National park (Duplicate to Repovesi National Park)
Repovesi National Park: A Wilderness Escape
Elving Tower: A View to Remember
Climb Elving Tower for breathtaking views of Kymenlaakso's forests and Repovesi National Park. A historic landmark offering scenic beauty.
The Elving Tower, located near Repovesi National Park in Vuohijärvi, offers stunning panoramic views of the Kymenlaakso region. Built in the early 20th century by Rudolf Elving, it served as a fire watchtower and later an air surveillance post during the wars. Restored in 1995, it's now a popular tourist attraction.
Plan your visit
A brief summary to Elving Tower
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
Vuohijärvi, 47900, FI
Saturday
11 am-5 pm
Sunday
11 am-5 pm
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Getting There
Driving
From Kouvola, drive north on Route 12 towards Valkeala. Continue onto Hillosensalmentie road. Follow Hillosensalmentie, then turn onto an unpaved road for approximately 900 meters to reach the base of the tower. Parking is available at the base. Note that the unpaved road can be bumpy. There are no tolls on this route. Parking at the tower is free.
Public Transport
From Kouvola, take a bus towards Vuohijärvi. The bus ride takes approximately 40 minutes. From Vuohijärvi P bus stop, it is approximately a 10-minute walk to Elving Tower. Bus tickets cost approximately €5. Check local bus schedules for the most up-to-date information.
Local tips
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Visit on a clear day for the best panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
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Combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Repovesi National Park for a full day of nature and exploration.
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Check the opening hours before you go, as the tower is only open on summer weekends.
Discover more about Elving Tower
Elving Tower, a prominent landmark in the Vuohijärvi area, stands as a testament to both practical ingenuity and scenic appreciation. Constructed between 1905 and 1907 by Rudolf Bernhard Elving, a mining councilor, its original purpose was to protect the surrounding forests by serving as a fire watchtower and to control unauthorized fishing and hunting. Elving also used the tower to showcase the beautiful views to his guests.
During the wars, the tower was repurposed as an air surveillance post. After a fire in the 1950s, the tower fell into disrepair until the Valkeala Lions Club and the Kymi Company restored it and reopened it to the public in 1995.
Today, the over 20-meter-high tower offers visitors a magnificent view of the surrounding Kymenlaakso wilderness and Repovesi National Park. The tower is open to the public on summer weekends, typically from mid-May to the end of September. A small entrance fee is charged. Parking is available at the base of the tower. Nearby attractions include the Vuohijärvi Nature and Culture House and Repovesi National Park.
A brief summary to Elving Tower
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