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Region of Finland
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North Savonia (Pohjois-Savo) is a province in the Finnish Lakeland, north of Saimaa proper, but with connecting waterways.
By train
Kuopio, Varkaus and Iisalmi have railway connections.
By bus
Buses operate to all municipality and city centres.
By car
Distances are long and service level of public transportation is poor, so the best way to get in and get around is by own car. It is possible to rent a car from Rissala airport or Kuopio.
By boat
In summer there are daily cruises from Savonlinna in South Savonia to Kuopio.
By taxi
By boat
The main waterway is from Iisalmi via Kuopio to Varkaus on Saimaa. The Keitele–Päijänne–Vesijärvi route leads from Keitele via Päijänne in Central Finland to Lahti and Kouvola.
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Iisalmi is a city in North Savonia.
Kiuruvesi is a town in North Savonia.
Kuopio is the capital and largest city of North Savonia. The city is surrounded by lakes from three sides, which supplies loads of beaches and the feeling of water being always close.
Suonenjoki is a town in North Savonia.
Varkaus is a town in North Savonia. The adjacent municipalities of Joroinen and Kangaslampi are also handled in this article.
Rautavaara is a town and municipality in North Savonia.
Saarijärvi is a rural town and municipality in Central Finland, Finland. It is known for its beautiful nature, with forests and many lakes and rivers.
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