Verla Mill Museum

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The Verla Mill Museum began operating in 1872 as a self-contained lumber community with mills and worker accommodations built in the Finnish forest. Small communities like this were built across northern Europe and North America in the late 19th century, but only a handful survive. And of those, the Verla Mill Museum is perhaps the best preserved, with all the equipment left in-situ after it finally closed in 1964. In fact, it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its exceptional value as a rural industrial settlement. There are over 50 buildings for you to explore, including the mill, residential quarters, and power plants. You'll see the equipment that was used to produce boards and pulp, and see how workers lived isolated in the forest. Please note: the museum is closed in winter. Tours in English are available but need to be booked in advance. To check entrance fees and opening hours visit https://www.verla.fi/en/frontpage