What is Repovesikeskus?

The history of the Repovesikeskus dates back to the time of the municipality of Valkeala until 2005, when there was a project with that name.

Hankkeessa suunniteltiin juuri avatun kansallispuiston läheisyyteen palvelukeskuksena toimivaa rakennusta. Paikaksi oli suunniteltu Murjanvuori lähellä Orilammen Majaa. Tuohon aikaan arveltiin kansallispuiston vuotuisen kävijämäärän asettuvan 90000 käyntikerran tasolle. Se taso saavutettiin jo 2013. Nyt me tiedämme viime vuoden (2020) käyntikertojen olevan yli 230000!

However, the plan was not implemented due to a lack of funding and committed actors. The matter was buried, as was the subsequent “Kirnu” plan.

Time passed, and the services of Repovesi National Park were further built. The number of visitors increased in the area, and small players in the tourism industry were born there. In 2012, three such entrepreneurs, Paula Niskala, Juhani Outinen, and Timo Toivonen, decided to combine their operations and help the customer to book services.

What is the name of the joint action?

The name of the activity was found nowhere else but in nature. A quiet forest walk with the dog made the thoughts slip. At the repo, Paula uttered her thoughts aloud: “Repovesikeskus”. It was considered together with whether that name could be valid. Why not? The name was available and descriptive anyway. All companies operated with Repovesi; a single channel was created from which the customer could find everyone’s services. So the center for Repovesi services.

The name and activities were published at the GoExpo fair on March 3, 2012 at the Helsinki Fair Center

After the release, quite a turmoil began. “No, you may not use that name”. “What center?” Entrepreneurs were under a lot of pressure. An attempt was made to ban the name’s use, and they asked to change the name. Even then, the public and those who took a stand on the issue could not see what was coming and what the center meant.

Repovesikeskus today

The basic idea of the Repovesikeskus has remained the same since its establishment. The task is to make it easier for the customer to buy: All services can be found in one contact.

Our sales service looks for the most suitable total solutions, accommodation, meeting, meal, and program services that meet the customer’s needs from many options. Besides, the customer can also search and book our services Online.

Repovesikeskus is a virtual center that does not have a single property that a customer can come to. Every operator has properties. Thus, there are several Repovesikeskus properties in Pohjois-Kymenlaakso.

A few reasons why Repovesikeskus is also entitled as a name:

• The Repovesikeskus could also be called the central booking office for nature services in the Kouvola region
• Decisions are made in a team of 12 tourism companies
• The team’s companies employ more than 60 people in rural areas in the summer and 15 in the winter
• A total of more than 20 companies are involved in the service
• There are more than 700 beds in the countryside
• Diverse program offer: guided hiking, kayaking, canoeing, themed excursions and nature-related training

Repovesikeskus cooperates extensively with VisitKouvola.

We are one of the leading companies in Kouvola Tourism. In this way, we work closely together to promote tourism in our area.

In addition to this, we co-operate extensively with tourism companies in South Kymenlaakso. But that’s another story.

The team at Repovesikeskus often meets, especially during the winter, to plan, discuss and decide on future activities and the common economy. Companies are equal in all group decision-making. In addition, every company is bound by the values of Repovesikeskus, which are the basis of all our operations.

The values of Repovesikeskus in all our operations can be found here >>

If you, the reader, have anything to worry about, I will be happy to tell you more about Repovesikeskus and its activities.

Best Regards

Eero