I must say that transport in Finland is quite expensive. From Joensuu to Kuopio, only 150 kilometers, and the ticket price is 25 euros, that is, about a thousand rubles. When buying 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, in Finland, young people communicate well in English language, but the guy at the checkout was even worse off than me. After several attempts to understand what exactly I need, the guy in desperation asked: "Maybe you speak Russian?" He is not Russian, but he speaks and understands Nashensky quite well, in any case, definitely better than in English. Accordingly, we quickly understood each other and in a few minutes we raced across the Finnish expanses by bus.

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

The railway station is also nearby.

Probably the most beautiful building city ​​- town hall. It faces the shopping area, and if you walk from the stations, you first see the back. Let's not break the chronology and first go from the rear

Here is some kind of monument to young people

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 shoemakers who founded a national trading society."

This is even more difficult to understand. Toli modern Art, roofing felts capsule in which astronauts descend)) But, given that the Finns have not yet flown into space, rather the first

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

And we go to the market square and here we already see the facade of the town hall

We were a little unlucky, because one of the symbols of Kuopio - the covered market, built in the late 19th century in the Art Nouveau style, was under reconstruction and stayed like this

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 is for the benefit of the church. I didn’t, however, pick up the phone, so I don’t even know what this is all for. Not otherwise, a direct connection with God

And for the first time I saw a church in which there is a free public toilet

And this view opens from the door of the church

There is a building nearby. Looks like it's something to do with security.

Monument to the writer Johan Wilhelm Snellman

A hundred meters away is a school named after Snellman

Museum of the City of Kuopio

Judging by the anchor we are approaching the port

This is, so to speak, the port station

And this, as I understand it, port warehouses

Views of Lake Kallavesi

Ships in the port waiting for the imminent defrosting

Another version of evolution

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

Sokos hotels seem to be in every Finnish city

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

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

After all the walks around the city, we still had an hour of time left and we decided to dedicate it to a trip to the Puyo tower. It is now a television tower, plus there is a restaurant on a rotating platform. From the bus station to the tower is only two kilometers, but most of this path lies up, so we almost missed the bus. Of course, we didn’t have time to climb it, but nevertheless we saw the tower nearby, after which we boarded a bus that took us to Nurmes. But more on that in the next story.

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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 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 look for the sights of the city for a long time, everything is within walking distance.

Attractions Kuopio

Lake Kallavesi - the pearl of the city

Kallavesi is one of the largest port lakes in Northern Savo. For residents of the city, this is a kind of water symbol that attracts not only tourists, but also Finns from all over the country, this is confirmed - in 2012, Kuopio took sixth place in the ranking of the most prosperous cities in Finland. By the way, who wants to ride not on a small skating rink near the slope, but on a frozen mirror of a sleeping lake, then you are here.

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

A surprise awaits you on the very hill - a revolving restaurant, a cafe and an observation deck.

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

Opening hours of the tower and restaurant

• Mon-Thurs: tower from 11 am to 7 pm, restaurant from 11 am to 8 pm.
• Fri-Sat: tower from 11 am to 9 pm, restaurant from 11 am to 10 pm.
• Sun: tower from 11 am to 4 pm, restaurant from 11 am to 5 pm.

Tower ticket prices

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

City attractions

Vaayasalo Island

It is very easy to get to this island, small boats go from the city, you can also get on land if you go in the direction of Toivala. Bypassing all the surroundings, you will surely get to the famous Alakhovi wine plantation. Berry wines are produced here; many tourists come to this island specifically to buy a few bottles of aromatic wine.

A small zoo is open for kids.

Opening hours

During the season: from the beginning of May to the end of summer; Mon-Fri from 9 to 20, Sat-Sun from 10 to 18.

The rest of the year: Mon-Fri from 9 am to 4 pm.

One of iconic places cities are market Square. As in any European country, here is a wonderful market where you can buy souvenirs on the road, 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 a morning catch is the joy of a metropolitan person, but the most valuable thing is handicrafts. If you are not tired of trade, then you can continue your route in the Pikku Pietari alley, where paintings and artisans' goods are sold in the old premises.

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

The address

Haapaniemenkatu 22 70110 Kuopio

Opening hours

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

Ecclesiastical Orthodox Museum of Kuopio

Kuopio is the center Orthodox Church 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 monasteries of Valaam and Konevets.

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

The 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 by all means 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 are reproduced, you will also see: a shoemaker's shop, 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.

In all outlets, you can make purchases, for example, purchase goods from an old pharmacy. And gastronomy will delight you with its pastry recipes.

The address

Kuopion korttelimuseo
Kirkkokatu 22
FI-70100 Kuopio

Zoo

Tahko address for GPS navigator

Tahkonkaari 1, Nilsya

One more an important event the city that the 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 honor this drink. Spain, Austria, Hungary, Brazil, California, Greece have already been invited to the festival. The event is paid - 25 euros for one day, and only persons who have reached the age of majority are allowed in.

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Kuopio is the eighth largest city in Finland, which is located in the heart of the picturesque Savo region, against the backdrop of the most beautiful lakes of this northern country. It combines modernity and history, business and sports, science and high technologies at the same time. The city is home to 91 thousand inhabitants, the territory is 1,700 square meters. km, the main part is occupied by forests and lakes.

Kuopio is the eighth largest city in Finland

History of Kuopio

The first information about the area in the annals has been preserved since 1549, when Mikael Agrikoda, a Finnish church reformer, ordered the construction of a church in Kuopionnemi. Since that time, the city has acquired the status of the center of the church parish. A century later, Count Pietari Brahe founded the center of government and trade in the city, but these rights were abolished in 1681. They were restored in 1782 by Gustav the Third, making Kuopio the administrative center of the province. It was from that time that the history of the modern city began. In 1808 - 1809. in the vicinity of Kuopio, hostilities of the Russian-Swedish war were fought, as a result of which the city was slightly destroyed, but it quickly recovered and remained in this appearance until our times. Economic development Kuopio has grown significantly since the opening of the Savon rata railway line and the Saimaa Canal. AT modern city still operates several family businesses, founded in the 19th century.

In 1815 architect G.V. Palmroth laid the first stone at the very oldest building Kuopio - Temple of St. Nicholas. The city is the center of the Orthodox Church of Finland, and the main archdiocese of the Orthodox Church is the diocese of Kuopio. In 1911 it was founded on Valaam, and in 1957 it was moved to Kuopio - the museum of the Orthodox Church, which is considered Western Europe one of the most significant.

Modern Kuopio is the center of the chemical, woodworking and engineering industries. It occupies an important role in the development of the cultural, scientific and industrial base of this region.

Attractions Kuopio

Kuopio is a city where everyone will find something to see.

Mount Pujo - the symbol of Kuopio

The city's most famous attraction is the Mount Puyo Conservation Area, located in the city center and covered with dense forest. In 1963, a three-story tower was built on its top, 75 meters high with a cafe, a revolving restaurant and observation deck which offers a view of the entire city, islands and lakes. In summer, visitors to the restaurant are entertained by the "local goblin", and in winter - the mountain turns into a ski Entertainment Center. Length ski slopes- 45 km., there are two tracks for 400 m and 700 m equipped for descents. Works nearby ski school, where you can rent ski equipment and the only one in the whole world that teaches everyone to ski jumping.

During the New Year and Christmas holidays, Pujo becomes the center of winter tourism in Kuopio. During this period, multi-colored lights are lit on the top of the mountain, creating a mysterious and mysterious atmosphere of the holiday.

On the territory of Pujo is the oldest nature reserve in Finland, which was founded in 1928. Rare birds live here and unique plant species grow. Walking through the territory of the reserve is a favorite form of recreation for many tourists.

Orthodox Museum of Kuopio

The Church Museum in Kuopio is one of the most significant monuments of Orthodoxy in Western Europe. The museum building was built in 1969, and it was founded 10 years earlier. The museum has the status of a state museum and is subordinate to the Orthodox church government of the country.

Here is a brilliant collection of liturgical textiles, precious items of church use, icons and sacred items from the monasteries of Konevets and Valaam. The bulk of the museum's exhibits were removed from the monasteries during the war. The museum receives visitors every day except Monday from 10.00 to 18.00. Entrance to the museum is paid: 5 euros for adults, 1 euro for children.

Here you can learn about the history of the construction of the city. On the territory of the museum there are 11 houses, in which the interiors of the apartments of officials and merchants of the 19th century were reproduced with an accuracy of millimeters, as well as a tailor's shop, a shoemaker's shop and an old pharmacy. An old cafe on the territory of the museum offers visitors delicious homemade pastries.

Alakhovi wine plantation

On the island of Vaayasalo, a 15-minute drive from Kuopio, there is a wine plantation where you can get acquainted with the production of local berry wines, as well as taste restaurant dishes, taste wines and make purchases in a local shop.

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Shops in Kuopio

Shops in Kuopio are open on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. shopping malls– from 9 to 21, on Saturday from 9 to 18. Weekends and holidays everything is closed except during the summer and Christmas period.

Pet Zoo in Kuopio

Currently, the zoo is home to 200 Finnish domestic animals - representatives of 30 species. Among them are ponies, horses, ducks, sheep, rabbits, turkeys, cats, dogs, piglets, etc. On the territory of the zoo you can ride horses and have a good time in the summer cafeteria.

Entrance to the zoo is paid: adults 6 euros, children 5 euros.

Aquapark Fontanella

The Finnish Water Recreation Center offers visitors to relax in 10 different pools, including a unique relaxing light and music pool in a cave.

For everyone, there are two 90-meter slides, a climbing rock, steam baths and Finnish saunas. It offers an ultra-modern gym that tests the physical condition of everyone, a bowling alley, a squash court, solariums and a restaurant.

Entrance for adults from 8 to 11 euros, for children (depending on age) from 6 to 8 euros.

Kuopio is becoming more and more popular among world tourists every year. Developed tourist infrastructure against the backdrop of magnificent nature, mixed with historical monuments of culture, attracts many people here to relax. Here you can have fun on walks and excursions. At night, nightclubs are open for entertainment. The most popular are night club"1001 nights", the tavern "Old Apothecary", the tropical complex "Blue Lagoon" and the restaurant "Hummingbird". Kuopio rightfully ranks first among the dance halls in Eastern Finland.

Kuopio is a Finnish city in the Northern Savo region, whose population allows it to hold the 9th place in the country in terms of population.

Lake Kallavesi washes Kuopio, which turns it into a port. In addition, part of the city is built on islands.

For residents of the country, Kuopio is in 6th place in terms of the attractiveness of living, as it is a large cultural center and ski resort.

Climate

It's time for the ski season here from mid-December to April. Average temperatures and precipitation during the cold season are shown in the table.

	Temperatures, °С	Precipitation, cm

Characteristics of Kuopio as a ski resort

Brief reference.

• Altitude difference - 93 m;
• number of tracks - 2;
• slope lengths - 800 and 400 m;
• the length of the cross-country track is 400 km;
• the length of the illuminated sections of the tracks is 50 km;
• number of ski jumps - 4;
• ski jumping school.

About skating

Despite the small number of tracks, there is an endless stream of tourists-guests at the base. This is because there are 5 more ski bases near the city.
Therefore, when tourists say they are going to Kuopio, they mean not only the city itself, but also the resorts in the area.

The slopes closest to tourists are Antikalla and Puyo. They belong to the resort of Kuopio.

Antikalla is a zone for beginners. Its length is 800 m. There is a lift with a capacity of 2,100 people per hour.

The height difference on Antikalla is not large - about 80 m. This slope has night illumination.

The Puyo zone is shorter at 400 m. But it has a higher vertical drop of 93 m. This slope is intended for more experienced skiers.

There is also night lighting here, and the lift has a capacity of 1,200 people per hour.

There are 4 ski jumps built on Puyo. And snow cannons provide high-quality coverage of the slopes.

To the north of Kuopio are the resorts Kasurila (20 km) and "" (70 km). There are professional, difficult, simplified tracks. In general, there is more variety than on the 2 slopes of Kuopio.

Ski jumping can be learned at a special school. She is the only one in the world who specializes in this sport.

About transport

The city has an excellent bus network. Almost all flights depart from the city center of Keskusta. You can follow the routes on the website kuopionliikenne.fi.

On weekdays, a ticket costs 2.9 €, and on weekends (and night flights) - 3.8 €.

Bicycles are popular in summer. The city has a developed system of bicycle paths, so you can get to the desired point by bike.

Entertainment

Kuopio is interesting for a huge variety of entertainment and fascinating places for the traveler.

Apres ski.

• Discos;
• restaurants, bars;
• Finnish baths, swimming pools, saunas;
• sports and recreation complexes;
• order sightseeing tour around the city and its environs;
• malls, market squares, shops and boutiques for shopping.

Sports events

Winter activities.

• Skating and sledding;
• walks along scenic routes Finnish nature: on foot and with snowshoes;
• snowmobile and dog safari;
• ice fishing;
• participation in the annual Finnish ice marathon - a race among amateurs and athletes on treadmills on ice.

Summer classes.

• Horseback riding;
• safari on quad bikes or jeeps;
• golf;
• hiking.

Attractions in Kuopio that you can visit in any season

• Zoo;
• manor "Rauhalahti" with the house of the cartoon bear Uppo-Nalle;
• automobile museum, in which the oldest rarity is a Sears car, released in 1909.
• art galleries: "Sitruuna", "Minna-Galleria", "Taitemia-Galleria", "Kapriisi";
• the largest collection of exhibits of the Orthodox Church of all Western Europe - in the Finnish Museum of the Orthodox Church;
• The Old Museum Quarter of Kuopio is made up of 11 old wooden buildings that show the lifestyle of the estates of the 19th century. Among them is the house of Minna Kant, a Finnish writer;
• "Alahovi" is a wine-growing plantation. It is located on the island of Vaayasalo. Here they show the technology of producing berry wine, organize tastings, offer to buy a wonderful drink in a wine shop;
• a colorful and original restaurant-timber hut by Lake Kallavesi with a complex name "Yatkyankämpä";
• "Kauppahalli" and "Kauppatori" - an indoor market and a market square, respectively;
• Pikku Pietari is a cozy shopping lane with wooden buildings. There is a cafe with a summer terrace, several small art galleries, souvenir shops and boutiques selling hand-made artisan products;
• the charming bakery Kalakukkoleipomo Hanna Partanen is open from 06:00 to 21:00 (Monday-Saturday). Here they buy pastries and traditional Finnish fish pies. All dishes are prepared exclusively according to local old recipes.

Restaurants

• An institution that will convey the atmosphere of Kuopio as much as possible will be the Sampo restaurant. This place is also famous for its excellent fish dishes.
• The cozy Peräniemen Kasino, whose terrace overlooks the lake, will allow you to get aesthetic pleasure from nature.
• Tourists like to visit Kummisetä and Viking Restaurant Harald, where affordable prices are supported by delicious traditional Finnish cuisine. A true gourmet must visit Musta Lammas.

Accommodation

Kuopio offers guests a hotel room or a cottage as a place to stay.

Prices depend on the location of the facility and service. Of the budget hotels, Puijo Koto stands out - cozy, "homely". It is located near the city center, near the Puyo stadium.

The class of more expensive hotels includes "Rauhalahti Spa Hotel”, on the territory of which there are SPA, saunas, swimming pools, clubs, restaurants.

The cottages, which vary in size, are located in the Holiday Center Rauhalahti area. 11 of these facilities are all-season.

In summer, the camping season opens here. Near the cottages there is a SPA salon "Rauhalahti Spa".

Regarding prices, one can cite Scandic Kuopio or Finlandia Hotel Jahtihovi as an example, where rooms for 1 person cost from 60-65 €.

Hotel map

Service prices

The cost of ski-pass subscriptions is as follows:

Skiing period
One-time lift

The cost of training sessions with an instructor.

Road to Kuopio

By plane.

In Kuopio, you can fly to their capital - Helsinki. There are 9-10 such flights every day. The journey takes about 1 hour.

Flights from Riga also land in Kuopio. From the city to the airport about 14 km.

On the way between it and Kuopio, buses run regularly, the ticket price for which is 5 €. You can pay 18 € for a comfortable taxi.

By train.

Also, the resort is reached by trains of the VR company, on the official website of which (www.vr.fi) you can see various routes, departure time of train flights and their cost.

From Helsinki, the train journey will last 5-6 hours. From Moscow, the Leo Tolstoy train leaves, stopping at Kouvola for 3 hours, during which you can easily buy a ticket for the next Helsinki-Kuopio train (No. 73).

Buses.

Matkahuolto buses run from various cities in Finland. This is a budget option way to Kuopio, but longer.

Bus routes also travel from Russia.

A bus departs from St. Petersburg Bus Station (36, Obvodny Canal Embankment) on Mondays and Saturdays at 10:45.

He arrives in Kuopio at 20:30. An "adult" ticket costs 50 €.

Close to Kuopio ski resort, be sure to visit this place, here you can perfectly diversify your vacation.

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

Copio has several interesting museums. 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, Art Museum, 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 used to be the dwelling of a priest. Before that, the building was a cowshed. In the museum you can look at the exhibits of cultural and historical heritage, including those created by hand. There are also exhibits of cattle breeding, fishing, wartime school items.

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

Regional Museum in Kuopio

The local history museum in Kuopio focuses on the nature of Northwestern Europe. But the collections are dominated by exhibits from eastern Finland. The collection of the Kuopio Local History Museum was created 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 samples of plants, minerals, insects, birds, and eggs. When the building for the museum was ready, in 1907, the Kuopio Naturalist Society began to collect materials for the collection and organized the first exhibition.

Collection 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 bird species.

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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 big islands, and the water basin stretches from the northwest to the 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 virgin and untouched, due to the fact that there are few cottages and other buildings. Lake Keitele is notable for its excellent water quality.

The navigable canal, built twenty years ago and connecting Lake Keitele with another lake - Päijänne, provided great opportunities for lovers water tourism. Since then, cruises on the lakes and the canal have been held to familiarize those who wish with the amazing and beautiful country of Finland. The lake is freed from ice already in April, and then the golden time for tourists begins. Although, this does not beg the virtues of the lake in winter time. In winter, there are also plenty of opportunities for a wonderful pastime - for active winter holiday and winter sports, as well as for a fun holiday with the whole company or family.

Children's toy farm is amusement park attractions in the city of Kuopio, in 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, you can get riding lessons in the estate. There is also a toy store at the estate, where there are the most different types toys, which means that everyone can find something for themselves. Children can also play different types of games.

At Christmas time, as expected, miracles come to life here. Santa Claus himself (though Finnish) arrives on a sleigh, and together with his faithful helpers - gnomes, pleases and amuses children. Gnomes entertain the kids and arrange contests, and Santa Claus listens to the wishes of the kids 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 too.

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

Cathedral of Kuopio

The Cathedral in Kuopio is beautiful architectural monument XIX century, and part-time - the main cult attraction 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 Pehr Palmrut. The cathedral is a prime example of this architectural style like neoclassicism.

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

Port of Kuopio

Port of Kuopio is a major lake port that connects the Finnish city of Kuopio with other settlements countries. 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 marinas, a 600m quay and a large terminal. with total area 5450 square meters. In the midst of tourist season in the port you can see the most unusual lake vessels that specialize in boat trips and excursions. A cruise on one of these ships is great opportunity 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, key to industrial enterprises region. The port has the most modern loading equipment that allows you to work with timber, bulk cargo and containers.

Kuopio railway station

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

Kuopio Railway Station is located less than a kilometer from the city center in a beautiful two-storey building with light colours. There is a bus station next to it, and a car rental service is located 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 and surrounding cities.

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

Snellman Park

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

Snellman Park is located in the heart of the city, close to the city museum and Cathedral. This place got its name in honor of Johan Wilhelm Snellman, an outstanding Finnish public figure of 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.