Take a break from everyday life with a tour of the east coast! Loviisa, Kotka, and Hamina and their surroundings offer unforgettable vacation experiences: roaring rapids, wilderness trails near the country’s eastern border, marshlands stretching all the way to the horizon, idyllic coastal towns by the open sea, and the breathtaking archipelago of the Gulf of Finland National Park. On this 2–4-day road trip, you’ll experience the very best the east coast has to offer.

Start your road trip in Lovisa, whose idyllic wooden-house neighborhood—unchanged since it was built—is a rarity in Finland. Many old wooden-house towns in our country have burned down, but in Loviisa, the historic houses have been preserved. Visit the Svartholm Sea Fortress and then continue on to the seaside city of Kotka, with its fantastic parks, greenery, museums, and laid-back lifestyle. End your visit to the southeastern coast in Hamina, a city with fascinating historical details and unique architecture. Be sure to use the QR codes on the walls of the buildings in Hamina to learn more about their history.

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