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Finland Ice Marathon – a unique winter event on natural ice, February 20–21
Finland Ice Marathon (FIM) is one of Finland’s oldest and best-known winter sports events held on natural ice, bringing together fans of skating, pole skating and kick sledding every year […]
The Puijo first snow season in numbers
The paid season for Puijo’s first snow track, or rather stored snow track, ended last week. The season was exceptionally long due to the current snow conditions. The implementation of […]
Women’s Swimming Session Trials at Lippumäki Swimming Hall
The City of Kuopio will offer three women’s swimming sessions at the Lippumäki Swimming Hall in spring 2026. The sessions will take place on Sundays: 8 March, 12 April and […]
Kuopio City Library breaks its lending record again
The year 2025 was a record-breaking one for Kuopio City Library, with record borrowing statistics, successes in promoting literacy among children and young people, and events celebrating Kuopio’s 250th anniversary. […]
The re-reservation period for boat berths and garden plots for the 2026 season has begun
The rebooking period for boat berths and garden plots in Kuopio for the 2026 season has begun. Reservations for pier and rowing boat berths or garden plots must be renewed […]
New English-language e-book Discover Kuopio – The Everyone Guide published
An English-language e-guide titled “Discover Kuopio – The Everyone Guide – For Locals, Visitors & Global Talent” is published today. Written by Angelika Krieger, the e-book is designed for anyone interested […]
Traditional Christmas exhibition at the Old Kuopio Museum 2.12.2025 - 4.1.2026
The museum houses are once again decked out in festive decorations from the 1800s to the 1930s. Come and experience what Christmas used to smell and look like. Admire the […]
Kuopio celebrates its 250th anniversary – festive weeks light up the city with celebration on 10-23 November 2025
In November Kuopio will be dressed up in its festive best. The city, whose story began 250 years ago, will now celebrate its quarter-millennium journey with the whole community. Kuopio250 […]
Super fun activities for children and young people in Kuopio during the autumn break!
In Kuopio, autumn break is Super Autumn Break. There is plenty to do for schoolchildren and families vacationing in the city. If it rains, you can visit sports halls, cultural […]
Decision-making on the construction of the football stadium in Kuopio
The construction of the Kuopio football stadium is progressing. A needs assessment for the stadium was completed and approved in 2018. According to the new plan, a UEFA Category 4 […]
Kultsi is here! A new wellness product combines the best of sports and culture.
Kultsi is a new wellness product. It is aimed at all residents of Kuopio who want to improve their well-being in a variety of ways. The aim is to lower […]
The world's top orienteers took over the Kuopio terrain
The World Orienteering Championships were held in Kuopio on 7-12 July.The race village was located in Tahko, where the middle distance qualification was held, otherwise the races were held in […]
Kuopio Funk Fest is a celebration of rhythm music and vinyl culture on 18-19 July
Kuopio Funk Fest is a dedicated urban festival that brings together disc jockeys, bands, dancers and partygoers for a common cause. Four different events over two days will take participants […]
The Culture bank expands to North Savo
Culture Bank is an online service that brings together artists and cultural professionals along with their bookable services in one unified platform. Scheduled for launch in autumn 2025, the platform […]