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Your last break feel like it was eons ago? No dramas — book a ticket to Kuusankoski and you'll be off in a jiffy!
It's located 120 kilometres northeast of Helsinki, the country's capital.
Kuusankoski is in the vicinity of some exceptional natural attractions. Repovesi National Park is located 35 kilometres away and is well worth the time spent on the road.
Fans of winter sports will enjoy staying Kuusankoski, as it provides access to Mielakka Ski Center and Kokonniemi. Just don't forget to bring some warm clothes! These slopes can get seriously chilly.
If you'd like to do some exploring, add a day trip to Kouvola to your plan. This place is 7 kilometres to the southeast and is home to Tykkimaki Amusement Park and the Poikilo - The Kouvola Art Museum. Need more ideas? Jyräänkoski is 11 kilometres to the east of Kuusankoski and offers Kouvola Central Church and the Bogey Kouvola Golf Club.
Tourists and locals alike often make the trip to Lahti. This place is 50 kilometres away and not far from the Radio and Television Museum, Sibelius Hall and Ristinkirkko. If you're staying on a while, remember to stop by the Ski Museum and the Lahden Taidemuseo.
Tingle your taste buds and fill your Instagram feed with appetising snaps by indulging in some of this destination's top food and drink offerings. Just remember to hashtag 'yum'!
An ingredient often found in the cuisine here is berries. One more is beef chicken. They're worth giving a try if they're not already a part of your food repertoire.
You don't need to agonise over the menu while in Kuusankoski. Jump straight in and order some of the region's most well-known dishes, such as hernekeitto (pea soup) and rosolli (beetroot salad).
You may be eating yourself into a food coma, but mustikkapiirakka (blueberry pie)riisipuuro (rice pudding) is definitely worth it. This much-loved dessert will put your taste buds into overdrive with just a glance.
Great news, beer enthusiasts. You'll be able to find some flavoursome bews to swig here. Enjoy a glass of Olvi in a comfy bar and don't forget to text your pals back at home, 'Wish you were beer'.
Salmiakki Koskenkorva is what most locals drink when the night calls for something with a bit more bite. Ask your bartender for a sample and see if it hits the spot.
Talk to any well-travelled globetrotter and they'll tell you that the easiest way to get the most from your time away is to memorise a couple of the local phrases. 'Terve' can be very useful. It's how you say 'hello'. There's also 'Nimeni on ...' ('my name is..').
What better way to get to know a place than by joining in on a day of national celebration? There'll be plenty of festivities occurring for Independence Day on the 6th of December.
Like all good things in life, your trip to Kuusankoski will eventually come to an end. When it's time to pack up your belongings, say "Nähdään" and spend your remaining holiday allowance on some keepsakes to take home.
When the time arrives to pack up your bag and head back home, the nearest terminal, Vantaa Airport (HEL), is 110 kilometres to the southwest.
Tried and tested by many of our customers, options like the Cumulus City Kouvola and Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Kouvola make selecting your accommodations straightforward.
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Bring the children to Tykkimaki Amusement Park and enjoy the excitement of this theme park in Kouvola. Wander the forests and riverfront while you're in the area.
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Antares Art Center during your trip to Sippola.
Explore the great outdoors at Verla Groundwood and Board Mill, a lovely green space in Kouvola. Amble around the area's riverfront or experience its art scene.
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