Kuopio is located in the Northern Savonia Region of Finland, surrounded by Lake Kallavesi. It is the eighth largest city in Finland and is a vibrant lake port city. It is also a renowned university town, home to important educational institutions such as the University of Eastern Finland and the Northern Savonia Region Vocational College.

As the cultural center of western Finland, Kuopio offers a variety of music and dance education. Its well-known events include contemporary art festivals, Kuopio Dance Festival, Kuopio Wine Festival, and the Finland Ice Marathon. Major attractions in the city include the Market Square, the rich collection of the Orthodox Museum, the Old Kuopio Museum, an observation rotating restaurant, and the Kuopio City Museum. The 150-meter-high Puijo Mountain is Kuopio’s pride, serving as a lively skiing destination in winter. Before Christmas, the mountaintop transforms into a Christmas market, and there is a 75-meter-high lookout tower offering panoramic views of the entire Kuopio.

Kuopio is the best place in Finland to taste a variety of delicious snacks, including various foods made from whitefish. In addition, the picturesque Pikku-Pietari Market is the perfect place to buy high-quality handicrafts.

Kuopio

Reasons to visit: The eighth largest city in Finland

Continent where the attraction is located: Europe

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Finland

Province or State where the attraction is located: Northern Savonia Region

City where the attraction is located: Kuopio