Getting lost is, of course, never part of an orienteer’s plan. But knowing that Kotka-Jukola will also attract plenty of visitors from the Helsinki region, we in Pyhtää decided to play with a small thought experiment: If you had to get lost – why not get lost in Pyhtää?
What do we have to offer?
A vibrant bilingual municipality of 5,000 residents located between Loviisa and Kotka. Not one but two national parks: in addition to Valkmusa, the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park extends into the Pyhtää archipelago, whose true gem is, as the name suggests, the beautiful island of Kaunissaari.
Nature-friendly and affordable living in a maritime environment. Attractive plots for housing. A new seaside village emerging in Keihässalmi. Reliable and well-functioning services.
The Pyhtää Cultural Centre, famous for its summer concerts, was awarded Finland’s Domestic Destination of the Year at the 2025 Travel Fair. A medieval grey-stone church dating back to the 15th century. The Stockfors industrial area with art exhibitions. The Pyhtää Areena fitness centre. The Aeronautica leisure and recreation centre.
Which brings us to a thought: what’s the difference between Pyhtää and Helsinki?
Pyhtää HAS an airfield – right by Aeronautica, south of the motorway. 😊
So maybe it’s time to set your compass – on the way there or back? And get lost, quite intentionally, in Pyhtää.
After all, many things are just a little better – lite bättre. The Municipality of Pyhtää is a partner of Kotka-Jukola because physical activity is important to the municipality and orienteering is a popular hobby locally.