3 days in Finnish Archipelago Itinerary

Kotka is a city and municipality of Finland.Kotka is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of Kymi River and it is part of the Kymenlaakso region in southern Finland. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): browse the exhibits of Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum and then admire the natural beauty at Sapokka Water Garden.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Kotka trip planner.

Tallinn, Estonia to Kotka is an approximately 6-hour car ride. Expect a daytime high around °C in November, and nighttime lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Turku.

Sitting at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is one of Finland's quaintest and most historically rich towns.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): buy something for everyone on your list at Turun Kauppahalli, get engrossed in the history at Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova, thenexamine the collection at Luostarinmaen Kasityolaismuseo, and finally browse the collection at Turku City Library. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Turku Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at Ett Hem Museum, thenbrush up on your military savvy at Forum Marinum Maritime Centre, and finally explore the historical opulence of Turku Castle.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Turku travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Kotka to Turku takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around °C in November, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.