Verla, Industrial heritage site in Kouvola, Finland.
The Verla Groundwood and Board Mill complex includes red brick factories, power plants, and workers' residences along the northern Kymi River.
The first wooden mill, established in 1872 by Hugo Neuman, burned down in 1876, leading to the construction of new facilities in 1882.
The preserved machines and buildings demonstrate the technological processes of Finnish wood processing industry from the late 1800s to mid-1900s.
The museum operates from May through September, with guided tours available to explain the complete workflow of timber processing and board production.
A 6,000-year-old prehistoric rock painting stands near the industrial complex, connecting ancient and industrial heritage in one location.
Location: Kouvola
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
Operator: UPM-Kymmene Oyj
Opening Hours: may 1-jun 18: tu-su 10:00-17:00; jun 21-jul 31: mo-su 10:00-17:00; aug 1-sep 30: tu-su 10:00-17:00; oct-apr: off
Phone: +358204152170
Email: museum.verla@upm.com
Website: http://verla.fi
GPS coordinates: 61.06202,26.63990
Latest update: September 20, 2025 21:19
Verla Rock Painting
250 m
Myllysilta
3.6 km
Verla bruk surroundings
30 m
Stable, oil storage and carriage shed D7 in Verla
75 m
Groundwood mill in Verla
52 m
Wood-drying kiln in Verla
32 m
Sawmill F5 in Verla
124 m
Appendage VU16B in Verla
302 m
House in Verla
177 m
Lipun torppa, residential building VB7 in Verla
274 m
Appendage VU1A in Verla
179 m
Bowling pavillion in Verla
8 m
Appendage VU5A in Verla
221 m
Appendage VU9 in Verla
253 m
Fire equipment shed in Verla
15 m
Forestry hut in Verla
251 m
Patron's building JB1 in Verla
63 m
Depot M1 in Verla
32 m
Appendage VU10A in Verla
233 m
Timber shelter in Verla
115 m
Mechanical room in Verla
98 m
Appendage VU2 in Verla
166 m
Club house VB16 in Verla
305 m
Warehouse M2 in Verla
37 m
Root cellar JU1 in Verla
46 m
Root cellar VU5C in Verla
227 m
Root cellar VU16C in Verla
319 m
Lumber yard in Verla
105 mReviews
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