Connection with nature grows naturally stronger in Kuopio

In Kuopio, nature connectedness is nurtured by the presence of forests that embrace residents all around, the uphill climbs that make you sweat and the waters surrounding the city on all sides. Although we, as locals of Kuopio, share the same opportunities for growing our connection with nature, the actual experience is always very personal.

So, what kinds of relationships with nature can be forged in Kuopio? Five fascinating local figures, each with a passion for nature, share their answers.

Did you know? In Kuopio, the distance from your doorstep to nature is never more than 500 m.

Find Your Place Of Power

In the olden days, sacred natural sites with special powers were often associated with the provision of food. The more bountiful a place was in berries, mushrooms or game, the more important it was. Equally important for modern humans is the spiritual nourishment provided by nature, and many who spend a lot of time in nature have their own favourite place where they visit time and again to find inner peace and gather strength.

What would your place of power look like? Would it be a tussock with stems bent under the weight of blueberries, the crest of a rock overlooking a stunning view of Lake Kallavesi, or a rough boulder towering over a small forest pool in the shade of trees?