The conference will be held in the Scandic Hotel Kuopio, located on the shore of beautiful Lake Kallavesi.
Visit Kuopio for EuPAT 12
Kuopio, a city in Finland and the regional capital of North Savo is located in the Finnish Lakeland. Surrounded by Lake Kallavesi, much of the city is built on islands, offering an impressive 4,760 kilometers of shoreline and beautiful forests.
Known for its strong tradition of education, Kuopio is the cultural hub of Eastern Finland, featuring attractions like the Kuopio Museum, Kuopio Art Museum, and Kuopio City Theatre. Famous for its local dish, Kalakukko (Finnish fish pastry), and the distinctive Savo dialect, Kuopio is home to Puijo hill and tower, a popular spot for outdoor activities. The people of Kuopio are known for their friendly, cheerful nature and witty conversation.
Here you can find some further hotel recommendations:
Scandic Hotel Kuopio (conference venue) please use the booking code: CGWM
Lappland Hotels Kuopio (15 min walking distance to the venue)
Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi (5 min wlaking distance to the venue)
Jahtihovi Hotel (5 min walking distance to venue)
Travel guidance
Flying to Kuopio
Finnair flies to Kuopio several times per day via Helsinki Airport.
A taxi can be pre-ordered before your arrival via Taksi Ykköset. über is also available in Kuopio.
Several car rental companies are available at the airport. Some of these operate only by reservation, so it is recommended to check their opening hours and other details on their websites.
Bus line 40 of Kuopio region's public transportation operates between the airport and Kuopio city center. Schedules can be found here.
Travelling by train
Kuopio railway station is located right in the city center. From Helsinki to Kuopio, the journey takes 4 hours and runs daily. You can also take the train from Turku, Tampere, Jyväskylä, Oulu, Rovaniemi and many other cities.
Travelling by bus
Kuopio bus station is located next to the railway station. Bus connections to Kuopio are both from the south and the north.
