Kuopio (Kuopio), located in Northern Savonia, is considered the ninth-largest Finnish city with a population of 93 thousand people. Kuopio is almost completely surrounded by Lake Kallavesi, and half of its area is occupied by a forest. In addition, the city has many berths, embankments and small islands. At the moment the city is one of the most popular places for outdoor recreation in Finland.

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How to get to Kuopio

By air, the route from Helsinki will take about an hour, 9-10 planes arrive daily from there. In addition, a daily flight from Riga arrives in Kuopio.

The airport is located 14 kilometers from the city, buses often run from Kuopio to the center of Kuopio, the cost of which will cost you 5 EUR. You can get there by taxi - about 18 EUR.

Up to Kuopio there are VR trains departing practically from all major cities. The way from Helsinki will take 4-5 hours. Matkahuolto buses also come to Kuopio from most cities.

Transport

The bus network of Kuopio covers almost the whole city. Almost all buses leave from Keskusta, the city center. The cost of a bus ticket on weekdays is 2.9 EUR, on weekends or at night - 3.8 EUR. Information on bus lines can be found on the website of Kuopion liikenne.

In Kuopio, there are a huge number of bicycle paths, through which you can easily reach the right place by renting a bicycle.

Hotels in Kuopio

In Kuopio, you can stay in a normal hotel or in a small cottage surrounded by forest. The small, cozy hotel Puijo Koto is located near the city center, next to the Puijo ski stadium, and the prices in it are extremely democratic. On the territory of the Rauhalahti Spa Hotel you will find several restaurants, clubs and a spa with a sauna and swimming pools, however the cost of living there is slightly higher.

On the territory of the Holiday Center Rauhalahti there are a lot of cottages of various sizes, 11 of which are open in winter, camping is open in summer, and Rauhalahti Spa is not far from the cottages.

Restaurants

The Sampo Restaurant conveys the atmosphere of the city to the greatest extent - not to mention the fact that they prepare excellent fish there. The cozy old restaurant Peräniemen Kasino is located right by the lake, and its terrace offers a beautiful view.

In addition, you can visit Kummisetä or Viking Restaurant Harald, and real gourmets should definitely look into Musta Lammas.

Climate

March 1, Sunday Overcast +2 ° С in the afternoon -1 ° C at night ° С water	March 2, Monday Partly cloudy, light rain +2 ° С in the afternoon +1 ° C at night ° С water	March 3, Tuesday Overcast, snow +1 ° С a day +1 ° C at night ° С water
Kuopio weather forecast for 10 days

Shopping and shopping

In Kalakukkoleipomo Hanna Partanen, open from Monday to Saturday from 06:00 to 21:00, you can buy cooked with the tradition of local fish kalakukko pies. Souvenirs and gifts can be bought at the Hallin käsityökammari or on the Pikku-Pietari alley. And accessories for baths and saunas are sold in a special store in the shopping center of Kuopio.

Entertainment, excursions and attractions Kuopio

Tower Puijo - located outside the city tower, standing on a large hill. It offers stunning views of the nearby lakes. The Orthodox Church Museum - one of the main Orthodox museums in Europe, is located in the heart of the city. The house of Minna Kant is the house in which the famous Finnish writer lived. It is believed that many of her works were written there.

In the center of Viktor Barsokevich's photography works of Finnish and foreign photographers are exhibited. In the summer, exhibitions are held in the center. In summer it is open from 10:00 to 18:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 to 16:00 on weekends, and from September to May - from 11:00 to 17:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 to 15:00 on the weekends. Photos Kuopio (18)