- Puijo
Puijo is a 150 metres high hill, the famous landmark of city of
Kuopio inFinland and a tourist attraction.Puijo Ridge
The ridge of Puijo is a well-known and popular recreation area. A 75 metres high observation tower,
Puijo tower is atop the hill, near the city centre of Kuopio. The tower affords a memorable mosaic of blue lakes and green islands and a large primeval forest. A revolving panoramic restaurant is located at the top of tower, featuring local specialities.Many paths and a large track network are located on the ridge, including two nature trails. People can move freely on most of Puijo ridge, but are restricted to the paths in the nature conservation area and in some areas less resistant to use. Gathering of plants is allowed.
Puijo and nearby resort town of
Tahkovuori have some co-operative programs to promote sports and tourism.Conservation area
In Puijo area there is one the first nature conservation areas of Finland, it was established in 1928. The size of the area is currently about 2.08 square kilometres.
ports infrastructure
Puijo is a diversified winter sports centre and has annually winter sports events, including cross-country skiing, ski jumping and downhill skiing. It is a training centre of many international ski jumpers. Puijo is an internationally known as a venue for Nordic
Ski Jumping World Cup events and its ski jumpers. Puijo has two downhill skiing runs, one of which is for beginners.Puijo is integral to Kuopio's bid for the
2012 Winter Youth Olympics .External links
* http://www.kuopioinfo.fi/english/perussivut/vierailukohteet/puijo.php
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