Karhula
in Kotka-Hamina of Kymenlaakso, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.522 and 26.931 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 31' 17" and E 26° 55' 52"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 11:34 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:01 am and 9:16 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-05-02 08:23:34

Delve into Karhula

Karhula in Kotka-Hamina (Kymenlaakso) with it's 22,867 habitants is a city located in Finland about 72 mi (or 117 km) east of Helsinki, the country's capital town.

Current time in Karhula is now 11:34 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Karhula, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Finland is Lappeenranta Airport in a distance of 55 mi (or 88 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Finland is Verla Groundwood and Board Mill in a distance of 39 mi (or 62 km), North. We saw 1 points of interest near this location. In need of a room? We compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Since you are here already, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kotka, Broby, Hamina, Kouvola and Elimaeki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 7°C / 44 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 41 °F
Evening Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Night Temperature 6°C / 42 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 74%
Air Pressure 1025 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 7 km/h (4 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 47% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 3rd of May 2024

3°C (38 °F)
4°C (39 °F)
Light rain, moderate breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 4th of May 2024

11°C (52 °F)
7°C (44 °F)
Overcast clouds, moderate breeze.

Sunday, 5th of May 2024

6°C (44 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Few clouds, moderate breeze.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone

Address
4,0 mi
KESKUSKATU 21
48100 Kotka
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Kestikarhu

Address
0,4 mi
Eteläinen Karjalantie 7
48600 Kotka
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cumulus City Kotka

Address
0,5 mi
Kyminlinnantie 18
48600 Kotka
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

via KOTKA 72. Гильбо: не о логистике

Published: August 18, 2014
Length: 30:31 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


via KOTKA 74. Гильбо: об интуиции, сомнениях и реальности

Published: August 24, 2014
Length: 51:54 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


via KOTKA 73. Емеличев: не только о логистике

Published: August 19, 2014
Length: 13:38 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


SUOMI-FINLAND, KOTKA

Published: June 23, 2011
Length: 42:14 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: 7liisaa

Kuvia Kotkansaarelta, Kesäkuussa 2011. musiikki: Two Hearts.


Day in Kotka / Parkour&FreeRunning

Published: June 26, 2014
Length: 25:02 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Juha Matikainen

So we went to Kotka to train with friends, and this is the result of the clips we filmed. Had a really good time there :) Hope you enjoy!


via KOTKA 75. Лестница восхождения

Published: November 10, 2014
Length: 06:26 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


via KOTKA 68. Matti Honkanen

Published: May 08, 2014
Length: 25:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


via KOTKA 71. Мудрость, Факел и Ключ

Published: July 26, 2014
Length: 41:57 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


via KOTKA 78. Архитектор Вольных Логистов

Published: December 10, 2014
Length: 51:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


via KOTKA 76. Деяние колесницы

Published: November 16, 2014
Length: 54:58 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Alexey Emelichev

Лекции по Логистике Алексей Емеличев emelichev.fi.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Kyminlinna

Kyminlinna, ″the castle of Kymi″, is a fortress located in the northern part of Hovinsaari island in Kotka, Finland. Kyminlinna is part of the South-Eastern Finland fortification system built by Russia after Russo-Swedish War of 1788-1790. Kyminlinna formed the northern part of a double fortress together with Ruotsinsalmi sea fortress, where Kyminlinna was intended to repulse land-based attacks along the King's Road.

Located at 60.5072, 26.8886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Finland, Buildings and structures in Kymenlaakso

Langinkoski Church

Langinkoski Church, is one of five Kymenlaakso-region Lutheran churches in Finland's Kotka-Kymi parish union. Located in the Metsola district of Kotka, the rectangular church was designed by Anders-Olof Bengts and completed in 1953. The interior was constructed to resemble a medieval stone church; the hall can accommodate about 300 pople and is wheelchair-accessible. The church features Hilkka Toivola's colourful stained-glass window depicting Jesus rescuing a self-doubting Peter from drowning.

Located at 60.4881, 26.9033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Finland, 1953 establishments, Lutheran churches, Buildings and structures in Kymenlaakso

capture of the webcam Kotka: Tie 7 Kyminlinna

Kotka: Tie 7 Kyminlinna, Kotka (source)

capture of the webcam Kotka: Tie 7 Suurniitty

Kotka: Tie 7 Suurniitty, Kotka (source)

capture of the webcam Kotka: Tie 7 Otsola

Kotka: Tie 7 Otsola, Kotka (source)

capture of the webcam Kotka: Tie 7 Keltakallio

Kotka: Tie 7 Keltakallio, Kotka (source)

capture of the webcam Kotka: Tie 7 Jumalniemi

Kotka: Tie 7 Jumalniemi, Kotka (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Karhula, Кархула