Ski slopes

The ski slope almost in the center of the city is a rarity for Finland. But in Kuopio it is possible! The western slope on Mount Puyo is just 1.5 km from the Commerce Square. Experienced skiers and snowboarders will feel great on this steep slope. And for beginners and families with children, the Antikkala slope on the opposite side of Mount Puyo is intended.

Skiing delight can be experienced on other slopes in the Kuopio region as well. The Kasurila Ski Center in Siilinjärvi, located just 20 km from Kuopio, is a true paradise for snowboarders and families with children.

The Tahko ski resort is the largest not only in the Kuopio region, but in the entire southern part of Finland. Constantly developing new services in the region will make your vacation interesting and memorable. For families on a bright winter day, smaller ski resorts such as Maarianvaara in Kaavi are also well suited.

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The slopes of Puyo
Two slopes on both sides of Mount Puyo. Puyo slope: 2 km from the city center. The length is 400 m, the vertical drop is 93 m, the steepness of the slopes is 24%, the illuminated slope, snow cannons, an anchor lift with a capacity of 1200 people per hour. Services: Puijon Maja restaurant and cafe, ski school, equipment storage.
Antikkala slope: 3 km from the city center: length 800 m, elevation difference 88 m, slope steepness 12%, illuminated slope, anchor and grab lift with a capacity of 2100 people per hour. Services: cafe, equipment repair and rental, ski school.
Services: snow cannons, anchor lift, observation tower and hotel Puyo, ski schools
Kallantie, FI-70340 Kuopio, Tel. + 358-17-187 713, Fax + 358-17-721 717

Maarianvaara Ski Center
88 km from Kuopio. Safe slopes for children and suitable for beginner skiers: 8 slopes, maximum length 1050 m, maximum vertical drop 140 m, halfpipe and snowboard street. 4 lifts with a capacity of 3500 people per hour. Services: cafe-restaurant, well-groomed ski track, winter fishing opportunities, ski and snowboard rental.
Services: 8 slopes, cafe-restaurant, ski slopes, ice fishing
Maarianvaara, FI-73600 Kaavi, Tel. + 358-17-672 666, Fax + 358-17-672 667

Tahko slopes
66 km from Kuopio, in the commune of Nilsia. 23 slopes, of which 8 are illuminated. The longest 1200 m, max. elevation difference 200 m, superpipe and street. 12 lifts, total capacity of 15,000 people per hour. Services: 5 restaurants on the slopes, equipment repair and rental, ski school (alpine skiing, snowboarding, telemark, downhill skiing, flat skiing), caravan camp for 120 places.
Services: 17 slopes, 9 lifts, 4 restaurants, equipment rental and maintenance, ski school, car parking
Tahkolahdentie 3, FI-73310 Tahkovuori, Tel. + 358-17-481 200, Fax + 358-17-481 202

Kasurila Ski Center
20 km from Kuopio in Siilinjärvi municipality. 8 slopes, of which the longest is 700 m, max. vertical drop 102 m, halfpipe, street for snowboards, 5 lifts, capacity 5800 people per hour. Services: restaurant on the slopes, equipment rental and repair, ski school.
Services: 8 slopes, 2 restaurants, events, equipment rental and maintenance, ski school
Kasurila, FI-71800 Siilinjärvi, Tel. + 358-17-461 6100

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Town Kuopio located in a picturesque lake area, on the shores of Lake Kallavesi. It belongs to the province of North Savo and is its administrative center, and also has a reputation as a popular tourist center in. The resort is aimed at fans of winter sports, but due to its geographical location and topography, in summer it is also of considerable interest.

Peculiarities

In addition to tourism, the city has a developed woodworking, chemical, machine-building and food industries. In general, it is quite well-equipped, the infrastructure is well organized, transport links are established, there are many hotels and cozy cottages, most of which are located on the banks of Kallavesi or in a picturesque wooded area. The abundance of sports facilities and the status of the venue for a number of international competitions symbolize Kuopio's close relationship to sports. There are also many interesting sights worth seeing, including local temples and chapels. The thermal center of Rauhalahti, equipped with everything necessary for rest and relaxation, is of particular interest to the guests of the resort. For downhill skiing, there are several slopes on Mount Puyo. In addition, there is a ski stadium. The resort is more suitable for beginner skiers, as the experts in skiing simply have nowhere to turn around. If desired, beginners can use the services of an instructor and even master the basics of such an art as ski jumping, since a special school is equipped for this purpose on Mount Puyo.

general information

The Kuopio ski slopes have a vertical drop of 93 meters with a maximum slope length of 800 meters. The area of ​​the city itself is small, and the population is about 90 thousand people. Local time lags behind Moscow by 1 hour in winter and coincides in summer. The time zone is UTC + 2 in winter and UTC + 3 in summer. Calling code (+358) 17. Official website www.kuopio.fi.

A brief excursion into history

Kuopio was founded in 1775. At the end of the 18th century and in the first half of the 19th century, the city was the trade center of the local province, and the impetus for its further development was the construction of the Saimaa Canal, which provided a connection with the Gulf of Finland. In 1889, a railway passed here, which also positively influenced the fate of Kuopio. Historically, religion has played an important role in the life of the city. Today, in its very center is the residence of the Orthodox Archbishop, and churches and cathedrals rise in different areas. The resort gained its tourist popularity in the second half of the last century, when comfortable cottages, hotels and apartments were built on the banks of Kallavesi, and the territory was refined and equipped for practicing various sports.

Climate

The region has a temperate continental climate. Winter here is snowy and moderately frosty, and summer is distinguished by an abundance of sunny days and a rather high air temperature for Finland, which sometimes goes over +25. You can relax here throughout the year, and for skiing and other winter activities, the period from November to March-April is ideal.

How to get there

The local airport is located 14 km from the city and receives regular flights from other regions of the country, as well as from. The flight from Kuopio takes about an hour, and if you get poisoned by bus or train, then it takes about 3 - 4 hours.

Transport

The bus network is well established within the city limits. For independent movement around the city and its environs, a bicycle is an excellent means of transport, since the whole area is equipped with bicycle paths, and you can rent it at any rental point.

Attractions and entertainment

One of the most interesting places in Kuopio for religious people is the Cathedral of St. Nicholas, with the museum of church art, the chair of the Archbishop of Karelian, sewing workshops, the Orthodox center for public relations and the office of the archbishop. Adds charm to the city and the Cathedral, executed in an elegant style. The House of Minna Kant, where this famous Finnish writer was born, deserves special attention. For connoisseurs of good photography, the Viktor Barsokevich photography center has been opened, where the works of Finnish and foreign specialists in the field of amateur and professional photography are regularly exhibited. In the summer, it hosts exhibitions that gather many fans of this trend.

Not far from Kuopio stands the Puijo Tower, standing on a high hill. An incredibly beautiful view of the lakes of Northern Savo opens up from there. The list of entertainment at the resort is extremely wide and varied. These are flat and mountain skiing, ice skating and sledding, exciting jeep and ATV safaris, ice fishing, horse riding and much more. The Rauhalahti Water Wellness Complex offers various types of massages, a jacuzzi, an outdoor swimming pool, a children's pool with a water slide, a dance restaurant and a nightclub. Evenings of Finnish traditions and smoke baths are periodically arranged for guests. Every year, at the end of February, the Finnish Ice Marathon is organized on Lake Kallavesi, for everyone who wants to go ice skating.

Kitchen

Kuopio's culinary establishments fully capture the charm of the area. Sampo restaurant is famous for its excellent fish, a meal at Peraniemen Kasino is accompanied by contemplation of the fabulous views of the lakes in front, and Kummiseta Viking Restaurant Harald and Musta Lammas can satisfy the tastes of the most fastidious gourmets. Among the dishes, special attention is paid to fish and seafood.

Shopping

The shopping process is also quite exciting here. For example, it is better to buy souvenirs and memorable gifts at the Pikku-Pietari alley or at Hallin kasityоkammari, and you can buy delicious local fish pies with you at Kalakukkoleipomo Hanna Partanen, which receives visitors from 6 am to 9 pm. The Kuopio Shopping Center sells products of all kinds, from bath accessories to expensive gift wines.

Kuopio has a high reputation and hosts thousands of winter lovers every year. It is well equipped, has all kinds of accommodation facilities and gives a lot of pleasant impressions to those who come here to have a good and fun time.

The Kuopio ski resort is primarily a winter recreation center, not just downhill skiing. Of course, there is also an opportunity to ride on the slopes in Kuopio, but for this you need to cover the distance, only 2 km, that is how much to the nearest slopes of Antikalla and Puyo. We would like to note that the first one is suitable for beginners in alpine skiing, but for those who are more confident on skis, Puyo is suitable for them.

Ski resort Kuopio, located in the north of the country (Finland), more precisely in Northern Savonia. The city itself, with a population of 93 thousand people, is surrounded by the most beautiful lake Kallavesi. In this town, both the Finns themselves and foreign tourists love to come to rest, regardless of the season.

We talked about the beauty of the ski resort, now let's go directly to the slopes on the slopes of Antikalla and Puyo.

Puyo (2 slopes).

• Track length - 400 m;
• Vertical drop - 93 m;
• Capacity - 1200 people / h;

In addition, the slope is equipped with snow cannons and an anchor lift, and has evening lighting.

Antikkala.

• Dina of the track - 800 m;
• Vertical drop - 88 m;
• Capacity - 2100 people / h;

It also has evening lighting and an anchor lift, plus a grab lift. In addition to the slopes, vacationers have the opportunity to try their hand at ski jumps.

Now let's talk about Apress-ski in Kuopio. There are several excellent restaurants at your service. Of these, I would like to note one in which fish is perfectly cooked according to secret, old Finnish recipes, this is the Sampo restaurant. If you want to spend a romantic evening, then Peräniemen Kasino is for you, from the terrace of which you can enjoy a beautiful view of the lake.

Entertainment.

Of the entertainment, here are the following:

1. The Puijo Tower is a place from which you can see almost the entire city and lakes. Located on a hill on the outskirts of the city.
2. Museum of the Orthodox Church - located in the central part of the city.
3. Minna Kant's house is the home of the famous Finnish writer.
4. In general, in this article, we are interested in winter holidays, but we cannot fail to mention the following: in the summer, in the city center, exhibitions of famous Finnish and not only photographers are arranged.

Like Vuokatti, you can go fishing and dog sledding.

For shopping lovers, souvenir shops are open, and you can also buy all kinds of bath accessories, where, if not in Finland, you can do it.

This concludes our review about ski resort Kuopio, and we suggest touching, at least indirectly, this amazing northern edge by watching a video.

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Kuopio is a Finnish city in the Northern Savo region, the population of which makes it the 9th largest city in the country.

Lake Kallavesi washes Kuopio, making it a port. In addition, part of the city is built on islands.

For residents of the country, Kuopio is in 6th place in terms of the degree of attractiveness of residence, as it is a major cultural center and a ski resort.

Climate

The ski season is here from mid-December to April. Average temperatures and precipitation during the cold season are shown in the table.

Characteristics of Kuopio as a ski resort

Brief help.

• Altitude drop - 93 m;
• number of tracks - 2;
• lengths of slopes - 800 and 400 m;
• the length of the cross-country track is 400 km;
• the length of the illuminated sections of the tracks - 50 km;
• number of ski jumps - 4;
• ski jumping school.

About skating

Despite the small number of trails, there is an endless flow of tourists and guests at the base. This is because there are 5 more ski resorts near the town.
Therefore, when tourists say that they are going to Kuopio, they mean not only the city itself, but also the resorts in the area.

The closest slopes to tourists are "Antikalla" and "Puyo". They belong to the Kuopio resort.

Antikalla is a beginner's area. Its length is 800 m. There is a lift with a capacity of 2,100 people / hour.

The difference in altitude at Anticala is not large - about 80 m. This slope is illuminated at night.

The Puijo zone is shorter - 400 m. But it has a higher vertical drop of 93 m. This slope is intended for more experienced skiers.

There is also night lighting here, and the lift has a capacity of 1,200 people / hour.

4 trampolines have been built on Puyo. And snow cannons provide high-quality track coverage.

North of Kuopio, the Kasurila resorts (20 km) and "" (70 km). There are professional, challenging, simplified tracks here. In general, there is more variety than the 2 slopes of Kuopio.

Ski jumping can be learned at a special school. She is the only one in the world that specializes in this sport.

About transport

The city has an excellent bus network. Almost all flights depart from the city center Keskusta. Routes can be traced at kuopionliikenne.fi.

On weekdays, the ticket costs 2.9 €, and on weekends (and night flights) - 3.8 €.

Bicycles are popular in summer. The city has a well-developed system of bicycle paths, so you can ride a bicycle to the desired point.

Entertainment

Kuopio is interesting for a huge variety of entertainment and places of interest for the traveler.

Après ski.

• Discos;
• restaurants, bars;
• Finnish baths, swimming pools, saunas;
• sports and recreation complexes;
• ordering a sightseeing tour of the city and its surroundings;
• shopping malls, market squares, shops and shopping boutiques.

Sporting activities

Winter activities.

• Ice skating and sledding;
• walks along the picturesque paths of Finnish nature: on foot and with snowshoes;
• snowmobile safari, dog sledding;
• ice fishing;
• participation in the annual Finnish Ice Marathon - a race among amateurs and athletes on treadmills on ice.

Summer activities.

• Horseback riding;
• safari on ATVs or jeeps;
• golf;
• walking.

Attractions in Kuopio, which you can visit in any season

• Zoo;
• the Rauhalahti manor with the house of the Uppo-Nalle cartoon bear;
• automobile museum, in which the oldest rarity is a Sears auto, produced in 1909.
• art galleries: Sitruuna, Minna-Galleria, Taitemia-Galleria, Kapriisi;
• the largest collection of exhibits of the Church of Orthodoxy of all Western Europe - in the Finnish Museum of the Orthodox Church;
• The old museum quarter of Kuopio is made up of 11 old wooden buildings that show the lifestyle of the 19th century estates. Among them is the house of Minna Kant, a Finnish writer;
• "Alakhovi" is a wine plantation. It is located on the island of Vaayasalo. They show the technology of berry wine production, organize tastings, offer to buy a wonderful drink in a wine shop;
• a colorful and original restaurant-hut of wood-rafting workers by Lake Kallavesi with a complex name “Yatkyankämppä”;
• “Kauppahalli” and “Kauppatori” - covered market and market square, respectively;
• Pikku Pietari is a cozy shopping lane with wooden buildings. There is a café with a summer terrace, several small art galleries, souvenir shops and boutiques selling Hand-made handicrafts;
• The charming Kalakukkoleipomo Hanna Partanen bakery shop is open from 6:00 to 21:00 (Monday-Saturday). Here you can buy pastries and traditional Finnish fish cakes. All dishes are prepared exclusively according to local old recipes.

Restaurants

• The restaurant "Sampo" will become the institution that will maximally convey the atmosphere of Kuopio. This place is also famous for its excellent fish dishes.
• The cozy establishment “Peräniemen Kasino”, the terrace of which overlooks the lake, will allow you to get aesthetic pleasure from nature.
• Tourists love to visit Kummisetä and Viking Restaurant Harald, where the affordable price is supported by delicious traditional Finnish cuisine. And the true gourmet must visit Musta Lammas.

Accommodation

Kuopio offers guests a hotel room or a cottage as a place of residence.

Prices depend on the location of the facility and service. From the budget hotels "Puijo Koto" stands out - cozy, "home". It is located near the city center, near the Puyo stadium.

The class of more expensive hotels includes "Rauhalahti Spa Hotel", on the territory of which there are SPA, saunas, swimming pools, clubs, restaurants.

The cottages, which vary in size, are located in the "Holiday Center Rauhalahti" area. 11 of these properties are all-season.

Camping season opens here in summer. Near the cottages there is a SPA salon "Rauhalahti Spa".

Regarding prices, one can cite the example of "Scandic Kuopio" or "Finlandia Hotel Jahtihovi", where rooms for 1 person cost from 60-65 €.

Hotels map

Service prices

The cost of ski-pass passes is as follows:

The cost of training sessions with an instructor.

The road to Kuopio

By plane.

You can fly to Kuopio from their capital - Helsinki. There are 9 - 10 such flights every day. The journey takes about 1 hour.

Flights from Riga also land in Kuopio. The distance from the city to the airport is about 14 km.

On the way between him and Kuopio, buses run regularly, the ticket price for which is 5 €. You can pay 18 € for a comfortable taxi.

By train.

They also get to the resort by trains of the "VR" company, on the official website of which (www.vr.fi) you can see various routes, the departure times of train flights and their cost.

From Helsinki, the train journey will take 5-6 hours. From Moscow there is a train "Lev Tolstoy", stopping at Kouvola for 3 hours, during which you can easily buy a ticket for the next train from Helsinki to Kuopio (# 73).

Buses.

There are Matkahuolto buses from various cities in Finland. This is a budget route to Kuopio, but a longer one.

Bus routes also go from Russia.

From the St. Petersburg bus station (36 Obvodny Canal embankment), a bus leaves on Mondays and Saturdays at 10 hours 45 minutes.

He arrives in Kuopio at 20:30. An "adult" ticket costs 50 €.

There is a ski resort not far from Kuopio, be sure to visit this place, here you can perfectly diversify your vacation.

The Kasurila ski resort is very popular among winter lovers, offering slopes of any difficulty level. Kasurila resort is located in eastern Finland. The town of Kupio is just 20 km away.

The holiday season at the resort lasts from November to the end of April. On the territory there are 9 ski slopes and 5 ski lifts. The length of the longest slope is 700 m. The total length of all slopes is 4750 m. The lifts serve about 5500 people in one hour.

The resort has a ski school for children and beginners. Experienced instructors work at the resort. Special equipment can be rented. This resort is perfect for both professional snowboarders and families with children.

As for entertainment, the Kasurila ski resort provided snowshoeing and snowmobile safaris.

Kasurila resort is especially attractive for families and snowboarders. Beginner skiers can take ski lessons from experienced instructors; a special ski school has been opened for children 5-12 years old.