Langinkoski

Langinkoski is a locality on the Kymi River in southeastern Finland, near the town of Kotka. The area is best known for the Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge, a wooden estate constructed in the late 19th century as a summer residence for Emperor Alexander III of Russia and his family, during Finland’s status as an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire. Building work began in 1889, and the lodge hosted the imperial family on several summers in the 1890s. The complex includes the main house, outbuildings, a boathouse, and landscaped grounds along the river.

The interiors preserve a late 19th-century atmosphere and contain furnishings, equipment, and personal items associated with the imperial visit, illustrating daily life at a remote royal retreat. After Finland gained independence in 1917, the property was converted into a museum and opened to the public, allowing visitors to explore the rooms used by the emperor and his entourage.

Today Langinkoski is a museum site and a popular destination for tourists and locals. In addition to guided tours of the lodge, visitors can walk the riverbank, enjoy the park, and learn about the history of Finland during the Russian era. The site is accessible by road from Kotka and is often combined with other attractions along the Kymi River.