Varissaari (Kotka, Finland)

Varissaari is a small island off the coast of Kotka, in Finland. Tepa, my mom, and I visited there on June 23 (Midsummer's/Summer Solstice!). All pictures taken by me, and best when viewed in full size.

01 Getting on the boat in Sapokka
The harbor of Kotka.

02 Leaving Sapokka
A view from the boat to Kotka.

03 Another view to Kotka

04 Arrived in Varissaari
The boat ride takes only 10 minutes. Here, a view to Kotka from the island.

05 Varissaari
The litelar translation of the name 'Varissaari' is...

06 Varissaari
A small beach where you can go swimming.

07 The beach
with Kotka in the background.

08 Rocks on the other side
with a view to a lot of factories.

09 An old cannon

10 Cannons
There used to be a fortress on this small island.

11 Partial view of the bar/cafe
Only one on the island. You can stop in for drinks or a bite to eat.

12 Lots of rocks around the island
Tepa taking close-ups of flowers.

13 Tepa

14 Leaving Varissaari

15 Approaching Kotka

16 Approaching Sapokka,
Kotka's harbor.

17 The cafe at the dock
with people waiting to board our boat to go to Varissaari.

article published 6/23/2007

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