A great way to enjoy nature and forests even in the winter is to go biking or hiking in the woods. You can bike for example at Puijo, Tahko and Kurkimäki even during the winter months and there are also hiking trails to walk on. In addition, there are often fire pits along the trails so you can enjoy a picnic by the fire. You can find such for example in Puijonnokka and at Kurkimäki.

The days are long and dark in November and many wish to have something to do to in the winter evenings. The first snow ski tracks at Tahko and Puijo are a good option! Skiing brings wellbeing to the body and mind and helps coping with the darkness. The first snow ski tracks are about one kilometer long and the track profiles are quite easy so everyone from professionals to novices are able to enjoy the fun of winter sports even if there’s no snow elsewhere.

IRONMAN Finland Kuopio-Tahko competition will take place on 8.8.2020. The event will be the northernmost IRONMAN competition in the history of the race as well as the first full IRONMAN competition in Finland.

This week we received an addition to Puijo’s services as the legendary Puijon Maja (maja = cabin) lunch restaurant opened its doors. The restaurant has been offering café services since last Friday and started serving lunch on Wednesday 23.10. Lunch will be served during weekdays from 10.30 am to 2 pm.

Are you wondering what to do on a bright and frosty day in October? Here’s a tip for you: Why not head to the nature conservation area of Pisa, located only about one hour drive from Kuopio. There are 8,5 km of marked nature trails at Pisa, as well as stairs and landings to rest on. The cherry on the cake is waiting for those who have the stamina to climb all the way to the top to the observation tower; the view from the top takes your breath away and is well worth the climb.