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Events calendar
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Tykkimäki Amusement Park
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Arboretum Mustila
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World Heritage Site Verla
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The Municipality of Iitti
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Culture: museums, exhibitions,
concerts and sights
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Shopping
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City map
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Local food from local producers
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Nature sights and trails
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Repovesi National Park
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Sports and leisure
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A city tour and some good things
to know
A magazine full of information
This brochure provides information about the multitude of possibilities in Kouvola and our neighbouring municipality, Iitti. You
can find out about places and events to visit and pick out the
most useful information. You can always find the latest tips and
information on sights and events at visitkouvola.fi.
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Just 1½ hours from the Helsinki Metropolitan Region is a place
that will make you realise that fascinating does not always have
to mean faraway. Kouvola is a pleasant town of about 88,000
inhabitants situated in Southeast Finland. Kouvola is Finland’s
tenth largest town.
The nearest airports are Helsinki-Vantaa and Lappeenranta. The
availability of a fast rail link between Kouvola and St.Petersburg
and a night train to Moscow makes Kouvola a convenient gateway to the eastern parts of the European Union. Kouvola is the
western-most point of the Trans-Siberian Railway that connects
Europe to Asia, and is a significant railway junction in Finland. It is
located less than 300 km or 2 h 20 min away from St Petersburg,
with four trains departing for St Petersburg daily.
Listen to the shrieks of merriment at Tykkimäki Amusement Park
and Aquapark, see the rhododendron blooms at Arboretum
Mustila, experience the rugged wilderness landscape in Repovesi National Park and visit Verla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - all this you can do in and around Kouvola.
In Kouvola, nature and the countryside live hand-in-hand with
the city centre. There are plenty of cultural goings-on, from a
symphony orchestra to idyllic rural art and culture destinations.
And of course there’s sport – the RX FINLAND World Championship Rallycross event offers the thrill of speed. The best trotting
racehorses compete at the international KYMI GP races. Hiking,
canoeing, skiing or playing – here you can do whatever takes
your fancy.
Sit out on a terrace on Manski Pedestrian Street and watch the
world go by. Live and relax in Kouvola.
Enjoy our hospitality!
EVENTS 2014
15.–18.5.
Kuulas – an international children’s theatre event
17.5.
The smiling motorist’s spring day
14.6.
17.5.
The opening of the summer season at Tykkimäki
Amusement Park
KYMI GP
31.5.
Rhododendron Day at Arboretum Mustila
6.–7.6.
Vaakuna Piknik, a new city festival in the centre
7.6.
The opening of Tykkimäki Aquapark
7.6.
Rallycross Finnish Championships,
Tykkimäki Motorsports Centre
28.–29.6.
RX Finland
7.–8.6.
Scout and Guide Jamboree 2014
11.–14.6.
Iitti Music Festival, Iitti
13.–14.6.
Kouvolan Komia, a music event on Manski Pedestrian Street.
14.6.
Kymi GP – an international European Championship
trotting event
28.–29.6.
RX Finland, a Rallycross World Championship race,
Tykkimäki Motorsports Centre
11.–12.7.
Pioneer Festival, rock in Koria’s Pioneer Park
18.–19.7.
Restaurant Festival, in the centre
9.–10.8.
Our Countryside festival
18.–20.7.
Kouvola Magic Days
19.–20.7.
Jättömaa Festival, an event featuring all kinds of art
2.–3.8.
Medieval event Kouvo La Arctopolis,
at Kasarminmäki in Kouvola
9.–10.8.
Our Countryside festival, Kouvola Trotting Track
15.8.
Night of the Arts, an event of art and culture
18.7.
Verla Day at World Heritage Site Verla
22.8.
MILjazz, wonderful military music at Kasarminmäki
in Kouvola
22.8.
MILjazz
5.9.
Night of Fashion, an autumnal fashion show in the city
centre
13.–14.9.
Local Food fair, Elimäki
22.11.
The start of the Christmas season in the centre of Kouvola
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HAVING FUN
AT TYKKIMÄKI
Aquapark – new this summer at Tykkimäki
Fun-packed splashing and wild water games are now amongst the
attractions at Tykkimäki. In addition to the rides, the new Aquapark will be fun for people of all ages from June 7. In store are wild
rides down water slides on mats, tyres or nothing. The largest slides
are Typhoon Tunnel, on which you descend on a tyre, the skating
tyre waterslide Pendulum, Thunder Tunnel which you descend in a
sitting position, the open waterslide Body Slide, and four-lane mat
waterslide Multilane.
In between the hilarious descents, you can have fun in Waterplay, a play
pool for children, on its smaller water slides and in the ‘Kelluvat kivet’
(floating rocks) adventure area. For the very youngest children, there is
the shallow Spray Park paddling pool, where fun is guaranteed with a
range of water cannons and fountains.
At Aquapark, you can also do some real swimming as there is a fulllength pool for more serious swimmers. The facility is equipped with
saunas and changing rooms.
A comfortable new restaurant area with terraces
Aquapark’s new restaurant area with its large terraces is there to refresh
not only the park’s revellers but also people swimming at Käyrälampi
beach. The restaurant will be open from 8 am until 11 pm whenever
Aquapark is open and has a view over the neighbouring beach.
Amusement park - relaxed fun
Tykkimäki Amusement Park offers laid-back fun for the whole family.
It’s an easy and safe place to have fun, where you'll find plenty to do
for children of all ages and in all weathers. A diverse range of rides, the
Atreenalin adventure park, cute little animals, the Upsy Daisy Kids’
Pavilion and now also the refreshing Aquapark all go to make an unforgettable day at the amusement park. Natural surroundings, a wide
choice of services and places to eat and the adjacent Tykkimäki Camping with its accommodation services keep visitors in a great mood.
Kanuunakuja 2, 45200 Kouvola
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ARBORETUM MUSTILA
– an impressive forest park
Arboretum Mustila is Finland’s oldest and largest Arboretum that
showcases different species of trees and plants. Since 1902, the Arboretum founded by A.F. Tigerstedt has been test-cultivating durable specimens of both Finnish and foreign tree species in large research stands and unique forest gardens. Mustila is especially known
for its exotic conifer stands and hundreds of rhododendrons and
azaleas that bloom in June. Most of the plants have nameplates and
some text giving an introduction to the species. Arboretum also sells
seeds and saplings for trees and shrubs that can withstand the cold.
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The park has three signposted trekking trails of different lengths
(1½ - 3 km) that are easy to follow, as well as a nature trail with
question points (1 km). It also has dozens of little paths that you can
freely explore. In the central areas of Azalea Slope, Rhododendron
Valley and Fox Hill are wide, well-maintained paths that can also be
negotiated by wheelchair.
Mustila is situated in Elimäki, about 25 km from the centre of Kouvola towards Helsinki on Route 6. Arboretum Mustila is open every
day all year round.
Mustilantie 57, 47200 Elimäki
mustila.fi
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WORLD HERITAGE SITE VERLA
– a unique experience
The Verla Groundwood and Board Mill have been at the heart
of the village of Verla since the 1870s, first as operational mill and
then, since 1972, as a mill museum. In 1996, Verla was accepted
onto UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites as an exceptionally
well-preserved entity. The landscape dominated by rapids, the historic mill buildings with their machinery, the mill owner’s house
and gardens and the idyllic workers’ cottages give an authentic image of early life in the Nordic forest industry.
The atmosphere of Verla’s Mill Museum is unique in its vividness:
the machinery and tools are in their original places in their genuine
environment. It is as if the mill has just been stopped for moment.
Although there are of course no actual mill workers, in many ways
you can still feel their presence in the museum.
A new dam has been built on Verlankoski, which borders the mill
building, in order to protect the mill from the water. In summer 2014,
an interesting new culture trail will be opened to visitors in the area
between the dam and the mill. Along this trail, you will be able to
see the mill from a new perspective.
The rocks above the Verlankoski Rapids also have a prehistoric
rock painting dating back about 6,000 years. All this is situated about 30 km from the centre of Kouvola.
The museum is open from the beginning of May until the end
of September. You can only tour the museum accompanied by
a guide. Tours in foreign languages are given by appointment.
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In the museum area you will also find a café, small shops where you
can buy handicraft items, organic wine and homemade bread etc.
You can also overnight at Verla. In the summer season, Verla has
about 70 beds available. All the cottages are located within walking
distance of the Mill Museum.
Verlantie 295, 47850 Verla
verla.fi
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IITTI
– a nice place to spend
a holiday and enjoy life
Just a little more than 1½ hours from congested urban Finland lies
idyllic municipality Iitti and its church village, full of countless little lakes and rocky shorelines. In 1990, the Finnish Broadcasting
Company (YLE) and the Finnish Tourist Board (MEK) chose Iitti
Church Village as Finland’s most beautiful village.
There is so much to experience in Iitti in summer: The international Iitti Music Festival, the changing art exhibitions at Iitti Library and the Village Hall, and fishing and nature trekking. The Iitti
Music Festival culminates in carrying a piano to the top of Hiidenvuori Hill and performing a midnight concert. The ruggedly beautiful scenery in the northern part of the municipality with its rocky
shorelines and lakes, and the flat meadows of the southern part are
made for hiking, skiing, boating and fishing.
More than 130 years of market traditions continue briskly in Kausala
Market Square. The joys of winter include ice fishing, Christmas
markets, sporting events, skiing and driving horse-drawn carriages.
Iitti Church
The cruciform church built in 1693 is architecturally precious and
one of Finland’s 15 wooden churches preserved from the 17th century. The external wall of the church were first painted red in the
early 19th century and, since then, the colour now known as ‘Iitti
Red’ has been a characteristic feature of the church.
Iitintie 846, Iitti Church Village
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RUUKINPORTTI second-hand market
The company Toimintavoima
Oy produces various theatre
and drama services!
GET IN TOUCH!
• SHOWS
• WORKSHOPS
• COURSES
• TRAINING
• DRAMA CLASSES
Working space III floor in Taideruukki
Piia Kleimola, tel. +358 (0) 40 54 88 016
[email protected]
www.toimintavoima.fi
CAFÉ • TOILETS • USED FURNITURES• USED SPORT EQUIPMENT • www.taideruukki.fi
Tel. +358 (0)44 748 8010 • facebook/ruukinportinkirpputori
Mo-fri. 11-17
Sat. 10-15
Sun. 12-15
Kuusankosken
TAIDERUUKKI
Welcome to see Finnish handcrafts and unique art!
A wonderful cluster of artists and craftspersons joined forces
in Kymintehdas, Kuusankoski, in a 100-year-old building, that
now offers something to see for everyone, all year round.
There is visual arts, glass art, photographs, handicrafts, renovation, as well as makers of candles
and jewelry.
Art exhibitions throughout the
year, theatre shows, graphic design,
a second-hand market, and organic
bakery products.
You will find more information on
the people behind Taideruukki on
www.taideruukki.fi and on Facebook!
Welcome! Kymintehdas,
street address: Kyminväylä 2,
45700 Kuusankoski (Kouvola)
Veturi
Shopping
Centre
www.anniscreativecorner.com
Contemporary Finnish art from the top! A
sales exhibition of glass, sculpture, and visual
art. In addition, there are changing art exhibitions held throughout the year. Free entrance!
A colourful,
not too serious
workshop &
shop!
• jewelry
• handicrafts
• cards
• etc.
We also serve in English, Danish,
Estonian, and Russian.
TaideTupa PikkuSelma
Kuusankosken Taideruukki, 2.floor
Street address: Kyminväylä 2 45700 Kuusankoski
Further information: www.taidetupapikkuselma.com
Contact us: [email protected]
or +358 (0) 440 564364/ Vesa Parvinen
Kuusankosken Taideruukki ry is supported f.e. by PROTOMO
Rampa rakkaus, Johanna Ryönänkoski
Experience joy!
www.poikilo.fi
SUMMER EXHIBITIONS
MAY 8TH - AUGUST 31ST 2014
LAILA PULLINEN
Laila Pullinen, Subiacon tuuli II, 2000
NIKOLAI TSCHERBAKOFF
- TERVAKORPI
Veden valoa
(Light of the Water)
Photo: Johannes Wiehn
Photo: Vesa Aaltonen
Valon kaari (Light’s Arc)
Nikolai Tscherbakoff,
Syntiinlankeemus, 1915
INQUIRIES: +358 20 615 5297
museums
Open: Tue – Fri 11-18, Sat – Sun 12-17
Address: Varuskuntakatu
11,
Hall
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MUSEUMS &
EXHIBITIONS
Are you interested in days gone by? You can return there by
visiting the many industrial and technical museums as well as
museums of local history. A hunger for art, on the other hand, can
be satisfied in both traditional and modern art exhibitions, which
are displayed at many expressive locations.
Kouvola Radio Museum
Each room in the Radio Museum showcases radios from a certain
decade – from the 1920s to the 1960s – and at the same time tells
about the homes and lives of the residents of Kouvola during the
decades in question.
Kouvola Museum Quarter
At the Kouvola Museum Quarter, you can see what life was like
in Kouvola Station Village in the early decades of the 20th century.
Operating in the district’s buildings are Pottery Shop Pikku Kippo,
Pikkupuoti Aino, Giftshop and Café Onnenkukko, Restoration
Shop, Eco-Shop and the Tube Radio Museum. In the Nygren
House, exhibitions are organised in summer. New to the Museum
Quarter is the Domestic Animal Yard, which will be open from 1.7.
– 4.10. The Old Handicraft Market will take place on 14.9. and the
traditional Christmas event Atmospheric Christmas on 30.11.
The military section of the museum displays radio equipment used
by different groups during the Winter War and War of Continuation, as well as post-war radio equipment. The technical section has
plenty of radios manufactured in different countries and in different
periods. The oldest are crystal radios from the 1920s and the newest
are fine VHF radios from the 1960s equipped with record-players
and tape recorders.
Open: 12 noon – 3 pm, Tues and Sun, 1.6.–30.8.
also on Thursdays. From 15.12.–15.2. only by appointment.
Tickets: Adults €2, children free
Pajaraitti 1, 45100 Kouvola
putkiradiomuseo.fi
Kouvola Model Railway Museum
At the Model Railway Museum right in the city centre, locomotives
pull their carriages up and down to the authentic sound of whistling.
At the museum, visitors can learn about the history of the railway
from yesteryear right up to the present day. For young people, the
Model Railway Museum is a great place to learn about model technology. The museum also houses the Cafeteria Onkapannu.
Open: 19.05.–21.09. Mon-Sun 10 am – 6 pm Semaforo and Onkapannu (closed on major holidays). For winter opening hours, please
check the internet.
Tickets: adults €5, senior citizens (over 65) €4, children €3
Asemakatu 2, 45100 Kouvola
elisanet.fi/pienoisrautatiemuseo/
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Poikilo museums
The Poikilo museums consist of the Kouvola Art Museum Kouvolan taidemuseo, the Finnish Shop Museum Suomen Puotimuseo
and the Local History Museum Elimäen kotiseutumuseo. Step
into a charming lace-decorated villa and the unhurried atmosphere
of an old-fashioned shop at the Finnish Shop Museum on Vanhamaantie in Valkeala. Elimäki’s Local History Museum between
Mustila and the Church Village is an outdoor museum, whose special exhibit is an old windmill.
Art Museum Poikilo is situated in Kouvola-talo in the Kouvola
Museum Quarter, which is 10 minutes’ walk from the railway station. Poikilo also houses Kino-Poikilo and the KOUTA Gallery
maintained by Artists’ Association of Finland. Kouvola-talo is considered one of the most beautiful post-modern buildings in Finland.
Also pop into the Poikilo Museum Shop, if you have time!
Summer exhibitions at Kouvola Art Museum Poikilo
8.5.–31.8.2014:
· 80-year anniversary exhibition for sculptor Laila Pullinen, Valon
kaari (curve of light)
· Landscape painter Nikolai Tscherbakoff-Tervakorpi’s exhibition
about reality and the truth of nature, Veden valoa (water’s light)
Open: Tues-Fri 11 am – 6 pm,
Sat-Sun 12 noon – 5 pm, Mon closed
Tickets: summer exhibition €8/5, under 18s free admission
Kouvola Art Museum Poikilo, Varuskuntakatu 11, Kouvola-talo
poikilo.fi
Ankkapurha Industrial Museum
The core of the Industrial Museum is a cardboard machine which
was restored into its original place as an authentic unit in 1997. The
cardboard machine was the first of its kind in Finland. It was originally started in 1897 and stopped in 1978.
The basic exhibition offers a journey through time spanning more
than 100 years. Along the way, you will learn about the working
and living conditions of the personnel and the development of the
industry through about 250 different photographs.
In the museum, you can also dive back in time by 7,000 years. The
Ammoin Ankkapurhassa exhibition on loan from the National
Board of Antiquities contains objects found in archaeological excavations dating back to the period of early ceramics.
Open: 1.6.–14.8.2014, Wed, Thurs, Sat and Sun 11 am – 5 pm.
At other times by appointment.
Tickets: adults €3, students and senior citizens €2. Guided tour €17.
The museum is situated in the Stora Enso mill area
in Inkeroinen, Kouvola.
Kuitutie 2, 46900 Inkeroinen
Kuusankoskitalo Gallery
Kuusankoskitalo is situated in the centre of Kuusankoski. Its green
foreshore is clearly distinguishable from the Kymijoki River that
flows by. In 2014, the gallery is displaying works by local artists and
those from elsewhere in Finland.
Open: Mon-Fri 11 am – 7 pm, Sat-Sun 12 noon – 6 pm.
Closed 30.6.–31.7. Free admission
Kymenlaaksonkatu 1, 45700 Kuusankoski
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Kymi Sinfonietta
A unique orchestra comprising musicians from the two cities of Kouvola and Kotka. In Kouvola, its concert venues are Kouvola City Hall and
Kuusankoskitalo.
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Moisio Art and Catering Manor
This Empire-style manor was designed by C.L. Engel in 1818. Downstairs is a restaurant that can be reserved for special occasions and a
cafeteria. The manor is renowned for its tasty catering. Upstairs is dedicated to valuable art and changing exhibitions of artworks that are
for sale. The manor’s guest house can accommodate up to 20 people.
Open: 4.5.–31.8.2014. Art exhibitions and cafeteria Tues-Fri and
Sun 11 am – 4 pm, Sat 11 am – 3 pm. Other times by appointment
for groups.
Tickets: adults €8 per person, senior citizens, students, groups €7
per person, children under 15 free. Includes coffee and biscuits.
Moisiontie 163, 47200 Elimäki
moisionkartano.com
Photo: Aava Anttinen
Art Centre Antares
Art Centre Antares is a new centre for visual art in the village of
Sippola. Antares offers artists reasonably-priced facilities for living,
exhibiting, working and storing their works.
The gallery is open to the public from 6.5.–19.10. on Tuesday to
Sunday from 12 noon to 6 pm. It will be closed on 21.6. Entrance €4
Pien-Liikkalantie 6, 46710 Sippola
galleriaantares.fi
Iitti Museum
The basic exhibition showcases rustic objects from the last century
in an old granary built in 1930 on the Museum Hill at Iitti Church
Village. In addition to the granary, the museum grounds also have a
two-storey outbuilding and a drying barn from the 1750s.
Museotie 8, Iitti Church Village
tel. +358 40 4833 732
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Kuusankosken Taideruukki
(Kuusankoski Art Factory)
Kuusankosken Taideruukki is located in the old industrial area of
Kymintehdas on the banks of the Kymijoki River, in a traditional
Finnish paper industry setting.
Taideruukki operates in the old central warehouse facilities, which
have become a headquarters for artists and craftspeople. It offers visitors visual and glass art, photography, handicraft, restoring services
and candle- and jewellery making. It hosts art exhibitions all year
round as well as theatre work, graphic design and a flea market.
Kyminväylä 2, 45700 Kuusankoski
taideruukki.fi
Church tours
Would you be intrigued by visiting an old
wooden church hundreds of years old, a modern church of today, a sturdy stone church or
a tsasouna. Our churches are authentic units
when viewed separately, but a beautiful whole
when viewed together. Go and see them all.
Elimäki Church
open 10.6.–15.8. weekdays 11 am – 3 pm
Vanhamaantie 16, Elimäki
Jaala Church
open 2.6.–11.8. weekdays 9 am – 3 pm
Jaalantie 140, 47110 Jaala
Kouvola Central Church
open 4.6.–3.8. Wed-Fri 12 noon – 4 pm,
Sat-Sun 10 am – 2 pm (closed on 21.6.)
Marjoniementie 5, 45100 Kouvola
Kuusankoski Church
open 3 – 18.6 weekdays 9 am – 4 pm
Valtakatu 24, 45700 Kuusankoski
Valkeala Church
open 2.6.–8.8. weekdays 9 am – 2 pm
Kalevantie, 45370 Valkeala
Myllykoski Orthodox Tsasouna
Koulutie 4, Myllykoski
Iitti Orthodox Tsasouna
Keskikatu 4, Kausala
St Ursula’s Roman Catholic Church
Valimontie 1, 45100 Kouvola
The churches are closed on Midsummer’s
Eve 20.6. At other times, they are open by
appointment.
The Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross
Open 24.6.–31.7.2014
Tues-Thurs 12 noon – 3 pm
Kirkonmäenkatu 2, 45100 Kouvola
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Hearing the call
of the barracks
Kouvola was and still is renowned for its army barracks.
The local area also has many historical fortresses and fortifications.
Life near the border of two great powers, Sweden and Russia, and
later that of the young independent Finland have coloured the history of Kouvola in many ways. In 1910, the decision was made to
build garrisons at Kouvola, Koria, Lahti, Riihimäki and Tammisaari,
an area that at that time was part of Russia’s Great Principality of
Finland. The purpose was to improve the defences of the Russia’s
north-western part, and to secure the important railway connection
passing through Southern Finland. The brick buildings that represent the neo-Gothic style became the property of the Finnish government when Finland was granted independence in 1917. Learn
about the military history of these places or recruit a brigade for a
guided tour.
Kasarminmäki in Kouvola
Kouvola’s garrison area was built between 1911 and 1914 as a military
base of the Russian Empire. The area is home to about 30 red-brick
buildings, the Officers’ Club and the Orthodox Church of the Holy
Cross. The famous Finnish architect, Alvar Aalto, did his military
service at Kasarminmäki, and designed the main gate to the grounds.
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These days, this traditional site houses the Kymenlaakso University
of Applied Sciences, the Military County Staff of Eastern Finland
and a large number of businesses.
At the same time, the Koria garrison was also built, and the area is
now known as Pioneer Park.
Parts of the Suvorov chain of fortresses
The Liikkala and Utti fortresses are part of a chain of fortresses commissioned by General Suvorov in the 1790s to protect St Petersburg.
Liikkala Fortress or Fortifications (1791-92) comprised a large and
small fortification linked by a connecting road. The fortifications are
still visible in the landscape behind Liikkala Fire Station, and there
is a tourist map guide between them.
Construction work for Utti Fortress also began in 1791, and continued until 1799 when work was suspended. The fortress was never
completed, but the ramparts are clearly visible at Utti along Route 6.
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The largest model railroad exhibition in Finland with engines
using real whistling sounds. The museum also features a wooden
steam train, one of the three existing trains with Masson engine,
running through 3 rooms on rails over 2.5 meters high! Visitors
have an opportunity to act as engineers for the model trains, and
see the development of railroad history. The café Onkapannu has
always fresh ground coffee and delicious pastries. Museum is located right next to the railway station.
The musical that charmed audiences
and critics alike! (Tickets 34/31/22 €)
Other current plays:
Spy farce 39 ASKELTA
Modern play KARKKIPÄIVÄ
Comedy OVISTA JA IKKUNOISTA
Première KYMENLAAKSON LAULU
SUMMER: 19 MAY 2014 – 21 SEP 2014 every day Mon-Sun
Semaforo Kouvola Model Railroad Museum
Asemakatu 2 I FI-45100 KOUVOLA
Tel +358 (0) 400 711 607
www.elisanet.fi/pienoisrautatiemuseo
and the adventure
MIO, POIKANI MIO
KOUVOLAN THEATRE
Tel +358 5 7400 330, Tue – Sat 11 pm to 3 pm
Kouvola Model Railroad Museum
III INTERNATIONAL
COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Photo: Schander
Photo: Hanya Chlala
Photo: Maarit Kytöharju
- joy and energy of live music!
The competition had a record response, a total of 265 entries from as
many as 32 countries. In the Finals Concerts, all of the 3 to 5 finalist
works will be performed.
Finals Concerts: November 2014 in Kouvola and Kotka
(announcing and awarding the winners)
Orchestra: Kymi Sinfonietta
Conductor: Yasuo Shinozaki
Jury: Composers Kalevi Aho, Magnus Lindberg,
Erkki-Sven Tüür, and Conductor Yasuo Shinozaki
An international top orchestra in Kymenlaakso.
Concerts at Kouvola City Hall and Kuusankoski House.
Tickets:
Lippupalvelu, Orkesteritoimisto
tel. +358 (0) 5 234 4891
or an hour before at the door
www.kymisinfonietta.fi
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pedestrian street begins 100 meters from the bus and railway stations and runs
all through the downtown area.
If your soul craves an even bigger selection, try large supermarkets situated
just 4 km away from downtown Kouvola. Foods, electronics, home appliances,
furniture and various accessories are available in the district of car dealers and
specialised stores. The district is also home to the Prisma Hypermarket and
Southeast Finland’s largest shopping centre, Veturi.
Marketplaces of local producers offer local food spiced with special flavours,
and there are also many small handicraft workshops in such places as Kuusankosken Taideruukki, Verla and the Kouvola Museum Quarter. Have you
ever tasted Kouvola licorice, renowned as a delicacy by all Finns? As a gift
from Kouvola, it’s an exotic sure-fire hit!
Tax-free stores will increase your passion to shop. More than 100 shops in
Kouvola offer tax-free shopping services. According to Finnish law, people
living outside the European Economic Area (EEA) should not be charged
VAT on things they buy in Finland. The Finnish standard VAT rate in 2014 is
24%. Look for stores displaying these signes
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Good to be local
In and around Kouvola and Iitti are plenty of producers of local food.
The area’s farmers, landowners, mushroom and berry growers, fishermen and
hunters offer a wide range of delicacies made from the purest of ingredients.
Mustila Viini Oy - homemade wines,
liqueurs, and schnapps
This shop contains the full range of Mustila wines and bottles can
also be purchased stylishly gift-wrapped. The assortment includes
red, white and rosé wines as well as liqueurs and schnapps. Also take
a look at the preserves and jam made according to traditional recipes. In the grounds of the wine shop is a little bar, whose intimate
atmosphere is enhanced with the flapping of the wings of history.
Mustilan puistotie 23, 47200 Elimäki
mustilaviini.fi
Alppiruusun tuottajatori
- agricultural goods delivered by local farmers
The assortment includes fresh pastries, real Finnish rye bread, cheeses,
flours and homemade juices. The large selection offered by the meat
counter will delight even the pickiest of gourmets. You will even find
ostrich meat here. In the autumn, you can also buy fresh elk meat.
Alppiruusuntie 35, 47200 Elimäki
alppiruusu.fi
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Benjamin maatilatori - farmers’ market
In addition to its renowned meat counter, the farmers’ market also
sells an extensive range of products by local companies and craftspeople, as well as other top-quality Finnish goods. You can also buy
fragrant village bread, first-class goat cheese and fresh vegetables.
Kymenrannantie 1, 47400 Kausala
maatilatori.fi
Polven juustola - cheeses for gourmets
You will find cheddar, wine cheddar and Lapland or farm cheese in
the basement of this cheese shop where all the best delicacies from
local farms are gathered. Reservations for groups in advance.
Polventie 59 A, Savero
polvenjuustola.fi
Paavolan kotijuustola - homemade cheeses
The assortment of goods in this cheese shop will leave no true cheese
lover cold. Among the farm products, you will find immature, fried
and Lapland cheeses and fresh homemade yogurt. Cafeteria reservations for groups in advance.
Vanhamaantie 336 A, Elimäki
kotijuustola.pc-palvelu.fi
COTTAGES & CANOEING
Vacationers’
Dream Come True!
Orilampi lies next to
the Repovesi National Park.
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Breathtaking views, an enchanting garden,
cruises on Lake Repovesi.
Accommodation, a fully licenced restaurant,
evening programme in the summer season,
a camping site, lake cruises, saunas for
rent, excellent choice of outdoor activities,
family vacations, meetings and courses.
In short, all the ingredients of a perfect
holiday.
VÄÄNTÄJÄN TILA
Sovi and Matti Vääntäjä | Tel. +358 400 525 062 | [email protected]
www.vaantajantila.fi
Tel. +358 5 389 881 | email: [email protected]
Address: Voikoskentie 138, 47910 Hillosensalmi | www.orilampi.fi
ALPPIRUUSU
BY HIGHWAY 6 IN ELIMÄKI
SUOMALAINEN ONNI
Tranquility, balance and a quiet happiness
– find all these in our new lakeside holiday village.
All 21 holiday homes are suited for round-the-year
accommodation. The village is built in a forested
lot by a lake. Building is near completion, with
some finishing touches still to be made. Our cosy
holiday homes are separated by hedges. There are
playgrounds for kids, a grill hut, and a sauna.
CAFÉ
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ALPPIRUUSU
• à la Carte
• buffet lunch
• catering restaurant
• giftware
• sweets
• dance evenings
• karaoke
LOCALPRODUCERS’
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•fresh meat (corn fed pork)
organic beef, mutton, ostrich
and venison in the autumn
• meat products
• rye bread from naturally
derived sourdough
• Karelian pastries, flour
• home-made cheese
• juices and organic products
• needlework, metal and
wooden handicrafts
Our holiday village is an ideal holiday destination for
families and groups of friends, any time of the year. It
is a perfect place for children, and its natural peace
will help to improve your creativíty.
OPENeveryday8am–9pm
Address:
Ukonniementie 1,
47710 Jaala, Kouvola
www.art-tuote.fi
+358 407 087 182
+358 407 495 992
+7 951 650 1717
+7 9500 240 148
Alppiruusuntie 35, Elimäki
Restaurant Tel. +358 5 377 6868
E-mail: [email protected]
OPENeveryday9am–9pm
ServiceopenThu,Fri,Sun
12noon–6pm,Sat10am–3pm.
Tel. +358 5 3777 333, +358 400 760 912
E-mail: [email protected]
www.alppiruusu.fi
DIRECTED BY
TYTTI RINTANEN
LIVE ORCHESTRA
THE SECRETS
In 2014, Korvenkylä Summer Theatre presents the première of Marianne Tikkanen’s musical play Kaksi kitaraa
- (Two guitars) the Topi Sorsakoski story
The show tells the story of Topi Sorsakoski’s unique voyage from his
dad’s tango orchestra to national popularity. Sorsakoski made it big
time as the leading figure of the band ”Agents”. This summer we bring
you a historically correct, however outrageously entertaining musical
play depicting Sorsakoski’s steps to the king of rock. Music plays the
biggest part as the wonderful ”The Secrets” performs the best of
Sorsakoski’s songs.
BUY YOUR TICKETS IN ADVANCE!
www: korvenkylankesateatteri.fi 15 € / 7 €
Groups (min. 15 persons) 12 €, tel. +358 600 399 499, 1,00 € / min
Our co-operating ticket vendors 15,50 € / 7,50 €
- Kouvolan Musiikki, Salpausselänkatu 31, Kouvola
- Mari’s Coffee, Elimäentie 54, Anjala, tel. 05 317 1010
- Kulttuuritalo Kyminsuu, Eteläinen Karjalantie 3, Karhula, tel. +358 400 759 142
(These vendors all start ticket sales on June 1st.)
Tickets at the door 16 € / 8 € one hour before the show
Fri 27.6. klo 19.00
Thu 3.7. klo 19.00
Thu10.7. klo 19.00
Thu 17.7. klo 19.00
Sun 29.6. klo 17.00
Sun 6.7. klo 17.00
Sun 13.7. klo 17.00
Sun 20.7. klo 17.00
Tue 1.7. klo 19.00
Tue 8.7. klo 19.00
Tue 15.7. klo 19.00
Tue 22.7. klo 19.00
Wed 2.7. klo 19.00
Wed 9.7. klo 19.00
Wed 16.7. klo 19.00
Wed 23.7. klo 19.00
www.korvenkylankesateatteri.fi
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Flowing water, rugged trees and cliffs, beautiful flowers and scenery
- all these await you in and around Kouvola. You can walk, boat, fish, hike
and get some really fresh air in genuine natural surroundings, and you can
enjoy services connected to the spirit of nature.
Heisanharju
Väliväylä canoeing route
Heisanharju is an oasis-like area in the middle
of small lakes and pine forests; a coniferous
environment with stimulating activities for
those who enjoy peaceful nature. Easy hiking trails on open ridge country are familyfriendly. Within Heisanharju you can also
fish, swim or try geocaching. Heisanharju is
situated in Jaala, 22 km to the north of downtown Kouvola, in the direction of Mäntyharju.
Väliväylä, an old log-floating route, is nowadays used for canoeing from Lappeenranta
to Kouvola. It is a chain of narrow lakes and
small rivers with lots of early history from the
Finnish forestry industry. Between Kouvola
and Kannuskoski there are several small rapids to liven up the canoeing experience on
this family-friendly route. Along the way at
appropriate intervals are renovated rest sites.
The route contains a variety of fishing spots.
Kymijoki River
The Kymijoki River flows through the Kouvola region on its widely varying journey to
Kotka. Along the way there are roaring rapids, vivid countryside and wilderness, with
excellent fishing spots. The section between
Vuolenkoski and Kimola is especially suitable for long-distance canoeing, and from
Susikoski southwards the river is excellent
for rafting. Hiking trails along the river can
be found north of Anjala.
Mouhu trail
Hiidenvuori
The trail through the woods starting from
Mouhu village goes in the direction of Repovesi National Park and is part of a longer
hiking trail from Mäntyharju to Repovesi.
This trail’s highpoints in Kouvola are the
exceptionally rugged rocky vistas, especially around Pitkälampi Lake. The trail is an
excellent additional destination for people
travelling in the Repovesi area.
Hiidenvuori Hill rising over Kirkkojärvi
Lake is one of the most beautiful sites in
Iitti. The hill is a popular lookout spot and
destination for nature-lovers, as well as being the stage for the annual Iitti Music Festival. The ancient castle monument is easier
to conquer today because of the newly upgraded hiking trail. The south face of the hill
has campfire spot and a beach.
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REPOVESI NATIONAL PARK
– trekking in a rugged rocky landscape
Repovesi National Park is located in South-East Finland and in
the area of the municipalities of Kouvola and Mäntyharju. The distance from the centre of Kouvola to the entrance at Lapinsalmi is 45
km and, from Helsinki, about 130 km. In an area of about 15 km²,
Repovesi offers more than 40 km of trails, some easier, some more
difficult and some almost vertical. Begin your trek from one of these
entrance areas (with car parks): Lapinsalmi and Tervajärvi in the
southern part of the area, and Saarijärvi in the northern part.
Thanks to the varied and rugged landscape, Repovesi National Park
is one of Finland’s favourite hiking destinations. Hiking routes cross
a natural environment punctuated by high cliffs, bodies of water and
woodland and pine swamps, some of which have been preserved
untouched. At Repovesi, you can find rock paintings 6,000 years old.
Stone-age man already enjoyed the sacred cliffs of Repovesi.
Olhavanvuori
The cliffs of Olhavanvuori Hill in Valkeala rise to a height of 50
metres. Rock-climbers reckon that it’s the best place of its kind in
Finland. You can, however, also walk to the top, from which you can
admire a wonderful wilderness landscape.
Mustalampi Lookout Tower
Climb to the top of Mustalamminvuori, but don’t stop there. From
the top of the lookout tower at the summit, you will see some amazing views.
Kuutti’s Channel
The 270-metre long Kuutinkanava (Kuutti’s channel), built for logfloating in 1912, reflects Finland’s industrial history. Along it are
places to rest and build a campfire.
Coming by bus
Elving’s Tower
Save Repovesi’s unique natural environment and head out there on
public transport. You can get to the national park and back by bus.
The summer bus timetables are available from, for example the Kouvola Tourist Office or at the website kouvola.fi/joukkoliikenne.
From the top of the 20-metre high Elving’s Tower, located along
the road to Orilampi, you can see far over the largest lakeland and
wilderness area in Southeast Finland, even all the way to Repovesi
National Park. Open 18.5–29.9. Sat–Sun 11 am–6 pm (closed on
20.6.2014).
Check these out at Repovesi
Kettu Trail (Ketunlenkki)
A popular and varied 5-km circular walk, which is very suitable for
families with children. Along the way, you will find both the Lapinsalmi Suspension Bridge and the manually-operated Kettu Ferry.
Kettu Ferry (Ketunlossi)
Muscle memory is the best memory, so cross the unforgettable
140-metre Määkijänsalmi on this ferry built in 2010 powered only
by oat porridge and human muscle. The ferry can carry up to eight
people at a time. You can easily get there from the Lapinsalmi car
park.
Lapinsalmi Suspension Bridge
This 50-metre, five-tonne suspension bridge crosses Lapinsalmi at a
height of 10 metres. Near the bridge is a campfire site complete with
shelters for barbecuing and eating.
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Take a break
The campfire spots and lean-on shelters in Repovesi are
always open and at the disposal of hikers.
You can also overnight in Lapp huts that can be booked in
advance at Karhulahti, Lojukoski, Määkijä or Mustavuori.
Book a hut at repovedenkansallispuisto.fi
Water taxis in the Repovesi area:
Kuutinkolo tel. +358 400 551 530 or
Seikkailuviikari, tel. +358 500 862 862
Maps and information about the nature
experiences offered by companies is
available from the Kouvola Tourist
Office and the website outdoors.fi.
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City full of
possibilities
– do what you like.
Sweetest dreams in the heart of the city.
Cumulus Kouvola, Kouvolankatu 11
Bookings www.hotelworld.fi
or +358 20 055 055 (0,29 € /min + local call charge/mobile phone payment)
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Swimming
Kouvola has five high-quality swimming pools fitted out in different
ways, which are open every day of the week. The cash registers are
closed one hour before the pools’ actual closing time, and you must
leave the pool no later than 20 minutes before closing time.
In 2014, the entrance fee for adults is €4.50 and, for children aged
5 -11, €3.00. Children under the age of five can splash around freeof-charge. The pools rent out swimming costumes, towels and sauna
mats. The charge for using the beach sauna at Valkeala Swimming
Pool is €1.50. Changes in prices are possible.
Bowling
Happy Bowling – Kouvola Bowling Alley
Normal and glow-bowling, 10 lanes, cafeteria, sauna, party and conference facilities.
Salpausselänkatu 40, Kouvola
happybowling.fi
Kuusankoski Bowling Alley
Normal and glow-bowling, 8 lanes at Kuusankoski Sports Hall.
Uimahallintie 10, Kuusankoski
kuusankoskenkeilahalli.com
Glow-minigolf
Minigolf in the centre of Kouvola at Bunkkeri, where there are all
kinds of fun-packed activities. It’s fantastic there but if, despite everything, things go wrong, you can let off steam on the Formula 1
Lotus Renault simulator, among other things.
bunkkeri.fi
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Golf
Pirate Adventure Golf
Koskigolf
This demanding international-standard 18-hole course is situated in
Eerola along the shores of the Kymijoki River. A beautiful par-73
course where there is plenty of space for drives, but the approaches
to the greens can challenge even the most experienced players. After
a round, see what the ProShop has to offer and enjoy the fullylicensed restaurant and sauna facilities.
Experience a pirate adventure for the whole family at Finland’s largest 18-hole minigolf course. At the pirate kiosk, you can get refreshments and pirate goodies suitable for the adventure. A good place
to practise putting, as the greens are made of top quality Astroturf.
The lights at the course, which is located at Lampila Golf, keep
shots accurate well into the darkness of autumn.
Eerolanväylä 126, Kuusankoski
koskigolf.fi
Palojärvenkuja 16, Jaala
pirateadventuregolf.fi
lampilagolf.fi
Iitti Golf
Kouvola Golf Centre Bogey
This 18-hole international-size golf centre at Radansuu in Iitti offers sporting entertainment for the whole family. The large driving
range can give everyone a first experience of the game and the diverse fairways will test even the more accomplished players.
Bogey, a new type of golf centre, is suitable for both individuals and
groups that want to take up golf without having to pay through the
roof. The centre operates on the pay & play principle. Players do
not even have to own their own clubs. There is also minigolf in the
grounds.
Iitintie 684, Kausala
iittigolf.com
Lampila Golf
This interesting course requiring accuracy is suitable for all levels of
player. On the greens of Lampila’s nine-hole course, even beginners
can get an introduction to the game without membership fees and
other commitments. Also available is an analysing golf simulator,
which allows players to practise even in the winter.
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Tykkimäentie 11, Kouvola
bogey.fi
Frisbee golf
In frisbee golf, players use plastic frisbees instead of a ball and clubs.
The Frisbees are of different sizes and weights. In frisbee golf, the
holes of normal golf are replaced by baskets. You can play frisbee
golf at Kouvola Sports Park and at Koivusaari in Myllykoski.
Trotting
Trotting in Kouvola has long traditions, the continuation of which
is ensured by regularly organised races and enthusiastic lovers of
equestrianism. The Kouvola Trotting Track is located in Ravikylä, 2
km from downtown Kouvola.
Hevosmiehentie 1, 45160 Kouvola
kouvolanravirata.com
Crosskart – speed and adrenaline
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The internation
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Kymi GP Europ
Championship
trotting event
on Sat 14.6.
Crosskart racing is popular in the Nordic countries. Cars can accelerate to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds. Bring your friends for a speedfilled driving experience at Tykkimäki Race Track, which even the
top drivers say is demanding.
Tehontie 51, 45200 Kouvola
kouvolacircuit.com
Fishing
Kouvola has a diverse range of possibilities for fishing. The Kymijoki River, Southern Finland’s largest river for salmon and sea trout,
flows through the region, and there are also many other bodies of
water from large lakes to smaller lakes, ponds, rivers and different
waterways.
Fishing in the region is substantial. Depending on the location, fish
that will take the lure or bait include salmon, trout, grayling, powan,
zander, pike and perch. All kinds of fishing can be practised from
trolling and spinning to angling, ice fishing and fly fishing.
The Kouvola region has many peaceful bodies of water that are
excellent lure fishing areas. These include the joint permit areas of
Vuohijärvi, Karijärvi, Pyhäjärvi, Niska-Suolajärvi, Iitti and Valkeala-Utti.
National fishing permits are sold at all 720 R-kiosks around the
country. Fishing permit fees can also be paid by mobile phone, post
or online. Many sports shops and village stores also sell fishing permits. No permit is needed for ice fishing. When you go fishing, don’t
forget to take your receipt with you!
Beaches
Enjoy Kouvola’s pristine water and beaches! For a detailed map of
the beaches, please refer visit the website below. In order to see the
beaches, enter the word «beach» into the search field.
kartta.kouvola.fi/web/
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WHEN SUMMER
TURNS TO WINTER
Cross-country and downhill skiing
Winter at Kuusanlampi
Kouvola is home to about 360 km of well-maintained ski tracks.
About 106 km are illuminated until 10 pm. Cross-country skiing
is a great experience! On skis you can immediately escape the city
centre.
At Kuusanlampi, once the winter ice has arrived, a tour skating
track, cross-country ski track, tobogganing run and ice track for cars
begin service. The tour skating track is about 3 km long. You can rent
the required equipment.
In winter, the Mielakka Ski Resort has six slopes for downhill skiing, a half-pipe, cross-country skiing on illuminated tracks, a sledging hill and sledging tube, as well as equipment rental and maintenance. The resort is located about 2 km from the centre of Kouvola.
Savonsuontie, 45720 Kouvola
seikkailuviikari.fi
In summer, environmentally-friendly slope cars drive down the
slopes at Mielakka. Hidden away in the cafeteria building are some
fantastic conference, party and sauna facilities. In summer, these are
only open by appointment.
Ojaniityntie 3, 45200 Kouvola
mielakka.com
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Ice swimming
Dare you swim in winter? Behind Valkeala-talo is a popular beach
sauna and the Likolampi ice swimming point.
Valkeala-talo, Toikkalantie 5, 45730 Valkeala
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Glorious sports by magnificent horses!
You may enjoy the races either outside
or in the track restaurant. Welcome
to watch great horses compete,
enjoy your time with us and win!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
YLI-KAITALA HOLIDAY COTTAGES &
Ketunleipä, a restaurant for private hire
HIGH-QUALITY ACCOMMODATION AND
SUPPLEMENTARY SERVICES IN THE BEAUTIFUL
LANDSCAPES OF IITTI
• Well-equipped holiday cottages ranging from a
log castle of 200 m2 with a Jacuzzi to a Grandma’s
cottage of 40 m2.
• Rooms of hotel standard
• Ketunleipä, a restaurant for private hire,
fully licensed, seats 150 customers, also a terrace
• Meetings, refreshment days, Christmas parties etc.
• Lakeside sauna Kettu, Innovation sauna Sammal,
a Hot Tub for 10-14 people, a Jacuzzi for 9 people
• Safaris with an all-terrain vehicle, skill driving etc.
• Fishing trips to the rugged scenery of Kymi River
MARCH Fri 7.3. 18.30 Nostalgia Races
Sat 15.3. 14.00 Valkeala Race & Toto75 Finals
Thu 27.3. 18.00
APRIL Thu 3.4. 18.00
Sun 13.4. 17.30
MAY
Thu 1.5. 14.00 Lions Club Family Races
& 1st of May celebrations
Mon 12.5. 18.30
Thu 22.5. 18.00
JUNE Sat 14.6. 14.00 KYMI GRAND PRIX
European Championships Event
& Toto75, Jouni Kaikko Memorial
AUGUST Sat 9.8. 17.30 The Festival ”Meidän Maaseutu”
& Night Races
Fri 15.8. 12.00 Lunch Races
Thu 28.8. 18.00
SEPTEMBER Thu 11.9. 18.00
Fri 26.9. 12.00 Lunch Races
Tel. +358 5 320 1101
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Glorious sports by magnificent horses!
2014
LIVE ACTION IS THE BEST ACTION!
WELCOMING
YOU WITH
OPEN
ARMS
Tel. +358 20 123 4650
YLI-KAITALA HOLIDAY COTTAGES & KETUNLEIPÄ,
restaurant for private hire
Kaitalantie 323, FI-47490 Mankala, Finland
Tel. +358 5 326 55 04 | [email protected]
Mobile Virpi +358 500 750 612 | Mobile Markku +358 50 386 3737
www.yli-kaitala.com
[email protected]
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…on a journey on a steam engine
In the summer of 2014, the nostalgic steam engine Ukko Pekka
1009 will pull passengers to different destinations on museum train
journeys open to the public. The train has saloon and cafeteria cars.
Ticket prices
Normal ticket
€5
Children under 12 €3
Family ticket €15
...on Street Train Nella
...on a guided walking tour
Street Train Nella will puff along from Tuesday to Saturday between
3.6. and 9.8 2014. Nella will set off from the Travel Centre.
Routes and departure times:
11.45 am Tykkimäki
- return departure 12.10 pm
12.30 pm City tour
- return departure 1.15 pm
1.30 pm Veturi Shopping Centre
- return departure 1.50 pm
2.10 pm Tykkimäki
- return departure 2.30 pm
3.00 pm City tour
- return departure 3.45 pm
4.00 pm Veturi Shopping Centre - return departure 4.30 pm
5.00 pm Tykkimäki
- return departure 5.20 pm
Guides from the Kouvola Tourist Guide Association will take you
on walking tours to different parts of Kouvola during the summer.
Guided tours for groups by appointment from Kouvola Tourist Office.
...on a boat trip to Finland’s Golden Trail
History, stories and accordion music – you can see and hear all these
on the Golden Trail. From June to August, the fully-licensed Tuuletar II waterbus will sail from Orilampi Holiday Centre to the large
Vuohijärvi Lake and on to Repovesi.
Cruises: 10.6.–20.8. Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat, departing at 2.10 pm.
Scheduled services in July, 10 am – 12 noon. The vessel can be reserved for private functions from 15.5.–15.9.
Voikoskentie 138, 47910 Hillosensalmi
orilampi.fi
Good to know
Emergency medical services in Kouvola
If you fall ill on your trip, there are emergency medical services available at Hospital Pohjois-Kymen Sairaala. It is situated at Kuusankoski, about 8 km from the centre of Kouvola.
Sairaalankuja 3 C, 45750 Sairaalamäki
Tel. +358 20 615 1601
Travel Centre:
Railway station and bus station,
Hallituskatu 3, 45100 Kouvola
Taxi:
Kymenlaakson Taksi,
tel. +358 5 106 9450
The emergency
phone number
in Finland is
112
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Easy to Get Good Feelings
Relaxing holidays in Iitti
Hot Tub • Ponies
Long racing boats • Conferences • Guide services
Farmhouse Restaurant • Holiday Houses • Golf
..and plenty of other activities
We offer you a wonderful
holiday experience any time of the year.
Metka Holiday Cottages
Address:
Sitikkalantie 372
47490 Mankala
Mobile phone:
+358 50 596 8579
[email protected]
www.metka.fi
Lomakivi Tours Lomakiventie 4 A, 47400 Kausala
Tel. +358 40 534 0755 • [email protected] • www.lomakivi.fi
Leo Hotelli
A comfortable, affordable hotel
in the Kouvola region.
A double room from 50 euro.
Your good night’s sleep
is our priority!
Welcome!
Address:Kenraalintie 6,
46800 Kouvola (Myllykoski)
Tel. +358 40 7218169
Tykkimäki Amusement Centre
offers speed, fun in the water,
and awesome adventure!
The almost 40 rides and games in the amusement park guarantee that there is
plenty to do. Adrenalin Adventure Park´s rope trails will challenge your agility,
and there are fun shows on the outdoor stage all summer long.
Our good services will keep you happy throughout the joyful day.
Relax and have a good time!
The new Animal Farm
opens at June 16th
facebook.com/tykkimaki
www.tykkimaki.fi
Tykkimäki Amusement Park • Kanuunakuja 2, Kouvola • tel. +358 5 778 700
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Tampere
Vyborg
St Petersburg
Kouvola Tourist Office
Kouvola Innovation Oy
Kauppalankatu 5
(entrance on Keskikatu)
45100 Kouvola
Finland
Open Mon-Fri 9 am – 5.00 pm
tel. +358 20 615 5295
[email protected]
We reserve the right to make changes.
90 km to the Russian border (crossing point at Vaalimaa)
50 km to the sea ports at Hamina and Kotka
130 km to Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport
1 hour 20 minutes by train from Kouvola to Helsinki
2 hours 20 minutes by train from Kouvola to St Petersburg