Step into the historic train carriage of Marshal Mannerheim, commander-in-chief of Finland's defense forces during World War II and later president. This VR simulation lets you explore the saloon car used from 1939 to 1946, now preserved in Mikkeli, Finland. Examine old items, documents, photo albums, film clips, and historical radio broadcasts in a detailed adventure recreation.
Choose English or Finnish for your visit through this PC experience from Xamk Game Studios. The app draws from the ARMikkeli project, backed by regional funds. History enthusiasts and WWII buffs find a focused way to connect with Mannerheim's Winter War travels covering nearly 79,000 kilometers.
Marshal Mannerheim’s Saloon Car is the train carriage that was used by Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim and his personnel in 1939-1946. Mannerheim was the commander-in-chief of Finland’s defense forces during World War II, and later he became the president of Finland. During the winter war between Finland and Soviet Union, Mannerheim traveled nearly 79 000 kilometers with the train. This historical train carriage is currently located in Mikkeli, Finland, where it can be visited once a year on June 4th.
This application allows its user to visit Mannerheim’s Saloon Car in VR and to explore old items, documents, photo albums, film clips, and even listen to historical radio broadcasts. It is possible to choose from two languages: English or Finnish. The app was developed by Xamk Game Studios at South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences in the ARMikkeli project. The project was partially funded by the South Savo Regional Council from the European Regional Development Fund.
