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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 […]
Cultural tastings in spring 2026
City of Kuopio’s cultural institutions celebrated the Kuopio250 anniversary by offering free “Tastings”—unique opportunities to get a glimpse into the daily life, art, and activities of these venues. These events […]
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. […]
Minna Canth Award goes to Nicehearts – recognized for its work promoting equality and participation
Nicehearts association was announced as the winner of the Minna Canth Award from among nine nominees selected by the preliminary jury. Nicehearts is an association founded in 2001 with the […]
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 […]
International House Kuopio – Monthly Sessions 25.03.2026
The event is free of charge and intended for all internationals in Kuopio. At the event organized by International House Kuopio, you will meet experts from different fields and employers. […]
The season for the city's skating rinks and ice tracks has ended
The skating season has come to an end for Kuopio’s ice hockey rinks and skating tracks. The forecast for the coming weeks does not predict nighttime frost, so it no […]
Survey for International Residents
International House Kuopio is conducting a survey to gather information about the experiences and needs of international residents in the region. The survey is carried out by our intern, an […]
Kuopio City Museums invite to spend your winter vacation exploring space, art and history
Kuopio Museums Winter Break Week offers a variety of experiences for visitors of all ages. On February 27 Kuopio Museum opened the European premiere of the exhibition Stardust – The […]
Kuopio tackles water use challenges in mines and prepares for cyber threats to water supply
Kuopio is home to the most versatile and multidisciplinary cluster of water expertise in Finland, Kuopio Water Cluster. The cluster seeks solutions to problems ranging from water use in mines […]
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 […]
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 […]