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Discover Kouvola by Hire Car

Between the foothills of the Salpausselkä mountain range and the first lakes of the Southern Finnish Lake District, lies the town of Kouvola, population about 30,000.

A young town with purposeful, modern-oriented architecture.

History of Kouvola

Visitors who want to browse Finland’s history will look in vain for buildings and evidence of times long past. What may be of interest is the history of the origins of Kouvola, which is now the capital of the Kymen-Lääni administrative district.

In 1870, the Riihimäki – St. Petersburg railway line is completed. The market town of Kouvola becomes an important junction in the history of the development of the Finnish railway. However, it was not until 90 years later that the town was granted the status of a town.

During the last war, the village was almost completely destroyed. In the years that followed, a modern town emerged in the south of Finland.

Leisure activities in Kouvola

Set against a picturesque backdrop, Kouvola offers its visitors and guests many a tourist treat. The terrarium, for example, is open all year round, as are the open-air and art museums and, of course, the modern shopping centres.

Of course, the Tykkimäki amusement park is more action-packed, and those who like it wild and romantic can visit the rapids in Myllykoski. Here, at the latest, it becomes clear to the holidaymaker that the well-deserved holiday cannot only take place in the immediate vicinity of the holiday domicile. The vastness of the country beckons.

Rail, air and bus are good companions for the next few days and weeks, but they are also addictive and require meticulous and long-term planning. With the wonderfully developed road network, the thought of a hire car inevitably makes itself felt. A good alternative to public transport and it does not have to be for the whole holiday.

So equipped, nothing can probably go wrong on holiday. If you’re ever on holiday between Lahti and Finland’s largest lake, the Saimaa, you simply have to be flexible.