Kotka is the biggest city on the eastern Gulf of Finland. Kotka offers boaters all the services of a major city, a strong maritime heritage and good services in the Sapokka marina.
Sail to Finland with the Tall Ships Races
The Tall Ships Races (or TSR for short) are annual sailing events where sail training ships from around the world meet up to promote sailing and international understanding. The TSR is also a great way to visit the Baltic Sea and Finland.
Sailing areas in Finland: The eastern Gulf of Finland
Last updated: February 14th, 2025The waters along the Finnish coasts and the inland lakes offer a wide variety of boating opportunities, each with their