Kuopio, North SavoHeroes' ParkHonkasaariKolmisoppiKallavesiPitkäjärviHonkalahden Uimaranta
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Kuopio

Kuopio is a town in North Savo district, North Savo, Finland of about 89,104 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit: 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 hill stations & viewpoints and 38 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Heroes' Park, Snellmaninpuisto and Minna Canthin Patsas.

62.8924° N, 27.6770° EPop. 89,104

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Within 30 km177 places
Within 50 km187
Must-see96
Notable160
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

Heroes' Park, park near Kuopio
Must-see

Heroes' Park

Park · 1 km

Snellmaninpuisto, park near Kuopio
Must-see

Snellmaninpuisto

Park · 1 km

Must-see

Minna Canthin Patsas

Park · 1 km

Places near Kuopio by type

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One day from Kuopio

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:47 pm

81 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kuopio
  2. Pitkäjärvilake · 45 min
  3. Niuvan Uimarantabeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Kolmisoppilake · 45 min
  5. Kallavesilake · 45 min
  6. Lehtosaaririver spot · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Kuopio
Today’s loopKuopioStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kuopio?

Heroes' Park (park, about 1 km), Snellmaninpuisto (park, about 1 km), Minna Canthin Patsas (park, about 1 km), RIISA - Orthodox Church Museum of Finland (museum, about 1 km), Pyhän Johanneksen Kirkko (church, about 2 km), Puijo (viewpoint, about 3 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kuopio?

187 places on Spotwander: 40 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 42 hill stations & viewpoints, 38 beaches & coast, 24 forts & heritage, 11 churches.

Which is the nearest lake to Kuopio?

Saarijärvi, about 3 km by road; Käränkä (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kuopio?

Kotkankallio, about 2 km by road; Huuhanmäki (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kuopio?

Start in Kuopio, visit Pitkäjärvi, then Niuvan Uimaranta, then Kolmisoppi, then Kallavesi, then Lehtosaari, and drive back — about 81 km by road in all.