The Maritime Centre’s auditorium, majestic boat hall and versatile restaurant and meeting spaces are ideal for hosting a wide variety of meetings, celebrations, and other events.
We are easy to get to. The E18 highway speeds up your journey from both the west and the east, and the parking lot offers plenty of free parking for both cars and buses. Nearest train stop is only 400 meters away, and the bus station is 1.5 kilometers away.
Combine your event with a visit to the exhibition. Even a brief stop to explore history adds a refreshing change of pace to your conference day. Free admission to all of Vellamo’s exhibitions is included in the venue rental fees for the auditorium (at least half-day rentals) and for the classrooms (four-hour rentals or longer).
Inquiries and reservations
info@merikeskusvellamo.fi
p. 040 350 0497
Auditorium Ilmari
The auditorium features 166 fixed seats in rising rows. With extra chairs, the number of seats can be increased to 213. The auditorium is perfect for seminars and meetings, but it is also an excellent venue for concerts or film viewings. Ilmari’s easy-to-use technology and good sound projection guarantee successful events.
Prices
- entire day (over 5 h) €661.35 (€830 incl. VAT)
- half a day (max. 5 h) €398.41 (€500 incl. VAT)
- two hours €278.88 (€350 incl. VAT)
If your event is to be streamed, please let us know when booking.
Add a museum visit? When you book the auditorium for a full or a half day, you get free entry to all exhibitions in Vellamo.
Equipment
- data projector
- large screen
- two fixed microphones
- wireless microphones: two hand-held microphones and two lavaliers
- a laptop – the customer’s computer must have an HDMI or DisplayPort connection
- internet connection
- two movable desks
- stand for three flags
- induction loop
- WLAN – Vellamo Open. Fixed connection to the Vellamo Open network.
- Blu-ray player
- flip charts
Tip: Need simultaneous interpretation and sound reproduction for your event? Ask for more information!
Did you know? The auditorium was named after Ilmari Lahdelma, the architect who designed Maritime Centre Vellamo.
Classrooms Ahti ja Kaija
The two 32-seat meeting rooms, Ahti and Kaija, can also be combined into one large hall by opening the dividing wall. Thanks to their versatility, these spacious and modern meeting rooms are well suited to meetings, training sessions, group work or as exhibition spaces.
Prices
- hourly rate €63.75/room (€80 incl. VAT)
- hourly rate for both rooms combined into one larger meeting room €127.49 (€160 incl. VAT)
- entire day (over 5 hours) €302.79/room (€380 incl. VAT)
- entire day (over 5 hours) €605.58 for both rooms combined (€760 incl. VAT)
Add a museum visit? When you book a classroom for four hours or longer, you get free entry to all exhibitions in Vellamo.
Equipment
- data projector
- laptop (HDMI connector)
- internet connection
- flip chart (+ whiteboard in Kaija)
- induction loop
- WLAN – Vellamo Open
- water tap
Table layouts
- classroom layout
- large U-shape (Ahti), small U-shape (Kaija)
- diplomatic layout
- group tables
Did you know? In Finnish folk mythology, Ahti is the god of the sea. He is the consort of Vellamo, the goddess of water, lakes and seas. Kaija means pier in Finnish nautical slang.
Venttiili seminar room
Venttiili is a 20-seat cabinet in Maritime Centre Vellamo. It can be separated from restaurant Laakonki’s restaurant hall with a partition wall.
The oak tables are best suitable for diplomat seating.
Equipment
(av-equipment on request)
- data projector
- internet connection
- whiteboard
- flip chart
- WLAN – Vellamo Open
Reservations trough restaurant Laakonki’s customer service.
asiakaspalvelu@kotkanravintolat.fi
p. 010 832 3501 (Mon-Fri 9am-3pm)
Did you know? Venttiili means a ship window.
Boat Hall
The majestic boat hall at the Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka is ideal for a wide variety of events. Starting a seminar in the boat hall with a welcome drink or smoothies, followed by a cocktail party or other standing evening reception, is sure to leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Pricing is negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Icebreaker Tarmo
The mess room of the over 110-year-old icebreaker Tarmo is suited for small-scale meetings and celebrations. The unique atmosphere makes up for the lack of high tech!
The steam-powered icebreaker is open from May to August.
Prices
(all prices below incl. VAT at 25,5%)
- hire €100/hour (8am-5pm)
- hire €300/half a day (4 hours, 8am-5pm)
- hire €500/whole day (10am-5pm)
- evenings (5 to 9pm) €600
Equipment
- fixed tables
- 35 stools
- two benches that seat five people
Did you know? Tarmo was constructed in England in 1907.
Commandant’s Chamber
The Commandant’s Chamber is an important part of the Fateful Svensksund exhibition. In the middle of the Commandant’s Chamber, there is a solid oak table surrounded by 15 modern, ergonomic design chairs. The meeting guests have access to Wi-Fi, a laptop and a 65″ screen. Villeroy & Boch’s Old Luxembourg tableware, crystal drinking glasses and cutlery add a festive touch to the table setting.
Prices
- Example, reservation for 3 hours: room rental €159.36 (€200 incl. VAT) + € 24.70/person (€31 incl. VAT)
- The price includes coffee for the selected number of participants and the museum experience.
- Minimum billing for six persons.
- The Commandant’s Chamber is available from 10am until 4pm.
- All rents include VAT at 25,5%.
Fancy a piece of history?
The rent of the room, located directly in the exhibition space, includes admission to Vellamo’s exhibitions.
Equipment
- 65″ screen
- laptop
- Wi-Fi
- festive Villeroy & Boch tableware
Did you know? The Commandant’s Chamber is named after Jean Baptiste Prevost de Sansac, marquis de Traversay. The marquis was the commander of the Svensksund fortress and military port.
Inquiries and reservations
info@merikeskusvellamo.fi
p. 040 350 0497