Kuopio by Nature
Kuopio by Nature is amagazine published annually by the City. It presents Kuopio through three themes – Nature, Live like local and Future Kuopio. Kuopio by Nature serves as Kuopio's calling card to the world.
Kuopio by Nature – Annual Publication
Kuopio by Nature is a magazine published annually by the City. It presents Kuopio through three themes – while simultaneously revealing the dual meaning inherent in the publication’s name and the Kuopio brand. The magazine is published both in English and in Finnish.
Kuopio by Nature simultaneously conveys both the beautiful lake Finnish nature surrounding Kuopio and its natural way of life, as well as the city’s character and its inhabitants. The annual publication is built not only around these themes but also around three components: hard business facts that showcase the city’s development, soft atmospheric factors and family values, and the ease of leisure time. The foundations of a good life.
The goal of the Kuopio by Nature annual publication is to enhance Kuopio’s recognition, appeal, and attractiveness both domestically and internationally. The annual publication supports the city’s communication and marketing priorities, forming their yearly focal points, while also aligning with the city’s communication plan. Kuopio by Nature serves as Kuopio’s calling card to the world.
The annual publication is aimed at companies, investors, stakeholders, the media, decision-makers, tourists, international actors and sister cities.
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Celebrating community and coming together in August
The Our Kuopio Festival will once again take place on 14.8. – 30.8.2026, offering a diverse program of culture, community spirit and art across the city—from local neighbourhoods to the […]
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Suojaan 2026 brings together more than 2 000 participants for a large-scale civil defense exercise in the Savilahti Luola
The Suojaan 2026 civil protection exercise will take place in Savilahti, Kuopio on 2–3 September 2026. The exercise will test the protection of a large population, cooperation between authorities and […]
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Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta in Kuopio
Kuopio Passenger Harbor will be filled with the atmosphere of traditional waterway heritage as the Saimaan Wanhat Laiwat Summer Regatta takes place in Kuopio from 17–19 July. The event, held in front of Luoto, brings together historic […]
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BarokkiKuopio brings early music back to Kuopio
The early music festival BarokkiKuopio will once again fill Kuopio with memorable experiences and surprising musical encounters. This year’s festival takes place from 15 to 19 July under the theme Water / Flow. The […]
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Closing the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) office in Kuopio would weaken the region’s overall growth, vitality, and accessibility
The proposal to close the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri) offices in Kuhmo, Kuopio and Lahti as part of government cost-saving measures has raised widespread concern in Eastern Finland. The planned […]
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Kuopio received nearly €200 000 for the development of Finnish as a second language teaching
The City of Kuopio’s basic education has received a government grant of €199 530 from the Finnish National Agency for Education to develop Finnish as a second language (S2) teaching. […]