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FREE TRAVEL GUIDE
LOVIISA
2015
www.visitloviisa.fi
Loviisa
Land area 819 km2
Freshwater area 26 km2
Salt water area 900 km2
Inhabitants
approx. 15,600
Helsinki 87 km
Porvoo 37 km
Kotka 45 km
St. Petersburg 296 km
Experience the
Loviisa sights
with an electronic route
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Loviisa
Small town, great experiences
Loviisa, an idyllic old port town between Porvoo and Kotka, is less than an
hour’s drive east of Helsinki. The Swedish King Adolf Fredrik was very fond
of the town and named it after his wife, Queen Lovisa Ulrika.
The coastal town of Loviisa has a rich history. The bilingual town has a
remarkable main square surrounded by 19th century stately stone houses
and immediately next to the centre, you will find the old town districts
with their wooden houses, as well as gravel and cobblestone streets. On the
western side, you will find the bold neo-gothic Church, while fortresses built
in the 18th century are on the eastern side. The sea stretches all the way to
the town centre. The Laivasilta area is related to the sailing history of the
region and is characterised by its red salt warehouses, making it a popular
area for meetings and events during summers.
Loviisa has nearly 16,000 inhabitants and it offers a wide range of cultural
sites, rich natural beauty and plenty of activities. Only a short distance from
the Loviisa town centre, you can admire manors and craftsmen’s workshops
in the area of the Strömfors Iron Works. You can also learn about the
interesting past of the area through the historical buildings and fortresses.
The pristine natural environment offers the opportunity for swimming,
picnicking, hiking and fishing, as well as playing golf. The high-quality
accommodations and long list of cultural events optimise a guest’s stay.
Welcome to Loviisa!
LOVIISA TOURIST OFFICE
Karlskronabulevardi 8, 07900 Loviisa
tel. +358 (0)40 555 3387, [email protected]
www.visitloviisa.fi
www.facebook.com/visitloviisa
www.youtube.com/visitloviisa
Open in 2015 Winter: January 2nd–June 21st and
August 17th–December 31st Mon–Fri at 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Summer: June 22nd–August 16th Mon–Fri
at 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat at 10 a.m.–2 p.m.,
July 5th–August 16th Sun at 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Information at Laivasilta Marina
tel. +358 (0)440 555 883
(June 1st–August 31st)
Loviisa
Kotka
Porvoo
Summer info
at Strömfors Iron Works
Ruukintie 11 A, 07970 Ruotsinpyhtää
tel. +358 (0)440 555 366
[email protected]
Open during summer
May 23rd–August 31st
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The new Helsinki–Kotka
motorway takes you
safely and quickly
to Loviisa from Helsinki,
Porvoo or Kotka,
and vice versa.
Helsinki
When calling from abroad dial
+358 (0)19 xxx xxx
or mobile +358 (0)xxx xxx xxx
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THE ONE O’CLOCK
SIGNAL AT LAIVASILTA
In 1745 the town was granted licence to
export and import goods. Laivasilta had 50 salt
warehouses loaded with imported goods,
such as salt, tobacco, spices etc.
The Good Citizens of Loviisa
gives the signal with an
18th century cannon on Sat
July 4th and 11th at 1 p.m.
You can follow classical boat sailing at Laivasilta:
• Small Ships’ Race July 17th–18th
• the Suolakuppi competition on Thursdays
in August at 6 p.m.
• the Äyskäri competition on Saturday September 5th
• By-challenge rowing competition Sat September 12th
at 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
SAIL WITH A POET
M/s J. L Runeberg’s cruises Helsinki-Loviisa-Helsinki
on Thursdays July 2nd, 9th and 16th.
Departure from the Market Square in Helsinki at 10 a.m.
and from Loviisa at 5.30 p.m.
Price/return ticket: 55 €/adults,
49 €/seniors, 29 €/children (age 7–16)
Reservation and further information:
Varustamo Oy J.L. Runeberg
tel. +358 (0)19 524 3331,www.msjlruneberg.fi
Maritime Museum
Laivasilta 8, 07900 Loviisa
Open: May 30th–August 16th Tue–Sun at 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
(May 17th–September 13th further availability for
groups on request)
Entrance fee: adults 3 €, children under 12 for free.
tel. +358 (0)19 533 188 during opening hours,
+358 (0)400 832 863 other times.
www.merenkulkumuseo.fi
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The special exhibition
of the Loviisa Maritime
Museum in summer 2015
The jaala in the Loviisa
region presents images,
objects and stories related
to the traditional sailing
boat called jaala in Finnish
and skuta in Swedish.
Laivasilta –
the Center of Summer Life
The sea dominates life in Loviisa during the four seasons of the
year. This is why this beautiful town with its restaurants and
events attracts visitors from both near and far. The wooden salt
warehouses, which have been turned into restaurants or spaces
that host art exhibitions and small shops, give Laivasilta its
historical atmosphere. The restaurants are open from May 1st to
the end of September and there are events almost weekly.
The sea has affected the history and trade of this port town, as well
as the income of its citizens. The Maritime Museum, located at
Laivasilta, presents the rich sailing history of the region.
The guest harbour has 55 berths, water, electricity, a fuel station,
bicycle rental, a recycling point, a septic tank exhauster, post
box and an internet connection. It is possible to go to the sauna,
take a shower, do laundry and dry up the laundry in the service
building. The Loviisa guest harbour is known for its authentic
and romantic atmosphere. The guest harbour is open daily from
June 1st to August 31st and on request in May and September.
Tel. +358 (0)440 555 883. For further information see www.
visitloviisa.fi, www.loviisa.fi.
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The splendid Österstjernan packet yacht
has been the highlight of Loviisa Laivasilta
since 2006. Österstjernan is a replica
of a sailing ship, which sailed between
Loviisa and Stockholm in the 19th century.
The original Österstjernan was built in
Pietarsaari between 1813 and 1814. The
current Österstjernan is based on the
original ship documents and on a painting
dating back to the 1820s.
Photo: Pepe Kallioinen
Come On Board!
Cruises in Summer 2015
Bird Trip to the open sea near
Orrengrund island,
May 16th, at 9 a.m.–6 p.m., price 60 €
Lady Cruise to Svartholma,
June 10th, at 4 p.m.–8 p.m., price 40 €
Cruise for Youths to Kaunissaari island,
June 13th–14th, price 90 €
Sibelius Cruise to Svartholma,
June 24th, at 5 p.m.–21 p.m., price 90 €
Public Cruise to Svartholma
June 27th & July 18th, at 10 a.m.–2 p.m.,
price 35 €
Rose Cruise for families to Svartholma,
July 4th, at 11 a.m.–3 p.m., adults 40 €,
children under 15 free of charge
Cruise for Seniors to Kaunissaari island
July 8th, at 9 a.m.–6 p.m., price 60 €
Public Cruise to Kabböle summer market,
July 11th, at 9 a.m.–3 p.m., price 40 €
Public Cruise to Porvoo,
July 21st, at 9 a.m.–3 p.m., price 60 €
Cruise for Youths Helsinki–Turku
July 25th–27th, price 150 €
Cruise for Youths Turku–Helsinki
July 29th–31st, price 150 €
Public Cruise to Pellinki summer market,
August 8th, at 8 a.m.–4 p.m., price 50 €
Family Cruise to Svartholma,
August 29th, at 11 a.m.–3 p.m., price 35 €
Advance booking needed for all cruises!
Group bookings available.
Booking and for more information:
[email protected],
tel. +358 (0)40 591 9631,
+358 (0)400 120 929,
www.osterstjernan.fi
A TRIP OUT TO SEA OR
GUIDED FISHING EXCURSIONS
Departure from Loviisa Laivasilta,
prices from 200 € (incl. 2 persons).
Departure from Backstensstrand,
Pernaja centre, or from Rönnäs,
prices from 160 € (incl. 2 persons).
Excursions organised on request.
Regular departures May 1st–August 31st
Mon–Tue at 6 p.m. (2–3 h) 80 €/person.
Booking 24 h in advance.
South Coast Fishing Adventures
tel. +358 (0)400 714 673,
www.trophyfishing.fi
Beaches, Islands
and Clean Natural Lakes
The glittering water of the Bay of Loviisa invites you out to sea.
The deep, dark lakes and beautiful river landscapes and rills of
Loviisa also attract visitors. You can set out by yacht, motorboat
or a plain rowing boat.
Along the waters of Lovisa, you will find dozens of fantastic
recreational sites that tempt you to go ashore; there are sandy
beaches, camping areas and campfire sites. For instance, on
the islands Lilla Rövarn, Hautasaari, Ruutikellarisaari,
Kråkholmen and Dunkahäll, there are no holiday houses at all.
An interesting site to visit is Harudd, which is surrounded by
nature reserves.
Photo: Timo Salmia
The small and sensitive lakes and ponds of Loviisa are protected
so that only boats equipped with oars or battery-operated engines
are allowed. When going by boat out to sea, you must take into
consideration the protected nesting areas of birds.
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The shores of Loviisa attract fishermen. Companies specialized in
guided fishing trips operate in the area and they customize their
trips according to the visitors’ needs (see page 49). Other group
activities, meals and sauna can be combined with the fishing trips.
The area also offers accommodations to top off your fishing trip.
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The Svartholma Sea Fortress
EXHIBITION
OF SVARTHOLMA
TIMETABLE FOR REGULAR TRAFFIC
The exhibition Island of Soldiers,
Prisoners and Visitors presents
the exciting history of the fortress
island of Svartholma.
The exhibition shows how the fortress
was constructed and gives visitors
look at life in the island under
Swedish and Russian rule.
Free entrance.
Opening hours June 16th– August 9th
Tue–Sun at 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
August 10th–31st Sat–Sun
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Laivasilta – Svartholma – Laivasilta
June 16th–August 9th
Tue–Sun departure from Laivasilta
at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Tue–Sun departure from Svartholma
at 12.15 p.m., 2.15 p.m., 5.15 p.m.
August 10th–31st
Sat–Sun departure from Laivasilta
at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Sat–Sun departure from Svartholma
at 12.15 p.m., 2.15 p.m., 5.15 p.m.
Prices (return ticket):
adults 15 €, children (4–12 years) 7.50 €
In addition unscheduled traffic for groups
on request.
Service provider: Suomen Saaristokuljetus,
tel. +358 (0)500 102 111
[email protected]
www.suomensaaristokuljetus.fi
TO THE SVARTHOLMA
WITH ÖSTERSTJERNAN
Cruises for the public and for groups
by booking, see page 6
TRANSPORTATION BY BOAT
BY ADVANCE BOOKING
Tikander Sea-Service, tel. +358 (0)400 674 358
[email protected]
GUIDED TOURS
Guided tours are organised at Svartholma island.
The tours give you insight into the history
of the fortress.
Guided tours: 6 €/adult, 3 €/child (age 7–12)
The same ticket is valid for guided tours
both in Svartholma and in Suomenlinna.
Just show your ticket or receipt!
June 16th–August 9th, Tue–Sun, and August
10th–31st, Sat–Sun, at 2 p.m. in Finnish and English
and at 4 p.m. in Swedish and English.
Unscheduled guided tours can also be
arranged on request.
RESTAURANT
CAFÉ SVARTHOLM
Summer restaurant for the whole
family.
Opening hours in good weather:
May 30th–June 14th at 12 noon–6 p.m.
June 15th–August 9th Sun–Thu
at 12 noon–9 p.m.,
Fri–Sat at 12 noon–12 midnight,
during events until 2 a.m.
August 10th–31st Sat–Sun
at 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
tel. +358 (0)40 359 3739
[email protected],
www.cafesvartholm.fi
The fortress of Svartholma is situated at the opening of the Bay of Loviisa approximately 10 km from the town centre. During summer
you can visit the island by waterbus, which departs from Laivasilta. The trip takes about 40 minutes. The island offers a summer
restaurant and the piers have berths for approx. 70 guest boats (at no charge).
A Leisure Trip to the Historical
Sea Fortress of Svartholma
For more information on services
at Svartholma please contact:
Loviisa Tourist Office, Karlskronabulevardi 8
tel. +358 (0)40 555 3387
info@loviisa.fi, www.visitloviisa.fi
www.luontoon.fi/svartholma, the web page is
opened in spring 2015
The sea fortress of Svartholma, located at the entrance to Bay
of Loviisa, is a sister fortress to Suomenlinna in Helsinki. They
belong to the same defence chain of fortresses. The construction
of Svartholma started in 1748 according to plans made by
Colonel Augustin Ehrensvärd. Most of the work was carried out
in the 1750s.
The Swedish command ended in 1808 when Svartholma
surrendered almost without resistance to Russia. During the
Crimean War in 1855 an English squadron blasted the fortress
and it was left as it was. Starting in the 1960s, it has been restored
under the supervision of the National Board of Antiquities.
Svartholma is a popular visiting destination for the whole family.
You can get there on your own boat as well as on booked or
scheduled boat services. Guided walking tours are available on
the island. Free berths, exhauster for septic tanks, waste points and
campfire sites are available for guests.
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Ehrensvärd’s trail
Beautiful and historically interesting
Ehrensvärd’s trail starts from the
fortresses Rosen and Ungern. The
fascinating nature trail, approximately two
kilometres long, offers a unique chance to
find out about the early stages of fortress
building, from stone hammering to the
18th century fortress. In addition to the
interesting construction history, visitors
can admire the rich local flora and birdlife
along the walk. Ehrensvärd’s trail is well
marked. The starting points are the Sports
Pavilion (Urheilutie) and Bastion Ungern
(Ungernintie).
The map is on the info board.
Print the map at www.loviisa.fi/fi/palvelut/
liikuntajaulkoilu/liikuntapaikatjaalue/
ehrensvardinpolku or you can also pick it
up at the Tourist Office.
Genuine feeling of bygone days at Bastion Ungern.
The History of Fortresses
and Brave Soldiers
Bastion Ungern
When heading for Loviisa centre from the east, the first sites you
will encounter are the grand Ungern and Rosen fortresses. They
were built in the 1750s to protect the town. The renovated Ungern
is a popular venue for concerts, events and plays.
Loviisa also offers other interesting fortifications and buildings
built during the fortress era, for instance the Commandant’s
House built in 1755. Nowadays the Loviisa Town Museum is
located in the Commandant’s House.
In Ahvenkoski there are redoubts dating back to the 1700s.
These fortifications were built during the Swedish era to protect
the border check point at the Kymijoki River next to the King’s
Road. Kymijoki River was the border of Sweden and Russia 17431808. The first shots of the Finnish War 1808–1809 were fired
on February 21st in 1808, when the Russian soldiers crossed the
border in Ahvenkoski. A rare arch bridge, Savukoski Bridge, is
also located in Ahvenkoski. You will reach the area through Pyhtää.
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The surroundings of Loviisa Square are architecturally unique. Instead of supermarkets, it is surrounded by 19th century stone buildings.
CEMETERIES
A church in the middle of the street
Visitors can not miss the bold neo-gothic church in Loviisa, since the
impressive building is located at the western gateway of the city centre.
Loviisa Church was built in 1863–1865 and it has served as a road
church for many years. At the Loviisa Church the visitos will be greeted
by a large Christ sculpture raised in the center of the altar. The oldest
attraction in the church is the bible of 1642. It is the first complete bible
written in Finnish. The church celebrates its 150th anniversary in 2015
and in honour of this there are concerts on the 15th every month.
You can admire the interior of the church at 10–15 on Mon–Sat
June 6th–August 8th. Mass on Sundays in Finnish at 12 noon
and in Swedish at 10 a.m.
Brandensteininkatu 2, tel. +358 (0)44 722 9200,
www.loviisanseurakunta.fi
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Jubilee year concerts
February 15th, organ music and art exhibition
March 15th, at 6 p.m., music by Jean Sibelius
April 15th, at 6 p.m., 150th anniversary concert
of Loviisa church, Easter oratorio
May 15th, at 6 p.m., Trio Loviisa
June 15th, the mystery play Ludus Daniel
August 15th, at 6 p.m., Haapsalu choir
December 13th, approx. at 6.30 p.m.
Saint Lucia´s Day Light Festival
December 22nd, at 9 p.m. Traditional
Christmas concert by the Lovisakören choir
Among others, the writer Runar Schildt and
relatives of the composer Jean Sibelius have been
buried at the old Evangelical Lutheran cemetery.
The new Evangelical Lutheran cemetery was
opened in 1935. The Orthodox cemetery includes
a small chapel, a chasovnya.
The cemeteries are situated close to each other,
on both sides of Myllyharju Ridge.
Historic Buildings and
Neo-Gothic Boldness
Loviisa is known for its peaceful small town character. On the
square, you can experience the relaxing atmosphere that also
continues in the charming and historical lower part of the town.
Loviisa is a fascinating destination for architecture lovers. The
central square is surrounded by 19th century stone buildings. The
Loviisa Town Hall reminds one of the contemporary House of
Nobility in Helsinki, both designed by architect Georg Chiewitz.
We can be grateful to architect Georg Chiewitz for the 19th century
view. Thanks to Elmar Badermann, the German born city architect
of Loviisa, the Old Town and the historical lower district were kept
almost intact. He was a strong-headed man, who saved the town
from most planning mistakes in the wild 1970s.
Several Neo-Romantic buildings, such as the Swedish upper
secondary school “Lovisa Gymnasium” by Magnus Schjerfbeck
represent more modern architecture. The Bus Station, which
represents later functionalism, is also a true pearl.
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Museums in Loviisa
BONGA CASTLE
Arhipelago Museum in Rönnäs
Kabbölentie 430, Rönnäs
tel. +358 (0)40 760 2410 (during summer)
Open June 3rd–August 9th
Wed–Sun at 12 noon–5 p.m.
or groups by advance booking
www.museo-opas.fi
skargardsmuseum.blogspot.fi
Exhibition of Svartholma
- Island of Soldiers, Prisoners and Visitors,
the sea fortress of Svartholma
June 16th– August 9th
Tue–Sun at 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
August 10th–31st Sat–Sun at 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
tel. +358 (0)40 555 3387
www.visitloviisa.fi
Forge Museum
at the Strömfors Iron Works
Ruukintie 11 A, Strömfors Iron Works
Open May 23rd – August 9th daily
at 11 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed on June 19th–22nd)
tel. +358 (0)44 450 5009
www.loviisa.fi/culture
Maritime Museum, Laivasilta
tel. +358 (0)19 533 188
Open May 30th–August 16th Tue–Sun
at 11 a.m.–6 p.m. (May 17th–September 13th
for groups by advance booking)
www.merenkulkumuseo.fi
Museum in the Commandant’s House
The Town Museum is located in the Commandant’s House,
which dates from 1755. In front of the house is a beautiful garden,
which presents typical decorative and useful plants from the past.
LOVIISA TOWN MUSEUM
Puistokatu 2, 07900 Loviisa
tel. +358 (0)19 555 359, (0)44 450 5009
Exhibitions at the Loviisa Town Museum
February 15th–May 10th: ABC– Merrily We Go to School
June 10th–September 27th: Spa Era in Loviisa – Young Jean Sibelius
October 18th–November 15th: Ulla Malm’s Memorial Exhibition
November 27th–January 10th: Museum Christmas 2015
Open:
June 10th–August 30th, Tue–Sun at 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Winter: Tue–Fri and on Sundays at 12 noon–4 p.m.
(Closed on June 19th–22nd)
Entrance is free!
www.loviisa.fi/kulttuuri
LIBRARIES
Loviisa Central Library, Kuningattarenkatu 24,
tel. +358 (0)44 723 0242
Liljendal branch Library, tel. +358 (0)400 532 609
Kartanontie 27, 07880 Liljendal
Pernaja branch Library, tel. +358 (0)44 723 0243
Kiesitie 3, 07930 Pernaja
Tesjoki branch Library, tel. +358 (0)44 723 0246
Keskustie 2, 07955 Tesjoki
Opening hours available at
www.loviisa.fi/en/services/residents/publiclibraries
Viirilä Museum
Höjmossantie 4, Kuninkaankylä
Open in July Tue–Sun
at 11 a.m.–4 p.m. and by request
tel. +358 (0)44 450 5009,
+358 (0)19 555 359
www.loviisa.fi/culture
Jokela Home District Museum
Turkkilantie 39, Ruotsinkylä
tel. +358 (0)400 152 858,
+358 (0)19 619 632
Open on Sundays in July
at 12 noon–5 p.m.,
August 29th–30th and by request
www.jokelanmuseo.info
For further information, please visit:
www.museo-opas.fi
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Photo: Riitta Nelimarkka
Isnäs Steam Engine Museum
Edöntie, Isnäs
tel. +358 (0)40 550 4402
Open June 10th–August 15th Sat–Sun
at 12 noon–4 p.m. or upon booking
www.isnasbyarad.fi, www.isnas.fi
Bonga castle on Linnankuja
holds Professor and artist Riitta
Nelimarkka´s atelier and gallery.
The gallery and print shop
are open to the public at
12 noon–3 p.m. on Saturdays
and Sundays in July and
Saturdays in August and at
11 a.m.–4 p.m. on August 29th–30th.
Entrance fee: 6 €/adult,
children are free when
accompanied by adults.
Open for groups by advance
booking throughout the year.
Entrance at Lukkarinkuja.
For more information,
tel. +358 (0)400 983 493 or
+358 (0)500 461 925
www.bonga.fi,
www.nelimarkka.com
On YouTube: Bonga Rag and
Riitta Nelimarkka Art Swing
Art in a Castle and a Museum
at a Commandant’s Home
In Loviisa, you can admire interesting architecture while walking
around town. The impressive Bonga Castle, which was built
during the Russian era, is situated near the church. Bonga Castle
is now the atelier of artist and Professor Riitta Nelimarkka.
From the corner of the square, continue towards the current
library, the former society house. The society house, which was
designed by architect G. Th. Chiewitz in the 1860s, was renovated
to house the library in the 1990s. During the restoration works, the
original ceiling frescoes were revealed.
You can do your own tour with the help of several walking routes that
can be followed with smartphones. Please visit: www.visitloviisa.fi/
en -> Find the best routes. You can buy the guide, “Walking Tour
in Loviisa”, from the tourist office. This guide includes the main
attractions and routes.
Loviisa offers several interesting museums. Do not miss the Forge
Museum at the Strömfors Iron Works area. It represents one of the
first museums in Finland on industrial tradition.
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The Lower District of Loviisa is a popular tourist site. Old buildings
have been renovated with an eye to respecting local traditions.
It is easy to relax in the historical setting of the Kappeli and its park. It’s the perfect location
for an afternoon tea or dinner. Just let time go by and enjoy the beauty of the surroundings.
CRANE PARK
The famous park architect Paul Olsson designed
Crane Park as an extension to the Esplanad
Park as early as 1917. The plan was realized in
the 1930–40s. Crane Park is home to imposing
Petrowskiana poplars. The park with a water
theme is surrounded by fine lindens. The
fountain statue of Crane Park was made by
sculptor Jussi Mäntynen.
Photo: Oiva Ahvonen
For instance sculptor Taisto Huttunen’s piece of environmental
art can be seen in the rock park which has arisen in the
Rantapuisto park in Loviisa. The piece was made from authentic
masonry from the historic bridge in Sävträsk in Liljendal.
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Next to the rock park there is a playground accessible for
disabled persons. The playhouse in the playground was inspired
by an immensely popular children’s movie about the girls
Jill and Joy. The movie was filmed in Loviisa in 2013.
Old Wooden Houses,
Green Parks
The Old Town, a wood house area adjacent to the town centre, is
a marvellous entity of its own. There you will find a 17th century
building belonging to Degerby Estate. Today the building is home
to restaurant Degerby Gille. Also the historical Lower District
and the Garnison are idyllic wooden house areas where you can
admire the craftsmanship of old masters. All houses have their
own interesting history.
Considering its size, Loviisa has plenty of green parks with
historical interest. Kappelinpuisto Park is one of the largest and
the Esplanad Park divides the centre of Loviisa longitudinally.
The Crane Park is located opposite to the Bus Station and the
Garnison Fortress Park is located nearby.
The Commandant’s Garden in front of the Town Museum
displays typical decorative and useful plants from the 18th and
19th centuries. The Tamminiemi Holiday Resort is located in
a park by the sea and from the panorama view point Kukkukivi
the sea stretches as far as the eye can see. Ehrensvärd’s Trail
will take you through stunningly beautiful woods (further
information page 10).
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ANTIQUE MARKET AT ALEKSANTERINPIHA
August 29th–30th
This is an event that antique lovers should not miss.
There are interesting objects from
the 19th and 20th centuries, art, artisans, as well
as food and beverages at the antique market.
Aleksanterinkatu 8, Loviisa, tel. +358 (0)500 465 763,
antique-design-hall.com,www.aleksanteri.fi
COLLECTORS’ FAIR
August 29th–30th
from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Lovisa gymnasium,
Brandensteininkatu 27
www.kolumbus.fi/
lovthk/Collectors.htm
MARKET AT LAIVASILTA
August 29th–30th
In addition to knitted, crocheted and
sewn handicrafts, a wide range of
different pottery and wicker works are
available. tel. +358 (0)40 554 7449,
+358 (0)40 554 7449
www.laivasilta.net
ITU-TORI, PRODUCER MARKET
August 29th–30th, Sat at 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
and Sun at 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Karlskronabulevardi
Products and services by local producers
and artisans. Local associations and
organisations present their activities.
For more information and reservations:
[email protected], tel. +358 (0)40 158 8038,
www.itukylat.fi
Organisation: Itä-Uudenmaan Kylät ry
Historical Houses of Loviisa
Traditional Finnish Building and Renovation Days
Private homes in historical, more than one hundred year old,
houses in Loviisa welcome you for a visit from 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
on August 29th–30th. Entrance fee: adults 15 €, children under
12 for free. The entrance fee covers the whole weekend.
Arranged by the association Loviisan Wanhat Talot ry.
tel.+358 (0)400 516 032, [email protected],
www.loviisanwanhattalot.fi
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HISTORICAL HOUSES
INVITE YOU FOR A VISIT
Private houses of over a hundred years of age open again their doors
to the public on August 29th–30th during the Historical Houses of
Loviisa event. The culturo-historical theme is the spa era in Loviisa.
In honour of the jubilee year the theme echoes Loviisa Town
Museum’s exhibition theme “Spa Era in Loviisa – Young Jean Sibelius“.
The buildings participating in the Historical Houses of Loviisa event
change annually – old acquaintances take a breather, new ones bring
along a fresh breath. There are new renovation and repair sites; old
sites have become charming homes. The national renovation and
traditional building event also includes work exhibitions as well as
the renovation clinic and the traditional expert seminar starring
building doctor Panu Kaila.
The Historical Houses of Loviisa is in fact also the largest concentration of gardens and courtyards open for the public in Finland.
Recycling of old furniture and other objects constitute an integral
part of the event – you can discover treasures at the antique markets,
collectors’ events and in innumerable garden sales. During the event
you can sample delicious local and organic food as well as food served
at the historical houses themselves. You can enjoy art and music.
Therefore it is not surprising that the Historical Houses of Loviisa
has become the largest public event in eastern Uusimaa and it has
been awarded several prizes and recognitions.
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Services at the Strömfors Iron Works
STRÖMFORS FORGE MUSEUM
Opening hours daily May 23rd–August 9th from
11 a.m.–5 p.m. (Closed on June 19th–20th)
Ruukintie 11A, tel. +358 (0)44 450 5009
www.loviisa.fi/en/culture
FORGING EXHIBITIONS
AT THE UPPER FORGE
May 23rd, June 6th, August 8th and
in July on Saturdays at 12 noon–2 p.m.
Historical buildings at the Strömfors Iron Works.
TALLINVINTTI GALLERY
The Unique Setting of
the Strömfors Iron Works
Series of exhibitions at the stable
loft during summer.
FOR GROUP TOURS
AND GUIDES see p. 36
THE CULTURAL ROUTE OF
WESTERN KYMI WAS RENEWED
For more information:
www.visitloviisa.fi
The route begins at the sea shore in the
centre of Loviisa, continues on to Ahvenkoski
where it turns and follows the western bank of
the Kymijoki river passing the Strömfors Iron
Works, Moisio Manor and Arboretum Mustila
to Elimäki church. From here it now continues
on all the way to Iitti. The summer season of
the cultural route is opened on May 23rd.
The route and events can be found at:
www.lansi-kymenkulttuuritie.fi
Ruukin Hood at the summer
theatre of Ruukinmylly
Risto Huud quests against bureaucracy and arbitrariness, along with the Merry Men
of the Iron Works and the fair Maria. Find out on June 13th–July 5th in which way an
Estonian contractor and a former municipal bureaucrat add to the seasoning the
whole mess. Laughs guaranteed in a covered auditorium next to the Kymijoki River!
For more information, tel. +358 (0)50 301 2563
Tickets are available in advance at:
www.ruukinmylly.fi/kesateatteri, www.facebook.com/ruukinmyllynkesateatteri
The play is in Finnish.
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Eija’s Garden
Eija’s English-styled experience gardens are located
at Ahvenkoski, close to the Iron Works. Eija’s Garden
is open from spring to autumn. In addition to the
garden there is a garden shop.
tel. +358 (0)40 505 0824, www.eijasgarden.fi
The governor of Uusimaa and Turku province, Johan Creutz,
founded the iron works in the westernmost junction of the Kymijoki
River in 1698. Strömfors Iron Works got its name in 1744, when
Jacob Forsell and Anders Nohrström acquired the iron works.
In 1790, the iron works got a new manager, the 31-year-old Virginia
af Forselles, who managed Strömfors Iron Works for almost 60
years. A large part of the well-kept environment and buildings
currently on display at the iron works are from this period.
The Strömfors Iron Works district is characterised by handicrafts.
Life in the centuries-old environment is indicative of the
traditions of the region. The craftsmen work all year at the iron
works and during summer small shops, museums, workshops
and the summer café open their doors.
The iron works district offers a relaxing holiday site all year long
in a historical environment. The area is home to first-class holiday
apartments and the unique hostel Krouvinmäki built of clay. The
Restaurant Ruukinmylly and the Lunch Restaurant Fellmanni are
also open during winter.
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The summer paradise of Lake Hopjärvi
Unique rock shore, deep water, a floating platform further from the shore,
and sun until late evening. You can easily spend the whole day at Lake
Hopjärvi. There beach offers a grilling site, changing booths and toilets.
The life guard is on duty two days a week.
It is a half hour drive to Lake Hopjärvi from Loviisa centre.
GIANT’S KETTLES OF HOPOM
you can peek inside a giant’s kettle on the
eastern shore of lake Hopjärvi (Hopom).
The natural splendor of this site allows the
visitor to take the time for quiet reflection.
Walking, Hiking and
Relaxing in the Water
The stunning natural beauty and varied nature of Loviisa offer great
opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the year. The tracks
wind through myriad landscapes and visitors can easily choose the
right walking, skiing, hiking or running track for them.
Plagen beach in the centre of Loviisa
The Kukuljärvi hiking trail
The Kukuljärvi hiking trail is situated in the majestic forest area between Ahvenkoski
and Ruotsinpyhtää centre. The eight kilometre long trail begins next to the sports
centre in the Ruotsinpyhtää centre by the shore of the Kymijoki River; from there,
it winds upwards towards the high rock landscapes. At times, you can glimpse
the sea from afar, until you come down to Kukuljärvi pristine natural environment.
The wondrous forests and marshlands bring variation to the scenery.
At Kukuljärvi, you can swim and grill sausages at the campfire sites.
The tour starts from the sports centre of the village, Puistokuja 1.
Print the map at www.loviisa.fi/fi/palvelut/liikuntajaulkoilu/liikuntapaikatjaalue/karttasivu
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The hiking trail “Kalle’s Track” starts from the running track in
Liljendal. Kalle´s Track leads through varied landscapes: swamps,
high rocks and easier road sections. In the middle of the track, the
beautiful spring lake Tenan appears; in the cabin by a lookout point,
you can relax and grill sausages. You can also choose shortcuts and
come close to the cabin and Tenan Lake by car as well. During winter,
you can ski along Kalle’s Track. Print the map at www.loviisa.fi ->
liikunta ja ulkoilu. Further information, tel. +358 (0)500 214 973.
There are plenty of swimming sites in natural waters in Loviisa.
Plagen Beach is situated near the town centre, close to a nature
reserve and next to the tennis courts. Other good swimming places
can be found at Lill- Bästö, close to Pernaja church and at the wellequipped recreational centre Rönnäs.
Located on the border of Lapinjärvi and Loviisa, wilderness
Lake Tenan is dark and cold, but the biggest lake of the area is
Lake Hopjärvi (Hopom). It is graced with splendid flat rocks. In
Ruotsinpyhtää, there is a popular clear-watered lake called Särkjärvi.
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Photo: Markus Nyman
LOVIISA FRISBEE GOLF COURSE
Hiekkaharjuntie 45, 07910 Loviisa
Print the map at www.frisbeegolfradat.fi
Climbing at Huuhkajavuori,
tossing at Hiekkaharju
Loviisa offers a wide range of fun activities both outdoors and indoors. But did you know that there are also great climbing areas and
one of the best 18-hole frisbee golf courses in southern Finland?
Nearby lakes Särkjärvi and Kukuljärvi offer
a great opportunity to refresh after climbing.
Both of Loviisa’s climbing rocks are located in Ruotsinpyhtää:
Huuhkajavuori, which is near the Kukuljärvi recreation area and
Haukkakallio, which is close to the sandy beach of Särkjärvi. The
Huuhkajavuori climbing routes have upper anchors and most of
the routes are bolted. The routes are short, but you may find some
of them challenging. The other climbing area, Haukkakallio, is located approximately three kilometres from Huuhkajavuori. It is a
large uniform cliff which offers 105 routes. The routes are maintained by the association Släbi ry, which also organises annual rock
climbing courses to anyone interested. The routes are maintained
by the climbing association Kotkan Kiipeilyseura ry, internet address www.kotkankiipeilyseura.fi.
You can play frisbee golf to the south of the town centre.
An 18-hole frisbee golf oasis is located at the Valko sand ridge;
the route takes you through the forest and across the beautiful
hilly and rugged landscape of the sandy ridge. Children, adolescents and adults can practise frisbee throwing, which requires precision. Frisbee golf is one of the best ways to relax and spend time
together outdoors.
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Kabböle
Kabböle is a node at the southern
tip of Loviisa where boaters and
cottagers meet. This is where one
exchanges news and gossip, visit
the summer market and buy fresh
fish. While having a cup of steaming
coffee or a cold drink one can
meet acquaintances and strangers.
Kabböle is teeming with life during
summers. It is also possible to board
m/s J. L. Runeberg, which cruises
the route Helsinki–Kabböle–Loviisa.
www.kabbolemarina.fi
The Rönnäs seaside offers a great variety of leisure activities. Golf amateurs and pros can enjoy the great
27-hole golf course, which is one of the top ten golf courses in Finland, tel. +358 (0)20 786 2696.
The golf club offers a restaurant and the area has tennis courts, meeting rooms, saunas and berths for
guest boats. In addition to golf, you can just spend your vacation or attend a conference while staying at
top-notch cabins, tel. +358 (0)400 714 673. You can surrender to the wonders of the archipelago lead by
a professional guide, while boating or fishing. Or you can enjoy splendid outdoors terrains on hikes. You
can also do your exploring with a rented kayak, bicycle or snowshoes, all supplied by the cabin rental.
www.ronnas.fi, www.seagolf.fi
Photo: Honkarakenne Oyj
GOLFING BY THE SEA IN RÖNNÄS
Idyllic Villages,
Amazing Nature
ARCHIPELAGO MUSEUM IN RÖNNÄS
The Archipelago Museum presents life in the
eastern Uusimaa archipelago. The special
exhibition 2015 presents the secret operation
“Pinatova”. The Archipelago Museum in Rönnäs
is open Wed–Sun from 12 noon–5 p.m. on
June 3rd–August 9th or upon booking for groups.
Entrance: 3.50 €, children under 15 free of charge.
Guided tours for groups 30 €.
Further information:
tel. +358 (0)40 760 2410 (only during summer).
Kabbölentie 430, Rönnäs, www.museo-opas.fi
skargardsmuseum.blogspot.fi
The village of Isnäs, located at the mouth of Bay of Pernaja, is
well-known for its old industrial milieu. Along the old village road
you’ll find houses where the workmen of the sawmill used to live.
The houses originate from the turn of the 19th and 20th century.
The Isnäs Steam Engine Museum is situated on the site of the old
sawmill. Nearby you also find the organic farms of Wildemans
and Labby Manor.
It is not far from Rönnäs village, where there is a golf course as well
as the Archipelago Museum.
The trip continues along the winding archipelago roads to
Kabböle, the southernmost point of mainland Loviisa. From
here, it is less than a hundred kilometres to the Estonian coast.
As it is situated on a busy boat route, Kabböle offers good
services and during summer it is an excellent meeting point.
The fascinating m/s J.L. Runeberg stops here and offers you the
chance to take a mini cruise lasting just a few hours to Loviisa.
Idyllic Sarvisalo is the biggest island in Loviisa. You can tour the
island by car and admire the idyllic archipelago landscapes. Sarvisalo
hosts a small cemetery, a chapel, village shop (summertime) and
B&B accommodations.
The beautiful archipelago of Pernaja is a popular cottage area, and
summer markets are held in both Sarvisalo and Kabböle.
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Photos: Brendan Austin
You can buy organic produce, herbs, cereals, vegetables
and meat at the internet store of Labby Manor.
Malmgård Manor, owned by the Creutz
family, accepts groups by advance
booking, tel. +358 (0)40 168 5271.
Further information and opening hours
www.malmgard.fi
Labby Manor in Isnäs is a great visiting destination. The main building of the manor dates back to 18th century and was moved
to its current location in 1865 from Suomenlinna, Helsinki. It was once the home of a cheese producer.
Further information, tel. +358 (0)44 599 9991, www.labby.fi, Labbyn kartano 49, Labby
manor life
Loviisa boasts several historical manors, of which Malmgård
Manor and Labby Manor are open for visitors.
Surrounding the main building of Labby Manor
is a park and garden area dating from the early
20th century.
The master of Malmgård Manor, Count Creutz, has harnessed
his estate for organic farming. Upon booking, the visitor can tour
the manor house, enjoy the ecologic scenery, enjoy coffee or lunch,
as well as buy organic produce from the manor shop. In addition
to brewing beer, beer tastings are arranged at Malmgård. At the
manor shop you can find organic produce from the own estate,
own brewery as well as from other producers in eastern Uusimaa.
Historical Labby Manor is located in the vicinity of Isnäs village.
Around the manor spreads 130 hectares of fields, pastures,
forests and yards. The main building of the manor, built in the
18th century, was moved to its current place from Suomenlinna
fortress in 1865. Labby is renowned for its organic and biodynamic
farming. The manor park is currently undergoing restoration
into its original form. There are a multitude of woody stemmed
plants and old perennials in the small tree species park. Tours are
arranged for groups interested in the park of the manor and in
farming. Visitors can also see the old cheese cellar and the granary,
which includes the museum tool collection.
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Liljendal Church is
representative of typical 19th
century church architecture,
Eskilomintie 9, Sävträsk,
tel. +358 (0)44 722 9241,
www.lilje.fi
The granite church of Pernaja is the pearl of
the area and the oldest building in Loviisa. The
medieval St. Michael’s Church is representative of
the common building style used in Finland and
Sweden in the 13th–15th centuries. The church is
considered a medieval architectural treasure. It
is home to many old objects, such as the coats
of arms of noble families. The beautiful glass
paintings give the church a unique atmosphere.
Pernajantie 330, tel. +358 (0)44 722 9242
www.pernaevl.fi
Mikael, Jean, Runar and Ragnar:
Influencial Personalities in Finnish History
The luminous wooden church in Ruotsin­
pyhtää boasts the only altarpiece painted
by Helene Schjerfbeck. The church belongs
to the network of road churches and it is
open June 6th–August 9th daily
11 a.m.–4 p.m. and August 15th–30th
on Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ruukintie 11 C, tel. +358 (0)44 722 9217,
www.ruotsinpyhtaanseurakunta.fi
The oldest building in Loviisa and the oldest church of the area,
medieval St. Michael’s Church in Pernaja is considered a church
historical treasure. The wooden church in Ruotsinpyhtää is
home to the altarpiece entitled “Resurrection”, painted by Helene
Schjerfbeck in 1898. It is the only altarpiece ever painted by the
artist. The church is open daily in summer. The church in Liljendal boasts a singular bell tower.
The father of the Finnish written language, Mikael Agricola
(1510–1557), was born in Pernaja. Pernaja Church is named after the archangel Michael. Agricola in turn was named Mikael after the name of his home church. Agricola lived in a rich peasant
house, which was one of the five taxed freeholds of the village.
He got his surname Agricola (“farmer”) at the Latin school in Vyborg because of his father’s occupation. The vicar of the local parish persuaded Mikael’s parents to send him there.
Many famous people have lived and worked in the Loviisa area.
These include composers, writers, artists, architects and nobles,
such as Jean Sibelius, Runar Schildt, Nils Schillmark, Verner
Weckman, Ragnar Nordström, Georg Chiewitz, Augustin Ehrensvärd, Berndt Lindholm, C. G. Armfelt, Helene Schjerfbeck,
Gustaf Philip Creutz and Lorentz Creutz.
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150th Anniversary
www.sibelius150.fi
Choice events
• There are Sibelius-themed
promenades on June 10th,
July 15th, September 11th and 12th.
In Finnish and Swedish.
• Guided tour at the Loviisa old
cemetery about Sibelius’ family
and friends. At 6 p.m. on
June 17th and August 12th.
In Finnish and Swedish.
• June 24th, Sibelius Cruise with
programme. To the Svartholma
sea fortress with the packet
yacht Österstjernan.
• December 5th, Aunt Evelina
hosts coffee at restaurant
Loviisan Kappeli.
Attractions along
the footsteps
of Jean Sibelius
• The Sibelius house,
Sibeliuksenkatu 10
• The Sibelius statue,
Chiewitzinkatu 2
• Restaurant Loviisan Kappeli,
Kuningattarenkatu 19
• The high society house
(Loviisa main library),
Kuningattarenkatu 24
• The Sibelius family grave,
Loviisa Old Cemetery,
Perämiehenkuja
• Myllyharju ridge and
the Kukkukivi watchtower.
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The Loviisa
Sibelius Festival
September 10th–12th
During the Loviisa Sibelius Festival we
will among others hear Jean Sibelius’
masterpiece, the Kullervo symphony.
The symphony is performed by
Lohja City Orchestra conducted by
Esa Heikkilä and the soloist siblings
Johanna Rusanen-Kartano, soprano,
and Ville Rusanen, baritone.
Cellist Jan-Erik Gustafsson is artistic
director of the chamber music festival.
Ticket sales and more information:
Loviisa Cultural Office,
tel. +358 (0)440 555 499,
www.loviisansibeliuspaivat.fi
Loviisa and Sibelius
belong together
The 150th Anniversary of the great Finnish composer Jean
Sibelius (8.12.1865–20.9.1957) is celebrated in 2015 all over
Finland – including of course in Loviisa, where he spent his summer
at his grandmother’s and aunt’s house during his youth. The sun,
the sea, summer and light filled him with impressions that were to
inspire him for the rest of his life. In this house he composed the
Kullervo symphony in 1892. Today the music institute of Loviisa
can be found in the house.
Sibelius composed a lot of chamber music in addition to the seven
symphonies, a violin concerto, Finlandia and Valse Triste. The main
event of the jubilee in Loviisa is the Loviisa Sibelius Festival,
which focuses on high class chamber music. Over the years, this
traditional festival has brought a number of brilliant world class
stars to the town under the management of artistic director JanErik Gustafsson.
Loviisa Town Museum celebrates the maestro with the exhibition
Young Jean Sibelius, which lasts all summer. Guided tours,
concerts and dance performances are also organized during the
jubilee year.
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Loviisa Christmas
December 5 –6
and 12 –13
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The atmosphere of the Traditional Christmas Homes takes you back in time. Relax a moment and enjoy the delicacies, let your eyes rest on
small details and let the Christmas spirit take you.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY
THE CHOIR LOVISAKÖREN
December 22nd at 9 p.m. in Loviisa Church,
Brandensteininkatu 2.
PICK YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE FROM THE FOREST
Christmas tree forest open close to the centre of
Loviisa on Sun December 13th. Come and buy your
Christmas tree yourself from the forest!
Event for the whole family.
TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS MARKET
OF LAIVASILTA Sat December 12th.
tel. +358 (0)40 554 7449, +358 (0)400 164 878
Loviisan Laivasilta ry, www.laivasilta.net
The Real Christmas
Loviisa is a real Christmas town where you can enjoy the peaceful
and easygoing holiday spirit of a small town. The special Christmas
time events, such as the Christmas markets at Laivasilta,
the Strömfors Iron Works and Malmgård Manor are warm
and intimate. The Christmas season is opened by a popular night
shopping event Loviisa City Shopping on November 27th. The
Coronation of Saint Lucia on December 13th on the balcony of
the town hall is one of the top events of the month.
The specialities of our Christmas town are the Traditional
Christmas Homes. These private homes open their doors to
visitors during the theme weekends on December 5th–6th and
12th–13th. You can visit the Christmas homes or experience the
atmosphere of old wooden houses while enjoying refreshments
and shopping.
During the season to be jolly, Loviisa also offers Christmas
markets, concerts, delicacies, good-will spirit and peace!
More information about Christmas in Loviisa will be available
during autumn at www.visitloviisa.fi, www.facebook.com/
loviisanjoulu
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Programmes and Guided Tours
Events
Group Tours and Guides
Loviisa Tours
Loviisa Tours provides group tour programmes
and guides in Loviisa and the eastern Uusimaa.
Some programs for groups in 2015,
available only by advance booking
HOMES AND GARDENS IN LOVIISA
Loviisa is a garden town, where charming gardens are hidden
behind the fences of historic wooden house quarters. During the
tour we will see gardens of private homes, such as a rose garden,
clematis garden and a villa garden. In addition we will see fortress
gardens, such as the Commandant’s Garden and the area of the
fortresses Ungern and Rosen. In the gardens and the alleys we will
hear about gardening and life in town. During the tour there will be
lunch at restaurant Loviisan Kappeli and coffee at the experience
garden Eija’s Garden. Duration: 5–7.5 h
Price: Mon–Sat from 75 €/person, Sun from 79 €/person.
(For a group of at least 25 people.)
Availability: May–August
FOLLOWING SIBELIUS’S FOOTSTEPS
Come and experience where our national composer spent his youth!
Jean Sibelius spent several summers visiting relatives in Loviisa.
During the guided tour, we will visit spots like the Sibelius park, where
Sibelius used to play as a child. We will then proceed to Myllyharju
ridge where Sibelius entertained spa guests visiting Loviisa. Then
we move on to the Commandant’s House through Laivasilta to get a
glimpse of how Sibelius and his relatives lived. We will have lunch at
the restaurant Loviisan Kappeli where Sibelius used to perform.
Duration: 3.5–4 h
Price: Mon–Sat 26 €/person, Sun 28 €/person.
(For a group of at least 25 people.)
Availability: Tue–Sun from June–August/
Tue–Fri and Sun during winter.
Group tours and guides
Loviisa Tours - Porvoo Tours Oy
Adlercreutzinkatu 17, 06100 Porvoo, tel. +358 (0)19 574 2200
[email protected] , www.porvootours.fi
Open Gardens in Loviisa
May 24th, May 31st and June 7th at 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Guided Tours of
Loviisa Guides
Guided tours on request.
For more information:
Loviisa Guides /
www.loviisanoppaat.fi
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Guided tours for groups at the StrömforsIron Works
Strömforsin Matkailu Ky
Opas- ja Ohjelmapalvelu Marjut Ståhls
During summer (April 15th–September 15th):
tel. +358 (0)44 363 6616/Pajakahvila Café
During winter: tel. +358 (0)400 120 575,
[email protected]
Guided tours, dramatised tours, music services.
Guide services in Finnish or Swedish.
Tourist groups have to arrange for interpretation.
tel. +358 (0)40 530 8847, [email protected], www.marjut.fi
Seedling market at Loviisa market square, Saturday May 23rd at 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
National open Gardens’ Day, June 28th at 12 noon–6 p.m.
It is worthwhile to visit Loviisa already at the beginning
of summer during the Open Gardens in Loviisa event,
where private gardens open their gates to visitors. Along
the route, there are many different gardens: a romantic
rose garden, a lush produce garden, a town garden with
cobblestones, a classic topiary garden and a still pond
with wetland plants. Ask for advice, exchange your views
with others and bask in the beauty of the gardens.
The addresses of the open gardens, a map and the details
of the gardening lectures can be found at the event’s
website at the address www.avoimetpuutarhat.com.
Further information also at tel. + 358 (0)46 810 4560
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Photo: Jukka Hannula
Events
TheLiljendal Days
June 12 –14
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The Liljendal Days have attracted both
young and old to Sävträsk for almost
30 years. The fun starts on Friday night
at 7 p.m. with the opening concert
organised by the parish.
A traditional market is held on
Saturday June 13th at 10 a.m. with
a wide variety of activities: music,
exhibitions, competitions and other fun
for the whole family. What would the
Liljendal Days be without the crepes,
the dumpling soup, the tractor Alban
and the Liljendal troll? A dance on the
river bank is held on Saturday evening.
The Liljendal Days end on Sunday June
14th at 12 noon. with an open-air church
service at Mariagården.
For more information:
tel. +358 (0)440 555 354,
www.loviisa.fi/culture
Rootsinpyhtää Bluegrass & Rendezvous
at the Strömfors Iron Works on June 5th–7th
The festival founded in 1988 brings the best foreign and Finnish
bluegrass bands to town, who together with history aficionados
recreate the life of the European immigrants who took this music to
America. The Strömfors Iron Works is for the 28th time the perfect
setting for the festival.
The European immigrants took their folk music to America where
it developed into “bluegrass” influenced by blues, gospel as well as
other influences. The journey into the roots of bluegrass just feels
right in the original buildings of the 18th and 19th century iron
works. The historical atmosphere is ideal and you won’t need a lot
of imagination to envision the people from northern Europe who
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Welcome to the American musician and traditions festival
where you can experience the atmosphere of the times when
grandpa left for America!
The camp of historical reenactment is open
on Sat June 6th at 2 p.m.–6 p.m.
Bluegrass concert on Sunday June 7th at 1 p.m. at
Ruotsinpyhtää Church.
tel. +358 (0)40 674 3322
www.rootsinpyhtaa.fi, www.cows.fi
Liljendal Days Dance on the river bank
Sat June 13th from 8 p.m.–1 a.m.
The dance at the river bank is a tradition that dates back decades. The
event brings together the population of Liljendal and visitors to dance
and enjoy great music. The unique pavilion is located close to the
Liljendalgårdens assembly hall and Bagarstugan restaurant and it offers a
great view of Sävträsket swamp. Kartanontie 16–18.
Organisation: Liljendal Ungdomsförening, www.luf.fi
Liljevisan -Lily Songs
The popular song event Liljevisan takes place at
the pavillion of Liljendalgården in Sävträsk, on
Sunday, July 26th at 6 p.m. The event is organized
by the association Visans Vänner i Östnyland and
the City of Loviisa.
For more information: vvion.visansvanner.fi
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Photos: Maria Schulgin
Photo: Pepe Kallioinen
Events
The King Comes to Loviisa July 4
–5th
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The Carolean Armfelt
A play of the Russian occupation of Finland during 1713–1721 and of the commander-in-chief
in the Great Northern War, the Carolean general Carl Gustaf Armfelt of Pernaja
During the event The King Comes to Loviisa of 2015 there will be
a play about “a soldier of fortune and hero of noble peace”, the Ingrian-born Carl Gustaf Armfelt. The play written by Tuovi Putkonen depicts the destinies and everyday life of the Armfelt family
and the inhabitants of the region.
In the background of the events is the era of wrath and persecution of 300 years ago, the Greater Wrath, when Finland was occupied by Russia for seven years. Pernaja, i.e. the region of current
Loviisa, was overrun by the armies during the Great Northern War.
The wealthy fled the occupation to Sweden and the common people buried their belongings and hid in the woods.
General Carl Gustaf Armfelt (1666–1736) was perhaps the most
noted of the Finnish Caroleans, the soldiers of King Charles XII. He
will remain a hero in history, despite him having lost all his battles
and finally having seen all his troops perish in Norway during a
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tragic return march over the mountains.
The play is a coproduction of the association the Good Citizens
of Loviisa and the Porvoon Teatteri. The première will be in the
centre of Loviisa during the event The King Comes to Loviisa at
2 p.m. on Sunday July 5th. The following show is at Postimäki in
Porvoo at 7 p.m. on July 8th and there will also be a show in Liljendal and a show in Pernaja in autumn. The play is mainly acted
out in Finnish.
• The one o’clock signal at Laivasilta July 4th at 1 p.m.
For more information:
The Good Citizens of Loviisa, tel +358 (0)44 565 1011
facebook.com/kuningassaapuu
Loviisa Tourist Office, tel. +358 (0)40 555 3387, [email protected]
The Fascination of Roses
inLoviisa July 4 –5
th
th
This summer roses charm in Loviisa for the fifth time. The gates of rose
gardens in Loviisa are unbolted during the event, and both rosy experiences
and knowledge of roses are available. You can find roses on plates, in pastries
and beverages in cafés and restaurants, as well as in wellness- and gift stores–
not to forget music and art. The beloved actor-painter Gustav Wiklund
contributes by presenting his paintings of the roses in his rose garden.
Children and romantics become enamoured by the interactive fairytale land
in Schillmark park. Princess Briar Rose rules sovereign here, but can also find
the time to join the rose cruise on packet yacht Österstjernan on Saturday.
The event is crowned by the Rose Wedding at Loviisa church at 5 p.m.
on Saturday July 4th. The wedding is open for everybody. The same evening
there will be the Rose Dance at Laivasilta, where the most beautiful rose
gown will be awarded.
Organizer: Loviisan Wanhat Talot ry
www.loviisanwanhattalot.fi
facebook.com/Ruusujen hurmaa Loviisassa
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Events
Small Ships’ Race
Open air theater
at its best in Lurens
July
The spry Swedish-speaking summer theatre
of Lurens has operated on the grounds of
Lurens Manor since 1958.
The theatre is maintained by Östra Nylands
Ungdomsförbund (ÖNUF), and it plays for full
audiences every summer. The audience is able
to follow the plays from a rotating auditorium.
During summer 2015 you can see the
musical ”Annie Get Your Gun” at Lurens,
Lurensintie 121, Kuggom, June 26th–August 1st.
Further information and tickets:
ÖNUF’s office tel. +358 (0)19 532 412
or +358 (0)500 806 276
www.lurens.fi
www.facebook.com/Lurenssommarteater
www.facebook.com/ONungdomsforbund
17th–18th
The Small Ships’ Race is a sailing race for classic wooden boats.
People arrive from afar to admire the stars of the race, the traditional
Baltic Sea workboats. Conveniently for the spectators,
the race takes place on the Bay of Loviisa.
The boat festival includes plenty of other activities - from a children’s
bouncy castle to night dances and the Miss Loviisa contest.
The sailing contests and the parallel events can be seen on a big screen.
On Friday evening there is an evening race at 4 p.m.–12 midnight,
and on Saturday there are races and much more fun
during the whole day at 12 noon–1 a.m.
For more information: Loviisan Laivasilta ry,
tel. +358 (0)40 554 7449, +358 (0)400 164 878,
www.laivasilta.net
Photo: Ari Haimi
Loviisa
Trotting Races
Ruukki Picnic July 4
th
Ruukki Picnic brings together people with love for old
cars and motorcycles to the Strömfors Iron Works.
You can look forward to waxed and shiny vehicles, relaxed
summer vibes and live music. Further information:
tel. +358 (0)40 768 6695, www.ruukkipicnic.fi
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The Loviisa trotting race
track is known for its unique
atmosphere. In addition to the
betting you can enjoy good
company and refreshments
at the café and the restaurant.
During summer 2015 there will
be harness races in Loviisa on
Monday June 8th, July 6th, 13th
and 27th at 6.30 p.m. and
Sun August 9th at 2 p.m.
Tickets: adults 6 €,
free entry for children under 16.
For more information,
visit www.loviisanravit.fi
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Photot: Jouni Viitala
Events
Olden Days August 29
th
–30th
Steam rises, stationary engines and tractors run when old farming
tools and methods are presented in the Jokela Home District
Museum in Ruotsinkylä village during the Olden Days Event.
A Zetor tour around the village shop, parades, a potato show as
well as a demonstration of the use of work horses.
For more information:
tel. +358 (0)19 619 632, +358 (0)400 152 858
www.jokelanmuseo.info
Peace Forum August 6
–9th
th
This year marks the 28th Loviisa Peace
Forum. The event aims to bring together
people with different views, to celebrate life
and to find solutions to different problems
of humankind. Most of the events take
place at Loviisa Kappeli restaurant,
Kuningattarenkatu 19. The event includes
discussion forums, concerts, theatre shows,
market events and a candle parade, which
is organised on Hiroshima day, August 6th.
The parade goes from the Laivasilta
to Plagen Beach.
Organizer: the association
Suomen Kristillinen Rauhanliike
tel. +358 (0)45 7840 5574
www.rauhanfoorumi.fi
www.facebook.com/
LoviisanRauhanfoorumi
www.twitter.com/LovPeaceForum
www.youtube.com/LovPeaceForum
Loviisa Song Festival
August 9
Sandö Fishing
Festival August 1
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Exoticism for the boating guest
Photo: Jouni Viitala
The Loviisa Song Festival is organised on Sunday August 9th on the
terrace of Loviisa Kappeli restaurant, Kuningattarenkatu 19.
The music of different ages and cultures will make children, youth
and seniors dance, laugh and sing! The event includes community
singing in at least two languages as well as choir singing.
Organizer: the association Loviisan laulu ry.
For more information: tel. +358 (0)45 7840 5574,
www.loviisasongfestival.fi
www.facebook.com/LoviisanLaulujuhlat
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The annual Sandö Fishermen’s
Festival arranged by Pernå fiskargille
is an experience. Playful boat races,
traditional islanders’ dance,
fun company and good vibrations.
For more information:
Pernå Fiskargille r.f.,
tel. +358 (0)400 494 097
Autumn Market
in Pernaja
August 23
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Autumn market with crepes
and program for the whole
family on Sun August 23rd
at 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the
Pernaja branch library,
Kiesitie 3, 07930 Pernaja.
For more information:
tel. +358 (0)19 555 414,
www.loviisa.fi
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Services
Accommodations
in the centre of Loviisa
Restaurants & cafés
in the centre of Loviisa
Bar Cafe & Hotel Degerby
Brandensteininkatu 17
*Pilasterit
open on request
Sepänkuja 8
*Keskus-Centralen
open on request
Eteläharju 2, tel. +358 (0)19 50 561
www.degerby.com
*Kalle J. (in the Hotel Degerby)
Brandensteininkatu 17
tel. +358 (0)50 373 2234
Hesburger Loviisa
Kuningattarenkatu 20
tel. +358 (0)44 480 8913
www.hesburger.fi
Bistro Cantor &
Beer and winehouse Ölvin
Mariankatu 1
tel. +358 (0)40 135 5003
www.bistrocantor.fi, www.olvin.fi
Neste Oil Loviisa
Ankkurituuli
Kotipizza Loviisa, Länsikaari 3
tel. +358 (0)19 560 9007
www.kotipizza.fi
Café Armas
in the shopping centre Galleria
Kuningattarenkatu 11, II floor
tel. +358 (0)40 413 0910
Newroz Kebab Pizzeria
Karlskronabulevardi 8
tel. +358 (0)19 535 155, www.newroz.fi
Café-Restaurant Laivasilta
open in summer, Laivasilta 11
tel. +358 (0)19 530 112
www.cdfastfood.fi
Café-Restaurant Saltbodan
open in summer and on request
Laivasilta 4,
tel. +358 (0)40 504 5051
+358 (0)19 532 572
www.saltbodan.fi
Café Riikka
Seppäläntie 19, tel. +358 (0)19 533 955
Café-Patisserie
Vaherkylä-Ek
Aleksanterinkatu 2
tel. +358 (0)19 531 610
www.vaherkyla.fi
Café Tuhannen
Tuskan Kahvila
Poikkikuja, tel. +358 (0)44 019 5971
www.liisantalo.fi
Chao Yang
chinese restaurant, Mariankatu 20
tel. +358 (0)40 540 3893,
+358 (0)44 055 3318
Conditoria Corint
Confectionery, bakery, coffeehouse
Seppäläntie 39
tel. +358 (0)19 533 484, www.corint.fi
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Hotel Degerby
Brandensteininkatu 17
and Conference Hotel Pilasterit
Sepänkuja 8, tel. +358 (0)19 50 561
www.degerby.com
There are two caférestaurants at Laivasilta;
one called Saltbodan and
one called Laivasilta.
The cosy beer gardens and
scent of the sea crown the
culinary experience.
Hotel Zilton
Mariankatu 29
tel. +358 (0)19 533 191, www.zilton.fi
Milan Pizzeria & Kebab
Kuningattarenkatu 16
tel. +358 (0)19 533 337
pizza-online.fi/ravintolat/loviisa/ravmilan
Olympos Kebab & Pizzeria
Nordenskiöldintie 2
tel. +358 (0)19 531 116
www.olympos-pizzeria.com
Restaurant Bella Loviisa
Mannerheiminkatu 2
tel. +358 (0)19 533 390
www.bellaloviisa.fi
Restaurant & Café
Sakura Deli
lunch restaurant
Brandensteininkatu 11
tel. +358 (0)40 838 2717
www.sakuracatering.com
Restaurant Degerby Gille
open on request
Sepänkuja 4, tel. +358 (0)44 992 2179
Restaurant
Loviisan Kappeli
Kuningattarenkatu 19
tel. +358 (0)19 581 437
www.teehelmi.fi
Restaurant Ulrikanhovi
open for groups on request
Kuhlefeltinkatu 35
tel. +358 (0)40 183 7855
www.ulrikanhovi.fi
Thai Tip Foods
Kuningattarenkatu 18, II floor
tel. +358 (0)40 415 2866
www.thaitip.net
Restaurants and cafés
in the surroundings
Bric & Brac
café and antique shop
open during summer
Pernajantie 275, Pernaja centre
tel. +358 (0)40 766 1611
Lunch Restaurant
Café Lilja
Valtatie 6, Liljendal
tel. +358 (0)19 616 585
www.cafelilja.fi
Café Ahvenkosken
kalastajan tupa
fishmonger and café
Markkinamäentie 52, Ahvenkoski
tel. +358 (0)45 897 1322
Lunch Restaurant Fellmanni
betting, catering services
Koivulanmäentie 2
Ruotsinpyhtää centre
tel. +358 (0)19 618 217,
+358 (0)44 257 8891
www.fellmanni.com
Café Kabböle Marina
café, kiosk, interior decoration shop, fuel
open during summer
tel. +358 (0)400 701 570,
+358 (0)400 615 255
Kabbölentie 1251, Kabböle
www.kabbolemarina.fi
Café Svartholm
restaurant open during summer
Svartholma Sea Fortress
tel. +358 (0)40 359 3739
www.cafesvartholm.fi
Kosken Kebab Pizzeria
Suurpellontie 2, Koskenkylä
tel. +358 (0)45 154 8800
Koskenkylän
kahvio Café
Koskenkyläntie 2, Koskenkylä
tel. +358 (0)44 777 7507
Lunch Café Stradun
Harbour building, Valko
tel. +358 (0)19 515 390,
+358 (0)40 357 5598, www.stradun.fi
Hotel Zilton
Mariankatu 29
tel. +358 (0)19 533 191, www.zilton.fi
Guesthouse Loviisa
meeting rooms, sauna and pool
Sibeliuksenkatu 3
tel. +358 (0)40 835 7997
www.majataloloviisa.fi
Kapella
apartment in the centre
tel. +358 (0)400 225 574
www.kapella.fi
Ulrikanhovi
Bed & Breakfast, Kuhlefeltinkatu 35
tel. +358 (0)40 183 7855
www.ulrikanhovi.fi
Villa BaumgartnerGuesthouse
Puistokatu 3
tel. +358 (0)40 708 5681
www.villabaumgartner.fi
Villa Vera
Kapteenintie 10
tel. +358 (0)40 847 1233
Villa Sorella
Pitkäkuja 12
tel. +358 (0)40 738 9646
Tamminiemi
Holiday Resort
rooms, meeting rooms and camping area
Kapteenintie 1
tel. +358 (0)400 414 265
www.tamminiemi.net
Trollbergets Peikkovuoren
Bed & Breakfast
Peikkovuorentie 5, Määrlahti
tel. +358 (0)40 828 7903
Strömfors Club
open on request
Puistokuja 3, Ruotsinpyhtää centre
tel. +358 (0)400 120 575
Rönnäs cottages
& Conference
Meritie 146, Rönnäs, tel. +358 (0)400 714 673
www.ronnas.fi
Embom Manor
B&B for groups on request, Embom
tel. +358 (0)400 602 089
Sarfsalö/Sarvisalon
Bed & Breakfast
B&B, catering, bakery
Sarvisalontie 1050, Härkäpää
tel. +358 (0)44 527 4270
Fishing Cottages
cottages in Valko and Ahvenkoski
tel. +358 (0)40 719 3637
www.fishingcottage.fi
Holiday Club Rönnäs
cottages, Rönnäs
tel. +358 (0)30 68 600
www.holidayclubresorts.com
Ströms cottages
In Strömslandet and Påsalö, Pernaja
tel. +358 (0)50 571 8115
Lomatähdet: Armonlinna,
Saarnimäki and Riitala
holiday accommodation and
Majatalo Krouvinmäki
Puistokuja 19, Strömfors Iron Works
tel. +358 (0)45 235 7464
www.lomatahdet.fi
Tavastas Gård B&B, Tesjoki
tel. +358 (0)19 513 385,
+358 (0)50 374 5858
www.tavastasgard.fi
Meritorpan sauna
Rönnäs, tel. +358 (0)50 517 7793
www.kalaopas.info
Service stations
The charm of the Pilasterit are best experienced by staying there over night! No two
rooms are alike at the Pilasterit. There is also a larger suite, which is suitable for families.
Night clubs
Club Alexia and Pub Alex
night club and pub
Aleksanterinkatu 3, in the centre
tel. +358 (0)40 581 6702, www.clubalexia.fi
Hotel Zilton
night club, pub and hotel
Mariankatu 29, in the centre
tel. +358 (0)19 533 191, www.zilton.fi
Solkulla
camping and course centre,
group accommodations on request
Horslökintie 339, Härkäpää
tel. +358 (0)400 911 270,
+358 (0)400 314 099
www.solkulla.fi
Kaarnaranta B&B
Isnäs, tel. +358 (0)50 591 2385
[email protected]
Meri Center
cottage in Rönnäs, tel. +358 (0)207 689 160
www.fishinglords.fi
Restaurant Ruukinmylly
Ruukintie 15, Strömfors Iron Works
tel. +358 (0)19 618 693
www.ruukinmylly.fi
Sea Golf Rönnäs
Club-Restaurant
Ruukinrannantie 4, Rönnäs
tel. +358 (0)44 596 0275
www.tjcatering.putteri.fi
B & B Carita Slätis
cottage in Liljendal, tel. +358 (0)19 612 731,
+358 (0)400 212 998
http://kotisivu.sulo.fi/cslatis
Lomarengas cottages
www.lomarengas.fi/mokkihaku/
uusimaa/loviisa
Pajakahvila Café
snacks, karaoke nights
open from May to September
Ruukintie 11, Strömfors Iron Works
tel. +358 (0)44 3636 616
Sarvisalon Kyläkauppa
grocery shop, café and home delivery
Sarvisalontie 1055, Härkäpää
tel. +358 (0)400 776 462
http://bybutik.edicy.co
Accommodation services
in the surroundings
Vaasanlinna
holiday apartments at the
Strömfors Iron Works
tel. +358 (0)50 5662 556
Villa Ruhtinas
cottage, Ahvenkoski
tel. +358 (0)44 297 4540
www.fishermans.fi
Villa Nordica Homestay
Blybergintie 89, Pernaja
tel. +358 (0)45 163 7176
facebook.com/Villanordica
ABC Kuninkaantie
Pernaja
Vanhankyläntie 77, Vanhakylä
tel. +358 (0)10 765 9800
www.abcasemat.fi
Shell Express Liljendal
& Café Lilja
Valtatie 6, Liljendal
tel. +358 (0)19 616 585
www.cafelilja.fi
Gulf
Ruotsinkyläntie 5–9, Ruotsinkylä
tel. +358 (0)500 848 879, 019 619 579 /bar
+358 (0)400 585 523/Mikes Garage
www.samilassila.com
Shell Loviisa
Mannerheiminkatu 24, in the centre
tel. +358 (0)19 531 539
Neste Oil Loviisa Ankkurituuli
Länsikaari 3, in the centre
tel. +358 (0)19 560 9007, www.neste.fi
St1 and Safcafé
Länsikaari 1, in the centre
tel. +358 (0)19 517 100
www.safcafe.fi
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Services
Meeting and event services
Winter time:
Sept. 1st–April 30th
Tue, Thu and Sat at 7 a.m.–1 p.m.
Summer time:
May 2nd–Aug. 31st
Mon–Sat at 7 a.m.–2 p.m.
Boistö
accommodation, restaurant and
conference services on an island
for groups on request
tel. +358 (0)50 577 7896, www.boisto.fi
Market: February 12 , March 31 ,
June 16th, August 25th, September
29th, December 8th at 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
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Guest harbours and visitors’ berths
Guest Harbour
Laivasilta
60°27.2’N / 26°14.2’E
tel. +358 (0)440 555 883
55 berths for guest boats
Harbour fee
Sauna, showers, toilet
Laundry and drying rooms
Running water
Electricity
Fuel distribution
Waste point
Septic tank exhauster
Postal service
Internet
Bicycle rental
Guest Harbour Tullisilta
60°26.8’N / 26°14.6’E
tel. +358 (0)440 555 883
1.5 km to the town centre
5 berths for guest boats
Harbour fee
Electricity
Visitors’ Berth
Svartholma
60°22.8’N / 26°18.1’E
70 berths for guest boats
Free berths
Septic tank exhauster
Toilet, waste point
Summer restaurant
Barbeque area
Backstensstrand
60°25.6’N / 26°02.9’E
4–5 berths for guest boats
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Kabböle
60°18.3’N / 26°04.9’E
5–10 berths for guest boats
Shop, café, summer market
Fuel distribution
Waste point, laundry room
toilet, electricity
www.kabbolemarina.fi
Bockhamn
60°16.0’N / 26°00.2’E
Excursion harbour
Barbeque area, outdoor toilet
Lillfjärden Islands
60° 16.5’N / 26°06.0’E
Hästön
Excursion harbour, barbeque
area, cooking roof
outdoor toilet
Fallholmen
Barbeque area, outdoor toilet
Hamnholmen
Barbeque area, outdoor toilet
Rönnäs
60°22.0’N / 26°03.5’E
2–3 berths for guest boats
Barbeque area, outdoor toilet
Rönnäs
60°22.3’N / 26°03.2’E
2–3 berths for guest boats
Tallbacka
60°21.8’N / 26°26.4’E
2 berths for guest boats
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For more information: market
supervisor, tel. +358 (0)44 565 1188,
www.loviisa.fi/torit ja markkinat
Evening market at the Loviisa market square
during summer Fridays
The City of Loviisa and the local associations for entrepreneurs
Loviisan yrittäjät ry organize an evening market at 4 p.m.–8 p.m.
on Fridays June 26th–August 7th at the Loviisa market square.
You can find for example flowers, vegetables and flea market
goods. There is also a café.
For more information: market supervisor,
tel. +358 (0)44 565 1188, www.loviisa.fi/iltatori
Summer markets
Kabböle summer market, Kabbölentie 1251, Kabböle
www.kabbolemarina.fi, facebook.com/cafekabbolemarina
Ringborg summer market, Ringborgintie 26, Tallbacka
on Thursday June 18th and on Fridays July 3rd–August 7th
at 6 p.m.–7.30 p.m.
www.ringborg.org
Sarvisalo summer market, Sarvisalontie 1035, Härkäpää
on Saturdays June 6th–August 29th at 10 a.m.–12 noon
and on Friday June 19th at 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
www.sarfsalo.fi
Farm products and direct sales
to the public
Eija’s Garden
garden shop and
an English-style garden
Elimäentie 74, Ahvenkoski
tel. +358 (0)40 505 0824
www.eijasgarden.fi
Malmgård Manor
manor shop, café, group visits,
visits to the brewery
Malmgård 47, Malmgård
tel. +358 (0)40 168 5271,
www.malmgard.fi
Hommas seedling garden
Strawberry picking in July, petting zoo
Granholmantie, Liljendal
tel. +358 (0)40 591 3352
Wildemans
juices, organic apple juice
Isnäsintie 86, Isnäs
tel. +358 (0)400 626 299
www.wildemans.fi
Hultgård
Bull beef and eggs
Hultgårdintie 135, Mickelspiltom
tel. +358 (0)40 525 6356, www.hultgard.fi
Degerby Hotel
Brandensteininkatu 17, in the centre
and Conference Hotel Pilasterit
Sepänkuja 8
and Keskus-Centralen
conference and banquet services
Eteläharju 2, centre
tel. +358 (0)19 50 561, www.degerby.com
www.keskus-centralen.fi
Embom Manor
tel. +358 (0)400 602 089
www.doit-int.fi
Fisherman’s Adventures
fishing trips, trout pond, accommodation
and event services
Markkinamäentie 137, Ahvenkoski
tel. +358 (0)440 495 030
www.fishermans.fi
Rönnäs cottages
& Conference
and South Coast Fishing
Adventures
accommodation, conference and
programme services, as well as fishing
trips and gear rental
Meritie 146, Rönnäs
tel. +358 (0)400 714 673, www.ronnas.fi
Tikander Sea-Service
passenger transport by boat
tel. +358 (0)400 674 358
[email protected]
Leisure
Esma’s Riding School
Paavalinkyläntie 113, Paavalinkylä
tel. +358 (0)40 557 7464, www.esma.fi
Frisbee golf course
Hiekkaharjuntie 45, Valko
Valpuri, experience and
sports services in Loviisa
kayak rental, paddling courses
and paddling trips
tel. +358 (0)50 565 9616
www.facebook.com/valpurillavesille
Perrier stable
Riikentie 238, Koskenkylä
tel. +358 (0)400 444 035, www.perriertalli.fi
Bike Hire and Repair
Porvoonkatu 30, in the centre
tel. +358 (0)19 532 192
Sea Golf Rönnäs
golf, tennis, Ruukinrannantie 4, Rönnäs
tel. +358 (0)20 786 2696, www.seagolf.fi
www.kalakortti.com and
• Neste Oil Loviisa Ankkurituuli, Länsikaari 3, center, tel. +358 (0)19 560 9007, www.neste.fi
Fishing licenses for the Koskenkylä fishing park:
• South Coast Fishing Adventures, tel. +358 (0)400 628 648, www.trophyfishing.fi
Fishing licenses for the Ahvenkoski special fishing district:
• Lunch restaurant Fellmanni, Koivulanmäentie 2, Ruotsinpyhtää centre
tel. +358 (0)19 618 217, +358 (0)44 257 8891, www.fellmanni.com
Federation of Finnish fisheries associations, www.ahven.net
Fishing guides:
• Augur fishing service, tel. +358 (0)50 594 2983, www.kalaopas.info
• Fisherman’s Adventures, tel. +358 (0)440 495 030, www.fishermans.fi
• Fishing Lords, tel. +358 (0)40 561 0630, www.fishinglords.fi
• South Coast Fishing Adventures, tel. +358 (0)400 714 673, www.trophyfishing.fi
Tennis courts
Kapteenintie, in the centre
Pedal boat rental
Keskustie 6, Tesjoki
tel. +358 (0)19 533 463/Tesjoen Market,
tel. +358 (0)19 514 182
www.polkuvene.fi
Equipment rental
Kayaks, bicycles and snowshoes
Rönnäs
tel. +358 (0)400 714 673
www.ronnas.fi
Fishing licences for waters owned by the City of Loviisa
For more information: www.mmm.fi, tel. +358 (0)20 69 2424
Stall Hagelund
horseback riding and pony breeding
Pohjois-Sarvilahdentie 236 B,
Pohjois-Sarvilahti
tel. +358 (0)40 773 6526
www.stallhagelund.net
Plagen Beach
Kapteenintie, in the centre
• St 1 Loviisa Safcafé, Länsikaari 1, center, tel. +358 (0)19 517 100, www.safcafe.fi
For more information on the eastern Uusimaa fishing area:
Villa Mandala
wellness and conference centre
Lapinkyläntie 613 B, Skinnarby
tel. +358 (0)45 149 9925
www.villamandala.fi
Fishing Lords
conference and accommodation
services, event services, fishing trips all year
tel. +358 (0)20 768 9160
www.fishinglords.fi
Fishing
Fishing Licenses for waters owned by the City of Loviisa:
National fisheries management fee and lure fishing fee
according to fishing province: www.eräluvat.fi
Photo: Mikko Harma
The Loviisa market
Other services
City of Loviisa
Mannerheiminkatu 4, 07900 Loviisa
tel. +358 (0)19 5551, www.loviisa.fi
Ab J. Tidstrand Oy
chartered bus service
tel. +358 (0)19 531 865, www.tidstrand.fi
Alko, liquor store
Mariankatu 33, Loviisa
tel. +358 (0)20 711 2192, www.alko.fi
Car rental
Scandia-Rent Loviisa
[email protected]
tel. +358 (0)440 717 467 /24 h
www.scandiarent.fi
Cinema: Culture Centre
& Kino Marilyn Loviisa
Kuningattarenkatu 17, Loviisa
www.kinomarilyn.fi
Loviisa Main Library
Internet access
Kuningattarenkatu 24
tel. +358 (0)44 723 0242
Bus Station:
Loviisa MH-Asiamies
B&P Kuljetus Transport
Mannerheiminkatu 14
tel. +358 (0)45 358 5510
www.matkahuolto.fi
Important phone numbers
Pharmacy Kruunu
Kuningattarenkatu 15,
tel. +358 (0)19 531 275
www.kruunuapteekki.fi
Post office, R-Kioski Loviisa
Brandensteininkatu 17
tel. +358 (0)200 71000, www.posti.fi
Taxi
Mannerheiminkatu 14
tel. +358 (0)100 3344
Health Centre
Öhmaninkatu 4
tel. +358 (0)19 5551
Police
Mannerheiminkatu 12
Emergency number 112
National emergency
number 112
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February 12th February market at Loviisa market square
Hankikanto - winter event at Laivasilta
March 14th April Market at Loviisa market square
March 31st May Day celebration at Laivasilta
May 1st th
Loviisa City Shopping
May 22 Strömfors Iron Works Day
May 23rd & Perennial market & Opening of the
Cultural Route of Western Kymi
May 24th & May 31st, June 7th & 28th Open Gardens in Loviisa
Rootsinpyhtää Bluegrass & Rendezvous
June 5th–7th June 12th–14th Liljendal Days
June 13th–July 5th Ruukinmylly Summer Theatre
Midsummer market at Loviisa market square
June 16th Midsummer Dance at Laivasilta
June19th June 26th–August 1st Lurens Summer Theatre
Ruukki PICNIC at Strömfors Iron Works
July 4th Rose Dance at Laivasilta
July 4th th
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July 4 –5 the spirit of the 18th century
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Fascination of Roses
July 4 –5 July 10th–12th Festival of Monologue Plays at Strömfors Iron Works
July 17th–18th Small Ships’ Race
Liljevisan Song Festival in Liljendal
July 26th Sandö Fishermen’s Festival
August 1st August 6th–9th Loviisa Peace Forum
Kymijoki River Day at the Strömfors Iron Works
August 8th Loviisa Song Festival
August 9th Autumn market in Pernaja
August 23rd week 35 Loviisa Week
Loviisa Day
August 25th Loviisa Day market at Loviisa market square
August 25th th
Night of the Ancient Fires at Laivasilta
August 29 August 29th–30th Historical Houses of Loviisa
– Traditional Finnish Building and Renovation Days
August 29th–30th Laivasilta Market
August 29th–30th Olden Days at Jokela Home District Museum
September 10th–12th Loviisa Sibelius Festival
September 29th Autumn market at Loviisa market square
November 27th Loviisa City Shopping & Christmas Opening
December 5th–6th Loviisa Christmas, Traditional Christmas Homes
Christmas market at Loviisa market square
December 8th December 12th Laivasilta Christmas market
December 12th–13th Loviisa Christmas, Traditional Christmas Homes
December 12th–13th Christmas market at Malmgård Manor
December 13th St. Lucia celebration at Loviisa market square
and in the church
For more events visit: www.visitloviisa.fi,
www.loviisa.fi and www.evenemax.fi
Galleries
in Loviisa
Aleksanterin Taidevintti
Aleksanterinkatu 8
in the centre
tel. +358 (0)40 512 5508
www.aleksanteri.fi
open during summer on
Thursdays 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
Gallery Jupiter
Wanha Navetta
Strömfors Iron Works
tel.+358 (0)50 575 5084
www.ikaheimo.net
open by reservation and
during summer Tue–Sun
11 a.m.–5 p.m.
Gallery Klassiset Veneet
Laivasilta
tel. +358 (0)50 583 5184
open during summer
Gallery Saltbodan
Laivasilta 4
tel. +358 (0)40 504 5051,
+358 (0)19 532 572
www.saltbodan.fi
open during summer
Kai Nissinen Home Gallery
Karttuhuoneenkatu 2
in the centre
tel. +358 (0)40 516 1229
open by reservation
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Päivi Melamies Home Gallery
tel. +358 (0)40 512 5508
www.aleksanteri.fi/galleria
open by reservation
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Rune Rikberg Home Gallery
tel. +358 (0)400 347 047
http://rikbergkera.
wordpress.com
open by reservation
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Tallinvintti
at the Strömfors Iron Works
Ruukintie 10,
Strömfors Iron Works
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Exhibitions
at Gallery Theodor 2015
January 13th–January 31st Petri Salmivaara
February 3rd–21st Olli Mikonheimo
February 24th–March 14th Suvi Aalto
March 17th–April 4th Jameson Keane
April 7th–April 25th Art group Loviisan Luova maalaus
April 28th–May 16th Juha-Pekka Ikäheimo
May 19th–June 6th Anssi Uusnäkki & Barbora Kachliková
June 9th–27th Satu Mansnerus-Kurppa
June 30th–July 18th Aino Ulmanen
July 21st–August 8th Anu-Irene Björkqvist
August 11th–30th Annual exhibition of the
art association
September 1st–19th Ute Kehrs
September 22nd–October 10th Tero Maksimainen
October 13th–31st Leila Toffer-Kares
November 3rd–21st Eivor Ewalds & Christer Green
November 24th–December 19th Christmas exhibition of the
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Opening hours: Tue, Thu 11 a.m.–3 p.m., Wed 11 a.m.–5 p.m.,
Fri 11 a.m.–4 p.m., Sat 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
tel. +358 (0)40 749 3790, www.galleriatheodor.fi
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Svartholma Sea Fortress
Medieval Stone Church of Pernaja
Rönnäs Cottage and Recreation Centre
Lurens Summer Theatre
Malmgård Manor
Liljendal Church
Kalle’s Track, hiking track
Strömfors Iron Works
Kukuljärvi hiking trail
Jokela Home District Museum
Labby Manor
Rönnäs Archipelago Museum
Kabböle summer market
Sarvisalo summer market
Ringborg summer market
Climbing rocks Haukkakallio
and Huuhkajavuori
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Myllyharju Ridge
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Gasthaus Loviisa
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