Iisalmi

Iisalmi is a town in northeastern Finland set within a region of numerous lakes and dense forests. The town hosts manufacturing plants for beer production, professional audio equipment, and machinery used in mining operations.

The settlement was founded in 1627 with the construction of a parish church and later grew into an important trading center. During conflicts between Sweden and Russia, the town played a strategic role in the region.

Local events like the Oluset music festival each summer draw visitors and residents together, while the Rompepäivät market continues to be a place where people gather to trade goods and share news.

When visiting, explore the factory sites and industrial areas that showcase the town's modern economy. The lakes and forests offer good opportunities for outdoor activities throughout the surrounding region.

The region is shaped by water, with over a hundred lakes that dominate the landscape and give the town a distinctive water-rich character. These lakes interconnect across the terrain, creating an unusually aquatic environment.

Location: North Savo

Inception: 1627

Reference: 140

Shares border with: Kiuruvesi, Kuopio, Lapinlahti, Pielavesi, Sonkajärvi, Vieremä

Email: kirjaamo@iisalmi.fi

Website: https://iisalmi.fi

GPS coordinates: 63.55667,27.18833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:48