Kiuruvesi is a town in North Savonia.
Understand
In 1865, Kiuruvesi became an independent parish, and a year later, the first church in the town was built. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Kiuruvesi developed as a regional center for trade and commerce, with several new businesses and factories being established in the area.
In the early 20th century, Kiuruvesi experienced significant growth and development, as new transportation links and infrastructure were built. The electrification of the area in the 1920s paved the way for new industries and businesses to be established.
After the war, the town continued to grow and modernize, with the establishment of several new industries, including agriculture, forestry, and manufacturing.
Get in
By train
Trains on the line between Iisalmi and Ylivieska stop at Kiuruvesi.
- Kiuruvesi railway station (Kiuruveden rautatieasema), Ratakatu 1, 63.640900°, 26.611386°. 2022-02-13
By car
As with most other towns in Finland, arriving by car is always an option. The most important road connection is Highway 27 between Kalajoki and Iisalmi.
Get around
See
Kiuruvesi's most important tourist attractions, sights and events include:
- Local History Museum
- Statue of the Clearer
- Ylä-Savo Vocational College, Hingunniemi (Equine Education Unit)
- Town hall
- House of Culture
- Kiuruvesi Church (Kiuruveden kirkko), Kirkkokatu 8, 63.653614°, 26.626413°.
Do
- Pappila Beach (Pappilan uimaranta), Kirkkokatu 34, 63.646625°, 26.642841°.
- Kiuruvesi Iskelmäviikko. An annual Iskuräminen music event held in Kiuruvesi in July, which focuses on performers of traditional shock and dance music. During Iskelmeväki, Kiuruvesi also hosts a lot of side activities, such as the IskelmäMestari singing competition and dance courses, as well as smaller side events around the city.
Buy
- Tokmanni Kiuruvesi, Tulotie 10, 63.644092°, 26.605308°.
Eat
Kiuruvesi's main course is the local delicacy of Ylä-Savo, mute -roasted meat, a kind of meat soup that includes, in addition to potatoes, various internal organs and coincidences made from blood and flour, “dumplings”.
- Pub-Ravintola Luna, Asematie 4, 63.652613°, 26.621375°, +358 50 0751868, info@pubravintolaluna.com. 2022-02-13
- Lounasravintola Sireeni, Teollisuustie 7, 63.647070°, 26.596695°. A lunch restaurant. 2022-02-13
Drink
- Pub Havanna Kiuruvesi, Niemistenkatu 1, 63.653640°, 26.619900°, +358 40 7460799. Beer restaurant in the town center. 2022-02-13
Sleep
- Hotelli Peltohovi, Asematie 9, 63.651369°, 26.618482°, +358 10 3407735, hotelli@hotellipeltohovi.fi. 2022-02-13
- Hotelli Sininen Helmi, Hankaniementie 110, 63.638366°, 26.680848°, +358 40 7050428, info@sininenhelmi.fi. 2022-02-13
- Gasthaus Camping Palopaikka, Teollisuustie 7, 63.646809°, 26.598039°, +358 400 945 544, palopaikka@gmail.com. 2022-02-13