Äijänniemen uimaranta

Äijänniemen uimaranta is a beach in Kotka, Kymenlaakso. Äijänniemen uimaranta is situated nearby to the islet Jyrkässaari, as well as near Lahdensaari.

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 3½ km southwest of Äijänniemen uimaranta.

Maritime Centre Vellamo

Museum

Photo: SeppVei, Public domain.

Maritime Centre Vellamo is a museum, which is situated 3½ km southwest of Äijänniemen uimaranta.

Kotka Port railway station

Railway station

Photo: Junafani, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Kotka Port railway station is located in the town of Kotka, Finland, right by its namesake, the Kotka ferry terminal. Kotka Port is followed by Kotka station, located around 800 metres to the west. Kotka Port railway station is situated 4 km southwest of Äijänniemen uimaranta.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Karhula and Jumalniemi.

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 3½ km northwest of Äijänniemen uimaranta.