Guided tours
At least one king and many significant governors have influenced the history of the Kouvola region. It is known that the king had to flee out of a window of a mansion into the night, but who knows.
The travel guides of Kouvola, belonging to the Finnish Guide Association, bring local history to life and ensure that new generations hear the stories and legends. The guides serve groups in several different languages and guided tours can be conducted on foot, by bus, or even by bike. During the summer season, open walking tours are organized for everyone.
Group Tours and Guides
The travel guides of Kouvola serve groups of various sizes by request throughout Kouvola. You can inquire about guidance for your own group directly from the travel guides of Kouvola.
It’s easy to combine a group tour with a visit to, for example, Kouvola Theatre or other cultural sites. There’s no need to rush home, as accommodation is conveniently available in, for example, a hotel right in the city center. In addition to accommodation, you can enjoy cafés and restaurants in the center of Kouvola.
Ideas for Group Tours
Below you can see ideas and thoughts about what a group tour in Kouvola might include. The Kouvola region offers plenty of nature and culture, so there’s enough to do and experience for multiple trips.
Wine and Theatre
A stop at Arboretum Mustila where you can visit Mustila Winery. You can also combine a small outdoor walk in the arboretum. In early summer, you can admire the beautiful blooming of rhododendrons. The trip can continue towards Kouvola Theatre. A visit to the theatre can easily be combined with a stop at Poikilo Museums.
After cultural experiences, it’s easy to continue spending time together in the restaurants in Kouvola’s city center or head to a hotel for accommodation.
Industrial Heritage and History
A visit to Ankkapurha, where you can find not only the Industrial Museum but also an residential area designed by Alvar Aalto. In Ankkapurha, you can also enjoy a summer day and summer treats in a cozy warehouse café.
From Ankkapurha, it is easy to continue by your own bus towards Verla, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Ankkapurha and Verla offer a wonderful glimpse into the industrial heritage of the Kouvola region. In addition to these, keep in mind the Art Factory industrial milieu.
Guided Walking Tours
Kouvola Travel Guides organizes guided walking tours around Kouvola in the summer. On the tours, you’ll get a glimpse into Kouvola’s colorful history and interesting characters who have influenced Kouvola over time.
As for the tours in summer 2024, they have been temporarily halted. Stay tuned for the tour schedule for summer 2025 and feel free to join in and be amazed.
Role-Playing Tours
Role-playing tours are a great way to bring history and characters to life in a whole new way. Role-playing tours are a time travel into the past that will surely charm the whole family or group.