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Introducing Kuopio
One of the most likeable towns in Finland, Kuopio is a very satisfying place that seems to combine several Suomi essentials - ski-jumps, forest, lakes, saunas, - in one neat package. It's a vibrant place with lots to see and do and enjoys a beautiful location, which can be surveyed from atop the famous Puijo tower. The ferry trip between Savonlinna and Kuopio also makes this a prime destination in summer. Time your visit so you can steam it up in the world's biggest smoke sauna, Jätkänkämppä!
Although not a huge place, Kuopio sprawls over a large area and manages to exude the atmosphere of a city while retaining the charm of a lake town. The university keeps things lively on the intellectual and nightlife fronts, while the annual international dance festival adds to Kuopio's sophistication.
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