Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Mikkeli

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Best Budget-Friendly Things to Do in Mikkeli

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  • JariJK
    Kouvola, Finland7,047 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Kenkävero is an interesting complex which consists of a free garden, some boutiques, the Cudgel War memorial, Santa's summertime hideaway, a restaurant and a lakeside cafe. Santa's summertime hideaway was a flop, just a small cottage and no Santa himself anywhere. But I loved boutiques and the beautiful garden. There were also some sheep and chickens in the garden. And my absolute favorite was the lakeside cafe (Rantakahvila or Rantapaviljonki). The interior was very stylish and they had a nice summer terrace, too. My smoothie and cheese cake were very delicious.
    Written 16 July 2023
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland31,139 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mikkeli Cathedral was built in 1896–1897 in the Gothic Revival style. The bell tower is very high.

    The interior is also strikingly beautiful. The big organ was built in 1956 by Kangasala Organ Factory. The altar painting "Crucified" was made by a known Finnish painter Pekka Halonen in 1899.
    Written 21 July 2021
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland31,139 contributions
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    Headquarters Museum is now part of the Muisti Centre of War and Peace. On 4.6.2021, the birthday of Marshal Mannerheim, the new museum was opened. There are still some teething problems. On our visit, the air conditioning was working poorly and we had a sweaty quick visit. We didn't want to queue at several VR stations.

    The headquarters were located in a primary school that was opened as a museum in 1974. On the first floor of the building is Mannerheim’s modest workspace, a former teachers’ room. Marshal's glasses are left on the chief's desk. The wall clock shows the time of Mannerheim's death. Upstairs is an operational department with maps.
    Written 21 July 2021
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  • Mikael F
    Helsinki, Finland31,139 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You can find this carriage next to the Mikkeli railway station.

    Marshal Mannerheim and his personnel used this 1930-built carriage in 1939-1946.

    The saloon car is open to the public once a year, on June 4. The day is both Mannerheim’s birthday and the Day of Finnish Defence’s Force.

    At other times, you can watch through the windows.
    Written 21 July 2021
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  • JariJK
    Kouvola, Finland7,047 contributions
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    Naisvuori Observation Tower (Naisvuoren näkötorni) is a great place to see the whole city center at one time. Buy extremely cheap tickets from the cafeteria and then you may climb up the stairs. There isn't any lift there. There are changing exhibitions on the second floor. This time there was a very interesting art exhibition there.

    On the top floor you see very beautiful views: the city center, lakes and forests. The tower is 27 meters tall and it is situated 71 meters above the surface of Lake Saimaa. The tower was built in 1911.
    Written 15 July 2023
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  • Jellona
    Vantaa, Finland1,588 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Don't let the old building fool you, the museum is really worth visiting if you are interested in history and especially ww2. It has good displays about the Finnish civil war as well as the ww2 in Finland. In another building there are some special displays about UN troops etc.
    Written 23 August 2020
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  • Tomi N
    54 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of great persons in the history of Finland. Commander of army, president, explorer, power figure. Army headquarters have been located in Mikkeli for ages so there is an extra meaning for him in Mikkeli.
    Written 22 July 2018
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  • 500Ramblers
    Mikkeli, Finland128 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This museum is apiece of WW2 history. The idea of restoring the military communication centre in the middle of the city and near the headquarters is very special. It was totally ruined, but now restored in its original condition. The guide new everything of the history of telecommunication during the WW2. The ancient apparatus, some of them very rare ones are restored and the history becomes almost alive. The ladies and gentlemen who worked in these conditions during the war must be appreciated.
    Written 13 May 2019
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  • Heidi
    Maine215 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We are staying in town at the Sokos hotel and decided to walk a couple blocks to the center of town and discovered the market in full swing on a Sunday afternoon. There were tons of people and tons of items for purchase as well as a band and tons of great food to be eaten.
    Written 4 June 2017
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