ACTIVE ENJOYMENT IN THE REGION CONTENTS

4 Hiking and trekking 5 Canoeing opportunities 6 Different ways of Fishing 7 Horse-riding and trotting 9 Cross-country cycling and cycling on roads 10 Golf for all 14 Water fun on beaches and at Aquapark 17 Skateboarding and bowling 18 Fitness centres 19 Speed and extreme sports 22 A diverse range of winter activities

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ACTIVE ENJOYMENT IN THE KOUVOLA REGION

The Kouvola region offers diverse enjoyment for active people! You can practise many different kinds of sport either with an instructor or on your own, from canoeing to horse-riding, from golf to cycling and from downhill skiing to tennis. Exercise brightens up the days of both tourists and local residents alike.

The nature, pristine waters and forests of the Kouvola region Do you want speed and excitement or new experiences? If so, offer a fantastic setting for sports and relaxation. Biodiversity is Kouvola has a wide range of different possibilities. You can shoot one of the region’s strengths. From the many different hiking trails, foaming rapids, climb vertical cliffs or go parachuting. Or are you it’s easy to choose one that will suit your level of fitness and the longing for the roar of an engine? You can experience fast-paced time that you have available. You can embark on a nature trail thrills and spills either indoors at the Kouvola Formula Center or on foot, on a bike or even in a canoe. There are many great outdoors at Kouvola Circuit at Tykkimäki. places to take a break on the canoe trails. It’s not only in summer that the local tourism companies organise There is a wide range of opportunities for fishing, and southern diverse programmes. In winter, such pursuits as snowshoe trekking ’s best river for salmon, the River Kymijoki, flows through and tour skating are available, among others. For ski-lovers, there the area. The region also has a large number of lakes and ponds are networks of tracks of different lengths that are sign-posted and that have many fish. You can try out many types of fishing from well-maintained. For downhill skiers and snowboarders, there are trolling and spinning to angling, ice fishing and fly fishing. slopes very near the centre of Kouvola. And, when it’s wet outside, the delight of sports and exercise can be found indoors. There are For horse-lovers, there are a great many stables and Kouvola indoor swimming pools, gyms, bowling alleys, courts for racquet also has a trotting track of international standards. The region’s sports and other alternatives for active sportsmen and women. top-quality golf courses attract golf lovers – both advanced and beginners. This brochure contains much information on the alternatives and it can also be found at: www.visitkouvola.fi, www.kouvola.fi/liikkujalle www..fi

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Kouvola is environmentally-friendly and diverse, offering a variety of forest areas and parks. Land owned by the City of Kouvola contains a dozen or so conservation areas and nature and cultural trails, which offer great hiking and trekking experiences to people of all ages.

Niivermäki Conservation Area is a unique location amidst a built-up district. Niivermäki Nature Trail starts right outside the Veturi Shopping Centre. The biodiversity of the area is embodied in steep ‘rapakivi’ cliffs, ferns that border the stream and woodland hollows. A description of the nature trail with maps can be found at www.kouvola.fi/niivermaki.

More detailed route descriptions and maps of all the trails can be found at the City of Kouvola website: www.kouvola.fi/luontopolut

Trekking in rugged rocky terrain The Repovesi area offers more than 40 km of different trails from easy to difficult. You can begin the hike from one of three entrances (car parks) to Repovesi National Park. Lapinsalmi and Tervajärvi are situated in the southern part of the national park, and Saarijärvi in the northern part.

Thanks to its varied and rugged landscape, Repovesi National Park is one of the country’s favourite hiking destinations. In 2012, it was voted Finland’s best hiking destination in terms of family tourism. There is more information about it at www.luontoon.fi/repovesi and www.visitrepovesi.fi.

Arboretum Mustila has hiking trails and a nature trail, along which you can test your own knowledge of plants at question points. Find out more at www.mustila.fi

In Iitti, the abundance of waterways and extensive areas of forest create good opportunities for recreation in a natural setting. You can move about freely in most parts of the forests. Berry- and mushroom-picking are allowed within the limits of public rights of access. Nature trails and paths increase the opportunities for enjoyment in the forests and on the lakes. Available are trails of different lengths from just a few kilometres to journeys of almost 100 kilometres. More information: www.iitti.fi/vapaa-ajan-palvelut/luonto-ja-ulkoilureitit

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There are many different routes for lovers of canoeing. Väliväylä is renowned as an old log-floating route connecting the waterways Vääntäjä Farm of Lake Saimaa and the River Kymijoki. Its chain of narrow lakes and rivers follow smoothly on from each other. With its nature, Three well-equipped holiday cottages available for rent. it is rich example of Finland at its most beautiful, and is one of Supplementary services include guided canoeing and nature the cleanest waterways in southern Finland. tours on the Väliväylä waterway. Rental and transport services for canoes are also available. Repovesi is known for its idyllic waterways. With the exception of its large stretches of open water, the area is also suitable for Sovi and Matti Vääntäjä · tel. +358 (0)400 525 062 · novice canoeists with navigational skills. The national park itself [email protected]· does not have marked canoeing routes. You can set off on a longer www.vaantajantila.fi canoeing trip, for example from Lapinsalmi Car Park, where there is a canoe-carrying route to the shore along the rescue path. There are several jetties for beaching canoes. When making a route plan, it must be borne in mind that the eastern and north- eastern parts of the area form the Pahkajärvi Shooting and Military Exercise Zone, where admittance without a special permit is forbidden. During the bird nesting season, moving around on the small lake and pond should be avoided.

Along the western side of Repovesi on Vuohijärvi runs the Savon- selkä Canoeing Ring Route. This route runs from Voikoski through Vuohijärvi to Siikakoski and from there on to . The route is touted as the world’s longest inland canoeing route at 360 km. The Puun tie canoeing route links Repovesi and Verla. Kyvi.fi Find out more about Repovesi’s canoeing routes at: www.visitkouvola.fi/fi/melonta, www.luontoon.fi/repovesi Kyvi is short for Kymenlaakson virkistysalueyhdistys ry www.tervarumpu.fi ( Recreation Association). It maintains and develops the local network for recreation in the province. Recently The River Kymijoki is the outlet for the Kymijoki water system renovated destinations for nature tourism include Villa Särkilampi in Finland. It is one of the Finland’s largest rivers in terms of its at Repovesi, Heisanharju and the excursion harbours in the eastern surafce area. It begins at the main lake of the Kymijoki water Gulf of Finland. Come and have active fun in the area! system at Päijänne and has five mouths entering the Gulf of Finland. It is an excellent river for canoeing. Companies offering Kymenlaakson virkistysalueyhdistys ry · a range of different services can be found at: Vartiotie 4, 45100 KOUVOLA · www.visitkouvola.fi/aktiviteetit/melonta tel. +358 (0)400 452 270 · [email protected]· www.kyvi.fi

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The River Kymijoki – southern Finland’s best salmon river SPECIAL FISHING AREAS: and other waterways offer ideal and diverse opportunities for leisure-time fishing. Depending on the location, species such as Rapids fishing: Atlantic salmon, trout, grayling, powan, pike-perch, pike and · Voikoski- sports fishing area perch are all attracted to the lures and baits in the water. · Myllyjoki fly fishing area You can try out many types of fishing from trolling and spinning · Isokäyrä lure fishing area to angling, ice fishing and fly fishing. · Sonnanjoki fly fishing area · Puolakankoski river fishing area With the exception of angling and ice fishing, all other methods · Kymijoki lure fishing area are subject to a permit. The necessary permits depend not only · Kymijoki Kuusankoski natural fishing area on the method of fishing and equipment being used but also on · Jyräänkoski-Jokela natural fishing area the age of the fisherman and the area of water being fished. · Kyykoski lure fishing area · Keski-Kymi special fishing area Lure fishing requires a state fishing management payment and a lure permit, which can be either a provincial lure fishing payment Lake fishing: or a lure permit for local bodies of water. The provincial permit · Vuohijärvi lure fishing area allows you to go spinning and trolling with one rod in normal areas · Karijärvi lure fishing area of water. Trolling with several rods and fishing in restricted areas · Niska-Suolajärvi lure fishing area on the other hand always requires the procurement of a local lure · Pyhäjärvi lure fishing area permit. Bait fishing, crayfishing and special methods of fishing · Iitti lure fishing area require not only payment of the fishing management fee but also · -Utti lure fishing area a fishing permit for local bodies of water. From the fishing permit · Vuolenkoski fishing area and payments table, you can check what permits and payments are required for your preferred method of fishing. Additional information: · www.kymenlaaksonkalatalouskeskus.fi/ kalapaikat/kymenlaakso/ · www.kalastusluvat.net · www.kalakortti.com · www.ahven.net

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Ravilinna Leisure Centre: Sports hall · Well-equipped and high-quality gym · Conference facilities for about 200 people · 2 smaller meeting rooms · Youth facilities · Athletics track · Ski tracks to Kuusankoski and · An ice hall nearby

Ravilinna Leisure Centre in Iitti · Ravilinna, Veteraanitie 2, 47400 Kausala · www.iitti.fi

Loikalan Kartanon Ratsastajat / grounds

Loikalan Kartanon Ratsastajat ry is situated in Mankala in the municipality of Iitti, in a pleasant and peaceful rural environment. The spacious attic in the stable building can accommodate parties and themed events for about 100 people.

In addition to riding lessons, hobby horse races, 2- or 3-day camps for adults and pony-trekking through the countryside are part of what we have to offer. We also organise events Yli-Kaitala specially aimed at families. Please ask us for an offer for your The joy of exercising in a natural environment. Come, event, be it workplace health promotion, stag and hen nights enjoy, try things out and stay the night! We offer a wide or birthday parties. We will tailor a programme package range of summer and winter activities in the wonderful setting just to YOUR needs and wishes. of Kettujärvi and Kymijoki. Fish, hike and enjoy sauna with your friends in such places as the unique Sammalsauna! Loikalan Kartanon Ratsastajat / grounds · Kaitalantie 166, 47490 MANKALA · Yli-Kaitala · Heidi Rauha, tel. +358 (0)400 450802 · Kaitalantie 323, 47490 MANKALA · Maiju Taimisto, tel. +358 (0)50 3449800 · tel. +358 (0)5 326 5504 · Facebook: www.facebook.com/ mobile, +358 (0)500 750 612 · loikalankartanonratsastajat · [email protected] · www.loikalankartanonratsastajat. www.yli-kaitala.com sporttisaitti.com

Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 7 Suursuo Lehtoharju Farm Riding Centre Lehtoharju Farm is a riding school accredited by the Equestrian Federation of Finland at Keltti in Kuusankoski. We offer riding A riding school accredited by the Equestrian Federation of lessons all year round as well as summer camps for riders of Finland near the centre of Kouvola. Riding lessons for people all levels of skill. We have professionally-skilled staff and of all ages and levels. Cross-country lessons also available. horses suited to teaching activity, from little Shetland ponies to larger half-breeds. Come and take a look around! Suursuo Riding Centre · Ravilankaari 8, 45160 KOUVOLA · Lehtoharjun Tila · tel. +358 (0)50-4333 999 · Keltintie 66, 45740 Kuusankoski · www.suuruonratsastuskeskus.fi tel. +358 (0)40 556 783 · www.lehtoharju.fi

Kouvola Trotting Track

Come and see some great equestrian sport, have fun and win money! You’ll see the most magnificent horses and heated battles down the home straight. In the grandstand restaurant Riimu, you can enjoy top-quality food and drinks. Toto betting is exciting and weekly winnings exceed €3,000,000.

Kouvolan Ravirata · Hevosmiehentie 1, 45160 KOUVOLA · tel. +358 (0)5 320 1101 · [email protected] · www.kouvolanravirata.com 27.6.

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Kouvola has fantastic possibilities for cycling, both for hobbyists and for those who just use a bicycle as means of transportation. TRAFFIC The region has 375 km of cycling trails in built-up areas and between them. The area of Iitti has more than 200 km of cycling PARK trails of different lengths, which offer alternatives for both independent and guided cycling.

A free map showing Kouvola’s cycling trails is available from libraries, the joint service point in the town hall and the tourism and sports office. You can also download a digital map at In summer at Kouvola Traffic Park, children can have fun riding www.kouvola.fi/pyoraily. With the cycling trails marked on pedal cars and learning about the traffic rules and regulations. the map, you can plan routes, and the map also highlights places The park is situated in the city centre at Jaakonpuisto along of interest for tourists. Kalevankatu. You can check opening times for summer 2015 at www.visitkouvola.fi or www.kouvola.fi/liikennepuisto Find out about Iitti’s cycling trails at www.iitti.fi/matkailu. You can find more information about other regional and national cycling trails that traverse Kouvola and Iitti at www.outdoorsfinland.fi/pyoraily

The Mäntyharju-Repovesi cross-country cycling trail is 33 km long. The route contains both easy and difficult sections. Precise information about the trail and the services along it can be found at www.mantyharju-repovesi.com. You can also hike or canoe from Mäntyharju to Repovesi.

In Repovesi National Park, cycling is permitted on roads and along certain trails. There are maps and instructions at www.tervarumpu.fi/repovesi/maastopyöräily.

Information about all the Metsähallitus partner companies operating in the area of Repovesi National Park can be found at www.luontoon.fi/repovesi

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Iitti Golf Course is a beautiful, well-kept 18-hole course set between two lakes. Our idyllic and beautiful environment exudes history. The main building of our farm was built in the 1870s. You do not have to book far in advance to play here. Play proceeds smoothly. The course offers challenges to players of all levels. Green fees are reasonably priced. Our cafeteria has a wide range of tasty snacks, both sweet and savoury, which can be enjoyed with coffee or other beverages.

The course is 25 km from Kouvola, 45 km from and 145 km from . We are happy to assist in organising connecting transport to Iitti Golf Course. Accommodation facilities can be found next door and in local areas. We can help you to find accommodation and organise transport between your place of accommodation and the course.

Come and play alone or in a group. Ask us for an offer for playing and for other services. Come and play at Iitti’s Niskaportti Golf Course!

Iitti Golf Oy · Iitintie 684, 47400 KAUSALA · tel. +358 (0)5-544 4400 · [email protected] · www.iittigolf.com

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Frisbeegolf is based on the same basic principle as traditional golf – to get to the end of the course in as few shots (throws) as possible. In frisbeegolf, the player uses a specially-made flying disc instead of a club and ball. The player tries to throw the disc into a metal frisbeegolf basket. Traditional golf uses different clubs for different kinds of shots. Frisbeegolf, on the other hand, has different discs for different throwing objectives.

You can play frisbeegolf in Kouvola at many different places, such as Kouvola Sports Park, at Harjunmäki in Valkeala, at Koivusaari in Myllykoski and at Liikasenmäki in . Koski-Golf More information: www.visitkouvola.fi/frisbeegolf www.valkealankajo.fi/hiihto Playing with friends in a wonderful setting, on a well-kept www.lcjaala.fi/frisbeegolf course is the best was to take care of your own fitness. Golf suits people of all ages and offers everyone the chance to test their limits as they prefer. Eerola Golf Centre is nestled in Kuusankoski by the River Kymijoki. The beautiful 18-hole course, a large driving range and state-of-the-art services form an entity that will meet the expectations of even the most demanding golfer.

Koski-Golf welcomes all golfers and those interested in the sport. We offer new players reasonably priced starting packages that include a green card course, joining and membership fee and green fees. In winter, golf skills can be honed at our practice area in Kouvola Tennis Hall.

Come along!

Koski-Golf · Eerolanväylä 126, 45700 KUUSANKOSKI · tel. +358 (0)20 742 9820 · [email protected]· www.koskigolf.fi

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Tykkimäki resort is full of wild amusement and the thrill of movement. There is something there for everyone to do, and it is clean and safe. Nature is close by. All services are in the same area, close to each other and near to Käyrälampi beach.

Cool wildness in the amusement park The 40 or so rides and games at Tykkimäki Amusement Park ensure that there is always something more to do. Wild rides can be taken at a height of 72 m, in the Star Flyer racing at 70 km/h or in the spinning Loop Fighter. There are special rides for younger children and a wide range of services with food outlets to keep revellers in a good mood. In between, you can go and stroke animals at the Animal Farm or test your agility on the Atreenalin low rope trail. On rainy days, you can gather at the Upsy Daisy Kids’ Pavilion. Outside awaits Adventure Land with all its exciting things to do.

Visiting address of the amusement park: Kanuunakuja 2, Kouvola.

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Water frolics at Aquapark Tykkimäki Camping Aquapark offers super-fun water slides on a mat, tyre or You can stay comfortably in the beautiful Camping area. without anything. In between the fast descents, you can have Tykkimäki Camping offers a peaceful place to spend the night fun on the smaller slides in the Waterplay play pool for after a busy fun-packed day. The site has good services and children. For the very youngest children, there is the shallow a wide range of accommodation alternatives. It’s also nice to Spray park paddling pool, where fun is guaranteed with come here in a camper van or caravan. different water cannons and fountains. Visiting address: At Aquapark, you can also swim for exercise, as there is Käyrälammentie 22, Kouvola · tel. +358 (0)5 321 1226 a full-length swimming pool 130 cm deep. For freshening up, there are sauna facilities and changing rooms as well as a new Tykkimäki resort · restaurant area with a large terrace. From the terrace, Kanuunakuja 2, 45200 Kouvola · tel. +358 (0)5 778 700 · you can also see the neighbouring Käyrälampi beach. [email protected]· www.tykkimaki.fi

Visiting address of Aquapark: Käyrälammentie 20, Kouvola.

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Beaches Kouvola has 20 or so public beaches for bathing in the summer. The most popular beaches in terms of numbers of visitors are Käyrälampi beach, Urajärvi in Iitti, Särkät beach at Lappalanjärvi and Venna beach at Haukkajärvi in Utti. The water quality at the beaches is checked regularly.

Winter swimming Winter swimming is a popular way to maintain your fitness and health. The Kouvola region has many venues for winter swimming such as at Likolampi at Valkealatalo Swimming Pool, Veteraanimaja on the shores of River Kymijoki at Iiitti and a winter swimming venue maintained by Myllykosken Latu ry at Myllykoski.

More detailed information about beaches and winter swimming venues can be found at www.kouvola.fi/uimarannat www.myllykoskenlatu.fi

Iitti has several beaches and also a winter swimming place. More information about these can be found at www.iitti.fi/vapaa-ajan-palvelut/ uimarannat-ja-avantouinti

14 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 BEACH VOLLEY In summer 2014, new beach volley courts were built in the Käyrälampi beach area. There a total of 12 of these high- quality courts that have even been praised by the coaches of the national team. They are situated right by Tykkimäki Aquapark.

You can find further information about the Käyrälampi beach volley courts at www.kole.fi/fi/beachvolley.

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Kouvola has a total of six indoor swimming pools at Inkeroinen, Kuusankoski, Valkeala, and in the centre of Kouvola, where there are two. These pools also have gyms. You can find more information about the equipment, opening hours, prices and locations of the pools at www.kouvola.fi/uimahallit www.elimaenpuustelli.fi

Further information about all the gyms maintained by the City is at www.kouvola.fi/kuntosalit

16 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Myllykosken Latu ry INDOOR A health and exercise club that provides a wide range of guided exercise services for people of different ages. SKATE PARK We rent out, among other things, holiday timeshares, canoes, church boats and even a hut in the forest.

Myllykosken Latu ry · Kytömiehentie 7, 46800 MYLLYKOSKI · tel. +358 (0)400 728 863 · [email protected]· Kouvola’s new indoor skate park at Valkeala offers enthusiasts www.myllykoskenlatu.fi great facilities at Kauppamiehentie 24. You can find more information about the park at its Facebook page. Kuusankoski Bowling Alley Opening times: Mon – Thur 3.00 pm – 8.00 pm, Fri 2 pm - 6 pm, Sat 11 am – 5.00 pm (9.00 pm), Sun closed Neon bowling: Fri-Sat from 5 pm. Other times by arrangement.

Kuusankoski Bowling Alley · Uimahallintie 10 (Urheilutalo), 45700 KUUSANKOSKI · tel. +358 (0)5 374 8390 · www.kuusankoskenkeilahalli.com

Happy Bowling Would you like to spend quality time with your loved ones? Tirva stage Are you having a party? Can you mix business and pleasure? There are plenty of questions and we can answer all of them! The number one dancing venue in Kymenlaakso on summer www.happybowling.fi Sundays for more than 60 years. Happy Bowling – Kouvola Bowling Alley · Tirvan lava · Pasintie 210, Tirva · Salpausselänkatu 40, tel. +358 (0)50 532 4363/Eero · 45100 KOUVOLA · tel. +358 (0)400 354 985/Anssi · tel. +358 (0)20 734 0180 · www.saunalahti.fi/tirva/frame.htm [email protected]· www.happybowling.fi

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A wellbeing centre for women. A gym, group aerobics, personal trainer, gym sessions with an instructor, functional training, Fustra, saunayoga, sauna for relaxation and infra-red sauna.

Try it out three times without charge.

LadyLine Kouvola · Kauppamiehenkatu 4, 45100 KOUVOLA · tel. +358 (0)5 535 3573 · [email protected]· www.ladyline.fi

Aktiivikuntoutus

START to feel healthier and more energetic either on your own or by taking group lessons!

In active rehab, a body survey done by a physiotherapist includes important information about the body’s muscle balance and wrong positions that may cause pain, as well as measurement of the composition of the body. From active rehab, you’ll get information on the correct, economical way to stress your body as well as a personal guide to nutrition. We also tailor workplace health promotion packages for EasyFit Kouvola companies, which can include lectures on ergonomics or nutrition and muscle condition tests for staff. A sports centre for both men and women. Joining fee €29.90 and monthly fee €29.90. Membership valid indefinitely subject PHYSICAL TREATMENT, EXERCISE, GYM AND PERSONAL to 30 days’ notice. TRAINER SERVICES ALL UNDER ONE ROOF.

Gym, group aerobics, exercise bikes and functional training. Aktiivikuntoutus · Kotkankallionkatu 30, EasyFit Kouvola · Kauppamiehenkatu 4, 45100 KOUVOLA · 45120 Kouvola · tel. +358 (0)5 311 0338 · [email protected]· [email protected] · www.aktiivikuntoutus.net www.easyfit.fi

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Facilities rental • Equipment sale • Tailored sports events • Group lessons

Fight Club Kouvola Oy · Kauppalankatu 4, 45100 KOUVOLA · tel. +358 (0)41 4662658 · [email protected] · www.fightclubkouvola.com FunFit Fitness Centre Our well-equipped gym in the heart of the city is open 24/7 for men and women of all levels of fitness. We offer a wide Kuntokellari range of different group exercises from dance to hot yoga At Kuntokellari, you can train without having to become and from spinning to muscle condition training. We give a member, whether your aim is just to increase your level of instruction in Finnish, Swedish and English. Our Personal and fitness or ’serious training’. With your personal magnetic key, you Fun Trainer muscle-toning course will help you to achieve your can go and train at any time between 5.30 am and midnight. targets. We also have a solarium and massage services. Kuntokellari · Kauniskankaantie 2, Liikuntakeskus FunFit · Kouvolankatu 15, 45100 KOUVOLA · 45360 VALKEALA · tel. +358 (0)5 311 0022 · tel. +358 (0)400 283 488 · [email protected]· www.funfit.org www.kuntokellari.fi

Studio Move Up Intersport This special venue for Latin dance in the centre of Kouvola offers fun and great experiences to all lovers of dance and functional Full-service Intersport is situated in Southeast Finland’s largest training. Weekly lessons include for example Zumba, Reggaeton, shopping centre, Veturi. You will get new enthusiasm for sports Salsa, pole dancing and kizomba. Almost every week there is the from Intersport’s great selection and our professionally-skilled chance to take part in some fantastic international workshops and and helpful staff will assist you in choosing the products that parties! We organise events and perform in different line-ups. suit you best. We look forward to seeing you! Please contact us and ask for further information! Intersport · Veturi Shopping Centre, Tervasharjunkatu 1, Studio Move Up · Huoltokatu 7, 45720 KUUSANKOSKI · 45100 KOUVOLA · [email protected]· tel. +358 (0)400 87 3329 · www.intersport.fi www.studiomoveup.com

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A word of warning – you may enjoy skydiving! Freefall and Rock climbing is a sport in which the climber’s mental and parachuting are experiences beyond compare. Come and try physical attributes combine in the enjoyment of nature. a tandem jump with an experienced instructor or learn to jump The Olhavanvuori cliffs in Repovesi National Park rise up to yourself on a NOVA (AFF) course! Skydive Finland ry runs a height of more than 40 metres. Olhavanvuori is known for its the largest dropzone in the at Utti.

beautiful and diverse climbing routes both in summer and winter. H YPPA A. In the opinion of climbing enthusiasts, it is the heart of Finnish rock Skydive Finland ry · [email protected]· FI climbing. In addition to Olhavanvuori, in Kouvola you can also tel. +358 (0)40 506 8070 (Tue–Thu 10–14) · climb at Mielakka and at Louhos in Kuusankoski. Facebook: Hyppaa.fi· Twitter: Skydive Finland · Instagram: skydivefinland· www.hyppaa.fi

20 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Crosskart driving at Tykkimäessä Come alone, in a group or with colleagues from work – we will organise an unforgettable experience for you! Speed Car XTRM is a powerful and versatile car that can be steered with either hand. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced racer, the car will provide you with challenges and fun!

Kouvola Circuit Oy · Tehontie 51, 45200 KOUVOLA · tel. +358 (0)400 870275 · [email protected]· www.kouvolacircuit.com ElämysBunkkeri & K7 climbing cave

K7 is easy to find from the Valtari Shopping Centre. It’s easy to come and try climbing or formula racing alone or with a friend. There are also climbing courses with an instructor and regular climbing sessions for societies. Together with its partners, ElämysBunkkeri has Southeast Finland’s most extensive offering of programme services and activities including a Formula One simulator, neon minigolf and paintball both outdoors and Kouvolan Formula-Center indoors. The Close-up magician and Voimateatteri theatre offer great experiences for small and large groups alike. There We offer great driving throughout the year to both beginners are atmospheric licensed premises with catering services and and professionals with our high-speed carting track and cars. many different alternatives for sauna bathing. A ready-made Come and drive without having to book a time. We are open to adventure package with professional service is an easy choice! all drivers within our normal opening hours, with the exception of during private functions. Before coming, call to check that you ElämysBunkkeri, K7 & Voimateatteri · will get to drive. Kauppakeskus Valtari, Kouvolankatu 15, Kouvola · tel. +358 (0)10 666 1939 · Kouvolan Formula-Center Oy · [email protected]· Kiltakuja 2, 45740 Kuusankoski · www.bunkkeri.fi tel. +358 (0)5-37 50 120 / www.k7.fi +358 (0)400 716 250 · www.kouvolan-formula-center.fi www.toimintavoima.fi

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Ski routes in the area of Repovesi In winter, ski tracks are made mechanically in the area of Kouvola has a total of about 180 km of well-maintained ski Repovesi. Before setting out, the condition of the tracks should be tracks, of which 110 km are illuminated. The tracks can be found checked at www.luontoon.fi/repovesi on the track map, which is sold at ski huts, swimming pools, the city’s joint service point, Kouvolan Matkailu and Many of Repovesi’s lakes and ponds are fed by springs so the Kouvolatalo museum shop in Poikilo. the ice may be surprisingly weak. This is good to know when moving about on skis or snowshoes. Iitti offers, among other things, a high-quality ski track on the route Kausala-Anhava-Kuusankoski-Kausala (about 40 km), Repovesi adventure days on which it is possible to ski using both the classic and skating Every year in late winter, Repovesi Adventure Days are held. styles. The route starts from the Kausala sports field or the ski hut. Before this annual event takes place, detailed information about it is given on the Metsähallitus website at www.luontoon.fi/ Further information on the tracks and the most recent time repovesi/ajankohtaista and the visitkouvola.fi website. when the tracks were serviced can be checked at www.kouvola.fi/latuseuranta www.iitti.fi/vapaa-ajan-palvelut/luonto-ja-ulkoilureitit TOUR SKATING Skiing on these tracks is free of charge. In winter after the ice has formed, you can try out tour skating In Kouvola, the ski season may also start at and Valkeala, on Kuusaanlampi at Savonsuontie 8 Kuusankoski. Kuusaanlampi where there are tracks made with artificial snow that are subject is located just a couple of kilometres from the centre of Kouvola. to a charge. Further information about these can be found at In addition to skating, you can also ski, go sledging or go ice- www.anjalanliitto.net driving in the area. Opening times and other information can be www.valkealankajo.fi found at www.visitkouvola.fi, www.seikkailuviikari.fi.

22 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Active enjoyment in the Kouvola region 1/2015 Mielakka Ski Resort

Mielakka Ski Resort is located just a couple of kilometres from the centre of Kouvola. Our slopes are suitable for skiers of all levels! At southern Finland’s coolest snow park, both the young and the old can show off their skills. With the new Lastenmaa for children now open, ski fun can be had by the whole family in the sledging tube, the downhill ski slopes, Minipark and the children’s slopes! Kids both large and small can go on our new ‘magic carpet’ lift and there is also a ’kota’ hut and a place for making campfires. At our equipment rental shop, we have equipment for downhill skiing, snowboarding, telemark skiing and cross-country skiing. At the Mielakka shop, you can buy woolly hats, gloves, goggles and many other items of winter sports equipment. The slope cafeteria offers tasty snacks and hot drinks for you to enjoy during a break from skiing. The resort also offers direct access to the city’s well-maintained and illuminated network of ski tracks. Bring the whole family to Mielakka Ski Resort!

Mielakan Rinnekeskus · Ojaniityntie 3, 45120 KOUVOLA · Ski resort +358 (0)5 3752553, Sales service +358 (0)40 9000 679 · www.Facebook.com/Mielakka · www.instagram.com/mielakka · www.mielakka.com

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Kouvolan Matkailu gives guidance and advice on questions concerning tourism in the Kouvola region.

Kouvolan Matkailu Kouvola Innovation Oy Kauppalankatu 5 (entrance on the Keskikatu side) 45100 Kouvola visitkouvola.fi Mainostoimisto Sepeteus Oy / Scanweb Oy Mainostoimisto Sepeteus Oy / Scanweb

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