Korkeakoski
in Kotka-Hamina of Kymenlaakso, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.535 and 26.907 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 32' 7" and E 26° 54' 25"
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: 10:09 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: 2024-05-01 08:01:32

Delve into Korkeakoski

Korkeakoski in Kotka-Hamina (Kymenlaakso) is a town located in Finland about 72 mi (or 116 km) east of Helsinki, the country's capital town.

Time in Korkeakoski is now 10:09 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 9 airports closer to Korkeakoski, 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 several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Finland is Verla Groundwood and Board Mill in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 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
5,0 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
1,6 mi
Eteläinen Karjalantie 7
48600 Kotka
Finland

Time Information

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


Cumulus City Kotka

Address
1,5 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.

SUOMI-FINLAND, KOTKA

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

Kuvia Kotkansaarelta, Kesäkuussa 2011. musiikki: Two Hearts.


Behind the Gates - BMX-video from Karhula Industrial Park by Eki Vainikka

Published: November 12, 2012
Length: 09:06 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Mediatehdas Dakar

The video was filmed with Eki Vainikka in Karhula Industrial Park in Kotka, Finland. Production, Mediatehdas Dakar, director, Markus Rask, filming, Raimo Uunila and Jukka Koskinen. Karhula...


Salmon fishing @ Kymijoki Finland

Published: April 28, 2007
Length: 58:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Anttipekka Heiskanen

Salmon fishing at Kymijoki Korkeakoski, Finland. My record salmon: 12,5kg catched with spinfluga tubefly. It was my first fishing trip there in the year 2006.


The manor of Alexander III of Russia at Langinkoski - Langinkosken keisarillinen kalamaja Kotkassa

Published: July 20, 2012
Length: 40:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Seppo Korpipaa

Langinkoski From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The manor of Alexander III of Russia at Langinkoski Langinkoski is a rapid on the Kymi river in Kotka, Finland. Imperial fishing lodge Alexander...


Workman's Hilux on snow

Published: March 05, 2012
Length: 26:22 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Bishop's RC Crusade

Workman's Hilux= Axial SCX10 + Tamiya Hilux body , link to building topic: http://www.rc-offi.net/smf/index.php?topic=5757.20 My first HD video with Kodak playsport. Edited with Kodak program....


Revontulet, Aurora borealis

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 21:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Timo Määttä

Revontulia kuvattu Kotkassa 17-18.3.2015 yöllä GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition. Night Lapse in Kotka, Finland.


Karhulan VPK 85 vuotta

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 36:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen

Palokuntajuhlat Korkeakoskella avasi näyttävä hälytysajo Karhulan VPK:n paloasemalle.


Kotka 191 (Kymenlaakso 132)

Published: June 03, 2011
Length: 16:18 min
Rating: 1 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen


Mahtava Valon Miekka (osa 1/3)

Published: March 15, 2009
Length: 36:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Grindstroke

osa 1/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQBPSU5gUrU osa 2/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVyaVU_ViNg osa 3/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjlRJQxnsl4 Mahtipontinen ...


Kymenlaakso 102 liikenneruuhkassa

Published: January 22, 2014
Length: 12:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen

Matkalla tehtävälle Kotka 22.01.2014 7:37:01 tieliikenneonnettomuus: pieni. Kaakkois-Suomen poliisilaitos.


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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.

Karhulan ilmailukerho Aviation Museum

Karhulan Ilmailukerhon Aviation Museum is a museum specialized in aircraft, located at Kymi Airfield in Kotka, Finland. The museum opened in 1992. A new 600 m² display hall was opened in 1995. The museum is run by the Karhulan Ilmailukerho who is the guild association for Hävittäjälentolaivue 34.

Located at 60.5731, 26.8933 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Aerospace museums in Finland, Kotka, Museums in Kymenlaakso

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

capture of the webcam Kotka: Tie 7 Sutelan silta − Kotkaan

Kotka: Tie 7 Sutelan silta − Kotkaan, Kotka (source)

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 Jumalniemi

Kotka: Tie 7 Jumalniemi, Kotka (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Korkekoski, Högfors