Activities for groups

Santalahti Resort offers a wide range of activities for companies and groups in Kotka, Southern Finland. Choose from wellness experiences, team-building activities, outdoor adventures, food experiences and independent activities – or combine your programme with some of Kotka’s best-known sights and places to visit.

Activities can also be combined with dining, saunas and the Nature Spa, as well as accommodation at Santalahti Resort.

Let us help you create a memorable day for your group at Santalahti Resort!

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Wellness

Sound bowl relaxation

Relax with the gentle sounds and vibrations of singing bowls. The soothing tones create a peaceful atmosphere and offer a calming break during your group’s day.

Yoga

A private yoga class at Santalahti Resort to relax both body and mind. Gentle movements strengthen and stretch the body while helping you slow down and unwind.

Nature Spa Santalahti

Complete your day with our Cave Smoke Sauna, glass-roofed Santa Glass Sauna, heated pools and a cold-water pool overlooking the sea. One of Santalahti’s most popular group experiences!

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Flower workshop

Learn to create beautiful wreaths, flower crowns and other floral arrangements from real flowers in a guided workshop.

Teambuilding

Teambuilding games & activities

A selection of team-building games and activities tailored to your group – a fun way to add shared experiences to your day.

Karting

Indoor karting for groups looking for speed and excitement. Located approximately 30 minutes by car from Santalahti Resort.

Indoor skydiving

An exciting flying experience for the whole group! Includes instruction by an experienced instructor, equipment and 30 minutes of flight time shared between 7–12 participants. Located approximately 30 minutes from Santalahti Resort.

Indoor surfing

Try indoor surfing with an instructor. The session includes instruction, safety training and boards, with time to learn the basics of bodyboarding and flowboarding. Located approximately 30 minutes from Santalahti Resort.

Outdoor activities

Private seatrips

Explore the beautiful Kotka archipelago aboard Santalahti Resort’s Targa 32 charter boat. Private sea trips with a skipper can be tailored for groups and combined with other Santalahti experiences.

Seatrip packages

Summer outdoor adventures with a guide

Choose from kayaking, hiking or SUP boarding in the beautiful nature around Santalahti. Complete your excursion with traditional campfire coffee in the heart of nature.

Winter outdoor adventures with a guide

Choose from snowshoeing, cross-country skiing or sliding snowshoeing in Santalahti’s winter landscapes or on the frozen sea. Complete your excursion with traditional campfire coffee.

Golf practice

Learn the basics of golf with an instructor and practise your swing on the training area.

Rafting

Rafting on the Kymijoki River is an exciting group experience. The river is located approximately 20 minutes from Santalahti Resort.

Nature excursion

Discover Finnish nature with a guide and learn to identify birds, trees, plants and mushrooms along the way.

Outdoor training

Combine exercise and fresh air with muscle training, mobility exercises and stretching while enjoying the surrounding nature.

Fishing in the sea and river

Our selected fishing partners offer guided fishing trips in the Gulf of Finland and on the Kymijoki River. Ask us about the options available for your group.

Gold panning

Try traditional gold panning with your group and see who finds the first specks of gold. A fun and different activity to add to your group programme.

Food experiences

Wine tasting

Taste selected wines and learn about different wine styles, flavours and characteristics with professional guidance.

Cooking class

Discover the secrets of Finnish cooking with a professional chef and enjoy a shared culinary experience with your group.

Grilled delicacies

Enjoy a meal in our traditional Lappish Shelter for up to 30 guests. Depending on your choice, you can prepare the food yourselves, cook with guidance or let a professional chef take care of everything.

Independent activities

Disc Golf

Santalahti Premium Disc Golf has 18 fairways and 36 baskets, with separate baskets for beginners and more experienced players. Disc golf sets are available at Santalahti.

Minigolf

Enjoy a round at our 18-hole Minigolf Park right by the sea. Equipment is available at Santalahti Resort.

Golf

Kotka Golf Center is located right next to Santalahti Resort and offers an 18-hole golf course in a beautiful seaside setting.

Nature trails

Two approximately 2.5 km nature trails start from Santalahti and lead through forest landscapes to the open archipelago. Trail maps are available at Santalahti Resort.

Snowshoes & cross country skis

Explore Santalahti’s winter nature on snowshoes or cross-country skis. Equipment is available for rent at Santalahti Resort.

SUP boarding & kayaking

Santalahti’s sheltered bay is an excellent starting point for SUP boarding and kayaking. Equipment is available for rent at Santalahti Resort.

Games

Enjoy outdoor games such as pétanque and the traditional Finnish throwing game Mölkky. Equipment is available at Santalahti Resort.

Beach volleyball

Santalahti’s beach volleyball courts are available for guests. Volleyballs can be borrowed from Santalahti Resort.

Cycling

Explore Kotka and the surrounding seaside landscapes by bike. Santalahti is a great starting point for cycling routes, and bikes are available at Santalahti Resort.

SIGHTS & PLACES TO VISIT

KOTKA PARKS

Kotka is famous for its beautiful and award-winning parks. Explore, for example, Sapokka Water Garden and Katariina Seaside Park. The parks offer groups an easy way to combine sightseeing with nature, seaside scenery and a relaxing walk.

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MARITIME CENTRE VELLAMO

Located in Kotka’s Old Port, Maritime Centre Vellamo is home to the Maritime Museum of Finland and the Museum of Kymenlaakso. Explore maritime history, the stories of Kotka and the Kymenlaakso region, and changing exhibitions. Guided tours can also be booked for groups.

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MARETARIUM

Maretarium introduces visitors to Finnish aquatic nature and native fish species in aquariums designed to resemble their natural habitats. This unique attraction showcases the underwater life of Finnish lakes, rivers and the Baltic Sea close to the centre of Kotka.

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LANGINKOSKI IMPERIAL FISHING LODGE

Located by the rapids of the Kymijoki River, Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge offers a glimpse into the lives of Russian Emperor Alexander III and Empress Maria Feodorovna. The historic lodge is surrounded by beautiful rapids and protected riverside nature.

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AINO & ALVAR AALTO’S SUNILA – UNESCO

Discover Sunila, designed by Aino and Alvar Aalto and internationally recognised for its modern architecture. The Sunila residential area is part of Aalto Works, a collection of 13 significant Aalto sites in Finland inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2026.

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SALPALINJA BUNKER MUSEUM

Discover the history of the Salpalinja defence line at the Bunker Museum in Virolahti. Explore original bunkers and fortifications and learn how this extensive defensive line was built to protect Finland’s eastern border.

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MALMGÅRD MANOR

Visit the historic Malmgård Manor in Loviisa, a partner of Santalahti Resort. Groups can discover the beautiful manor surroundings and learn about the estate and its activities. Malmgård is also known for its own brewery, organic products and manor shop, making it an excellent destination for a group excursion.

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