During the Second World War, Mikkeli was home to the Finnish Army’s Headquarters. Today, you can visit many of the sites where its departments were based. Explore our suggested itineraries and step into wartime Mikkeli, following in the footsteps of the Commander-in-Chief.
The history of Finland’s wars and Mikkeli’s role as the wartime headquarters comes alive in its museums, historic buildings, and stories. In Mikkeli, you can go behind the scenes to see how the country was led during the war and what everyday life was like for ordinary people in extraordinary times.