Puijo Tower
Puijon torni
A 75-metre observation tower on Puijo Hill overlooks Lake Kallavesi and its scattered islands. It is the city landmark of Kuopio.
Puijo Tower was built in 1963. Its top sits at about 224 metres above sea level and has an outdoor observation deck, an indoor viewing level and a revolving restaurant. On clear days you can see countless islands on Lake Kallavesi, along with the forests and lakes of the Finnish Lake District. At the base of the tower is Puijo Nature Reserve, with old spruce forest and several loop trails. Next door, the Puijo ski jump once hosted a World Cup ski jumping event, and in winter the hill has cross-country ski trails and a small ski slope. Entry to the tower requires a ticket costing about EUR 8–10. Opening hours change with the seasons and usually run late into the evening. The tower is about 3 km from the city centre. You can reach it by bus or taxi, or walk up the trail in about 1 hour. Book a table at the revolving restaurant in advance. Going up in the evening is best for watching the sunset.
Opening hours
Open daily; hours vary by season (later evening opening in summer; check official website)
Nearby sights
- Orthodox Church Museum of Finland
- Pikku-Pietarin torikuja
- Kuopio Market Square & Market Hall
- Kuopio Art Museum
- Kuopio Cathedral
- VB Photographic Centre
- Kuopio Museum
- Old Kuopio Museum