Relax in a spa in Leppävirta
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.
cruise
In a nice summer day, take a cruise in Finland's biggest lake area Saimaa. Depart from Kuopio.
Events
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.
Navitas Marathon
In the beginning of june in varkaus
Kuopio Dance Festival
In june.
Vekara-Varkaus
Is a summer event for children held in june in varkaus.
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.