Viestikeskus Lokki
The Naisvuori rock cavern where the signals centre of the Headquarters operated during the Continuation War; the site is currently closed because the cave roof is deteriorating.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Viestikeskus Lokki was the signals centre of the Defence Forces’ General Headquarters, which operated during the Continuation War in 1941–1944 in a cave blasted into the rock of Naisvuori in Mikkeli. The centre relayed the General Headquarters’ telephone calls and telegrams. In the neighbouring cave were a regional air surveillance centre, a German signals station and staff rest rooms, and the cave also housed offices for Commander-in-Chief Mannerheim and his closest subordinates.
The premises were restored to their wartime condition in the early 1990s and opened to the public in 1995. The site was kept as it was during the war. A video presentation about Lokki and equipment used in the centre are shown in the Muistin Päämajamuseo exhibition at the Sodan ja rauhan keskus (Centre for War and Peace).
The site is closed for the time being because of the safety risk caused by the crumbling of the cave roof. The site is looked after by the Mikkeli city museums.
Highlights
- Wartime signals centre of the Headquarters in the rock
- Offices of Mannerheim and his closest subordinates
- Premises restored to their wartime condition
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Mikkelin kaupungin museot
Admission & discounts
The site is closed for the time being because the cave roof is deteriorating.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The site is not step-free and has no lift.
Kids & families
The site is closed for the time being because the cave roof is deteriorating.
Getting there & parking
The site is located at Naisvuori, Vuorikatu 11.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
The site is closed for the time being because the cave roof is deteriorating.
Events & venue rental
The site is closed for the time being because the cave roof is deteriorating.
