Väinölänniemi
A green peninsula reaching into Lake Kallavesi from the city centre, with a lakeside beach, shoreline paths and summer cafés, a favourite spot for locals to enjoy the summer.
Väinölänniemi peninsula lies at the southeastern corner of the city centre, about a 15-minute walk from Market Square. It has wide lawns, old trees and lakeside walking paths. In summer the lakeside beach and cafés are lively, and during the Kuopio Dance Festival in June the peninsula hosts outdoor performances and events. Walk along the shore to look across at Puijo Tower and the passenger boats crossing the lake. Rocks on the shore carry marks showing historical flood levels. In winter there is an ice-hole swimming spot by the lake, where locals often try winter swimming. The peninsula is free to visit and makes a good place to stroll and rest after seeing the Old Kuopio Museum and the Orthodox cathedral.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Kuopio
- Old Kuopio Museum
- Kuopio Museum
- VB Photographic Centre
- Kuopio Cathedral
- Kuopio Art Museum
- Lake Kallavesi Cruise & Kuopio Harbour
- Kuopio Market Square & Market Hall