The Mannerheim Salon Car is a unique part of Finnish and European railway history located in Sastamala, Finland. Built in France in 1913 as a CIWL dining car, it once served international railway routes before arriving in Finland. The carriage is particularly known for Marshal Mannerheim’s 75th birthday on 4 June 1942, when Marshal Mannerheim and Adolf Hitler dined aboard the car. Carefully restored in 2025–2026, the Mannerheim Salon Car now serves as a museum attraction and event venue in the grounds of Kiskokabinetti. During the summer season, visitors are welcome to explore the carriage free of charge during Kiskokabinetti’s opening hours.
Mannerheim Salon Car
The Mannerheim Salon Car is a unique part of Finnish and European railway history located in Sastamala, Finland. Built in France in 1913 as a CIWL dining car, it once served international railway routes before arriving in Finland. The carriage is particularly known for Marshal Mannerheim’s 75th birt…