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Kuopio-Tahko, Finland

Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland.

Type CityPopulation 148,000

Why go

  • City in North Savo, Finland.
  • Served by Varkaus Airport (VRK).

History

Kuopio is a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo. It is located in the Finnish Lakeland. The population of Kuopio is approximately 127,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 148,000. It is the 8th most populous municipality in Finland, and the seventh most populous urban area in the country.

Restaurants & places to go

Mediterranean, Local, Restaurant · Wine & Daily Filosofiana on tuoda vanhat Välimeren reseptit tähän päivään omalla ainutlaatuisella tyylillä pohjoismaisuutta… · kuzina.fi
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Burger, Fast Food · Also hostel & bike rental Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-18:00; Sa,Su 08:00-18:00 · 1 Asemakatu, Kuopio, 70100 · cafeasema.fi
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Burger, Fast Food · street food kitchen Opening hours: Tu-Fr 16:00-02:00; Mo 16:00-00:00; Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 12:00-00:00 Features: outdoor seating · 22… · greasyspoon.fi
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 22 Haapaniemenkatu, Kuopio, 70110 · fi.espressohouse.com
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, step-free access · 24-26 Haapaniemenkatu, Kuopio, 70100 · raflaamo.fi
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-21:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway, vegan options · 3 Kolmisopentie, Kuopio, 70780 · hesburger.fi
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa,Su 11:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, vegetarian options · 4 Minna Canthin katu, Kuopio, 70100 · kotipizza.fi
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-19:00; Su 11:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · burgerking.fi
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Airports

Kuopio Airport (KUO) 14 km to the centre
Kuopio / Siilinjärvi, 15, FI — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Finnair) · direct flights to 1 destination incl. Helsinki (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Varkaus Airport (VRK) 81 km to the centre
Varkaus / Joroinen, 04, FI — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
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Lapinlahti Airfield 57 km to the centre
Lapinlahti, 15, FI
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Rautavaara Airfield 63 km to the centre
Rautavaara, 15, FI
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Pieksämäki Airfield 78 km to the centre
Pieksämäki, 04, FI
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Iisalmi Airfield 87 km to the centre
Iisalmi, 15, FI
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Getting there by ferry

Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.2 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 8.4 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 19 km from the centre
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Ferry terminal
Ferry terminal · 20 km from the centre
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Keilankannan kanava
Ferry route
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Kortesalmen lossi
Ferry route
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Heinäveden reitti
Ferry route
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Varkaus Airport (VRK); 6 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: KUO has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Helsinki). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km; routes include Keilankannan kanava, Kortesalmen lossi, Heinäveden reitti.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Kuopio-Tahko, Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.