Kouvola Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the region of Kymenlaakso in Finland
About Kouvola
The town emerged around the junction of the north-south and east–west rail tracks. It is one of Finland's most important rail hubs, and the main rail link between Finland and St. Petersburg goes through Kouvola. In 2009, the six municipalities – Kouvola, Kuusankoski, Elimäki, Anjalankoski, Valkeala and Jaala – merged, accounting for the new municipality of Kouvola as the 10th largest city in Finland. Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, near Jaala, is a monument to the early days of the Finnish forest industry and aworld heritage sitesince 1996. Although Kouvola is said to be the ugliest city in Finland, there are still many sights worthy of seeing in Kouvola. Even the ugliness can be an experience.
Top Attractions in Kouvola
Explore the best things to see and do in Kouvola:
- ★Kaunisnurmi district
- ★Kouvola Miniature Railway Museum
- ★Kymijoki
- ★Repovesi National Park
- ★Tykkimäki Amusement Park
- ★Verla Groundwood and Board Mill
Where to Eat in Kouvola
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Nipan Grilli
- 🍴Ravintola Maku Bistro
- 🍴Ravintola Tabasco
Where to Stay in Kouvola
- 🏨Hotelli Cumulus Kouvola
- 🏨Hotelli Kymenhovi
- 🏨Hotelli Turistihovi
- 🏨Hotel Sommelo
- 🏨LEO-Hotelli
- 🏨Matkustajakoti Rauhala
Kouvola Travel Guide Sections
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