VIEW OF NORTH VALKEALA WILDERNESS AREA
Spectacular views of Valkeala’s forests from the 20 meter tower
Elving Tower
Located near Repovesi National Park, the Elving Tower is a over 20 meters high viewing tower built by Rudolf Elving, with great views of the Kymenlaakso countryside.
The tower was built in the early 20th century to control the area’s forests.
There is a small entrance fee to the tower.
The crossroads leading to the tower is at Kasperintie 1, 47900 Valkeala (Kouvola). Find the address at Kouvola Map Service.
Contact information
Name of the attraction: Elving tower
(Elvingin torni in Finnish)
Address: Hillosensalmentie, 47900 Valkeala (Kouvola)
Open: Open between May and the end of September
Additional information
Province, location and region: Kymenlaakso, Kouvola, Hillosensalmi / Kirjokivi (village)
Address: Hillosensalmentie, 47900 Valkeala (Kouvola), crossroad near Kasperintie 1, 47900 Valkeala (Kouvola)
Target group: Families with children, seniors, nature lovers
Distance from the center of Lake Korpijärvi: Approximately 49 km (approx. 40 min.) by car
Open: Open on summer weekends between May and the end of September
Duration: 1 h
Please note: You can use prams and pushchairs and wheelchairs in the area (for the most part).
Price: Ask the price on site or ask the price from Lions Club Valkeala
What’s included in the price: Admission
More information:
More information on the tower can be found on the Lions Club Valkeala website (in Finnish).
Make sure the information is correct on the spot.
Maps and coordinates
Keywords: Attraction, activity, families with children, families, children, adults, seniors, nature, summer
Image copyright owners:
Elving tower: Copyright @ Markku Sohlman.
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