Explore the stunning Kymi River in Finland. Cycle, camp and soak in nature’s beauty along this historic route. The Unforgettable Kymijoki River Valley Cycling Route (240 km) starts in Kouvola. Route description: https://www.visitkotkahamina.fi/en/places/unforgettable-kymijoki-river-valley-cycling-route. @visitkotkahamina @visitkouvola #CyclingAdventure #Finland #NatureLovers #TravelDestinations #OutdoorLife #biketouring
Some hotspots:
– Ankkapurha Industrial Museum (old paper factory)
– Ankkapurha Culture Park with summer cafe @ankkapurhan_kulttuuripuisto
– Ahvio rapids (wild river!)
– Erämys Keisarin Kosket (stay in an amazing cabin with a view of the river & sauna) @eramyskeisarinkosket
– Langinkoski Imperial Fishing Lodge (fishing lodge in Kotka, built for Tsar Alexander III, the Emperor of Russia) @langinkoski
– Maritime Centre Vellamo in Kotka (several exhibitions about life at sea) @merikeskusvellamo @seurahuonekotka
– Stockfors Works (old ironworks, with really cool art exhibitions) @stockforsvillage
– Strömfors Ironworks (a home base for craftspeople, creative industries and tourism entrepreneurs – including B&B Strömfors Bed & Bistro) @visit.stromforsinruukki @bedandbistro.fi
Tykkimäki resort (stay in a cabin or cottage at the lake) @tykkimakiresort
You can reach Kouvola by train from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. @vrmatkalla
This tour is made in collaboration with Visit Kotka-Hamina and is co-funded by the European Union.