Finnish Mikkeli: Rest For The Good Of Your Soul

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Southeastern region of Finland - Mikkeli is one of the largest lake countrysides of Europe. 

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Mikkeli always has a range of year-round activities to offer to its visitors, such as fishing, hiking, boating and sweating in the sauna.  At the same town of Mikkeli, which is very proud of its history, can please you with walking to interesting museums and huge department stores.

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Mikkeli witnessed important historical events. During the Wars of Independence and World War II it housed the main headquarters of Supreme Commander and simply national hero - Marshal Carl Mannerheim. Therefore, Mikkeli has many interesting museums and attractions devoted to the life of the war years. In addition, the city is famous for its excellent shopping, various selection of children's entertainment, nice cafes and restaurants, as well as plenty of comfortable cottages and hotels, which are both in the Mikkeli and its surroundings.

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The choice is quite vast: from the lonely standing houses in the woods or near the lake to luxury bungalows. However, almost all of these options fall under the definition of "cottages". Most of them have heating, sauna, fireplace, kitchen with stove and utensils. Some houses are rented together with the adjacent, well-landscaped area, where there is a playground and barbecue facilities.

The main advantage of the cottage in comparison with the city hotel - an opportunity to relax in the surrounding of nature. You can gather mushrooms and berries, go boating or just go for a walk along the forest paths. Think about booking a cottage in Mikkeli in advance - a few months before your trip.

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One of the main natural attractions in Finland is a huge lake Saimaa with its bays, thousands of islands and grandiose possibilities for fishing. And since this lake is part of the Mikkeli region, active rest with fishing rod in your hands is provided for everybody, who can not imagine vacation without fishing. The season lasts all year round. From January to February in Lake Saimaa you can catch burbot, in the summer - pike perch and salmon, in autumn - pike and perch. Fishing is possible with a motor boat or rowing boat, alone or with a guide, who will show you the best place.

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If you want to have an interesting mini-tour, it is easy to go on a cruise boat to travel in the most scenic parts of the coast - pine-covered bays, steep cliffs and sandy beaches. Sport enthusiasts can rent a kayak in one of the coastal campsite, or try rowing boat on the lake Hyarkyayarvi.