Kuopio is a beautiful city surrounded by Lake Kallavesi with a population of about 121,000. It is easy to move from place to place in Kuopio by walking or using public transport. Buses arrive at Portti, located near the center, from where it is only 400 meters to the travel market, more familiarly Mualiman napa, which is one of the most popular places and meetings in Kuopio. Book a trip to Kuopio Kuopio always offers travelers a wide variety of experiences, activities and relaxation - no matter how long you stay here. Choose below the holiday rugs that suit you for your vacation in Kuopio or try them all! Nature experiences and winter activities in Puijo Near the center of Kuopio, on the highest peak Puijo, you will experience a unique nature experience with activities. In the nature surrounded by the primeval forest, you can enjoy winter activities, camping and local food. In the middle of the Puijo forests, you can find wonderful camping opportunities, a log cabin, and experiential nature trails. You can immerse yourself in the winter atmosphere and admire the lighting that sparkles in the dark on the illuminated path of surprises that goes around Puijon Maja. The varying terrain also offers a great setting for winter sports and activities. From here, you can easily access tens of kilometers of ski slopes and you can slide down the hill on a tire slide, i.e. a snow tube. The restaurants located in Puijo are also absolute favorites of the locals. At Puijon Maja, we serve a delicious excursion breakfast on weekends, a rich buffet lunch on weekdays, and at other times, delicacies made from ingredients from the surrounding area can be ordered from the bistro menu. You can also climb to the heights of Kuopio's most famous attraction, the Puijo Tower, to admire the picturesque national landscape and at the same time enjoy the dishes of Torniravintola or the cafe, whose delicacies are in no way inferior to the view from the tower. Puijo is a couple of kilometers from the center of Kuopio, so the journey can be easily made by walking along Puijo's wonderful outdoor trails, using Puijo's new chair lift or by taking a fixed-price taxi from the center area. Virtual experiences in Warp Virtual world In Warp, you dive into the world of virtual experiences and experience incredible and exciting things. In virtual reality, everything can be seen and experienced in three dimensions and there you can act like in real life through HTC Vive Pro virtual glasses. There is something for everyone in Warp's extensive virtual offer, as there are a total of 50 different experiences and games. Those interested in experiences can immerse themselves in Travel and nature adventures as well as extreme experiences. Here you can, for example, dive into the depths of the ocean to admire whales or even jump on a roller coaster! Pelli fans can find a diverse selection of different games: strategy and intelligence games, music and rhythm games, and multitasking games. The virtual world Warppi is centrally located in the center of Kuopio on the first floor of the entertainment center Minna. Kuopio Saana – Sauna & Spa by Kallavesi What would it sound like to relax in the wonderful winter scenery by Kallavesi while having a sauna, swimming and enjoying delicious food? Saanan Sauna & Spa is an urban wellness oasis floating by Lake Kallavesi, where the elements of well-being are heat, water and nature. From Saana's interior, you can take a sauna in the 30-seat public sauna, have a massage in the indoor jacuzzi, enjoy the experience shower and admire Kallavesi while sitting in heated lounge chairs.The outdoor area, on the other hand, has two heated outdoor pools, an atmospheric smoke sauna and an open space in winter. The wonderful winter lakescapes of Kallavesi crown this unique experience. Saana's restaurant offers seasonal taste experiences. In the restaurant, you can order food from the ala carte menu, eat lunch on weekdays and enjoy a rich and popular brunch on weekends. Saana's location is the most brilliant, as it is located only 2.8 kilometers from Kuopio market at Siikaranta 12. The journey is easily made by bus (lines 5 and 6) or on foot, allowing you to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Kuopio's Saaristokatu. Skating on natural ice Skating is loved in Kuopio, especially on natural ice. Every winter, a skating rink is frozen in Kuopio's passenger port, which is also used as the track for the Finland Ice Marathon event. At other times, the skating rink is available to everyone free of charge. You can go ice-skating with your own equipment, or rent a board game that suits you from the port's ship cafe. In addition to monos and blades, traditional propellers, Kickspark sleds, poles and skis are available for rent. The island located along the track, right near the harbor, also has a lovely campfire place for frying sausages and eating snacks. Kuopio's passenger harbor is only about a kilometer away from the market. Walk along Kauppakatu to the Kallavesi beach and you're there. The intoxication of the SM league matches, driven by Kalpa You can watch the frenzy of Kalpa's home matches at the Olvi Areena in Kuntolaakso, near the city center. In January, Ässäs, Pelicans and Jukurs will be guests of Kalpa's home matches. In February, on the other hand, JYP, Ilves, HIFK and Kärpät played on the ice against Kalpa. More detailed match schedules can be found in Kalpa's match calendar. There is a restaurant called Pelimies at Olvi Areena, where you can enjoy a comprehensive pre-game buffet before every home game. In addition, different burgers and slices of pizza are served in Pelimiehi during game breaks, and Olvi Areena's kiosks also offer refreshments and snacks to enjoy during the match break. Small and large events for every taste Kuopio and the whole of Northern Savo is also at the top of the country for its events, and the great range of events can be enjoyed all year round. Art, theater, sports, treats, pampering, music, entertainment and much more! See all events in the event calendar. What do you think about Onnibus? Give us Feedback Freshest news and travel tips What's New
