Kuopio boasts a long tradition as an ice-skating city. Every winter the world´s best marathon skaters gather in Kuopio to compete against each other on the natural ice track on Lake Kallavesi. The Finland Ice Marathon, arranged since 1984, also attracts thousands of recreational skaters as well as a large audience, who can enjoy a varied programme of entertainment on the lake Kallavesi.

Skating on the lake ice is a popular winter sport in Kuopio in February and March, and the ice tracks are at everybody´s disposal for several weeks. The vast expanse of the lake ice glistening in the sun provides a great backdrop for outdoor recreation for the whole family. There is also an indoor ice-skating rink in Kuopio.

SKATES FOR RENT:

AdventureKuopio
Rental point is located near the ice tracks at the passenger harbour during the best skating season.
Tour skates, guided excursions for groups
Contacts: Tel. +358-400-202 303
sales@seikkailukuopio.fi, http://www.seikkailukuopio.fi/en/1/

Sportti Korhonen Oy/Sport 10 
Ice hockey skates, figure skates
Price: 10€ / day
Open: Mon-Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-2pm
Contacts: Kasarmikatu 10, FI-70110 KUOPIO
Tel. +358 (0)17 2828 777,  +358 (0)45 266 3030
Fax +358 (0)17 2828 777
janne@sporttikorhonen.fi, www.sporttikorhonen.fi

AdventureCenter
Tour skates, guided skating excursions for groups.
Price: 15 eur / day.
Open: Tue-Fri 11am–5pm, Sat 11am-2pm,
CLOSED 24-28 Dec, 31 Dec, 1 Jan, other times open by an agreement.
Contacts: Makasiininkatu 2, FI-70100 KUOPIO,
Tel. +358-17-580 8965
info@seikkailukeskus.com, www.seikkailukeskus.com

Great Skate Kuopio
Ice hockey skates, skating blades.
Open: Mon-Fri 11am-5.30pm,  Sat 10am-2pm
Contacts: Puijonkatu 26, FI-70110 KUOPIO,
Tel. +358-17-2628 555  Fax +358-17-2628 549
myynti@greatskatekuopio.com, www.greatskatekuopio.com