Muurahainen

Muurahainen is an islet in Kotka, Kymenlaakso. Muurahainen is situated nearby to the suburb Ruonala, as well as near Räski.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Arto Tolsa Areena and Kymenlaakso Central Hospital.

Arto Tolsa Areena

Stadium

Photo: Kymi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Arto Tolsa Areena is a football stadium in Kotka, Finland. It is the home stadium of Kotkan Työväen Palloilijat. The stadium holds 4,780 and was inaugurated in 1952 for the Helsinki Olympics. Arto Tolsa Areena is situated 4 km east of Muurahainen.

Kymenlaakso Central Hospital

Hospital

Photo: IA, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Kymenlaakso Central Hospital is situated 2½ km northeast of Muurahainen.

Kotka railway station

Railway station

Photo: Zache, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kotka railway station is situated 3 km east of Muurahainen.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jumalniemi and Karhula.

Jumalniemi

Suburb

Photo: Kymi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Jumalniemi is a suburb, which is situated 5 km northeast of Muurahainen.

Karhula

Suburb

Photo: Teme, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Kotka is the southeasternmost major city in Finland, an important port at the mouth of the Kymi river. It is part of the Kymenlaakso region. The port town heritage and associated folklore is central for its identity. Karhula is situated 6 km northeast of Muurahainen.