During the 1700s and 1800s, many wars cast a shadow over people's lives the Mikkeli region and South Savo, as they lay in the border zone between East and West. Many of the Swedish Crown's counts and officers also brought their own influences to both military training and cultural life. After Finland gained independence, Mikkeli played an important role as the headquarters of wartime leadership and Marshal Mannerheim.
Explore the region's military history from the times of Peter Brahe and Sprengtporten to Marshal Mannerheim.
A guide for the whole day
Mikkeli Guides offers the option to book a guide for the whole day. Contact Elsi to book your guide +358 (0)40 518 1466.