Located in the caves beneath Naisvuori Hill, the Communication Centre Lokki was used by the Finnish Armed Forces during the Continuation War in 1941-1944. The headquarters’ General Staff Communication Centre, known by its code name Lokki, dealt with incoming and outgoing mail, messages, and calls. In addition to the Communication Centre, The District Centre of Mikkeli Air Surveillance also operated in the caves of Naisvuori Hill.
Originally the place was meant as bombproof shelter for the Finnish highest-ranking commanders. However, the plans for a Communication Centre were set in motion in summer of 1939 before the Winter War broke out, and by the end of June 1941 all the equipment had been moved in. The Headquarters’ General Staff arrived to Mikkeli during the night on June 26, 1941. The Communication Centre operated till August 1, 1945. Lokki was renovated at the end of 1980s, and today it is open to the public every summer.
COMMUNICATION CENTRE LOKKI IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED.
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