Kuopio (Finland), whose attractions will not leave anyone indifferent, is a large and modern city, an important object of the country's economic and cultural life. Northern Savo is the center of the province. Locals are extremely scrupulous in their traditions and carefully preserve their roots, including the local dialect, the peculiar Savolaksky humor and the original atmosphere. Real savolaks speak of themselves as people with a “jaw defect”, and are really proud that their humor reaches others sometimes in a day.
Historic Kuopio, Finland
Kuopio was first mentioned in 1550 when the Finnish reformer Mikael Agricol pointed to Kuopionniemi for the construction of a church. The city became the center of the province in 1653 through the efforts of the Swedish governor Pietari Brahe. Only in 1775, on the orders of King Gustav III, Kuopio was awarded the status of the center of the province. An interesting fact: following the results of the Russian-Swedish war, the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas was founded here. Now this building is the oldest in the city. After joining Russia, this region began to develop actively. The opening of the Saimaa Canal also played a large 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 you do here? Here is a list of entertainment:
- water canoe trips;
- boat cruises;
- fishing;
- rapids alloys.
It is here that you can enjoy the pristine beauty of nature. The best view is from the 75-meter Puyyo TV Tower. A stunning panorama of lakes and islands invariably delights every visitor! At the very top of the tower is a revolving restaurant - the very first in Scandinavia.
Sports in Kuopio (Finland)
Absolutely the entire area, spread out by Mount Puyyo - the oldest reserve in Finland. On its territory you can go skiing in the winter or cycling along specially marked routes. Kuopio has over 400 km of cross-country skiing trails. They also love to ride dog sledges and snowmobiles.
Water Parks & SPA Hotels in Kuopio (Finland)
One of the best hotel water-health centers “Rauhalahti” (Rauhalahti) offers vacationers to use the services of steam and Finnish saunas, water and relaxing massages, a jacuzzi and have an excellent time in 10 different pools, as well as undergo a set of physiotherapy.
The sports sector of the hotel has sports and gymnasiums where you can practice both according to an individual program and attend group aerobics classes. Sport equipment can be rented at the hotel. Near Kuopio there is a ski complex "Kazurila" and the water park "Fontanella". For 26 euros you can
go snowboarding or skiing for 3 hours, then visit the water park. Vacationers will have fun in the ripple pool, deep sports pool, jacuzzi, cave pool with light music. Fans of dizzying speed will appreciate the 90-meter
water slide. Have a nice and memorable vacation!