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Suggested excursion: Manor Headquarters

See & do

Morning

Headquarters Museum and Muisti Centre of War and Peace 2–2.5 h

  • Muisti is a modern science centre whose powerful exhibitions explore the impacts of war on people and society from a variety of perspectives.
  • The Headquarters Museum is part of Muisti.
  • The building houses the museum shop and Café Rauha. You can check the opening hours and lunch menu via the link below

Travelling to Tertti Manor 20 mins

  • The first mention of this manor dates back to the 1500s. During the Second World War, in 1939–1945, Mikkeli Headquarters was decentralised and its departments spread among the local manors. Tertti was home to both Intendant General Gustafson and the artillery commander, Major General Svanström, and their staff.

Lunch at Tertti's garden café 1 h

  • You can check the garden café's opening hours and lunch menu via the links below.

Afternoon

Exploring Tertti Manor 1 h

  • Request a guided tour of the gardens in advance!
Ilmakuva Tertin kartanon pihapiiristä.
An aerial view of Tertti Manor's grounds and garden

Travelling to Kenkävero 1 h

  • Kenkävero vicarage is the crown jewel of the Savo region – a place where you can find something to delight every sense. Kenkävero's restaurant, shops, grounds and events will both delight and inspire you all year round.
  • Explore Kenkävero's garden and shops. Request a guided tour of the gardens in advance!

Dinner at Landhaus Kekkola 2–3 h

  • Exploring the manor, followed by dinner. During the summer, Kekkola has a German-Italian restaurant in addition to the hotel. Some of the Headquarters departments were located at the manor. For example, horses were gathered there during the Winter War.
  • Landhaus Kekkola's à la carte restaurant is open during the summer, and the restaurant can be hired for private events during the winter season.
Landhaus Kekkola's à la carte restaurant is open during the summer.

Accommodation is provided by

Landhaus Kekkola • Löytö Manor • Saimaanranta Resort by Anttolanhovi • Sokos Hotel Vaakuna • Tertti Manor