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Mikkeli

Mikkeli is a town in South Savo district, South Savo, Finland of about 46,550 people. Within 50 km by road there are 164 places to visit: 124 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches and 8 museums. The must-see places are Mikkelin Tuomiokirkko, Headquarters Museum and Savilahti Stone Sacristy.

61.6886° N, 27.2723° EPop. 46,550

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Within 30 km147 places
Within 50 km164
Must-see92
Notable137
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Mikkelin Tuomiokirkko, church near Mikkeli
Must-see

Mikkelin Tuomiokirkko

Church · 1 km

Headquarters Museum, museum near Mikkeli
Must-see

Headquarters Museum

Museum · 1 km · South Karelia

Savilahti Stone Sacristy, museum near Mikkeli
Must-see

Savilahti Stone Sacristy

Museum · 1 km · South Karelia

Places near Mikkeli by type

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One day from Mikkeli

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:00 pm

80 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Mikkeli
  2. Karkialampilake · 45 min
  3. Syysjärvilake · 45 min
  4. Paljavesilake · 45 min
  5. Ukonvesilake · 45 min
  6. Salosaaririver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Mikkeli
Today’s loopMikkeliStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Mikkeli?

Mikkelin Tuomiokirkko (church, about 1 km), Headquarters Museum (museum, about 1 km), Savilahti Stone Sacristy (museum, about 1 km), Infantry Museum (museum, about 1 km), Suur-Savon Museo (museum, about 1 km), Ukonvesi (lake, about 10 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mikkeli?

164 places on Spotwander: 124 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 churches, 8 museums, 10 other attractions, 10 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest lake to Mikkeli?

Urpolanlampi, about 2 km by road; Särkilampi (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Mikkeli?

Mikkelin Tuomiokirkko, about 1 km by road; Archangel Michael Church (1 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Mikkeli?

Start in Mikkeli, visit Karkialampi, then Syysjärvi, then Paljavesi, then Ukonvesi, then Salosaari, and drive back — about 80 km by road in all.