The view
Lakes, islands and forest.
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Puijo Tower is a 75-metre observation tower on top of Puijo Hill, a 150-metre hill that is the best-known landmark of Kuopio in eastern Finland. It stands near the city centre, about 2 km in a straight line from it. Puijo Hill is a popular recreation area with many paths and a wide trail network, including two nature trails. It holds one of Finland's first nature conservation areas, created in 1928 and now covering about 2.08 square kilometres. It is also a winter sports centre that hosts Ski Jumping World Cup events. From the top of the tower a mosaic of blue lakes, green islands and wide forests spreads in every direction, with the city's buildings on the shore of Lake Kallavesi. A revolving restaurant crowns the tower, looking out over the whole scene and serving local dishes. A lift carries visitors up to the observation deck. The view is best on clear days, and in winter the lakes freeze and the whole scene turns white.
Lakes, islands and forest.
At the top.
On the hill.
Puijo Hill, Kuopio, Finland
By lift to the observation deck.
On clear days.