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Things to see in Kuopio (Finland): 14 places and when to go
Kuopio is a town in Finland with around 92,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 14 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (5), Temples (2), Nature (2). The best known are Kuopio Cathedral, Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Kuopio and Puijo tower. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 21. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Finland · 62.8943, 27.6949
- Population
- About 92,000
- Places
- 14 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (5) · Temples (2) · Nature (2) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (1) · Mountains (1)
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Also possible
- April to May and October.
- Nearest airport
- OUL Oulu / Oulunsalo, 254 km as the crow flies
What to see in Kuopio
The places in and around Kuopio, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Kuopio CathedralLutheran cathedral in Kuopio, Finland644 m
- Saint Nicholas Cathedral, KuopioEastern Orthodox church in Kuopio, Finland710 m
- Puijo towerObservation tower in Kuopio, Finland2.6 km
- Puijo ski jumping hillComplex of four ski jumping hills in Kuopio, Finland2.8 km
- Kuopio MuseumThe Kuopio Museum is an Art Nouveau-style museum building. It houses the exhibition facilities of the Kuopio Museum of Natural History and the Kuopio Museum of Cultural History460 m
- Kuopio Market HallMarket hall in Kuopio, Finland872 m
- Kuopio Market SquareMarket square in Kuopio, Finland861 m
- MaljalahtiBay in Maljalahti district, Kuopio, Finland187 m
- Alahovin viinitilaWinery5.2 km
- Huuhanmäen tähtitorniObservatory2.6 km
- Iso-Kallan PanimoBrewery2.7 km
- Kuopion eläinpuistoWith kids · Wildlife18 km
- RPS BrewingBrewery2.6 km
- Särkän majaHiking13 km
When to go to Kuopio
The best time to visit Kuopio is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBest time5:24
- FebBest time8:20
- MarBest time11:16
- AprPossible14:31
- MayPossible17:33
- JunBest time19:38
- JulBest time18:43
- AugBest time15:49
- SepBest time12:35
- OctPossible9:26
- NovBetter not6:18
- DecBest time4:21
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 19 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 21. In January, 12 of the 14 places are at their best.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Kuopio
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL, Oulu / Oulunsalo), 254 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Juankoski6 places37 km
- Rautavaara5 places85 km
- Rantasalmi5 places102 km
- Laukaa6 places105 km
- Joensuu19 places111 km
- Jyväskylä31 places122 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Kuopio?
The best known: Kuopio Cathedral, Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Kuopio, Puijo tower, Puijo ski jumping hill, Kuopio Museum. In all, 14 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Kuopio?
December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h 38 of daylight, and in December, 4 h 21.
How do you get to Kuopio?
The nearest main airport is Oulu Airport (OUL), 254 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Kuopio as the destination and these 14 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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