The Maritime Festival in Finland is a favorite holiday for everyone who is passionate about the water element, ships and feels like a sailor at heart. The event takes place annually and attracts thousands of tourists from different countries.
The Maritime Festival is held in the town of Kotka, which is located at the mouth of the Kumijoki River on the shores of the Gulf of Finland. The main action takes place in the city port. It is there that sailing races, demonstrations of new warships and famous sailing ships, as well as various competitions take place. The Kotka Festival is a family celebration. Little spectators will have something to see. The holiday provides an extensive program for children. Kids can visit the Maretarium, a huge aquarium displaying the fauna and flora of the Baltic Sea. Such an excursion will be interesting not only for children, but also for their parents. Also, within the framework of the Sea Festival, various music competitions are held: a sea song festival, a jazz festival.
The Finnish Maritime Festival is held annually. It starts on the last Thursday in July and ends on Sunday. This event is open to the public. Admission to all shows is free and no pre-registration is required. It is enough to arrive at the right time in the seaside town of Kotka.
The most convenient way to get to Kotka is from St. Petersburg. Bus routes to Helsinki pass through this town, and you will find yourself quickly and comfortably on the spot. In addition, in Vyborg you can hire a taxi that will take you for about 25 euros.
If you decide to travel to Kotka by rail, buy a train ticket between Moscow and Helsinki. And then from the capital of Finland take a regular bus to your destination. The roads in the country are smooth, so your trip will be enjoyable.
Private yacht owners prefer to arrive at the Kotka Maritime Festival by sea. At their service, there are wonderful marinas in the city, where there are all opportunities for rest and inspecting your vessel for any problems.
To get to Kotka for a holiday, you need to apply for a Finnish visa. This can be done at the Consulate General of Finland, having previously specified on the website what documents you need.
