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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

Mikkeli Market Square and Wartime History

from Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen · host Eero Virtanen

Eero settles into Mikkeli, exploring the market square's autumn rhythms, the wartime history of the city as a former headquarters, and the quiet shift into ruska season along Lake Saimaa. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Finland: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Finland guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Finland Travel Podcast with Eero Virtanen. Eero Virtanen is in Mikkeli, Finland. Places in this episode: Keskusta, market square, Headquarters Museum, Muisti Centre of War and Peace, Bistro Holvi, Lake Saimaa, Naisvuori Cafe and observation tower, Infantry Museum. Covered: Mikkeli City Life, Wartime History, Autumn Season, Cost of Living, Local Dining, Residency Practicalities. Chapters:00:00 Market square02:19 Headquarters Museum04:35 Lake Saimaa06:00 Infantry Museum08:05 DVV A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Mikkeli #SouthSavo #FinlandTravel #RuskaSeason #LakeSaimaa #WartimeHistory #MarketSquare #AutumnInFinland #Mannerheim #VisitFinland #LakelandLife #TravelTips #CostOfLiving #PublicTransport #ArtMuseum #NatureWalks #ScandinavianStyle #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/finland/

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