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Welcome to Verla!
Verla Groundwood Mill and the village around it was established in the early 1870s on the border between the rural communities of Jaala and Valkeala in the northern part of the Kymenlaakso. Verla was part of the development that resulted in Kymenlaakso becoming the most important wood-processing area in Finland.
VB 13: Pukkila
Pukkila is a 75 square meter wood cottage built in 1895 with a kitchen-living room and two bedrooms. The yard has a large lawn and a private shore.From€115.00
VB 4 Vilkman
Vilkman was probably built before the 1890s. The cottage has been fully renovated and refurbished in 2019. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen and a large living/bedroom. The cottage is...From€110.00
VB 10: Seppä-Mäki
Seppä-Mäki is a 62 square meter wood cottage built in 1890, with a kitchen-living room and a bedroom. The cottage sits on a beautiful cliff with a spectacular view of the museum area.From€105.00
VB 6: Leivo
Leivo Cottage is a 25 square meter wood cottage built in 1880. The interior is a single space with a kitchenette. The cottage houses two people.From€75.00
VB 14: Arkko
Arkko is a fully renovated wooden cottage built in 1898. It has a spacious kitchen-living room. The main building is 30 square meters, and at the shore there is also a sauna and a bedchamber.From€130.00
Raili-Kaarina Tuomi
A nostalgic 60’s wood-framed cottage with large windows and a fireplace, a kitchenette, 2 alcoves and WC.From€70.00
Raili-Kaarina Haapa
A nostalgic 60’s wood-framed cottage with large windows and a fireplace, a kitchenette, 2 alcoves and WC.From€70.00
Raili-Kaarina Pihlaja
A nostalgic 60’s wood-framed cottage with large windows and a fireplace, a kitchenette, 2 alcoves and WC.From€70.00
Raili-Kaarina Paju
A nostalgic 60’s wood-framed cottage with large windows and a fireplace, a kitchenette, 2 alcoves and WC.From€70.00
Hirsniemi peninsula
Have the whole peninsula to yourself. The four cabins in Hirsniemi and a genuine log-built sauna make up a forest experience just a stone’s throw away from the Mill Museum.From€325.00
Hirsniemi Rabbit
This cabin (Jänis or "The Rabbit") lies in the forest on a quiet peninsula about half a kilometer from the Mill Museum. It is suitable for 2-3 adults.From€70.00
Hirsniemi Badger
This cabin (Mäyrä or "The Badger")lies in the forest about half a kilometer from the Mill Museum, on a quiet peninsula. It is suitable for 2-3 adults.From€70.00
Hirsniemi Squirrel
This cabin (Orava, or "The Squirrel") lies in the forest on a quiet peninsula about half a kilometer from the Mill Museum. It is suitable for 2-3 adults.From€70.00
Hirsniemi Otter
This cabin (Saukko or ”The Otter”) lies in the forest about half a kilometer from the Mill Museum, on a quiet peninsula. It is suitable for 2-3 adults..From€70.00
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The Mill Museum
Verla’s Groundwood and Board Mill became Finland’s first factory museum in 1972. The museum is located in the village of Verla, in the northern part of the Kymenlaakso region, and is part of the Verla World Heritage site.
Museum tour
Verla groundwood and board mill can only be visited as part of a guided tour. Tour guides describe the mill to visitors and bring the museum to life with stories about the mill. You can take part...€15.00
Museum tour for groups
Verla groundwood and board mill can only be visited as part of a guided tour. Tour guides describe the mill to visitors and bring the museum to life with stories about the mill.€10.00