PUIJO

Puijo hill is the famous landmark of Kuopio, and the ridge of Puijo is among the most popular recreation areas of the city. The hill is 150 metres high, has an observation tower on its peak and is situated close to the city centre of Kuopio. map 

Puijo observation tower

Tower and souvenier shop are open Mon-Thur 11 am - 7 pm, Fri - Sat 11 am - 9 pm and Sun 11 am - 4 pm.

Tower restaurant is open Mon-Thur 11 am-8 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-10 pm, Sun 11 am- 5 pm.
(last orders half an hour before closing)

Lunch served at the tower restaurant Mon-Fri 11 am - 3 pm.
New lunch menu weekly. You can also order from á la carte menu all day.
With a main course is half of the price of the entrance ticket compensated.

Entrance fee: adults €5, pensioners, students, unemployed €3,5, children 4 - 12 yrs. €2,5, family (2 + 2) €12, groups over 10 persons €3,5 / person.

Puijon Maja beside the tower serves lunch Mon-Fri 11 am - 2 pm. Other times open by an agreement.

Contact information:

Reservations:
Tel. +358-(0)17-255 5255, +358-(0)44-552 4810

Souvenier shop / tickets:
Tel. +358-(0)-17-255 5253 

www.puijo.com

Recreation and nature conservation on Puijo

Puijo ridge is one of the favourite recreation areas in Kuopio, with its numerous paths and extensive track network. Two nature trails offer a chance to experience the area's diversity.

You can move freely on most of Puijo ridge. Gathering of berries, mushrooms and other plants is also allowed. Movement is restricted to the paths in the nature conservation area and in the deciduous areas that are less resistant to use.

Nature conservation has a long tradition in the Puijo area. The first conservation area was established in 1928. It was one of the first nature conservation areas established in Finland. The size of the Puijo nature conservation area is currently approximately 208 hectares.

Free material about Puijo, including a nature trail guide and different maps, are available in Kuopio-Info, Haapaniemenkatu 17.

Puijo Sports Centre

Puijo is especially well-known as a venue for winter sports events, including cross-country skiing, ski jumping and downhill skiing. Top international ski jumpers train and compete at Puijo, and top-class cross-country ski events also take place at Puijo each year. Puijo is a well-known venue for Nordic Skiing World Cup events, as well as for competitions between national and regional top skiers.

Puijo is a diversified winter sports centre in Kuopio, which also has 2 downhills: the short and steep Puijo Slope at the Ski Stadium and the Antikkala Slope, especially suitable for beginners, on the opposite side of Puijo Hill. The services in the area include equipment hire, a ski school and a café.

Here you can find a list of services at Puijo:

Select district All Kuopio

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KUOPIO:

Hotel Puijon maja
2 km from the city centre, at the Puijo hill. Double rooms for 40 persons with toilet and shower. Great facilities for being outdoors. Price includes sauna and breakfast.
Services: accommodation, restaurant, cafe, sauna. Location.
Contacts: Puijontornintie, FI-70300 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-255 5250, Fax. +358-17-255 5266, myynti@puijo.com, www.puijo.com

Konttila
Services: café and guided nature trips in Puijo recreation area. Location.
Contacts: Antikkalantie 117, FI-70300 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-50-595 4434, postit@konttila.fi, www.konttila.fi

Puijo Golf Course
The Puijo Golf Course in Kuopio zigzags across the slopes of Puijo Hill. The scenic par 3 practice course with 9 fairways is open from the spring after the snow has thawed until the first snowfalls in autumn. The lengths of the fairways vary between 90 and 180 metres. Sales of season tickets at the Kuopio City Leisure Department, Tulliportinkatu 37 E, and day tickets at the Puijon Maja Hostel next to the course. Inquiries tel.+358 (0)400-673 548.
Contacts: Tulliportinkatu 37 E, FI-70110 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-182 670, Fax. +358-17-182 666

Puijo slopes
2 slopes 1,5 km from the centre of Kuopio.Antikkala, Kallantie tel. +358-17-187 713. Puijo, Puijo ski stadiumtel.+358-17-182 543.
Contacts: Kallantie, FI-70340 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-187 713, Fax. +358-17-721 717, puijonrinteet@pp.inet.fi, www.puijonrinteet.com

Puijo Tower
The vast panorama of an endless mosaic of blue lakes and green islands that can be seen from the Puijo Tower is a spectacle not to missed by anybody visiting Kuopio. The tower, situated about 1.5 kilometres from the city centre, has a revolving panoramic restaurant that serves local specialities. The tower and the hostel at the foot of it are surrounded by a unique primeval forest.
Services: accommodation, restaurant, cafe, sauna. Location.
Contacts: Puijontornintie, FI-70300 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-255 5250, Fax. +358-17-255 5266, myynti@puijo.com, www.puijo.com

Puijo Tower Restaurant and Café
Revolving panoramic restaurant serves local specialities.
Services: À la carte restaurant, café, souvenir. Location.
Contacts: Puijontie, FI-70300 Kuopio, Tel.. +358-17-255 5255, myynti@puijo.com, www.puijo.com

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