Tag: Kotka

  • Across the Rapid

    Across the Rapid

    The rapid of Langinkoski is the last place where the Kymi River becomes violent before flowing out to the sea. Here are some pictures from the rapid.

  • The Kymi River

    The Kymi River

  • A New View

    A New View

    I got to test out a proper camera for the first time. Maybe I can take some nicer pictures now.

  • A View to the Sea

    A View to the Sea

    From the bridge between the islands of Mussalo and Kotkansaari, the Gulf of Finland in the Baltic Sea is visible. Here are some pictures of the view to the sea.

  • Miscellanious Pictures I

    Miscellanious Pictures I

    Here are some pictures from the last set that did not fit into a post with a particular theme. These are from Kotka, around the islands of Mussalo, Kotkansaari, and Hovinsaari. The firs two pictures are from near train tracks in Mussalo. The next three are from Kotkansaari, near the north-western coast. The statue is…

  • Waters and Wetland – Along the Road of Mussalo

    Waters and Wetland – Along the Road of Mussalo

    The island of Mussalo in Kotka is a large island in the Gulf of Finland. The coast of Mussalo consists of various bays and straits. The road of Mussalontie is one of the main roads in Mussalo. It runs from the northern part of the island to about halfway south. Along the road there are…

  • Sapokka Water Park

    Sapokka Water Park

    A large bay at Kotka Island, called Sapokanlahti, is located towards the inland from the large marina of Sapokka. Sapokanlahti has a water park that extends across the entire bay. Colourful flowers, a small waterfall on a hill, and small ponds and statues can be found at the water park. The waterfall is very small…

  • Birds at the bay of Mansikkalahti

    Birds at the bay of Mansikkalahti

    At the coasts of Katariina and Sapokka, in the southern part of Kotka Island, there is a beach and a marina for small boats. Among the marina and the beach, water and sea birds such as swans, geese, and gulls live. At the bay of Mansikkalahti, I saw many barnacle geese with their goslings. Barnacle…

  • Rainy Day at the Docks

    Rainy Day at the Docks

    At the mouth of the Kymi River on the Lankila branch, are the Metsola Docks and Beach. The docks are used for people’s private ships and are not large enough for commercial use. The beach is a small sandy area surrounded by rocky and forested areas at land. A large amount of reeds are in…

  • Late Evening at a River

    Late Evening at a River

    During summer in Finland, the Sun will stay up for a very long time because of the high latitude of the country. At Langinkoski, Kymi River, the darkness may last less than an hour before the sky gets brighter again. These pictures are from the time when the Sun is supposed to set, but you…