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The East Coast of Finland in International Media
Visit Kotka-Hamina region has gained visibility in international media across Europe and beyond, highlighting its unique coastal nature, authentic small-town charm, and unique travel experiences.
More of East Coast on the News
English-language media
Why is everyone so happy in Finland? I went there to find out, Telegraph, July 29, 2024
Holiday island launches ‘no phones’ policy for tourists this summer, The Mirror, June 26, 2023
WSJ Opinion: Hits and Misses of the Week, The Wall Street Journal, June 25, 2023
Would you go on a trip without your PHONE?, The Daily Mail, June 23, 2023
Finland introduces world’s first phone-free tourist island, The Independent, June 21, 2023
European tourist island declares itself a phone-free zone, CNN, June 21, 2023
Scenic island takes unusual step to ensure vacationers ‘unplug’ this summer, Fox News, June 21, 2023
This stunning island is the world’s first phone-free tourist destination, USA Today, June 21, 2023
‘Digitally fast’: Scenic island aims to go ‘phone-free’ in first for screen-obsessed tourists, New York Post, June 22, 2023
Finnish island offers visitors chance for “phone detox”, Yle, June 20, 2023
European destination asks tourists to ditch phones on arrival, Metro, July 4, 2023
Travel Finding Inspiration, The Fabric Magazine, October, 2022.
Finland’s Unspoilt Secret, Silver Travel Advisor, October 27, 2022
Estonian media
Imeline aeg Ida-Soomes: vaata, miks tasub just sügisel naabermaa võlusid avastada, Delfi.ee, 7 Oct, 2025
Loviisa on väike linn suurte lugudega, Ohtuleht, 16 Sept, 2025
Loviisa vanade majade festival avas uksed Soome väikelinna varjatud ellu, Modne kodu, 2 Sept, 2025
KÄEULATUSES ÜLE MERE: saareromantika ja seiklused Kotka kandis, Ohtuleht, 23 June, 2023
Seda sa Eestis kogeda ei saa: Aeronautica Arenal Soomes lendad uuele tasandile, 23 June, 2023
Veetlev Soome idakallas väärib külastamist, Maaleht, 22 June, 2023
Selle suve hitt: külluslik ja lõpmatult lõõgastav puhkus Ida-Soomes, Delfi.ee, 20 June, 2023
Spanish media
La magia de la ‘ruska’ y otras maravillas de la costa sureste de Finlandia, Hola, Nov 2023.
Finlandia impulsa la primera isla turistica del mundo sin moviles, Viajes National Geographic, August 3, 2023
La primera isla turística del mundo que no permite teléfonos móviles, La Vanguardia, July 2, 2023
Italian media
In Finlandia ti aspetta un autunno più che magico, Donna Moderna, Sept, 2024
Finlandia: «Nell’isola turistica di Ulko-Tammio smartphone in tasca quest’estate per un digiuno digitale», Corriere, June 20, 2023
German media
Kaunissaari heißt „schöne Insel“, Frankfurter Allgemeine, 18 Jul, 2025
Swedish media
Finsk fiske – sisu, Fiskejournalen, December 21, 2023
Portuguese media
Nesta ilha telemóveis não entram: conheça a primeira ilha turística de desintoxicação digital do mundoFinlândia apresenta a primeira ilha turística do mundo sem telemóveis, Sapo, July 1, 2023
Polish media
Pierwsza na świecie strefa bez telefonów jest w Europie. “Nie powinniśmy być ciągle przyklejeni do ekranów”, Gazeta, July 8, 2023
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