Puijo Tower
Puijo Tower
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The Puijo tower is an observation tower at the top of Puijo hill in Kuopio, Eastern Finland. Opened in 1963, the tower is 75 metres (246 ft) tall and has a revolving restaurant with 100 seats and a beutiful cafe. It was the first tower with a revolving restaurant in the Nordic countries. The current Puijo tower has been visited by over 5.5 million tourists. The current tower is the third overall. When it was completed in 1963 the second one, built in 1906, was dismantled. The first tower was built in 1856. On the western side of the tower there are three ski jumping hills.
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Boyd J
Maleny, Australia1,688 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
The tower offers stunning 360 degree views of the surrounding countryside and cost 8 Euro for entrance. It really helps to appreciate why Finland is sometimes referred to as the land of lakes and forest.
Written 2 August 2023
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Jo
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5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
We arrived on a dull day, with very few people at the tower. We walked out into the cafeteria and the views were magnificent. We had the place to ourselves and we really got to enjoy the 360° views of Kuopio. As the weather was not bad we then went to the outside viewing platform and the views were even better.
A must do for any visitor as it really helps you understand the city layout and experience the beauty of the lake.
On a sunny day it would be even better.
Written 9 November 2022
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Ronald L
Denver, CO2,952 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
Pujio Tower overlooks Kuopio area. Several different towers have stood here over the years. From the tower you get a great view of Kuopio and the surrounding lakes. You also look down on the ski jumps and new chair lift system.
Written 11 October 2022
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Camilla Ö
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Family
I visit with my family , great place and good experience. I’m summer Puijo offers good selection for activities, especially for children. However during winter , we visit last winter, there was still enough activities for kids enjoy once, but would be great to get some more, not just the sliding for kids.
Written 24 August 2022
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Knitter8
London, UK111 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Couples
Amazing view from the top. We didn’t anticipate the view being so good. You can a lot of lakes and islands. It was very windy so bring a warm jumper.

The floor below there was a cafe which also had good views snd sold pastries and drinks. There are trails through the forest too
Written 8 August 2022
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Mikael F
Helsinki, Finland30,625 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
Puijo Tower is a 75-meter-high observation tower at the top of Puijo hill. It was opened in 1963.

There are a cafe and a restaurant on the top of the tower with stunning panoramic views. There is a 7-euro entrance fee.

Puijo Tower was the first tower with a revolving restaurant in the Nordic countries.

You can walk to the tower from Kuopio city center. The climb is quite steep and it takes 40 minutes. Or take bus number 10 from the marketplace.

On the western side are stairs next to the ski jumping hills. We descended that way back to the city center.
Written 22 July 2021
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Tomi Wickman
Helsinki, Finland2,198 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021 • Couples
Great views over Kuopio and surraundings. Free parking but a small entry fee. Cafe has regular prices up in the tower. Also inva toilet up in the tower
Written 30 June 2021
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B T
London, UK1,216 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
This tower gives a very good view over Kuopio and the surrounding area. You can see all the lakes with their islands so it is a view you don't get from similar towers in other countries, or even other ones in Finland.
Written 13 May 2021
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TeWe
Helsinki, Finland1,109 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021 • Couples
Nice view over Kuopio. A bit overpriced in my opinion though. Best views are from outside, take the stairs up from the cafeteria.
Written 26 April 2021
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Duncan J
France7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Family
We were lucky with the weather & the tower offered ridiculously good views in all directions. An added novelty was the views onto the ski jumps, allowing you to get an idea of what it must feel like to be about to set off down one. Took the steps with 9-yr old boys rather than the lift just for the adventure which was good for burning off some energy before filling them with doughnuts (overpriced, day old) at the top. (Brilliant views from the cafe too, with seating running around the 360-degree windows)
Written 23 July 2020
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