Vekaranjärvi Garrison, Military garrison in Kouvola, Finland
The Vekaranjärvi facility includes training grounds, accommodation units, and administrative buildings spread across a large forested area in southeastern Finland.
The garrison began construction in autumn 1964 under architect Osmo Lappo, marking a period of military infrastructure development in post-war Finland.
This National Cultural Heritage Site represents Finnish military architecture through concrete constructivism design principles of the 1960s.
The garrison houses the Karelia Brigade units, the Logistics Regiment headquarters, defense properties office, and military catering services in Kouvola.
The facility maintains a specialized shooting range at Pahkajärvi and integrates mixed-gender accommodation areas within its military quarters.
Location: Kouvola
Inception: 1964
Architects: Osmo Lappo
GPS coordinates: 61.11398,26.98148
Latest update: March 9, 2025 15:41
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