cruise
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 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
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.