Memorial Sites in Finland
Places of remembrance for the Civil War of 1918 and for the Winter War and the Continuation War of 1939–1944 – memorials, war and fortress museums and museums along former lines of defence.
Kainuu (3)
Uusimaa (3)
Kanta-Häme (2)
North Karelia (2)
Ostrobothnia (2)
North Ostrobothnia (1)
North Savo (1)
Satakunta (1)
South Karelia (1)
South Ostrobothnia (1)
Memorial Sites in Finland: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 17 memorial sites in Finland, spread across 10 regions and 16 towns and cities. Most of them are in Kainuu (3), Uusimaa (3), and Kanta-Häme (2).
At the city level, Suomussalmi (2), Hämeenlinna (1), and Hattu (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several memorial sites in a single day.
3 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €5 and €13.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 memorial sites in Finland
The best-known memorial sites in Finland
Kollaa ja Simo Häyhä -museoHistory · Miettilä
LottamuseoHistory · Tuusula
VankilaHistory · Hämeenlinna
Raatteen PorttiHistory · Suomussalmi
Raatteen vartiomuseoHistory · Suomussalmi
TalvisotamuseoHistory · Kuhmo- Fänrik Ståhls centerHistory · Oravais
Kuopion sotaveteraanimuseoMemorial · Kuopio- Paloaukean MuseoHistory · Ylämylly
Säkylän talvi- ja jatkosotamuseoHistory · Säkylä
Memorial sites in Finland with free admission
By region
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many memorial sites are there in Finland?
Our directory currently lists 17 memorial sites in Finland across 16 towns and cities.
What are the best-known memorial sites in Finland?
Some of the best known are Kollaa ja Simo Häyhä -museo, Lottamuseo, Vankila, Raatteen Portti, and Raatteen vartiomuseo.
Which memorial sites in Finland offer free admission?
3 museums are free to visit – for example Raatteen vartiomuseo, Vaasan Sotaveteraanimuseo, and Olkijoen Rauhanpirtti.
Which memorial sites in Finland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Talvisotamuseo.
Which memorial sites in Finland are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Lottamuseo. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit memorial sites in Finland?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €1 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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