Kuopio

Capital of Lakeland
Kuopio Region is a unique destination in all seasons. It combines the best of holiday village, urban life and untouched nature. The distance between Kuopio city center and Tahko tourism center is less than one hour by car. Other Finnish Lakeland attractions such as Iisalmi, Leppävirta and Rautavaara also offer unforgettable experiences within a short distance.

Nature experiences, city life, hiking, shopping, skiing, golf, concerts – all covered with savonian humor and lively attitude. Relax in the smoke sauna, visit the festivals, or explore the region’s versatile restaurants. Here you can have the time of your life!

The city of Kuopio, founded in 1775, is the 9th largest town in Finland. The population of the city is approximately 119 300. About 600,000 people live in the city's catchment area.

Uniquely for Finland, the Kuopio-Tahko region encompasses a vibrant city, with a diverse economy and an internationally recognised university, and one of the country's biggest year-round travel destinations within the same municipality.

Kuopio has many well-known features and landmarks, most notably the Puijo Tower and the Market Square.

Kuopio is also famous for a number of events, such as the Kuopio Dance Festival and the ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival. There is also a wide variety of things to see at the museums and theatres in Kuopio throughout the year.

Beautiful nature and a pleasant living environment, with excellent services, make Kuopio an attractive place to live – a capital of good life.

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Kohokohtia

Market Square

Arts & Culture

Kuopio’s Town Hall forms one side of the city’s central Market Square, a focus for the annual dance festival and a colourful, thriving source of fresh Finnish produce – vegetables, berries and mushrooms – over the summer months.

Tahko

Outdoor & Sports

Tahko has lots to do during winter and summer. You can enjoy all kinds of sports like hiking, trekking, skiing, biking, canoeing etc. Culture, music from concerts to festivals, and other fun activities.

Saana

Wellness

In Saana you can indulge all your senses. Their restaurant leans heavily on locally grown food to offer you a wide spectrum of spectacular tastes, and their pools pamper your skin together with the gentle steam of their saunas. You can come to Saana to refresh yourself, nourish your body and soul, relax and celebrate.

Puijo Towero

History & Architecture

The Puijo tower is an observation tower at the top of Puijo hill in Kuopio. Opened in 1963, the tower is 75 metres tall and has a revolving restaurant with 100 seats. It was the first tower with a revolving restaurant in the Nordic countries. The restaurant was an inspiration to Erkki Lindfors, the mayor of Tampere, who got the idea to build a similar one in his home town, resulting in the Näsinneula tower. The current Puijo tower has been visited by over 5.5 million tourists. The current tower is the third overall.