Interesting places and things to do in Kuusankoski

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Interesting places and things to do in Kuusankoski

Ravintolatarjonta

This restaurant is in a beautiful old building with great art work and furniture. You can walk here from the Apartment with a view along the river to build up some appetite! Lunch buffet costs 11 euros and it is available Mon-Fri at 11-14. The restaurant is open for a la carte dinner Thu-Sat until 20 o’clock and you need to book a table.
Kymin Huvila
1 Ahlmanintie
This restaurant is in a beautiful old building with great art work and furniture. You can walk here from the Apartment with a view along the river to build up some appetite! Lunch buffet costs 11 euros and it is available Mon-Fri at 11-14. The restaurant is open for a la carte dinner Thu-Sat until 20 o’clock and you need to book a table.
Mimosa’s place offers lovely lovely dinners and buffet lunch, which has won Edenred's Suomen Paras Lounas 2020 competition, so it is the best lunch place in the whole country! Vegetarians are well catered for here. Lunch buffet costs 11,30 euros and is available Mon-Fri at 10:30-15. A la carte is available Thu-Sat until 21 o’clock
Mimosan Aito
7 Keskikatu
Mimosa’s place offers lovely lovely dinners and buffet lunch, which has won Edenred's Suomen Paras Lounas 2020 competition, so it is the best lunch place in the whole country! Vegetarians are well catered for here. Lunch buffet costs 11,30 euros and is available Mon-Fri at 10:30-15. A la carte is available Thu-Sat until 21 o’clock

Sightseeing

Kuusankoski has plenty of beautiful architecture and lovely nature paths. Often you can combine the two!
Outdoor museum with cute old houses and interesting events. Summertime farm animals for kids to pat (https://kettumaenkansanpuisto.fi/alue/kotielainpiha/). You can walk there easily from the Apartment with a view: cross Valtakatu, take Perätalontie, climb Ketturaitti and you are there! Kettumäki also has a nice 2 km lit forest track where you can ski in winter and jog in summer.
Kettumäen kansanpuisto
10 Kotiseututie
Outdoor museum with cute old houses and interesting events. Summertime farm animals for kids to pat (https://kettumaenkansanpuisto.fi/alue/kotielainpiha/). You can walk there easily from the Apartment with a view: cross Valtakatu, take Perätalontie, climb Ketturaitti and you are there! Kettumäki also has a nice 2 km lit forest track where you can ski in winter and jog in summer.
The Kymi river is beautiful any time of the year. You can join the riverside walk easily from the Apartment with a view by taking Rauhalantie to the river (about 200 meters). You can walk along the river to shops, concerts, art exhibitions or movies, and observe some great architecture in the Koskenranta area too.
Kymijoki
The Kymi river is beautiful any time of the year. You can join the riverside walk easily from the Apartment with a view by taking Rauhalantie to the river (about 200 meters). You can walk along the river to shops, concerts, art exhibitions or movies, and observe some great architecture in the Koskenranta area too.
Kuusankoski church dates back to 1929 and it was designed by Armas Lindgren. This lovely building has often high quality concerts. Attend one even if you are not into music, the interior is gorgeous. You can read more at https://kymark.fi/#alueet/kuusankoski/kuusankoskenkirkko.
Kuusankoski church
24 Valtakatu
Kuusankoski church dates back to 1929 and it was designed by Armas Lindgren. This lovely building has often high quality concerts. Attend one even if you are not into music, the interior is gorgeous. You can read more at https://kymark.fi/#alueet/kuusankoski/kuusankoskenkirkko.
Take the scenic hilltop walk right in the heart of Kuusankoski and enjoy the views! You can climb up by taking the stairs which start by the eastern side of Mäenpääntie 19. Once on the top of the hill, follow the forest path that skirts the western side of the hospital all the way to Sairaalanmäentie.
Sairaalanmäki
Take the scenic hilltop walk right in the heart of Kuusankoski and enjoy the views! You can climb up by taking the stairs which start by the eastern side of Mäenpääntie 19. Once on the top of the hill, follow the forest path that skirts the western side of the hospital all the way to Sairaalanmäentie.
This gorgeous log building was designed by Lars Sonck in 1897 as a school. Now it houses a museum which is open during summer months, but it is worth seeing from outside also during winter. It is only 10 min walk from the Apartment with a view. http://www.kuusankoskiseura.fi/kotiseututalo-3/
Kettumäen kotiseututalo
12 Kotiseututie
This gorgeous log building was designed by Lars Sonck in 1897 as a school. Now it houses a museum which is open during summer months, but it is worth seeing from outside also during winter. It is only 10 min walk from the Apartment with a view. http://www.kuusankoskiseura.fi/kotiseututalo-3/
This culture hall provides concerts, art exhibitions and theatre, and the same complex has a super friendly movie theatre and library.
Kuusankoskitalo
1 Kymenlaaksonkatu
This culture hall provides concerts, art exhibitions and theatre, and the same complex has a super friendly movie theatre and library.
This neighbourhood houses some gorgeous old villas dating back to 1898-1920. Come for a stroll and see also the nearby villas of Lauttakatu. You can read more about Koskenranta architechture at https://kymark.fi/#alueet/kuusankoski/koskenranta. Note that the nearby stretch of the river is particularly good for fishing and popular with anglers, so bring your gear!
Koskenrannankatu
Koskenrannankatu
This neighbourhood houses some gorgeous old villas dating back to 1898-1920. Come for a stroll and see also the nearby villas of Lauttakatu. You can read more about Koskenranta architechture at https://kymark.fi/#alueet/kuusankoski/koskenranta. Note that the nearby stretch of the river is particularly good for fishing and popular with anglers, so bring your gear!
This castle-like building was designed by Selim A. Lindqvist in the beginning of 1900. It was orignally a professional school, now it houses a Steiner school, a Swedish kindergarten and a music school. It has a gorgeous festive hall which has freskoes and portraits of Mannerheim and Svinhuvud by the famous painter Eero Järnefelt. Starting from the Apartment with a view, follow the riverside walk all up to Lauttakatu. This allows you to see also the lovely wooden villas in the beginning of Valtakatu.
Lauttakatu 6
6 Lauttakatu
This castle-like building was designed by Selim A. Lindqvist in the beginning of 1900. It was orignally a professional school, now it houses a Steiner school, a Swedish kindergarten and a music school. It has a gorgeous festive hall which has freskoes and portraits of Mannerheim and Svinhuvud by the famous painter Eero Järnefelt. Starting from the Apartment with a view, follow the riverside walk all up to Lauttakatu. This allows you to see also the lovely wooden villas in the beginning of Valtakatu.
This lovely old building used to be a shop and now it houses a brewery cafe. Try the local beers and enjoy the atmosphere!
Panimokahvila Vanha Kauppa
11 Valtakatu
This lovely old building used to be a shop and now it houses a brewery cafe. Try the local beers and enjoy the atmosphere!
The Naukio district was built about 100 years ago, and the houses have been lovingly restored. This is a nice place to go for a stroll any time of the year.
Naukio
The Naukio district was built about 100 years ago, and the houses have been lovingly restored. This is a nice place to go for a stroll any time of the year.
Lauttakatu has lovely old houses, and you can walk there from the Apartment with a view following the river. You can read more about the architecture at https://kymark.fi/#alueet/kuusankoski/lauttakatu. Be sure to visit the nearby Koskenranta area too!
Lauttakatu
Lauttakatu
Lauttakatu has lovely old houses, and you can walk there from the Apartment with a view following the river. You can read more about the architecture at https://kymark.fi/#alueet/kuusankoski/lauttakatu. Be sure to visit the nearby Koskenranta area too!
This impressive mural by the artists Anetta Lukjanova ja Taneli Stenberg is called "From fathers to sons". It covers two 20 x 25 m walls of an old storage building. When you turn from Kyminkatu to Kyminväylä it is the first building on the left. Note that you can easily visit Taideruukki and the old factory area when here, not forgetting a lunch at Kymin huvila!
Kyminväylä
Kyminväylä
This impressive mural by the artists Anetta Lukjanova ja Taneli Stenberg is called "From fathers to sons". It covers two 20 x 25 m walls of an old storage building. When you turn from Kyminkatu to Kyminväylä it is the first building on the left. Note that you can easily visit Taideruukki and the old factory area when here, not forgetting a lunch at Kymin huvila!
The old factory area is an interesting place to stroll around and view some lovely old architecture and the mighty river. The former factory buildings now house different activities from dancing to art studios and biodynamic bakery. Make sure to visit Taideruukki and the mural when here!
Kyminväylä
Kyminväylä
The old factory area is an interesting place to stroll around and view some lovely old architecture and the mighty river. The former factory buildings now house different activities from dancing to art studios and biodynamic bakery. Make sure to visit Taideruukki and the mural when here!
The lake Lappala is worth a visit any time of the year. Sandy beaches and shallow water make it ideal for kids summer time, and winter time it is a nice place to walk, ski or fish on the ice. The walk through the forest and along the shore climbs to several rocky headlands and provides nice views. It is a 13 km drive from the Apartment with a view to Hautalantie 211, where there are several car parks with tracks leading to the shore.
Lappalanjärvi
The lake Lappala is worth a visit any time of the year. Sandy beaches and shallow water make it ideal for kids summer time, and winter time it is a nice place to walk, ski or fish on the ice. The walk through the forest and along the shore climbs to several rocky headlands and provides nice views. It is a 13 km drive from the Apartment with a view to Hautalantie 211, where there are several car parks with tracks leading to the shore.

Sports

Kuusankoski is a great place for sporty people: Skiing, mountain biking, hiking, swimming, tennis, golf, outdoor and indoor skating, several gyms and more.
Koski-Golf has a beautiful location right by the Kymi river. Anybody who is a member of some golf club and has a green card is welcome to play.
Koski-Golf
126 Eerolanväylä
Koski-Golf has a beautiful location right by the Kymi river. Anybody who is a member of some golf club and has a green card is welcome to play.
You can ski here through the forest and enjoys the pretty views. Anhavan maja is great place to stop and have a hot drink by the fire place. It is open on the weekends 10-15, and every day during skiing holidays. You can check the opening times at https://www.kuusaanlatu.fi/toiminta/majat/anhavan-maja/. If the 18 km circle is not enough, you can continue another 20 km to Ravilinna. If you prefer a smaller circle, you can do the 10 km loop to Nauhan maja or the 2 km loop in Kettumäki. Both of these shorter circles are lit in the evening until 22:00. All the tracks start from the car park at Lassilanpellontie near the swimming pool, which is about 1.7 km from the Apartment with a view. Kettumäki is only 500 m from the Apartment (take Perätalontie and then Ketturaitti) so you could even walk there. You can check the current status of the tracks at https://kouvola.fluentprogress.fi/outdoors?skitrack.
Anhavan maja
415 Anhavaistentie
You can ski here through the forest and enjoys the pretty views. Anhavan maja is great place to stop and have a hot drink by the fire place. It is open on the weekends 10-15, and every day during skiing holidays. You can check the opening times at https://www.kuusaanlatu.fi/toiminta/majat/anhavan-maja/. If the 18 km circle is not enough, you can continue another 20 km to Ravilinna. If you prefer a smaller circle, you can do the 10 km loop to Nauhan maja or the 2 km loop in Kettumäki. Both of these shorter circles are lit in the evening until 22:00. All the tracks start from the car park at Lassilanpellontie near the swimming pool, which is about 1.7 km from the Apartment with a view. Kettumäki is only 500 m from the Apartment (take Perätalontie and then Ketturaitti) so you could even walk there. You can check the current status of the tracks at https://kouvola.fluentprogress.fi/outdoors?skitrack.
Kuusankoski pool is the friendliest ever! It has a lovely kids pool, good saunas and jacuzzi. It is right next to hiking/biking/skiing tracks and tennis and skating hall, so you can easily come to relax here after more strenuous activities. You can swim laps too, there is usually plenty of space. You can easily walk here from the Apartment with a view by crossing the Kettumäki hill on the way.
Kuusankoski indoor swimming pool
Kuusankoski pool is the friendliest ever! It has a lovely kids pool, good saunas and jacuzzi. It is right next to hiking/biking/skiing tracks and tennis and skating hall, so you can easily come to relax here after more strenuous activities. You can swim laps too, there is usually plenty of space. You can easily walk here from the Apartment with a view by crossing the Kettumäki hill on the way.
Mielakka is a top place to visit year round: In winter it offers ski slopes for different levels of downhill skiers and snowboarders and it has a good street too, and in summer it is a bike park offering hair-raising rides down the slopes. There is also a good coffee shop and a nice hill-side cabing for own picnics. Mielakka was selected as Vuoden lähirinne (The Nearby ski-center of the year) in 2021. Mielakka is only 11 kilometers from the Apartment with a view. For more information, please see https://mielakka.com/en/home/.
Mielakka Bikepark
3 Ojaniityntie
Mielakka is a top place to visit year round: In winter it offers ski slopes for different levels of downhill skiers and snowboarders and it has a good street too, and in summer it is a bike park offering hair-raising rides down the slopes. There is also a good coffee shop and a nice hill-side cabing for own picnics. Mielakka was selected as Vuoden lähirinne (The Nearby ski-center of the year) in 2021. Mielakka is only 11 kilometers from the Apartment with a view. For more information, please see https://mielakka.com/en/home/.

Culture

Pato Klubi is housed in an old factory building and has plenty of gigs. Check the program out at https://www.patoklubi.fi/.
Pato Klubi
2 Kyminväylä
Pato Klubi is housed in an old factory building and has plenty of gigs. Check the program out at https://www.patoklubi.fi/.
The old factory is converted to an art exhibition space, small shops and studios for artists. In general the old factory area is interesting and worth a stroll. Be sure not to miss the mural nearby. Combine with lunch in Kymin Huvila and feel like the big boss!
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Taideruukki
2 Kyminväylä
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The old factory is converted to an art exhibition space, small shops and studios for artists. In general the old factory area is interesting and worth a stroll. Be sure not to miss the mural nearby. Combine with lunch in Kymin Huvila and feel like the big boss!

Transport

If you take Onnibus to Kouvola, it will stop at the shopping center Veturi (it doesn't actually go to the Kouvola bus/railway station). From Veturi you can take bus number 1 to Kuusankoski center. I have indicated both bus stops with a red dot on this map. From the Kuusankoski center bus stop it is 10 min walk to the Apartment with a view (indicated with a heart on the map) along Valtakatu.
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Kauppakeskus Veturi
1 Tervasharjunkatu
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If you take Onnibus to Kouvola, it will stop at the shopping center Veturi (it doesn't actually go to the Kouvola bus/railway station). From Veturi you can take bus number 1 to Kuusankoski center. I have indicated both bus stops with a red dot on this map. From the Kuusankoski center bus stop it is 10 min walk to the Apartment with a view (indicated with a heart on the map) along Valtakatu.