Kuopio
Top Places to Visit
The Minna Canth House
The Minna Canth House is the original house where the famous first Finnish female writer Minna Canth lived. Most noticeable it contains a replication of the ... more
The Old Town Centre
The Old Town Centre is south east from the main square and you can just walk around following your feet.
The Kuopio Shopping Hall
The Kuopio Shopping Hall [11] Over 20 local stallholders. Located at market square. Opening hours: mon-fri 8-17 and Saturdays 8-15.
The Kuopio Quarter-block Museum
The Kuopio Quarter-Block Museum [10] in the old town has plenty of old buildings done up in their original style 150 years ago containing also a pharmacy museum... more
The Puijo Panorama Tower
The Puijo Panorama Tower [8] lurks over the city on the highest hill far and wide. From here you have a stunning view over the neighbouring lakelands.
The Victor Barsokevitsch Photographic Centre
Kuninkaankatu 14–16, 70100 Kuopio
Phone: ☎ +358(0)17-261 5599
Phone: ☎ +358(0)17-261 5599
The Victor Barsokevitsch Photographic Centre, Kuninkaankatu 14–16, 70100 Kuopio, ☎ +358(0)17-261 5599, [12]. The VB Photographic Centre is dedicated to display ... more
Top Places to Eat
Restaurant Peräniemen Kasino
Restaurant Peräniemen Kasino [21], Väinölänniemi. Wooden lakeside restaurant and terrace since 1902. Beautiful and peaceful scenery. Open July and for private ...
Viking Restaurant Harald
Viking Restaurant Harald Tulliportinkatu 44 [20]
Restaurant Hiili
Käsityökatu 25
, Kuopio
Phone: ☎ 050 411 9445
Phone: ☎ 050 411 9445
Restaurant Hiili (Ravintola Hiili), Käsityökatu 25, ☎ 050 411 9445, [22]. Steak restaurant. (62.892799,27.681299)
Restaurant Musta Lammas
Restaurant Musta Lammas, Satamakatu 4. "Black Sheep" in english, the best restaurant in town, fine dining, pretty expensive.
Restaurant Sampo
Restaurant Sampo, Kauppakatu 13. Tasty fried small whitefish in a pub-like atmosphere, a real classic in Kuopio.
Restaurant Kummisetä
Restaurant Kummisetä, Minna Canthinkatu 44 [19]
Top Shopping Places
Daxhund Ceramics
Daxhund Ceramics, Itkonniemenkatu 25,
Daigadaigaduu
DaigaDaigaDuu, Puijonkatu 12, Hand made clothes, records, comic books, 60's and 70's second hand shop, minigallery.
Hallin Käsityökammari
Hallin käsityökammari, Market Hall, Local handicrafts and gifts
Pentik
Pentik Pentik, Kauppakatu 32, stoneware
Artiko
Artiko, Haapaniemenkatu 12, Art handicrafts, gifts and utility items.
Kalakukko Fish Pie
Kalakukko fish pie, Kasarmikatu 15, The best-known speciality in the province of Savo is probably the ‘kalakukko’ fish pie. Once you have tasted warm ‘kalakukko... more
Top Places for Nightlife
Alko Kuopio Kolmisoppi
Alko Kuopio Kolmisoppi Kolmisopentie 3
Alko Kuopio Prisma
Alko Kuopio Prisma Savilahdentie 10
Alko Kuopio Petonen
Alko Kuopio Petonen Jalkasenkatu 5
Alko Kuopio Sokos
Alko Kuopio Sokos Haapaniemenkatu 24-26
Alko Kuopio Päiväranta
Alko Kuopio Päiväranta Päivärannantie 18
Top Activity Places
Kuopio Marathon
Kuopio Marathon [16]
Kuopio Rock
Kuopio Rock [15] is annually arranged rock music festival.
Finland Ice Marathon
Finland Ice Marathon [17]
Passenger Boat Cruises
Passenger Boat Cruises on Lake Kallavesi are worth trying during the summer season (June-August).
Rauhalahti Spa
Rauhalahti Spa [13], [14] offers large indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a jacuzzi, an ice-cold pool, a children's pool, a waterslide, saunas and a steam room.
