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Puijo
Even small hills have cachet in flat Finland, and Kuopio was so proud of Puijo that it was crowned with a tower. Views from the top of Puijon Torni are…
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Kuopio
Kuopio is the quintessential summery lakeside town, offering pleasure cruises on the azure water, hikes in spruce forests, tasty local fish specialities and plenty of terraces and beer gardens where you can enjoy a drink. Those visitors who are more interested in cultural diversions than the great outdoors will enjoy visiting the town's portfolio of museums; note that all of these are closed on Mondays.
Explore Kuopio
- PPuijo
Even small hills have cachet in flat Finland, and Kuopio was so proud of Puijo that it was crowned with a tower. Views from the top of Puijon Torni are…
- KKuopion Korttelimuseo
This block of 11 wooden townhouses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries includes several period-furnished homes representing family life between 1800…
- KKuopion Taidemuseo
Occupying an old bank building in the centre of town, this museum focuses on Finnish art created from the late 19th century to present times. Look out for…
- KKuopion Museo
In a castle-like art-nouveau mansion, this museum has a wide scope. The top two floors are devoted to cultural history, but the real highlight is the…
- PPuijon Torni
The views from the top of the 75m Puijon Torni are very impressive; the vast perspectives of lakes and forests represent a sort of idealised Finnish vista…
- SSuomen Ortodoksinen Kirkkomuseo
Over 800 religious icons and 4000 textiles, along with documents, maps, drawings and photographs depicting Orthodox history in Finland, are displayed…
- VVB Valokuvakeskus
This photographic centre is dedicated to Victor Barsokevitsch, one of the pioneers of Finnish photography. It is best known for temporary international…
- KKuopion Tuomiokirkko
Kuopio's 19th-century cathedral is an unattractive stone structure located in the middle of town.
Top attractions
These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Kuopio.
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Puijo
Even small hills have cachet in flat Finland, and Kuopio was so proud of Puijo that it was crowned with a tower. Views from the top of Puijon Torni are…
See
Kuopion Korttelimuseo
This block of 11 wooden townhouses dating from the 18th and 19th centuries includes several period-furnished homes representing family life between 1800…
See
Kuopion Taidemuseo
Occupying an old bank building in the centre of town, this museum focuses on Finnish art created from the late 19th century to present times. Look out for…
See
Kuopion Museo
In a castle-like art-nouveau mansion, this museum has a wide scope. The top two floors are devoted to cultural history, but the real highlight is the…
See
Puijon Torni
The views from the top of the 75m Puijon Torni are very impressive; the vast perspectives of lakes and forests represent a sort of idealised Finnish vista…
See
Suomen Ortodoksinen Kirkkomuseo
Over 800 religious icons and 4000 textiles, along with documents, maps, drawings and photographs depicting Orthodox history in Finland, are displayed…
See
VB Valokuvakeskus
This photographic centre is dedicated to Victor Barsokevitsch, one of the pioneers of Finnish photography. It is best known for temporary international…
See
Kuopion Tuomiokirkko
Kuopio's 19th-century cathedral is an unattractive stone structure located in the middle of town.
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