6 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 14th (Mon): hike along Santalahti Nature Trail and then admire the natural beauty at Sapokka Water Garden. Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through Linden Esplanade, examine the collection at Maritime Centre Vellamo, and then browse the different shops at Shopping Centre Pasaati.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kotka online sightseeing planner.

New Delhi, India to Kotka is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -3.5 hour difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from New Delhi in March: high temperatures in Kotka hover around 1°C and lows are around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to drive to Turku.

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

Turku is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Turku Cathedral, get your bearings at Turku City Library, grab your bike and head to Bike Rental - by Carfield, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Turku trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Kotka to Turku takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel back home.