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Kolme ihmistä kävelee jalkakäytävällä värikkäiden sateenvarjojen alla. Taustalla näkyy Kuopion kaupungintalo ja vehreää kaupunkiympäristöä.

Would you recommend Kuopio as a student city? The survey explores the city's strengths and gathers students' views on what they value most in Kuopio and what im­prove­ments they would like to see.

7. Evanescent Droplets Atelier Sisu (Australia/Peru)

Välke Light Festival illuminates Kuopio on 16–18 October

Kuopion kaupunginkirjaston rakennus iltavalaistuksessa. Kirjaston pääsisäänkäynti näkyy kadun puolelta, ja rakennuksen edessä on suojatie, pysäköity auto sekä lehdettömiä puita.

The Kuopio City Library System change is approaching – all libraries will be closed 20.10.-3.11.2026.

Tervetuloa Kuopioon! Welcome to Kuopio!

Kuopio received nearly €200 000 for the development of Finnish as a second language teaching

Kuopio Dance Festival 8.-14.6.2026!

Iloiset ihmiset juoksevat pitkin Tulliportnkatua ilmapalloröykkiötä käsissään kannatellen.

May Day in Kuopio 2026

Kuopio is becoming more in­ter­na­tion­al – the number of foreigners and non-native speakers is growing

In­ter­na­tion­al House Kuopio - Mul­ti­lin­gual Guidance and Counselling Service

International House Kuopio helps people who have moved to Finland. The service is available in Kuopio and nearby areas: Lapinlahti, Tuusniemi, and Kaavi. The service is free of charge and […]

Kuopio Adult Education Center’s 2026 Spring Exhibitions open

Kuopio Adult Education Center’s spring exhibitions will open to the public in April. As usual, the exhibitions are spread across Kuopio service area and brings together a diverse selection of […]

Swedish Ambassador to Finland visited Kuopio

Swedish Ambassador to Finland Peter Ericson visited Kuopio on 26–27 March. The sunny spring weather welcomed the ambassador and showcased Kuopio at its best. Discussions covered many topics from comprehensive […]

Tampere remains Finland's most attractive city – Kuopio is close behind

Reputation and Trust Analytics’ Attractiveness & Retention 2026 study reveals that Tampere remains Finland’s most attractive city. Kuopio, however, has continued its rise and has almost caught up with Tampere. […]

Kuopio has the most holiday homes in Finland in 2025

According to recent data from Statistics Finland, Kuopio still had the highest number of vacation homes in Finland at the end of 2025. There were a total of 10 261 […]

Another exciting winter break for children and young people in Kuopio!

There is plenty to do for schoolchildren of all ages and families every day, and between outdoor activities you can pop indoors for a variety of activities. There are plenty […]