Verla mill museum — Attraction in Kouvola sub-region

Well preserved cardboard factory and surrounding buildings situated in beautiful natural setting. Outdoor expositions provide good insight into history of the place including its inhabitants, the cardboard factory and adjacent power plants; everything is well labeled and can be seen free of charge. The cardboard factory itself houses former machinery used for production - this is well preserved and super interesting to visit as the whole production process can be easily followed and understood. Visits are available on guided tours only, tours in English available at every half past with the last one being at 3.30 PM. The staff is very friendly, professional and knowledgeable about both the factory and hikes in the surrounding countryside. Expect one of the cleanest toilets in Finland, don't expect free WiFi. Highly...

Very interesting place that tells the story about Finland being first totally an agricultural land in which most people were very poor, actually starving, and then becoming a welfare state via paper mill (and other) industry. And now this paper industry is almost gone, moved to developing countries. And the cost has been high: You are able to see old forests only in national parks, and all bigger rivers have different kind of dioxines in their bottom sediments etc. But that little paper mill didn't cause pollution :) It didn't use any chemicals, paper was made by grinding wet spruce trees mechanically. Now we live in a post-industrial society. So, we need e.g. tourist from abroad! In other words: welcome to everyone to see that nice little museum and get acquainted the Japan of the North, as we were...

Grounwood and board mill museum in Verla is absolutely worth visiting! You can explore the interiors of mill buildings only on guided tours, which start on the hour sharp. The guide explains each stage of technology of converting spruces into cardboards. You get an idea how the old machines were used. There is also a very informative, 10 min long film at the end of the guided tour. However, if you arrive outside the opening hours, the place is still worth visiting due to it's amazing location. There are many information boards outside the buildings that explain the history and technology of the mill. There is a beautifull garden with impressive villa. Cafeteria offers delicious buns. There are also shops that sell genuine...