- Kouvola Innovation Ltd Kouvola Tourist Office tourism(at)innokouvola.fi
Country Tour to Liikkala and Sippola
Fascinating history, beautiful scenery and interesting destinations
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The most important sights in Sippola are Sippola Court and the red brick church in Gothic Revival style. In Finland's history Liikkala is known for the Liikkala note delivered to Catherine the Great. A memorial stone to commemorate this event is in the yard of Jalon Mylly mill in Liikkala. In the yard of the mill you can buy flours, grouts and home-made bread. Places to visit and places for lunch: Kunnalan Marja ja Matkailu, the cozy Viljamaa restaurant, Taidekeramikka (Art Pottery) Leena Pousi, Posliinityöt (Porcelain Work) Anneli Lautala, Polven Juustola cheese farm. It is also possible to book role guidance. The role guidance is approximately one hour in duration, and during the guidance the tour guide Arja Lekander performs in the role of countess Aleksandra Van Bloemen and presents Liikkala and Sippola of 1893, naturally dressed in the latest fashion. She knows the former owner family of the Liikkala court and is an often sighted guest in the Sippola court. With her you can make a captivating trip in time into history. |
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Time: All year round
Duration: 3-5 hours according to chosen destinations
Price example: min. a group of 20 persons 23€ / person,
The price includes the guide's services and the guided tour of 2 hours, a lunch at Polven juustola cheese farm, either in the beginning of the trip or in the end of it, and visits in the destinations
Inquiries and Bookings
Kouvola Innovation Ltd./Kouvola Tourist Office
Kouvola City Hall, 1st floor, A stairs
Torikatu 10
FI-45100 Kouvola
Tel. +358 (0) 20 615 8401, +358 (0) 20 615 5295
matkailu(at)innokouvola.fi