Kantola

Kantola is a residential building in Kotka, Kymenlaakso. Kantola is situated nearby to the islet Kaurakari, as well as near the playground Suunilan leikkipaikka.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Tarmo and Maritime Centre Vellamo.

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 2½ km south of Kantola.

Maritime Centre Vellamo

Museum

Photo: SeppVei, Public domain.

Maritime Centre Vellamo is a museum, which is situated 2½ km south of Kantola.

Kymenlaakso Central Hospital

Hospital

Photo: IA, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Kymenlaakso Central Hospital is situated 3 km southwest of Kantola.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jumalniemi and Karhula.

Jumalniemi

Suburb

Photo: Kymi, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Jumalniemi is a suburb.

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 3 km northwest of Kantola.