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Things to see in Mikkeli (Finland): 11 places and when to go
Mikkeli is a town in Finland, and this site lists 11 places in and around it, mainly Temples (2), History (2), Museums and art (2). The best known are Mikkeli Cathedral, Brahelinna and Headquarters Museum. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 55. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 61.69, 27.285
- Places
- 11 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Temples (2) · History (2) · Museums and art (2) · With kids (2) · Nature (1) · Food and drink (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 198 km as the crow flies
What to see in Mikkeli
The places in and around Mikkeli, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Mikkeli CathedralCathedral in Mikkeli, Church of Finland974 m
- BrahelinnaCount per Brahe's ruined castle22 km
- Headquarters MuseumMilitary museum in Mikkeli, Finland887 m
- Mikkeli Parish ChurchChurch in Mikkeli, Finland1.6 km
- Suur-Savo MuseumMuseum in Mikkeli, Finland1.7 km
- SavilahtiBay672 m
- DinosauriaWith kids3.3 km
- Marshall Mannerheim’s saloon carHistory408 m
- Ollinmäki WineryWinery16 km
- Tornimäen laskettelukeskusSki resort3.9 km
- XonpuistoWith kids3.8 km
When to go to Mikkeli
The best time to visit Mikkeli is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:50
- FebBest time8:32
- MarBest time11:18
- AprPossible14:23
- MayPossible17:13
- JunBest time19:05
- JulBest time18:16
- AugBest time15:37
- SepBest time12:33
- OctPossible9:34
- NovBetter not6:39
- DecBest time4:55
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 55. In January, 10 of the 11 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Mikkeli
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 198 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Mäntyharju6 places41 km
- Vuohijärvi15 places66 km
- Rantasalmi5 places71 km
- Lappeenranta11 places84 km
- Heinola13 places85 km
- Savonlinna10 places86 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Mikkeli?
The best known: Mikkeli Cathedral, Brahelinna, Headquarters Museum, Mikkeli Parish Church, Suur-Savo Museum. In all, 11 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Mikkeli?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 05 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 55.
How do you get to Mikkeli?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 198 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Mikkeli as the destination and these 11 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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