Responsible tourism

As a responsible tourist destination, sustainable thinking is closely related to our lifestyle. We want to preserve the biodiversity of Kouvola and the entire Kymenlaakso region, along with our cultural heritage, for future generations.

Did you know that during your stay, you can consider sustainability and also impact the well-being of the environment with your choices? Respect nature, collect and recycle your waste, use public transport, support local entrepreneurs, and visit attractions outside of peak seasons whenever possible. With the tips below, you can travel responsibly. Choosing domestic travel over distant destinations is inherently a sustainable and commendable choice! Your choices can support local entrepreneurs and enhance the well-being around you.

Elimäen lähiruokamessut

Choose local

In Kouvola, you can make sustainable choices regarding accommodation, attractions, and dining services.

In Kouvola, you can sleep well and peacefully in clean nature, by water bodies, or in the middle of the forest. The area offers a variety of accommodation options from cozy hotels and old mansions to charming cabins and camping sites.

A rich restaurant selection ensures that hunger does not catch you off guard in Kouvola. In the city’s restaurants and cafes, you will find traditional delicacies and flavors from local producers, as well as experimental experiences.

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Ruoka ja juoma
Paikallisia makuja ja ostoksia
Verla tapahtuma

Things to see and do

Do you want to engage in activities alone or do you need some company for your trip? In Kouvola, you can enjoy golfing, swimming, skiing, hiking, or boating in the embrace of nature. Program service companies committed to the principles of sustainable tourism ensure that you won’t run out of things to do during your trip, for example, in Repovesi National Park. Kouvola also offers plenty to see and experience for culture and industrial heritage enthusiasts.

Metsähallitus
Nähtävää ja koettavaa

Nature always nearby

In Kouvola, you will find 114 beautiful nature conservation areas, 18 of which are owned by the city of Kouvola. They vary in habitats — ridge areas, old forests, and groves. Additionally, Kouvola has other valuable natural sites, habitats, and conservation forests. The city of Kouvola has a total of 260 hectares of protected forest. Natural flower meadows have been established in Kouvola to support the biodiversity of urban nature.

Kouvolan luonnonsuojelualueet

STF program

Many tourism companies in Kouvola are part of the Sustainable Travel Finland program by Visit Finland. The STF label has been awarded to the entities listed below, and several local actors are on the path towards achieving this label.