Kotka National Urban Park cycle route

Although Kotka is Finland's park capital and all the award-winning parks are an important part of it, there are many other interesting things to see and experience in the city park. For those interested in history, the area is rich in the remains of the Ruotsinsalmi naval battles and the subsequent Ruotsinsalmi fortress town built under the orders of Katariina the Great, most notably the Kyminlinna castle fortifications and the Katariina peninsula artillery batteries. At Langinkoski you can learn about the life of the Tsars in the form of the fishing lodge built for Tsar Alexander III and the history of fishing in the area.

For lovers of architecture and design, the route offers a taste of architecture in the form of the Alvar Aalto designed Sunila factory and the housing estate built for its workers. In the Karhula Factory Park, you can explore the site of the famous Karhula Glass Factory, which once produced the Aalto dishes and Savoy vases designed by Aino Aalto, who rose to world fame.

Along the route, you'll find not only sightseeing attractions, but also plenty of stunning scenery and pleasant hiking trails. Take the route and fall in love with Kotka forever.