Kuopio Old Museum (c) Soile Nevalainen
If you arrive early and have a change to experience Kuopio in more detail, here are a few options:
Sights
Old Kuopio Museum
Step back in time to see what Kuopio looked like some 100 years ago.
Puijo tower
Raise in top of the tower to get a view over Kuopio. To reach Puijo tower, you can e.g. take a taxi.
Kuopio Art Museum, Kauppakatu 35
Saana sauna spa & restaurant, Siikaranta 12
RIISA Orthodox Church Museum, Karjalankatu 1
Eat&drink
Gallá
Nordic menu e.g. reindeer & salmon, Puijonkatu 32
Restaurant Sampo, Kauppakatu 13
Vendace is a traditional fish eaten vastly in Kuopio area. This cozy restarant is specialized in vendace dishes.
Restaurant Harald, Tulliportinkatu 44
Viking food
Musta Lammas, Satamakatu 4
Fine dining in a unique environment & local delights
Kahvila Kaneli (“Cafe cinnamon”), Kauppakatu 22
Cafe
Pub Apteekkari, address: Vuorikatu 24
Nightlife
Others:
- Hygge Bro (lunch & cafe in Scandinavian style), Shopping center Aapeli 2nd floor, Kauppakatu 28
- Music restaurant Kings Crown (Burgers, salads, home food), Kuninkaankatu 22
- Trattoria Sorrento (lunch & à la carte Italian style), Satamakatu 13b
Shops
Taitoshop, address: Haapaniemenkatu 28
Finnish crafts
Vaahteranmäen Mumma ja Pappa
address: Shopping center Apaja, under the market place (under the street level)
Handmade crafts of local wood
Moico crafts & design, address: Haapaniemenkatu 20
Ceramics, textile crafts, prints, jewellery
Sokos, address: Haapaniemenkatu 22-24
Department store
Carlsson, address: Kauppakatu 36
Department store