- Population
- 174,167
- 174.2K
- Elevation
- 64 m
- above sea level
- Local time
- UTC+02:00
- Europe/Helsinki · UTC+02:00
- Places inside
- 7
- listed under Kymenlaakso
- Airports
- LPP Lappeenranta Airport71 km
- HEL Helsinki Vantaa Airport121 km
About Kymenlaakso
Kymenlaakso is a region. Location: Finland. Population: 174,167. The best months to visit are June–August. The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport (71 km).
Travel notes for Kymenlaakso
From Wikivoyage
Kymenlaakso is a region in Southern Finland named after the valley of river Kymijoki.
Understand+
Kymenlaakso means "Kymi River Valley," as the Kymi River flows through the region.
The province has a population of around 180,000 people and covers an area of about 5,887 km2 (2,273 sq mi). The largest cities in Kymenlaakso are Kotka and Kouvola. The province is known for its beautiful natural scenery, including forests, lakes, and the coastline.
Kymenlaakso has a strong industrial sector, with paper and pulp production being particularly important. The province is also a hub for transportation, with major rail and road connections to other parts of Finland and Russia.
In terms of education, Kymenlaakso has a number of universities and vocational schools, as well as research institutes focused on areas such as energy and the environment. The region is also home to a number of cultural institutions, including museums, theaters, and festivals celebrating local traditions.
Get in+
The border crossings from Russia by road are closed.
There are no passenger airports in Kymenlaakso but frequent connections to Kouvola and the coastal cities by coach from Helsinki. Trains from Helsinki to all parts of Eastern Finland and Russia pass through Kouvola, and so do many coach lines going in that direction. If you're coming by road from Saint Petersburg and are heading for Helsinki, you will likely cross the border at Vaalimaa, east of Hamina.
If you fly in from abroad, you will mostly fly to Helsinki Airport (HEL IATA) and continue by coach or train. Lappeenranta (LPP IATA) has some international flights, most of them operated by Ryanair.
Source: Wikivoyage · CC BY-SA 4.0 · abridged
Climate of Kymenlaakso
Best months for sightseeingBest months for sightseeing: June–August.
This month · November
A cold month
Day 1° · Night -3° · Rain 68 mm
- Hottest month
- July (day 22°)
- Coldest month
- February (night -11°)
- Wettest month
- August (78 mm)
- Driest month
- April (33 mm)
Bars: average monthly low and high temperature. Below: precipitation. Monthly averages for 1970–2000 at about 18 km resolution, adjusted for elevation. Highlighted months are mild and relatively dry. Source: WorldClim 2.1 (CC BY 4.0).
Show values as a table
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high (°C) | -4° | -4° | 1° | 7° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 20° | 14° | 7° | 1° | -2° |
| Average low (°C) | -11° | -11° | -7° | -2° | 4° | 9° | 11° | 10° | 5° | 1° | -3° | -8° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 35 | 41 | 33 | 34 | 51 | 68 | 78 | 67 | 71 | 68 | 60 |
How to get to Kymenlaakso
The nearest airport is Lappeenranta Airport (LPP), 71 km to the east as the crow flies. The nearest large city is Tallinn, 197 km to the southwest.
Airports
- Lappeenranta Airport (LPP) Lappeenranta 71 kmeast
- Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) Helsinki (Vantaa) 121 kmsouthwest
- Savonlinna Airport (SVL) Savonlinna 164 kmnortheast
Nearby large cities
- Tallinn Population: 394K 197 kmsouthwest
Straight-line distances; road distances are longer. Airport data: OurAirports.
Places in Kymenlaakso
7 placesBar: population relative to the most populous place in this list.
Countries & regions1
- Kouvola · District
Cities & villages1
- Mogenpört · Village
Mountains & nature2
- Repovesi Nationalpark · Natural site
- Valkmusa National Park · Natural site
Lakes, rivers & coasts2
- Lappalanjärvi · Lake
- Niskajärvi · Lake
Largest cities and towns
Nature and heritage in Kymenlaakso
Sources & licences
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