Mikkeli is located on the shores of Lake Saimaa and is the provincial centre of South Savo. Due to its location, Mikkeli is understandably the second most popular summer cottage town in Finland. Mikkeli is understandably the second most popular summer cottage town in Finland. In Mikkeli, you can go on a ringed seal trip and spot a very rare Saimaa ringed seal. There are only 430 individuals of the Saimaa ringed seal, making it one of the rarest seal species in the world. A short distance from the centre of Mikkeli, you can experience the beautiful Mikkeli Park, which has a fun inflatable castle world for children, a restaurant and a fine garden. Right next to Mikkelipuisto is Kenkävero, which is a historical parsonage milieu. Visulahti is a well-known family destination and it is located about 5 kilometers from the city center. Visulahti has a camping site, an activity and water park and a wax cabinet. Tertti Manor is an interesting tourist attraction near Visulahti. You can stay at the manor, eat at a delicious festive table, buy unique products from Tertti's shop and admire the garden in the manor's yard. Blueberry rye pie is a local delicacy of the Mikkeli and it is worth tasting when visiting Mikkeli. Blueberry rye pie is the sweet equivalent of fish pasty, rye in skin, stuffed with berries and enjoyed with whipped cream. Book a trip What do you think about Onnibus? Give us Feedback Freshest news and travel tips What's New
