Kasarminmäki

Kasarminmäki, 45100 Kouvola

Located just over a kilometre from the centre of Kouvola, the historic red brick barracks buildings offer a glimpse into Kouvola’s history.

The former garrison area also hosts various events every year, including the Alvar Aalto-designed gates. The Church of the Holy Cross is also located on Kasarminmäki.

Kasarminmäki is also home to the Kouvola campus of the University of Applied Sciences of South-Eastern Finland, XAMK. In Kasarminmäki you can dine at Amica’s Barracks Restaurant or the modern Pajta.

You can book a guided tour from Kouvola’s tourist guides, which will shed light on the history and interesting stories of the area.

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