Villas in Kouvola
Kouvola is a city and municipality in southeastern Finland, 134 km northeast of Helsinki, with Repovesi National Park partly in its area. Every home here has a sauna. Homes are scattered across the wider municipality, so check the position of each one.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £396
About Kouvola
Kouvola is a municipality formed in January 2009 from six smaller ones, and the homes are spread widely around it rather than in the town centre. The town grew up around the junction of the north-south and east-west railway lines and is one of Finland's most important rail hubs. Its main street, Manski, is a pedestrian zone, the centre is easiest on foot, and there are four nightclubs. Repovesi National Park, dominated by pine and birch, lies partly within the municipality, and the Verla groundwood and board mill near Jaala is a World Heritage site. Every home has a sauna and most have a fireplace.
Is Kouvola right for you?
- Best for
- Sauna lovers wanting Repovesi's pine and birch forest nearby
- Not for you if
- You want to stay in one compact village, as the homes are scattered across a wide area.
Near Kouvola
Repovesi National Park
A former site of intensive commercial forestry, now a national park of pine and birch with the River Koukunjoki, partly in Kouvola.
Verla
A groundwood and board mill near Jaala, a World Heritage site since 1996, which can be visited on guided tours only.
Tykkimäki
An amusement park at Käyrälampi in Kouvola, a simple family day out within the municipality.
Getting to Kouvola
Helsinki Airport to Kouvola is about 132 km and takes around an hour and a half by road. Trains run from Helsinki via Lahti, some also via Riihimäki. Homes are scattered across the municipality, so a car is needed.
When to go to Kouvola
Summer is the easiest time to plan a visit: Verla mill opens for guided tours from Tuesday to Sunday in summer, and Old Tom, a pub in Kouvola, is popular in the summer months. Check Verla's hours before visiting at other times of year.
Villas in Kouvola
4-star property
Villa maria
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£154
per night
4-star property
Maitoniemi
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
5
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£137
per night
4-star property
Villa anna
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£147
per night
3-star property
Lokki
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
3
1
0
BBQFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£57
per night
3-star property
Pöllö
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+9 more
from£84
per night
3-star property
Joutsen
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
7
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£108
per night
4-star property
5-star property
Villa saunaniemi i
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
10
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£285
per night
2-star property
Kaaro 2
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherMicrowaveFridge+4 more
from£209
per night
4-star property
Villa ankkuri
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£145
per night
5-star property
Villa saunaniemi ii
Kouvola, Kymenlaakso Etelä-Karjala, Finland
10
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£216
per nightKouvola villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Kouvola from Helsinki?
Kouvola is 134 km northeast of Helsinki. The drive from Helsinki Airport takes about an hour and a half, and trains run from Helsinki via Lahti, with some going via Riihimäki, so it is an easy trip by car or rail.
Is Kouvola good for a sauna stay?
It is. Every home in this area has a sauna and most have a fireplace. None have a pool, and they suit lake and forest holidays more than a town break, with Repovesi National Park partly within the municipality.
What can you do near Kouvola?
Repovesi National Park has trails and the Kultareitti water taxi route, and Verla mill near Jaala can be seen on guided tours. In town, Tykkimäki amusement park at Käyrälampi makes a family day out.
Is Kouvola a walkable town?
The centre is. Manski, the main street, is a pedestrian zone and walking is the easiest way to get around the city centre. The holiday homes, however, are spread across the municipality, so you will need a car to reach it.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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