Metsäkulma

Metsäkulma is a neighborhood in Kotka, Kymenlaakso. Metsäkulma is situated nearby to the suburb Itäranta, as well as near the neighborhood Hakalanmäki.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Tarmo and Riverside Park.

Tarmo

Photo: Bergfalke2, Public domain.

Tarmo is a Finnish steam-powered icebreaker preserved in the Maritime Museum of Finland in Kotka. Built in 1907 by Sir W.G. Armstrong, Whitworth & Co Ltd in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, she was the third state-owned icebreaker of Finland and the last Finnish steam-powered icebreaker to remain in service. Tarmo is situated 4 km south of Metsäkulma.

Riverside Park

Park

Photo: Kymi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Riverside Park is situated 3 km northwest of Metsäkulma.

Maritime Centre Vellamo

Museum

Photo: SeppVei, Public domain.

Maritime Centre Vellamo is a museum, which is situated 4 km south of Metsäkulma.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karhula and Helilä.

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.