Free swimming lessons for young children in Hamina

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The City of Hamina offers free swimming lessons to pre-school-aged children of immigrants living in Hamina. The lessons are primarily aimed at children born in 2020 and 2021, and the languages of instruction are Finnish, English and Russian.

Swimming lessons begin on 8 September and continue until December. Beginners’ and advanced groups are available. Places will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register by email: tyollisyyspalvelut@hamina.fi
Please provide the child’s name, year of birth, address, the guardian’s contact details and any special needs regarding swimming lessons.

International  
Kotka-Hamina

International Kotka-Hamina is a joint website for five municipalities in Etelä-Kymenlaakso: Kotka, Hamina, Pyhtää, Virolahti, and Miehikkälä.

The website has been developed in cooperation with Kotka-Hamina regional development company Cursor Oy and the EU co-funded (ESR+) Kareva project in 2025–2026.

The website is maintained by the City of Kotka.

Guidance and counselling for immigrants

Guidance and counselling for immigrants service assists all immigrants with matters related to immigration and integration, regardless of how long they have been in Finland or on what grounds they are residing in the country

Karhula (Kyminlinnantie 6) 
From Monday to Thursday 8:00–16:00 
Friday 8:00–15:00

Hamina (Rauhankatu 8 ) 
(Access via the inner courtyard, Staircase B)
Tuesdays 8:00–11:00 and 12:00–15:30

moona@kotka.fi

+358 5 234 4171