Resort Kuopio - Finland. Kuopio – the city of dreams Kuopio Orthodox Church Museum

At a distance of approximately 380 kilometers from Helsinki and about 460 kilometers from St. Petersburg. The city is located in a beautiful place, on a peninsula, surrounded by the waters of Lake Kallavesi. The city's population is more than 97 thousand people. There are more than 1,200 islands on the lakes surrounding the city. Many residents of Finland choose this region as their holiday destination. There are more than five thousand country houses and cottages in the Kuopio municipality. Vacationers from Russia are also frequent guests here.

In the city center of Kuopio

The streets of the central part of the city are laid in a parallel-perpendicular order. The central part of the city is the market square (Kauppatori). There is a parking lot under the square. The central square is located about one hundred meters above sea level and has a size of 130 × 174 meters. The territory of the square is paved with stone paving stones.

On the southern edge of the square is one of the city's landmarks - the city market building. Near the market there are two statues known to every resident of Kuopio: Veljmies-patsas and Siskotyttö-patsas. According to existing tradition, every year, on May 1st, students wash the statues and put student caps on them.

On the northern border of the square there is the city hall building, in the east there is the Osuuspankki bank, the Sektori and Anttila shopping centers. To the south is the gymnasium building and the Aapeli shopping center. On the western border of the square there are department stores Carlson and Sokos, H-talo and Sektori. There are many more places for shopping near the square.

Like any Finnish city, Kuopio strives to organize more interesting events for local residents and tourists.

The most famous events in Kuopio

ANTI – Contemporary Art Festival

In order to stand out from the mass of similar festivals, the organizers call their festival an Anti-festival. ANTI - Kuopio Contemporary Art Festival takes place mainly in public areas. The festival presents works in a variety of genres and types of creativity. The festival uses modern cityscapes as a stage for its events. Most events are free to the public.

Kuopio Rockcock

The rock festival Kuopio Rockcock (also Kuopio Rock) is held annually in late July or early August. The festival lasts two to three days. The festival is held on the shore of the lake, on Cape Väinölänniemi. Musician performances also take place in other places in the city.

Kuopio Wine Festival

The Kuopio Wine Festival (Kuopion kansainväliset viinijuhlat, kuopio wine festival) has been held in Kuopio since 1997. From the very beginning, the festival became very popular. The festival is visited by about 50 thousand people, mainly from the surrounding regions of Finland. Wine is not the main thing at this festival. The main thing is to have a good time. Every year the festival is dedicated to a wine producing country. Access to the festival territory is paid, only for persons over 18 years old.

Finland Ice Marathon

The Finnish Ice Marathon skating festival is held annually in late February - early March in Kuopio. The first time was held in 1984. These are speed skating competitions over distances of up to 200 kilometers. Different distances for all ages. The competitions are held on the ice of a lake near the city.

Puijo Natural Park

Puijo is a conservation area located within the city. Currently it is a recreation area and sports complex. Puijo Hill is located in the northern part of the city. There is an observation tower on the hill from which you can view the surrounding area of ​​the city. The height of the tower is 75 meters. There is also a restaurant on the tower. There is a small hotel. The height of the observation deck above the level of Lake Kallavesi is 224 meters. This is one of the most popular places in the city among tourists and local residents. The territory of the nature conservation park is actively used for sports. There are several ski jumps and a golf course. The Puijo area became a conservation area already in 1928.

Technopark in Kuopio

The city of Kuopio (like the whole of Finland) relies on the development of science and technology. To implement this task, a Technopark (Tiedepuisto) was created in Kuopio. Kuopio Technology Park is located in the Savilahti neighbourhood. The technology park concentrates enterprises working in the field of high technology, computer technology, international companies and enterprises working for export. The University of Eastern Finland and the Savonia Polytechnic Institute are also located here. One of the most famous enterprises of the Technopark is the Technopolis Kuopio company, which also operates in Russia. The technology park houses most of the city's workplaces, and more than 8 thousand students study.

University of Eastern Finland

The University of Eastern Finland (Itä-Suomen yliopisto) is one of the most famous universities in Finland. The university was formed by merging the universities of Kuopio and Joensuu. The university has branches in the cities of Kuopio, Joensuu and Savonlinna. Journa Times in 2012 included it in the list of the hundred most prestigious universities in Europe.

Polytechnic Institute of Savonia

The Savonia Polytechnic Institute (Savonia-ammatikorkeakoulu - higher technical school) trains specialists to work in the fields of culture, environment, tourism, catering and economics, sociology, healthcare and sports, technology and transport, business and management. Training is conducted in Finnish and English.

How to get to Kuopio

The city of Kuopio is connected by road to many cities in Finland.

Road No. 5 goes from the very north of Finland, from the city of Sodankylä, through Kuusamo, Kaiaani, Kuopio, Varkaus, Mikkeli, and then along road No. 4 to Lahti and Helsinki.

From Mikkeli you can take road no. 13 to the city of Lappeenranta and beyond. to St. Petersburg.

From Kajaani you can take road no. 89, through the Vartius – Kivijärvi checkpoint to Kostomuksha.

Railway provides good connections towards the cities of Helsinki, and. Comfortable trains take you from Helsinki to Kuopio or back in about 4 hours.
Their city of Lappeenranta can be reached by rail from Kuopio in about the same time.

Kuopio can also be reached by bus from many cities in Finland.

Airport located 14 kilometers from the city center. There are regular flights from Kuopio Airport to.

Kuopio Passenger Port offers access to the city by lake in summer.

Distances from Kuopio to some cities: Helsinki – 382 km, 779 km, 144 km, 169 km, - 277 km.

Kuopio is expanding

City on the islands

The city is becoming cramped on a small peninsula. According to existing plans, the city will expand towards the islands located to the south. Island city - this is how you can translate the name of the new residential areas of Kuopio Saaristokaupunki. Saaristokaupunki is the new territory of the city. Housing for 14 thousand people will be built in the new residential microdistrict. The distance from the new microdistrict to the old city center is 2.5 kilometers.

Business center Matkus

Matkus is an area in the south of Kuopio designated for the location of various businesses. The total area of ​​the territory is about 60 hectares. The distance to Kuopio city center is about 5 kilometers. At first, the largest enterprise here will be the IKEA store, which will be located in the Ikano shopping center. The Ikea store is scheduled to open in early summer 2012. The Ikano shopping center will open in autumn 2012. (The Ikano company is the founder of the Ikea chain of stores.)

Tourist information

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City of Kuopio.

The city of Kuopio, founded in 1652, is located in Eastern Finland and is rightfully considered the center of winter tourism, but it should be added that for lovers of water-based summer adventures it will also become a favorite resort, as it is located on the shores of Lake Kallavesi. But you won’t have to search for long to find the city’s attractions; everything is within walking distance.

Sights of Kuopio

Lake Kallavesi – the pearl of the city

Kallavesi is one of the largest port lakes in Northern Savonia. For city residents, this is a kind of water symbol that attracts not only tourists, but also Finns from all over the country, there is confirmation of this - in 2012 Kuopio was ranked sixth place in the ranking of the most prosperous cities in Finland. By the way, anyone who dreams of skating not on a small skating rink near the slope, but on the frozen mirror of a sleeping lake, then this is your place.

The main celebrity of Kuopio is the 75-meter tower on the protected mountain. The mountain is covered with dense forest, located near the city center and not far from the market square.

At the very top, a surprise awaits you - a revolving restaurant, cafe and observation deck.

At the foot of the mountain there is a souvenir shop and a hotel where you can be accommodated for 50 euros per person, this is the minimum price for a room.

Tower and restaurant opening hours

• Mon-Thu: tower from 11 to 19, restaurant from 11 to 20.
• Fri-Sat: tower from 11 to 21, restaurant from 11 to 22.
• Sun: tower from 11 to 16, restaurant from 11 to 17.

Tower ticket prices

Adult – 6 euros, child – 3 euros, family (2 children + 2 adults) – 14 euros.

City attractions

Vaajasalo Island

Getting to this island is very easy, there are small boats from the city, you can also get there by land if you go in the direction of Toivala. Having walked around all the surroundings, you will probably end up at the famous wine plantation Alakhov. Berry wines are produced here; many tourists come to this island specifically to buy several bottles of aromatic wine.

A small zoo corner is open for kids.

Opening hours

In season: from early May to late summer; Mon-Fri from 9 to 20, Sat-Sun from 10 to 18.

The rest of the year: Mon-Fri from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

One of the iconic places of the city is the market square. As in any European country, there is a wonderful market where you can buy souvenirs for the trip, or try local delicacies. Not only tourists flock here, but also residents of Kuopio. Walking around the bazaar and choosing fresh products from local farmers, buying the morning catch - this is the joy of a metropolitan person, but the most valuable thing is the handicraft products. If you don't get tired of trading quickly, you can continue your route to Pikku Pietari Lane; paintings and handicrafts are sold in the old premises.

By the way, at the very end of the market, imported products have been sold under a canopy since 1902.

Address

Haapaniemenkatu 22 70110 Kuopio

Opening hours

Mon-Fri from 7 to 17, Sat from 7 to 15.

Kuopio Orthodox Church Museum

Kuopio is the center of the Orthodox Church of Finland. The Orthodox Museum has the best collection of valuable icons. This is not only the pride of Suomi, but of all Western Europe. It was founded in 1957, the building itself was built 12 years later. In addition to icons, you will see liturgical textiles and sacred objects from the Valaam and Konevets monasteries.

Despite the fact that the museum has been operating quite recently, it contains objects dating back to the 17th-19th centuries.

Address

Suomen ortodoksinen kirkkomuseo, Karjalankatu 1, 70110 Kuopio

Kuopio Quarter Museum

If you are interested in the history of the city of Kuopio and its inhabitants, then be sure to visit this museum, because here you can see the life of the past generation, from 1700 to 1930. In a large space, 11 buildings were created, inside the interiors of the apartments of merchants and officials of the 19th century were reproduced, and you will also see: a shoemaker's workshop, a tailor's shop and an old pharmacy. Of course, it is necessary to look into the room of the Finnish writer Minna Kanta and the exhibition hall.

At all retail outlets you can make purchases, for example, purchase goods from an old pharmacy. And the gastronomy will delight you with its baked goods based on recipes from past years.

Address

Kuopion kortelimuseo
Kirkkokatu 22
FI-70100 Kuopio

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Tahko address for GPS navigator

Tahkonkaari 1, Nilsia

Another important event in the city that Finns love so much is wine festival. Unfortunately, the northern people cannot boast of an abundance of grapes on an industrial scale, although they greatly respect this drink. The invited countries at the festival already included Spain, Austria, Hungary, Brazil, California, and Greece. The event is paid - 25 euros for one day, and only persons who have reached the age of majority are allowed.

Violetta Dmitrieva

Kuopio is considered a port city, and this is not surprising, since it is almost completely surrounded by a lake, and what was not captured by the lake was taken over by forest. The nature here is stunning, and the city is literally surrounded by a riot of greenery. The city was founded in 1775 and since then, although a lot has changed, you can still find sections of roads made of paving stones and other echoes of those distant times.

Currently, the population of this city is approximately ninety-three thousand citizens, and I can tell you this is not even a small number. Kuopio attracts both ski tourists and residents of this country, who have chosen this place for seasonal holidays and 5,100 cottages have appeared in the city for temporary summer holidays. In fact, it is a kind of holiday town.

In Kuopio, you can improve your health in the thermal center, or you can visit the dance festival, which has been held here annually since 1970. The city's embankment is most conducive to leisurely walks.

By the way, in Kuopio there is an old water tower that has been converted into a restaurant. I definitely advise you to visit this catering establishment, since the view from the height of this tower - restaurant, is simply magnificent and you no longer know whether to look around or wield a fork in the plate.

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Weather in Kuopio by months:

Month	Temperature		Cloudiness	Rainy days / Precipitation	Number of solar hours per day
	During the day	At night
January	-7.3°C	-8.5°C	83.7%	3 days (43.9 mm.)	6h. 0m.
February	-5.5°C	-7.7°C	83.0%	2 days (36.2 mm.)	8h. 46m.
March	-2.0°C	-5.8°C	73.8%	3 days (39.0 mm.)	11 o'clock 48m.
April	3.9°C	-0.5°C	67.0%	3 days (47.1 mm.)	14h. 57m.

It must be said that transport in Finland is quite expensive. From Joensuu to Kuopio there are only 150 kilometers, and the ticket price is 25 euros, that is, about a thousand rubles. When purchasing tickets at the bus station in Joensuu, a funny incident occurred. Approaching the ticket office, I asked in English for tickets to Kuopio, and from Kuopio in a few hours we had to go to Nurmes. In general, young people in Finland communicate well in English, but the guy at the checkout was even worse at it than I was. After several attempts to understand what exactly I needed, the guy asked in desperation: “Or maybe you speak Russian?” He is not Russian, but he speaks and understands our language quite well, in any case definitely better than in English. Accordingly, we quickly understood each other and a few minutes later we were rushing across the Finnish expanses by bus.

The city of Kuopio is the capital of the province of Northern Savonia, slightly larger than Joensuu. As we were told, Finnish cities are very similar to each other. This turned out to be partly true, but not so much that it was uninteresting to walk around a new city. So, we arrived at the bus station.

The train station is also located nearby.

Probably the most beautiful building in the city is the town hall. Its facade faces the shopping area, and if you walk from the stations, you first see the back part. Let's not break the chronology and first go from the rear

There is some kind of monument to young people here

This sculpture is called "Compound Interest". But this is a literal translation of the inscription on the monument; most likely there is some other interpretation. Further, if I understand correctly, it is written “to the shoemakers who founded the national trading society.”

This is even more difficult to understand. Either modern art or a capsule in which astronauts descend)) But, given that the Finns have not yet flown into space, it’s more likely the former

Nearby are shopping centers. By the way, there are large centers in Finland even in very small towns

And we go out to the shopping area and here we already see the facade of the town hall

We were a little unlucky, since one of the symbols of Kuopio - the indoor market, built at the end of the 19th century in the Art Nouveau style, was under reconstruction and remained in this form

Let's take a short walk away from the square. Museum of Art

We approached the Lutheran Cathedral

The cathedral was open, so we went inside

Another example of how technological progress serves the benefit of the church. However, I didn’t pick up the phone, so I don’t even know what it’s all for. Not otherwise, a direct connection with God

It was also the first time I saw a church with a free public toilet.

This is the view from the church door

There is this building nearby. Judging by the sign, something related to security

Monument to the writer Johan Wilhelm Snellman

A hundred meters away there is a school named after Snellman

Kuopio City Museum

Judging by the anchor we are approaching the port

This is, so to speak, a port station

And these, as I understand it, are port warehouses

Views of Lake Kallavesi

Ships in port awaiting imminent defrosting

Another evolution option

Parking meter. Parking prices, as you can see, are also draconian.

It seems like there are Sokos hotels in every Finnish city

Memorial to fallen soldiers. There is a park around the monument

And a few more photos from the city streets without further ado)

After all the walking around the city, we still had an hour of time left and we decided to devote it to a hike to the Puyo Tower. Now it is a television tower, plus there is a restaurant on a rotating platform. It’s only about two kilometers from the bus station to the tower, but most of this route is uphill, so we almost missed the bus. Of course, we didn’t have time to climb it, but we still saw the tower up close, after which we boarded a bus that took us to Nurmes. But more on that in the next story.

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Kuopio is the capital of the province of Northern Savonia in Finland. The main attraction of the city is the stone Tuomlokirkko Cathedral, built in 1815. Also in Kopio is the main Orthodox cathedral of Finland - St. Nicholas Cathedral.

There are several interesting museums in Kopio. The Cathedral of St. Nicholas is the largest museum of Orthodoxy in Western Europe; the Museum Quarter is interesting, where you can see models of houses of different times and classes, the Art Museum, the Automobile Museum, etc.

The Museum of Urban History in Kuopio is also interesting. The museum is part of the Kuopio Museum Centre. It is located in a house that was previously the dwelling of a priest. Before this, the building was a cowshed. In the museum you can look at exhibits of cultural and historical heritage, including those created by hand. There are also exhibits of cattle breeding, fishing, and wartime school items.

The main purpose of creating the museum is to demonstrate the background, history, life and culture of the city of Kuopio and Northern Savonia. The museum was founded in 1884.

Local History Museum in Kuopio

The local history museum in Kuopio is focused on the nature of North-Western Europe. But the collections are dominated by exhibits from eastern Finland. The collection of the Kuopio Regional Museum was established in 1887 when Benjamin Stalberg donated three stuffed owls to the new museum.

In 1901, A. Yu. Mela supported the new collection by donating his specimens of plants, minerals, insects, birds and eggs. When the building for the museum was ready, in 1907, the Kuopio Naturalists Society began collecting materials for the collection and organized the first exhibition.

Collections of exhibits continued until 1960. By this time, the museum's collection already included about 1,500 vertebrates, 22,000 insects and eggs of 300 different species of birds.

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Lake Keitele

Lake Keitele is the ninth largest lake in Finland. It is located in the center of the country, 77 kilometers from the city of Kuopio, and has an area of ​​about 500 square kilometers. The towns of Äänekoski and Viitasaari are located on the shores of the lake.

The lake is characterized by open waters and large islands, and the water basin stretches from northwest to southeast and is a legacy of the Ice Age. Bays with beautiful and lush greenery, rocky shores - these are the landscapes on Lake Keitele. And the shores seem pristine and untouched, due to the fact that there are few cottages and other buildings here. Lake Keitele is distinguished, importantly, by its excellent water quality.

The shipping canal, built twenty years ago and connecting Lake Keitele with another lake, Päijänne, has provided great opportunities for lovers of water tourism. Since then, cruises have been held on lakes and canals to introduce those interested to the amazing and beautiful country of Finland. The lake is free of ice already in April, and then the golden time for tourists begins. Although, this does not diminish the advantages of the lake in winter. In winter, there are also plenty of opportunities for a wonderful pastime - for active winter recreation and winter sports, as well as for a fun holiday with a whole group or family.

Children's Toy Farm is an amusement amusement park in the city of Kuopio, Finland. It is located on the territory of the Rauhalahti complex. In addition to many different attractions and toys, the amusement park has its own theater, as well as a circus, where, in addition to circus performances, children are introduced to the art of clowning. In addition, horse riding lessons are available at the estate. There is also a toy store at the estate, where there are a variety of types of toys, which means everyone can find something for themselves. Children will also be able to play various types of games.

During the Christmas season, as it should be, miracles come to life here. Santa Claus himself (albeit Finnish) arrives on a sleigh, and together with his faithful assistants, the gnomes, he pleases and amuses the children. The gnomes entertain the children and organize competitions, and Santa Claus listens to the children's wishes and gives them gifts. Parents can safely leave their children in such reliable hands and find entertainment for themselves, especially since there are plenty of them in the Rauhalahti complex.

A visit to the children's toy estate in Kuopio will leave children with the most positive memories of themselves, as well as a desire to visit it again.

Kuopio Cathedral

The Kuopio Cathedral is a beautiful architectural monument of the 19th century, and also the main religious landmark of the Finnish city of Kuopio. The cathedral is located in a very picturesque area, attracting a huge number of tourists and believers.

The cathedral was built in Kuopio in 1816. Two architects took part in its construction - the original design of the temple was created by Jacob Riif, and the building acquired its final form under the leadership of Pehra Palmrut. The cathedral is an expressive example of such an architectural style as neoclassicism.

Currently, the Kuopio Cathedral belongs to the Finnish Evangelical Lutheran Church and is listed as an active parish church. However, in addition to believers, this beautiful cathedral also attracts quite secular tourists - the architecture of the building captivates with its antiquity, and a very special, peaceful atmosphere reigns inside the temple.

Port of Kuopio

The Port of Kuopio is a large lake port connecting the Finnish city of Kuopio with other populated areas of the country. The port carries out both industrial and passenger transportation, and in the summer numerous cruises are organized here especially for tourists.

The Port of Kuopio consists of three ship berths, a 600-meter berth and a large terminal with a total area of ​​5,450 square meters. At the height of the tourist season, you can see the most unusual lake vessels in the port, which specialize in boat trips and excursions. A cruise on one of these ships is a great opportunity to get to know the wonderful nature of Finland and the magical beauty of Lake Kallavesi.

In addition, the port of Kuopio is an important transport hub, which is of key importance for industrial enterprises in the region. The port has the most modern loading equipment, allowing it to handle timber, bulk cargo and containers.

Kuopio train station

Kuopio railway station is one of the central transport hubs of the Finnish city of Kuopio, serving tens of thousands of passengers every day.

Kuopio train station is located less than a kilometer from the city center, housed in a beautiful two-story building decorated in light colors. There is a bus station next to it, and there is a car rental service at the station itself. The station belongs to the national transport company VR Group, which manages all rail transport in Finland. Railway lines connect Kuopio with the capital of the country and surrounding cities.

Kuopio train station allows travelers to quickly reach anywhere in Finland, and it will cost less than using a plane or bus. Trains depart regularly, and the transportation schedule is maintained with rare punctuality, so finding the right flight is not difficult.

Snellman Park

Snellman Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the Finnish city of Kuopio. This place is considered a significant city attraction, and is also popular among hikers.

Snellman Park is located in the very center of the city, not far from the city museum and the Cathedral. This place got its name in honor of Johan Wilhelm Snellman, an outstanding public figure in Finland in the 19th century, who lived in Kuopio for a long time. In honor of their honorary citizen, the city even installed a beautiful bronze bust of Snellman in the center of the park, surrounded by flower beds and manicured lawns.