Fine food and fine art are two essentials that should be on any modern traveler's itinerary. Get a taste for the latter at Kuopio Art Museum, where you'll find plenty of inspiring pieces to whet your artistic appetite.
You'll have sightseeing choices galore in Downtown Kuopio. Kuopio Art Museum is an ideal place to start here, but there are many other worthy attractions to check out. University of Eastern Finland, Puijo Tower, and Matkus Shopping Center are near the collection of precious artworks and will fill in your day nicely.