Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge
Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge
A delicate yet forceful environment beside the rapids of the river can be found at Langinkoski, where the old Imperial Fishing Lodge currently serves as a museum. The place is unique in that the Fishing Lodge is the only building outside Russia that was once owned by the Emperor of Russia.
Emperor Alexander III of Russia became fascinated with Langinkoski upon visiting the area. In 1889, he had a fishing lodge built at the site, and he and his family visited the lodge during many summers. They really enjoyed a different way of life: there are tales of the Emperor chopping wood while his wife cooked the meals. At Langinkoski, the Emperor of the vast Russia had an opportunity to disengage his thoughts from the gilded rooms of the Winter Palace. The Fishing Lodge, which has been kept intact since the days of the Imperial family, currently serves as a museum.
The original furniture is still there. Downstairs are the living room, kitchen, Empress’ dressing room and Emperor’s study. The bedrooms are situated upstairs. The Fishing Lodge is surrounded by a nature reserve. The various tree species, river beds of varying sizes and of course the rapids are also worth seeing. The yard area houses a small Orthodox chapel built by the monks of the Valamo monastery in the early 19th century.
INFORMATION:
Keisarinmajantie 118, Langinkoski
(5 km from centre)
tel. + 358 (0)44 528 8050 keisarinmaja@kymp.net
www.langinkoskimuseo.com
OPEN:
May daily 10–16
1 Jun - 31 Aug daily 10-18, 24 Jun closed
1-30 Sep Sat-Sun 10-16
ADMISSION FEES:
• adults 5 € • children 2 €
• groups (min. 10 pers.) 4 €/person
GUIDED TOURS:
from 63 €/1 hour
role guides 75 € (in Finnish)
(Emperor Alexander III, Empress, chamber maid, aide-de-camp)
Inquiries tel. +358 5 211 1600
Emperor Alexander III of Russia became fascinated with Langinkoski upon visiting the area. In 1889, he had a fishing lodge built at the site, and he and his family visited the lodge during many summers. They really enjoyed a different way of life: there are tales of the Emperor chopping wood while his wife cooked the meals. At Langinkoski, the Emperor of the vast Russia had an opportunity to disengage his thoughts from the gilded rooms of the Winter Palace. The Fishing Lodge, which has been kept intact since the days of the Imperial family, currently serves as a museum.
The original furniture is still there. Downstairs are the living room, kitchen, Empress’ dressing room and Emperor’s study. The bedrooms are situated upstairs. The Fishing Lodge is surrounded by a nature reserve. The various tree species, river beds of varying sizes and of course the rapids are also worth seeing. The yard area houses a small Orthodox chapel built by the monks of the Valamo monastery in the early 19th century.
INFORMATION:
Keisarinmajantie 118, Langinkoski
(5 km from centre)
tel. + 358 (0)44 528 8050 keisarinmaja@kymp.net
www.langinkoskimuseo.com
OPEN:
May daily 10–16
1 Jun - 31 Aug daily 10-18, 24 Jun closed
1-30 Sep Sat-Sun 10-16
ADMISSION FEES:
• adults 5 € • children 2 €
• groups (min. 10 pers.) 4 €/person
GUIDED TOURS:
from 63 €/1 hour
role guides 75 € (in Finnish)
(Emperor Alexander III, Empress, chamber maid, aide-de-camp)
Inquiries tel. +358 5 211 1600
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Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge
Keisarinmajantie 118
48230 Kotka
p. +358 (0)5 234 4424
f. +358 (0)5 234 4407
