Welcome to Etelä-Kymenlaakso
On this page you will find more information about the different cities and municipalities in the Kotka-Hamina region. Welcome, we hope you enjoy your stay!
Kotka
Kotka is a charming coastal town in Kymenlaakso, known for its seaside surroundings, beautiful parks and diverse housing options. Kotka offers its residents a peaceful living environment, reasonable housing costs and good services, making it an attractive place to live for people in different life situations.
The cost of housing in Kotka is low compared to the capital region and other large cities. Rental housing prices are reasonable, and home ownership is possible for many thanks to the city’s moderate prices.
Kotka emphasises a sense of community and a peaceful pace of life. The city’s residents value the safety of the area, good services and proximity to nature. Kotka is ideal for students, families and those who want to live in an affordable maritime environment, but still close to larger centres.
Kotka combines small-town charm and closeness to nature with a wide range of services and events. Kotka offers good transport connections, including to the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Hamina
Hamina is an idyllic coastal town in Kymenlaakso, known for its historic fortress centre, maritime atmosphere and peaceful pace of life. Living in Hamina offers the opportunity to live in a safe and natural environment with a good quality of life and affordable housing costs.
Hamina offers a wide range of housing options, including apartment buildings, terraced houses and detached houses. The different areas of the city offer options for those interested in both proximity to the city centre and the tranquillity of the countryside.
Pyhtää
Pyhtää is a natural and community-oriented municipality right next to Kotka. Living in Pyhtää combines the serenity of the countryside with the services of the city. The most popular form of housing is the detached house, but terrace housing has also grown in popularity. There are also some apartment buildings.
Virolahti
Virolahti is a maritime border community that combines peace, nature and excellent connections. The E18 motorway takes less than two hours to Helsinki and 50 minutes to Lappeenranta. Living in Virolahti is comfortable and affordable. There are single-family house plots with sea views and high-quality rental apartments close to services. In a small and safe rural community, city services and natural peace go hand in hand.
Miehikkälä
Miehikkälä is a vibrant, community-based rural community in the south-eastern corner, where everyday life is close to nature and safe. The municipality invests particularly in families with children, for example with a renovated kindergarten and school centre and grants for first-time home buyers.
Living in Miehikkälä is spacious and comfortable. Affordable owner-occupied and rental housing is available, as well as quiet plots of land in the middle of nature. Local services are close by and the community is warm and welcoming.
What are the different types of residential areas in the municipalities of the Kotka-Hamina region?
In the Kotka-Hamina region you will find a wide variety of residential areas, each with its own character. Whether you’re looking for peace and quiet in the countryside or the bustle of the city centre, you’re sure to find your own place. Welcome!
