Mikkeli, Regional capital in Southern Savonia, Finland.
The city extends across 3,229 square kilometers of Finnish territory, incorporating 424 square kilometers of lakes and waterways within its boundaries.
During World War II, Mikkeli functioned as the headquarters for Finnish Defence Forces, leading to the establishment of military museums and historical sites.
The Infantry Museum and Headquarters Museum preserve military artifacts and documents, while the St Michel horse racing event attracts 20,000 spectators annually.
The Mikkeli University of Applied Sciences provides higher education programs to both Finnish and international students in the center of Southern Savonia.
The Astuvansalmi rock paintings near Mikkeli, dating from 4100 BCE, represent the largest collection of ancient rock art in Nordic countries.
Location: South Savo
Inception: 1838
Elevation above the sea: 75 m
Shares border with: Hirvensalmi, Juva, Kangasniemi, Mäntyharju, Pieksämäki, Puumala, Savitaipale
Website: https://mikkeli.fi
GPS coordinates: 61.68750,27.27361
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:50
Astuvansalmi rock paintings
30.6 km
Kärnäkoski Fortress
52.7 km
Mikkeli Cathedral
411 m
Art Centre Salmela
38.8 km
Brahelinna
21.2 km
Mikkeli prison
349 m
Vehmaa Manor
36.2 km
Juva Church
38.6 km
Savilahti Stone Sacristy
886 m
Mannerheim's Headquarters
495 m
Communications Centre Lokki
436 m
Mäntyharju Church
38.9 km
Joroisniemi manor
61 km
Mikkeli Naisvuori water tower
530 m
Infantry Museum
826 m
Theatre of Mikkeli
407 m
Kirkonvarkaus Bridge
2.7 km
Partala Manor
39.4 km
Mikaeli
1.1 km
Anttola Church
22.7 km
Muisti Centre of War and Peace
492 m
Suomenniemi Church
41.8 km
Joroinen church
62 km
Ristiina Church
20.8 km
Suuri spiraali
440 m
Archangel Michael Church
994 m
Mikkeli Art Museum
330 m
Kirkkopuisto
288 mReviews
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