Welcome to Mikkeli

Mikkeli is a lively town with most beautiful lake scenery, combination of interesting history and traditions, active business, high education and research, culture, nature and internationality. Mikkeli has approximately 50 000 inhabitants and there are over 6000 students studying in the city.

Mikkeli is located in Eastern Finland in an area with many lakes and forests. The town is located not so far away from the metropolitan area, so one can easily get there by bus or train. Mikkeli has an interesting history since the town served as the headquarters of the Finnish army during three wars. That is why you can see ‘Headquarters’ mentioned in many places.

Mikkeli is a lively town not only in summer but also in winter. During the last winters we have enjoyed beautiful ice sculptures as part of international ice festival arranged in the centre of town.

In addition to different festivals, you can enjoy various happenings throughout the year.

More information

• www.visitmikkeli.fi
• www.infopankki.fi/mikkeli

Our recommendation for accommodation during your stay in Mikkeli is Scandic Hotel. Using the Code BKAA270323 you get a discount and the hotel knows you will attend the convention. Please make your reservation before the 13.03.23. For any questions about your booking contact the Scandic Hotel at +358 300 8704 22  or mikkeli@scandichotels.com.

Another option is Sokos Hotel Vaakuna in the centre of the city.

For other available accommodation options, please check here: https://www.visitmikkeli.fi/hotels

Mikkeli is situated app. 260 km from Helsinki. Depending on where you are coming from, there are different means of transport you might find convenient:

By Coach
If you prefer to use a bus connection, please, check Matkahuolto Travel Services or Onnibus bus company web-pages for the options.

By Train
If you prefer to use a train connection, please check the website of the Finnish railways for timetables and fares.

Climate / weather 

The weather in March in Finland may vary from -15°C to +10°C. It can be freezing, windy, snowy, icy and very slippery or then it can be beautiful, sunny temperatures with a nice spring breeze. 

Therefore we would kindly recommend you to check the weather forecast approx. one week before arrival to Finland.​ On the website of Finnish Meteorological Institute you can find information about the Finnish climate and check the current forecasts.