Kymenlaakso
Activities in Kymenlaakso
Attractions in Kymenlaakso
Highlights
Valkmusa Nature Trail with its beautiful bog landscape travels in Valkmusa National Park in Southeastern Finland.
The definite highlight of the trail are the seaside cliffs, which offer great views to the archipelago.
The beautiful route winds in the Valley of the great Kymi River with beautiful nature and historical industrial areas.
The fishing lodge of Alexander III, Czar of Russia, in the Langinkoski preservation area, is the ...
Verla is an UNESCO World Heritage site that captures an interesting phase of development in ...
In the Arboretum Mustila you can explore the garden center, cafés, winery and the forest trails.
Meet the most of the Finnish fish species, which live according to the Finnish four seasons. If you ...
Vuohijärvi Nature and Culture House is a events and exhibition house in Vuohijärvi village. Here you ...
Kuusankoski Art Factory is a fascinating center of artists and craftsperson that has brought new ...
Ankkapurha Culture Park brings together interesting historical and architectural destinations on ...
Tykkimäki amusement park offers you a great variety of fun next to Kouvola in Finnish Lakeland. ...
Discover the region
Kotka-Hamina
Kotka, situated directly by the sea and at the mouth of the Kymijoki river, is famous for its maritime culture. The beautiful harbour is worth a visit not only during the summer days.
Also historically interested people get their money's worth in Kotka. In the harbour of the city, which was once fiercely contested during the Finnish-Russian Winter War, the oldest preserved icebreaker in the world is anchored. The Vellamo Maritime Center immerses you in the history of Finnish seafaring.
Popular destinations are the islands of Kaunissaari and Varissaari, which can be reached by ferry from Kotka. They are famous for their sandy beaches and idyllic fishing villages, where you can discover small craft businesses and taste all kinds of delicacies from the sea.
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Things to see and do in Kotka-Hamina
Kouvola
Just an hour's drive from Helsinki is the city of Kouvola on the banks of the Kymijoki River. The river, which is one of Finland's largest ones, has a significant influence on the landscape and history of the region.
In the industrial age, the rapids of the mighty stream were used to generate energy – today they offer water sports enthusiasts an exciting spot.
Kouvola is also the gateway to Repovesi National Park, an oasis of vast forest landscapes and blue lakes.
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Verla World Heritage Site
The historic paper mill in nearby Verla is well worth a visit when staying in Kouvola. The mill was built in 1872 and was in operation until 1964. Eight years later, Finland's first factory museum was opened here.
Verla is an UNESCO World Heritage site that captures an interesting phase of development in ...
Repovesi National Park
The idyllic towns of the Kymenlaakso region are surrounded by large national parks stretching across land and sea. The most famous is the Repovesi National Park near Kouvola.
The rambling forests, jagged rocks and pristine lakes of the Repovesi National Park do not only offer a protected home ...