Kuopio

Kuopio was founded in 1653 by Governor Peter Brahe, but the official date is recognized as November 17, 1775, when King Gustav III of Sweden ordered the establishment of the city of Kuopio. The municipality of Vehmersalmi joined the city of Kuopio on January 1, 2005 like the municipality of Kuopion maalaiskunta in 1969 and the municipality of Riistavesi in 1973. Karttula will join Kuopio in 2011.

The city is surrounded by lake Kallavesi, and several parts of it are built on islands. Kuopio's ample waterfronts and islands are also utilized in the Saaristokaupunki (lit. Archipelago city) -project, the biggest residential area currently being built in Finland. Saaristokaupunki will accommodate a total of 14,000 inhabitants in 2015. All houses will be situated no more than 500 meters from the nearest lakeshore.

Kuopio is known for its association with a national delicacy, Finnish fish pastry (Kalakukko), and the dialect of Savo, as well as the hill of Puijo and the Puijo tower. Besides being a very popular outdoor recreation area, Puijo serves also as a stage for a yearly World Cup ski jumping competition.

 

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  • Scandic Hotel Kuopio 2009-12-03

    Located in Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Northern Savonia, Finland

    Scandic Hotel Kuopio After exploring Kuopio attractions like the stunning Lake Kallavesi and taking in the views from Puijo Tower, try reindeer steak at the on site Restaurant Mesimarja at Scandic Hotel Kuopio. Enjoy pay per view movies on the TV, Sauna, gym, jacuzzi and pool access in your traditional room at the Scandic Hotel Kuopio. READ MORE

  • Hotel Jahtihovi2009-12-03

    Located in Kuopio, Eastern Finland, Northern Savonia, Finland

    Hotel JahtihoviIn Hotel Jahtihovi there are rooms for 1-3 guests and flats (two separate rooms) with beds for 4 guests as well as three furnished double rooms to rent in the Apartment Hotel Kuopio in Kuopio. Breakfast, parking, evening sauna and wireless internet are included in the room price at Hotel Jahtihovi. READ MORE