Pre Tour to Porvoo, Kouvola, Kotka and Midnight Sun Event 06.-12.06.2026

Southeast Finland with the regions Sipoo, Porvoo, Loviisa, Kouvola and Kotka-Hamina covers the area east of the Finnish capital Helsinki. Regardless of the season, the region offers breathtaking nature surrounded by rivers, lakes and the Gulf of Finland. Beautiful historic towns such as Hamina, Porvoo and Loviisa add to the region’s appeal with their rich culture and history. Whether it’s national parks like Repovesi, Valkmusa, and Sipoonkorpi, the UNESCO World Heritage site Verla, traditional wooden neighborhoods, a wide range of outdoor activities in the heart of nature, or exciting museums, you will fall in love with Southeast Finland.

Flights to Finland

Transfer from airport to Porvoo

Guided tour of Old Porvoo and lunch

Check in and site inspection Hotel Runo

Transfer to Pellinge

Site inspection Pellinge Marina, sauna and dinner

Transfer to Porvoo

Breakfast

Check out

Transfer to Kouvola

Guided tour in Verla UNESCO World heritage site - lunch at Patruunan Pytinki

Transfer to Käyrälampi, via Kouvolan Lakritsi's factory outlet

Light activity in Käyrälampi

Sauna in Tykkimäen Sauna

Check in and dinner at Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna

Breakfast

Check out

Transfer to Kotka

Site inspection of Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge Museum  & Kymijoen Nature reserve or walking tour in Hamina

Site inspection Merikeskus Vellamo and lunch at Ravintola Laakonki

Check in to Sokos Hotel Seurahuone Kotka and site inspection

Guided cycling or walking tour to Kotka parks

Dinner in Kotka TBC

Brealfast

Check out

Site inspection Santalahti Resort

Transfer to Strömfors Ironworks: tour of the area, paddling in Kymijoki, lunch at Bed&Bistro

Transfer to Malmgård, visit organic shop & guided tour at Malmgård estate with Henrik Creutz

Transfer to Helsinki

Check in hotel

Breakfast

09:30-17:00 Program organized by Visit Espoo and Helsinki Partners. See program here.

17:00-20:00 Get-together event in Helsinki

Evening hosted by Visit Finland, Finnair, Visit Espoo, and Helsinki Partners

Workshop day - see program in Converve

Optional Helsinki Day

Helsinki Day is an annual celebration in Finland, held on 12 June, to celebrate the city of Helsinki. 

Helsinki Partners offers the opportunity to participate in various events held in Helsinki: Explore and unwind the day after. This optional day offers a light, flexible program with a focus on summer vibes and memorable city experience during the birthday of Helsinki. Dip into depths of local sauna culture and enjoy a dinner experience under the open sky.

Expect:
• Slow morning & free time with tickets to Allas Sea Pool
• Casual lunch with Helsinki hosts and fellow guests
• Recreation and city experience in laid-back setting
• Relaxed dinner (under the sky if weather permits) to close the week

Flights back to home.

Thank you for visiting Finland!