Kuopio, Regional capital in Northern Savonia, Finland
Kuopio extends across several islands and peninsulas on Lake Kallavesi, creating a network of waterways that define the urban landscape.
The settlement received its official city status in 1775 through a decree from King Gustav III of Sweden, establishing its position in the region.
The University of Eastern Finland maintains its primary medical campus in Kuopio, educating thousands of healthcare professionals and conducting research in biotechnology.
The central market square connects directly to the pedestrian streets, providing fresh local products and traditional Finnish food throughout the year.
Lake Kallavesi freezes during winter, transforming into a natural network of ice roads that residents use for skiing and transportation between islands.
Location: North Savo
Inception: 1653
Elevation above the sea: 82 m
Shares border with: Iisalmi, Juuka, Kaavi, Lapinlahti, Leppävirta, Pielavesi, Rautavaara, Siilinjärvi, Suonenjoki, Tervo, Tuusniemi
Email: kirjaamo@kuopio.fi
Website: https://kuopio.fi
GPS coordinates: 62.89250,27.67833
Latest update: May 28, 2025 11:43
Niuvanniemi hospital
3.7 km
Puijo tower
2.2 km
Puijo
2.3 km
Kuopio Market Square
31 m
Kuopio Cathedral
321 m
Väinölänniemi
1.3 km
Jännevirta bridge
11.7 km
Kuopio City Theatre
677 m
Kuopio Town Hall
123 m
Kanttila
429 m
Alava Church
1.1 km
Kuopio Market Hall
68 m
Kuopio-halli
1.1 km
Haminalahden kartano
8.3 km
Kuopio museum
424 m
Kuopio Indoor Swimming Pool
815 m
Port of Kuopio
957 m
Kuopio Music Centre
482 m
Old Kuopio Museum
526 m
Kuopio City Library
422 m
RIISA – Orthodox Church Museum of Finland
934 m
Snellman Park
429 m
Toivala eukteria
8.6 km
Kuopio Art Museum
231 m
State Provincial Office of Kuopio
750 m
Église de Kallavesi
5.4 km
Minna Canth Park
585 m
Kuopion talouskoulu
750 mReviews
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