North Savo

城市概覽

The region is known for its natural beauty, including the stunning scenery of the Finnish Lakeland and the hills and forests of the North Savo uplands. The economy of the province is diverse, with a mix of traditional industries such as forestry and agriculture, as well as more modern sectors such as high-tech manufacturing and healthcare. The region is also home to several universities and research institutions, including the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio.

如何抵達

By plane

There are flights from Helsinki to Kuopio Airport. Lappeenranta and Tampere airports are the nearest airports with international connections.

By train Kuopio, Varkaus and Iisalmi have railway connections.

By bus Buses operate to all municipality and city centres.

By car Distances are long and service level of public transportation is poor, so the best way to get in and get around is by own car. It is possible to rent a car from Rissala airport or Kuopio.

By boat In summer there are daily cruises from Savonlinna in South Savonia to Kuopio. North Savonia (up to Iisalmi) is reachable from the oceans via the Saimaa Canal.

當地交通

Trains can be used from Varkaus via Pieksamäki to Kuopio and Iisalmi or between the latter. Some intermediate stations may have VR bus connections. For coaches and buses, in addition to Matkahuolto, see the schedules of Waltti. Especially if you are willing to go to more remote areas of province, having your own car is useful. Rent a car in Kuopio, Iisalmi or Varkaus.

By taxi Smartphone apps: Valopilkku, 02 Taksi, Taksi Itä-Suomi Menevä Kuopio. Smart phone app offers address based routing and calculates price according to them. €4/7+€0.90/1.60km+0.90/min; the lower fee for 1–4 persons; prebooking free. (updated Aug 2020) Taksi EHT-Line, ☏ +358 200 14200, [email protected]. Smart phone app offers address based routing and calculates price according to them. €5.90/9+€1.91/2.23km+0.90/min; the lower fee for 1–4 persons; prebooking €7.10. (updated Aug 2020)

By boat

The main waterway is from Iisalmi via Kuopio to Varkaus on Saimaa. The Keitele–Päijänne–Vesijärvi route leads from Keitele via Päijänne in Central Finland to Lahti and Kouvola. There are also many smaller lakes, most with many bays and islands.

必看景點

Lepikon torppa, a few kilometres from Pielavesi centre, is the birthplace and childhood home of President of Finland Urho Kekkonen (1900–1986). It is now a museum. Mekaanisen Musiikin Museo in Varkaus is the only mechanical music museum in Finland. Olvi Panimomuseo in Iisalmi shows the history of beer and different stages of brewing. Pisa, a fell and a view spot and a protected area between Juankoski and Nilsiä in Kuopio. The Treaty of Teusina in 1595 determined Pisa to be one landmark of the border between Russia and Sweden. On the top (270 m) you can still see the markings in stone. See Kuopio and its surroundings from Puijo observation tower. Pumpulikirkko in Rautavaara. Seinävuoren rotkolaakso in Tuusniemi. Around 50 km from Kuopio there is a gorge with a 2.5-km hiking trail. Go hiking to Orinoro gorge in Leppävirta. There is a 7-km-long hiking trail, which leads you into a narrow gorge with vertical cliffs. Alternatively you can drive by car as close as 700 m to a gorge.

體驗活動

In a nice summer day, take a cruise in Finland's biggest lake area Saimaa. Depart from Kuopio. Metsäkartano, located in the municipality of Rautavaara in northern North Savonia, this nature tourist centre offers a variety of sport and outdoor activities both in summer and winter and accommodation in log buildings and even in a tepee made of peat. In the restaurant they serve organic food. Relax in a spa in Leppävirta Hike to the Orinoro gorge in Leppävirta. Tahko, a ski resort in Nilsiä, with accommodation and some outdoor activities also during the summer.

Events Navitas Marathon in the beginning of June in Varkaus Vekara-Varkaus is a summer event for children held in June in Varkaus. Kuopio Dance Festival in June. Kuopio Wine Festival; wine, food, friend, celebration. The wine village opens in the beginning of July offering wine, food and music performances and festivities continue for one week. Suonenjoki strawberry carnival is one of the oldest summer festivals in Finland. In 2010 the carnival tradition will be 40 years old. Suonenjoki municipality is considered as a strawberry capital of Finland, as it is the biggest strawberry producer in the country. The Wife Carrying World Championships is arranged in Sonkajärvi each summer.

美食

Kalakukko, a specialty of the region, a rye bread pastry filled with fish and meat. Buy it in a marketplace, especially in Kuopio.

飲品與夜生活

Try kotikalja, non-alcoholic home-made ale, usually served in summer season but can be found in restaurants, especially in buffet, all year round. Tap water is drinkable everywhere.