Mikkeli

Lake Saimaa defines the setting of Mikkeli — its bays and forested shores keep water close to the centre and connect the city with Finland’s vast lake district. As the capital of South Savo, Mikkeli is a regional hub for services, culture and travel through eastern Finland. During the Second World War, the Finnish Army’s General Headquarters operated here; the Headquarters Museum documents that period in the city’s history. Mikkeli Cathedral, completed in 1897 to designs by Josef Stenbäck, adds a prominent example of Finnish National Romantic architecture. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Mikkeli and South Savo.

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