Scandinavia Itineraries: SC36
The Vivacious Kuopio (Summer)
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Day 01: Kuopio
Arrive Kuopio Airport & Transfer to Hotel & Check-in. The rest of the day is kept free for leisure. Overnight in Kuopio.
Day 02: Kuopio • Explore Kuopio on own
Founded in 1775, Kuopio is a thriving, modern city, where science and technology blends into the verdant natural beauty of the local environment. Surrounded by lake Kallavesi, much of Kuopio has been developed on islands. Indeed, one third of Kuopio is water and a half forest; the surrounding area is possesses great natural beauty, rich in flora and fauna, making it an ideal travel destination for nature lovers and those seeking quiet relaxation without being too far from a thriving urban centre. You may visit Puijo Tower, Kuopio Art Museum, Monastery of Valamo, Jätkänkämppä logging lodge and Cruise to Savonlinna. Kuopio is also a hugely popular holiday destination for sports enthusiasts, with three highly recommended ski centres in Tahko, Kasurila and Puijo for winter sports, as well as providing plenty of water based alternatives in the summer, such as sailing, wind-surfing, jet-skiing, and water-skiing.
Day 03: Depart • Kuopio
Today check-out from the hotel & transfer to the Kuopio airport to take your flight back home.