Auf deutsch.
The communication
of the German Legation in Helsinki
to the German nationals, on February 25, 1940
German Legation
Helsinki
Kilo.
To the German nationals
in Finland.
The German Legation informs you about
the following::
The return journey possibility to
Germany has due to hard winter worsened substantially. The boat
connection to Germany does not exist any more and is unlike be resumed
in the foreseeable future. The airplanes which operate from Finland to
Sweden, are a long time been constantly booked for many days in
advance. In a sudden travel rush it cannot be expected at all, that the
departure from Finland by air is possible. Only the railway via
Torneå-Haparanda will still be open. This way, for the moment,
you still can daily make a return journey to Germany. In the case of a
sudden travel rush neither is this last option for a return journey
guaranteed. The German Legation must point out in all seriousness to
the fact that by remaining in Finland you might get into a situation,
where the German Legation is unable to help you. You are urged to
consider thoroughly whether you remain with the family you may have in
Finland or whether you prefer to return to Germany as soon as possible.
The German Legation asks you for
quickest possible notice of you decision, possibly about the
information about of the departure date.
It is urgently asked that this
precautionary communication would not be used as an occasion for
rumors, which spread unnecessary anxiety.
Kilo/Helsinki, 25th of February, 1940
1940
[Seal of the Legation.]
The
source:
The magazine Deutsch-Evangelisch
in Finnland, nr. 10/1999
Finland in Great Power politics