Pihkoo
in Kotka-Hamina of Kymenlaakso, Finland

How to get there and get around
Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
60.519 and 26.856 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 60° 31' 8" and E 26° 51' 21"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Finnish, Swedish
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 09:59 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
8:31 am and 3:26 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Finland in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Finland.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Finland. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Pihkoo

Pihkoo in Kotka-Hamina (Kymenlaakso) is a place in Finland about 70 mi (or 113 km) east of Helsinki, the country's capital city.

Current time in Pihkoo is now 09:59 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Helsinki with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports near Pihkoo, of which two are larger airports. The closest airport in Finland is Lappeenranta Airport in a distance of 57 mi (or 91 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Finland is Verla Groundwood and Board Mill in a distance of 38 mi (or 61 km), North. We encountered 1 points of interest in the vicinity of this place. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kotka, Broby, Hamina, Kouvola and Elimaeki. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 3°C / 38 °F

Morning Temperature 5°C / 40 °F
Evening Temperature 3°C / 37 °F
Night Temperature 2°C / 36 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 69%
Air Pressure 980 hPa
Wind Speed High wind, near gale with 24 km/h (15 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 98% of sky
General Conditions Rain and snow

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
0°C (32 °F)
Snow, high wind, near gale, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

0°C (32 °F)
0°C (33 °F)
Snow, fresh breeze, broken clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

2°C (36 °F)
2°C (36 °F)
Sky is clear, fresh breeze, clear sky.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone

Address
4,8 mi
KESKUSKATU 21
48100 Kotka
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Hotel Kestikarhu

Address
2,6 mi
Eteläinen Karjalantie 7
48600 Kotka
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Cumulus City Kotka

Address
2,4 mi
Kyminlinnantie 18
48600 Kotka
Finland

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Salmon fishing @ Kymijoki Finland

Published: April 28, 2007
Length: 58:38 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Anttipekka Heiskanen

Salmon fishing at Kymijoki Korkeakoski, Finland. My record salmon: 12,5kg catched with spinfluga tubefly. It was my first fishing trip there in the year 2006.


The manor of Alexander III of Russia at Langinkoski - Langinkosken keisarillinen kalamaja Kotkassa

Published: July 20, 2012
Length: 40:53 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Seppo Korpipaa

Langinkoski From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The manor of Alexander III of Russia at Langinkoski Langinkoski is a rapid on the Kymi river in Kotka, Finland. Imperial fishing lodge Alexander...


Revontulet, Aurora borealis

Published: March 18, 2015
Length: 21:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Timo Määttä

Revontulia kuvattu Kotkassa 17-18.3.2015 yöllä GoPro Hero 4 Black Edition. Night Lapse in Kotka, Finland.


Karhulan VPK 85 vuotta

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 36:10 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen

Palokuntajuhlat Korkeakoskella avasi näyttävä hälytysajo Karhulan VPK:n paloasemalle.


Mahtava Valon Miekka (osa 1/3)

Published: March 15, 2009
Length: 36:27 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Grindstroke

osa 1/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQBPSU5gUrU osa 2/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVyaVU_ViNg osa 3/3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjlRJQxnsl4 Mahtipontinen ...


Kotka 27 (Kymenlaakso 167)

Published: July 10, 2011
Length: 54:06 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen

Kotka 27 lähtee hälytykseen Kotka 10.07.2011 21:13:09 rakennuspalo: keskisuuri. Palo sijaitsi Kotkan Sutelassa, Poratiellä.


Kotkan TT Ajo 2010 - TT Motorcycle Event

Published: May 25, 2013
Length: 52:52 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: mikkos1959

Kotkan TT Ajo 2010 - TT Motorcycle Event 23rd May in Kotka.


Kotka 27 (Kymenlaakso 167)

Published: October 09, 2010
Length: 50:44 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen

Kotka 27 vilkuttaa. Videolla myös Kotka 11.


Kymenlaakso 121

Published: August 27, 2012
Length: 46:57 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen

Matkalla tehtävälle Kotka 27.08.2012 18:50:16 rakennuspalo: keskisuuri.


Kymenlaakso 101

Published: August 17, 2013
Length: 36:34 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Sasu Mäkinen

RKY101 saapuu Karhulan VPK:n 85-vuotisjuhlien toimintanäytökseen.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Ruonala

Ruonala is a suburb in southern Finland at Kotka. Ruonala is also a family-name in Finland, found mainly near the cities of Kotka and Oulu.

Located at 60.4833, 26.8833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in Finland, Kotka

Langinkoski

Langinkoski is a rapid on the Kymi river in Kotka, Finland.

Located at 60.4888, 26.8848 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Kymenlaakso, Royal residences in Finland, Russian monarchy, Historic house museums in Finland

Kyminlinna

Kyminlinna, ″the castle of Kymi″, is a fortress located in the northern part of Hovinsaari island in Kotka, Finland. Kyminlinna is part of the South-Eastern Finland fortification system built by Russia after Russo-Swedish War of 1788-1790. Kyminlinna formed the northern part of a double fortress together with Ruotsinsalmi sea fortress, where Kyminlinna was intended to repulse land-based attacks along the King's Road.

Located at 60.5072, 26.8886 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Forts in Finland, Buildings and structures in Kymenlaakso

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Pihko, Pihkoo