Kuopio (Finland) - the pearl of the country's lake edge

Kuopio (Finland), whose attractions will not leave anyone indifferent - a large and modern city, an important object of the economic and cultural life of the country. Northern Savo is the center of the province. Local people are extremely sensitive to their traditions and carefully keep their roots, including the local dialect, peculiar Savolakian humor and primordial atmosphere. Real savolaks speak of themselves as people with "jaw defect", and are really proud of the fact that their humor reaches others sometimes in a day.

Historic Kuopio, Finland

For the first time, Kuopio was mentioned in 1550, when the Finnish reformer Mikael Agricol pointed to Kuopionniemi for the construction of the church. The city became the center of the province in 1653 by the efforts of the Swedish governor Pietari Brahe. Only in 1775 by order of King Gustav III Kuopio was awarded the status of the center of the province. An interesting fact: as a result of the Russian-Swedish war here was laid the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas. Now this building is the oldest in the city. After entering Russia, this region began to develop actively. Also, the opening of the Saimaa Canal played a big role in this . And the branch of the Savon rata railway doubled the progress.

Local nature

Absolutely all cities, including Kuopio (Finland), are surrounded by hundreds of lakes and islands. What can I do here? Here is the list of entertainment:

• Water walks by canoe;
• Cruises on steamboats;
• fishing;
• Alloys on the river rapids.

It is here that you can enjoy the pristine beauty of nature. The best view opens from the 75-meter television tower of Puyyo. A stunning panorama of lakes and islands invariably leads every visitor to delight! At the very top of the tower is a revolving restaurant - the very first in Scandinavia.

Sports in Kuopio (Finland)

Absolutely the whole area stretching near Mount Pujyo is the oldest reserve in Finland. On its territory you can go skiing in winter or by bike along specially marked routes. In Kuopio laid more than 400 km of tracks for cross-country skiing. It is also very popular to ride dog sleds and snowmobiles.

Aquaparks and SPA hotels Kuopio (Finland)

One of the best hotel health-improving centers "Rauhalahti" (Rauhalahti) offers visitors to take advantage of the services of steam and Finnish saunas, water and relaxing massage, jacuzzi and have a superb time in 10 different pools, as well as undergo a complex of physiotherapy procedures. The sports sector of the hotel has a sports and fitness room, where you can do both individually and attend group aerobics classes. In the hotel complex you can rent a sports equipment. Not far from Kuopio there is a ski resort "Kazurila" and the water park "Fontanella". For 26 euros, you can ski for 3 hours on snowboarding or downhill skiing, then visit the water park. Holidaymakers will have fun in the pool with a wave effect, a deep sports pool, a jacuzzi, a cave pool with light music. Admirers of dizzying speed will appreciate the 90-meter water slide. Have a pleasant and memorable stay!