Area Guidebook

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Area Guidebook

Food Scene

ICONIC FINNISH FOODS OF ALL TIME! Finns are passionate about their food and they know how to celebrate it. Finns are also fiercely loyal to their culinary roots.
There are many ways to enjoy the entertainment inside the towering log walls of the old bell. In addition to dining options, the restaurant and café also offers billiards, customer internet, lottery, lotto and other games of chance.
Vanha Kelo
1 Mauontie
There are many ways to enjoy the entertainment inside the towering log walls of the old bell. In addition to dining options, the restaurant and café also offers billiards, customer internet, lottery, lotto and other games of chance.
ONE OF FINLAND’S SEVEN WONDERS! Prepared from a thousand-year-old recipe, this traditional lamb roast (SÄRÄ) is delicious beyond compare! In line with local custom, Särä should be savoured slowly - there are no limits on portions, so feel free to eat your fill! A table reservation is necessary. http://www.sarapirtti.fi
Säräpirtti Ky
1 Rantatie
ONE OF FINLAND’S SEVEN WONDERS! Prepared from a thousand-year-old recipe, this traditional lamb roast (SÄRÄ) is delicious beyond compare! In line with local custom, Särä should be savoured slowly - there are no limits on portions, so feel free to eat your fill! A table reservation is necessary. http://www.sarapirtti.fi

Sightseeing

Verla is a UNESCO World Heritage site that captures an interesting phase of development in Finland’s history. http://www.verla.fi/
28 locals recommend
Verla mill museum
295 Verlantie
28 locals recommend
Verla is a UNESCO World Heritage site that captures an interesting phase of development in Finland’s history. http://www.verla.fi/
Ankkapurha Culture Park brings together interesting destinations on both sides of Kymijoki river. https://visitkouvola.fi/en/c/63/ankkapurha-culture-park www.ankkapurha.fi
Ankkapurhan Cultural Park
6A Ankkapurhantie
Ankkapurha Culture Park brings together interesting destinations on both sides of Kymijoki river. https://visitkouvola.fi/en/c/63/ankkapurha-culture-park www.ankkapurha.fi
Sapokka Water Garden. Apart from a small-boat harbour, Sapokka is also an old sea bay refurbished into a charming park area. www.kotka.fi/en/residents/parks_and_green_areas/park_descriptions/sapokka_water_garden
8 locals recommend
Sapokka
8 locals recommend
Sapokka Water Garden. Apart from a small-boat harbour, Sapokka is also an old sea bay refurbished into a charming park area. www.kotka.fi/en/residents/parks_and_green_areas/park_descriptions/sapokka_water_garden

Parks & Nature

Besides enjoying the scenery and spotting animals and plants, NATIONAL PARKS present ideal opportunities for recreation like hiking, climbing, snowshoeing and other outdoor pursuits.
Arboretum MUSTILA is a special kind of forest park in northern Europe. It is considered to be the oldest and largest one and the park has a unique magical atmosphere. The area consist of 120 hectares and the area was founded at the beginning of the 20th century. Arboretum Mustila is located near the village of Elimäki, 25 kilometers from the center of Kouvola, towards Helsinki on Route 6. Mustila is the best place to be if you want to know what real magical forest is like. You can choose to take a little walk among the trees or go for a longer hike in the woods. You can enjoy the safe and relaxing Finnish nature at it's very best. All the roads are in excellent shape and they are taken care all year round. The park has three signposted trekking trails of different lenghts, that are easy to follow, as well as a nature trail with question points (1km). 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 also the home to a cafe and you can also enjoy the services of Mustila Wine in the area. http://www.mustila.fi/
14 locals recommend
Arboretum Mustila
57 Mustilantie
14 locals recommend
Arboretum MUSTILA is a special kind of forest park in northern Europe. It is considered to be the oldest and largest one and the park has a unique magical atmosphere. The area consist of 120 hectares and the area was founded at the beginning of the 20th century. Arboretum Mustila is located near the village of Elimäki, 25 kilometers from the center of Kouvola, towards Helsinki on Route 6. Mustila is the best place to be if you want to know what real magical forest is like. You can choose to take a little walk among the trees or go for a longer hike in the woods. You can enjoy the safe and relaxing Finnish nature at it's very best. All the roads are in excellent shape and they are taken care all year round. The park has three signposted trekking trails of different lenghts, that are easy to follow, as well as a nature trail with question points (1km). 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 also the home to a cafe and you can also enjoy the services of Mustila Wine in the area. http://www.mustila.fi/
The extensive uninhabited forests, rugged rocky cliffs and clear waters of Repovesi National Park offer a sheltered home for many species. Repovesi's rugged forests are dotted with blue lakes and ponds. The park offers accessible adventures for everyone. Its hills and cliffs challenge keen hikers and climbers. Highlights for families include a hanging bridge, the hand-operated Fox's Ferry, cosy Lapp-style huts for rent, and fine views over the treetops from the park's high spots. Repovesi is just a couple of hours from Helsinki, but when you sit round a campfire listening to the eerie calls of red-throated divers echoing over the lake the city feels a million miles away. On top of the entrance of Lapinsalmi (Riippusillantie 55), there are two other entrances to the park: Tervajärvi in the south (Kivisilmäntie 720) and Saarijärvi, close to the border of Mäntyharju (Kuismantie 990). It is recommended to use these entrances for your visit to the park. https://www.nationalparks.fi/repovesinp
57 locals recommend
Repovesi National Park
57 locals recommend
The extensive uninhabited forests, rugged rocky cliffs and clear waters of Repovesi National Park offer a sheltered home for many species. Repovesi's rugged forests are dotted with blue lakes and ponds. The park offers accessible adventures for everyone. Its hills and cliffs challenge keen hikers and climbers. Highlights for families include a hanging bridge, the hand-operated Fox's Ferry, cosy Lapp-style huts for rent, and fine views over the treetops from the park's high spots. Repovesi is just a couple of hours from Helsinki, but when you sit round a campfire listening to the eerie calls of red-throated divers echoing over the lake the city feels a million miles away. On top of the entrance of Lapinsalmi (Riippusillantie 55), there are two other entrances to the park: Tervajärvi in the south (Kivisilmäntie 720) and Saarijärvi, close to the border of Mäntyharju (Kuismantie 990). It is recommended to use these entrances for your visit to the park. https://www.nationalparks.fi/repovesinp
Welcome to visit animals park in Heinola to meet lovely Siberian huskies, foxes, bunnies, reindeer, pigeons and wolfdogs! www.koirakikka.com
Suurijärventie 77
77 Suurijärventie
Welcome to visit animals park in Heinola to meet lovely Siberian huskies, foxes, bunnies, reindeer, pigeons and wolfdogs! www.koirakikka.com
Come and try our new winter experiences! Just 30 km away from the cottage: Ski center (11 slopes), Cross-country skiing, Huski safari, Ice fishing, Fatbike & MTB cycling, Snowshoeing, Snowmobile safari
Ski Resort Paljakka
Come and try our new winter experiences! Just 30 km away from the cottage: Ski center (11 slopes), Cross-country skiing, Huski safari, Ice fishing, Fatbike & MTB cycling, Snowshoeing, Snowmobile safari

Arts & Culture

Finland’s contemporary art scene embraces everything from experimental artist-run initiatives and commercial galleries to flagship art institutions.
www.galleriaantares.fi
Taidekeskus Antares
6 Pien-Liikkalantie
www.galleriaantares.fi
https://www.merikeskusvellamo.fi
21 locals recommend
Maritime Centre Vellamo
99 Tornatorintie
21 locals recommend
https://www.merikeskusvellamo.fi
How does a real Russian Czar Alexander III spend his holiday? By the River Kymijoki, at Langinkoski near Kotka, fishing and enjoying the magnificent nature in peace. Naturally! Welcome to sense the imperial atmosphere!
20 locals recommend
Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge
118 Keisarinmajantie
20 locals recommend
How does a real Russian Czar Alexander III spend his holiday? By the River Kymijoki, at Langinkoski near Kotka, fishing and enjoying the magnificent nature in peace. Naturally! Welcome to sense the imperial atmosphere!
Kouvola Model Railroad Museum. Address: Asemakatu 2, 45100 Kouvola
Asemakatu 2
2 Asemakatu
Kouvola Model Railroad Museum. Address: Asemakatu 2, 45100 Kouvola

Shopping

http://www.kauppakeskusveturi.fi/en/stores
18 locals recommend
Kauppakeskus Veturi
1 Tervasharjunkatu
18 locals recommend
http://www.kauppakeskusveturi.fi/en/stores

Entertainment & Activities

www.tykkimaki.fi Tykkimäki is the third largest Amusement Park, Actionpark and Aquapark in Finland.
20 locals recommend
Tykkimäki
20 locals recommend
www.tykkimaki.fi Tykkimäki is the third largest Amusement Park, Actionpark and Aquapark in Finland.

Essentials

2 km from cottage
S-market Jaala
117 Jaalantie
2 km from cottage