Unforgettable Experiences in the South-East Coast of Finland
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!
Watch the two-minute video above to see our beautiful region in a nutshell.
Top Tips for Your Stay
Santalahti Resort
This 5-star resort in Kotka combines a relaxing atmosphere with high-quality facilities, even for larger groups. Dine on world-class cuisine created by our top chefs while gazing out to the sea. Santalahti Resort has 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, relax in a hot tub by the sea, a unique cave smoke sauna or a lovely traditional sauna for a perfect way to end your day.
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, part of a restored fortress dating back to the 17th century, and hosts a wide range of events throughout the year, including the massive, international event Hamina Tattoo. In between meetings and presentations, you can relax in the idyllic atmosphere of the old town and its cosy cafés. Hamina has a rare circular town plan and its streets filled with stories from the past.
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.
Looking for new and exciting experiences? 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. The staff of Aeronautica Arena 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 offers all of the essential elements for business meetings and 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. Choose from a range of full dinner packages or picnic lunches. Whether it’s meetings, corporate events, conferences, trade fairs, or product launches the staff is ready to plan just the right package for you and your event.
Ready to experience something extraordinary? 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 Salpa Line, built in between the two wars to secure Finland's eastern border. 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. 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.
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