'''Kouvola''' (Official web page [http://www.visitkouvola.fi/en/index.html], City map [http://kartta.kouvola.fi]) is a city in Southern Finland. It is located 134 km northeast of the capital, Helsinki.
Kouvola's central location within Finland's borders and as a border post between the European Union and Russian Federation makes it a town full of hustle and bustle. The town originally grew up around the junction of the north-south and east-west rail tracks. It was also a major road transport junction. Kouvola still treasures and benefits from its logistically good location.
In January 2009 the six municipalities - Kouvola, Kuusankoski, Elimaki, Anjalankoski, Valkeala and Jaala - merged, accounting for the new municipality of Kouvola with a population of over 88,000, being the 10th largest city in Finland.
Get in
There are railways to Kouvola from four directions:
Helsinki - Riihimaki - Lahti - Kouvola
Kotka - Kouvola
Pieksamaki - Mikkeli - Kouvola
Joensuu - Imatra - Lappeenranta - Kouvola
Kouvola is situated on the route of two highways:
Highway 6 (Helsinki - Kouvola - Lappeenranta)
Highway 15 (Kotka - Kouvola - Mikkeli)
Get around
See
'''Tykkimaki Amusement Park''' [http://www.tykkimaki.fi/frontpage]
'''Kaunisnurmi Area''' of wooden houses and museums
'''Repovesi National Park''' [http://www.luontoon.fi/page.asp?Section=5261]. Formerly a site for intensive commercial forestry, the Repovesi area successfully transformed into a pristine national park. Pine and birch trees dominate the park. Repovesi abounds with wildlife including bear, deer and various birds. The River Koukunjoki cuts through the park. Other streams and lakes are also situated within the parks boundaries.
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
The bar under the train station is a good opition for those who want a bit of what is a finnish bar , also near Manski the pub called Old Tom is a great place to have a drink in summer time when the outside part is open.
Sleep
'''Hotel Cumulus''', address Valtakatu 11, city centre
'''Hotel Sommelo''', address Pallokentantie 2, Kuusankoski
'''Sokos Hotel Vaakuna''', address Paimenpolku 2, city centre
'''Tykkimaki Camping''' [http://www.tykkimaki.fi/frontpage] , address Kayralampi
Contact
Get out