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Petonen

Petonen is a large residential area in the southern part of Kuopio's urban area, 10-12 km from the city centre. The districts of Petonen are Pirtti, Pitkälahti and Litmanen. The construction of the Petonen Park Town was started in 1986. The building stock consists mostly of detached and terraced houses, although the Pyörö area, which is considered the centre of Petonen, is clearly dominated by apartment blocks. In the southern part of Petonen, business areas such as Matkus and Kylmämäki are being built.

Services

The main services in the area are located in the immediate vicinity of the esplanade-style Pyörönkaari. Petonen has its own social and health care centre, library, parish centre and leisure centre. There are several grocery stores, pizzerias, hairdressers and other specialised shops in the area.  There is also an R-kiosk, a pharmacy and postal services in Petonen.

Primary education in Petonen is provided by the Pyörö, Pitkälahti, Pirti and Aurinkorinte schools. There are also several kindergartens in the area.

Lippumäki swimming pool and indoor sports facilities, as well as Litmasen field, provide sports facilities in Petoski. The Lippumäki Sports Centre, to be completed in 2020, will include an artificial ice rink, a gym, artificial grass fields, a training ice rink and the largest hyperbaric hall in the Nordic countries. There is also the Lippumäki skate park, which is very popular with young people. There are also numerous beaches in Petonen, the largest and most famous of which is Kirveslahti. There is also a construction container on the beach, which is used by open-air swimmers in winter.

Transport links

The travel time from Petonen to the centre of Kuopio is about 10-30 minutes, depending on the means of transport. There is a direct motorway connection from Petonen to the centre of Kuopio. You can also walk or cycle, as there are light traffic routes all along the route. There are also several stops in the area for the Kuopio Vilkku-fillers, Kuopio's electric assisted city bikes. There are extensive bus connections to the area from all over the city.

Lumo homes have a wide range of rental apartments in Kuopio. If you are interested in the Petonen area you should check out https://lumo.fi/en/rental-apartments/Kuopio/Petonen.

Kuopio is the heart of northern Savo. It is a lively and laid-back city of lakes and culture. It is one of the favourite cities of residence among Finns. It is also a university city with an active student life. Kuopio has many cosy rental apartments in excellent locations for different needs.

In the summer, the city becomes a busy hub of different events, including the Kuopio Dance Festival, the Kuopio Wine Festival and Kuopiorock. Nature in and around Kuopio is beautiful also in the winter, when the city’s skiing tracks and the slopes of ski centre Tahko welcome people to enjoy winter sports. Kuopio is a popular destination for domestic tourism. The traditional local delicacy known as kalakukko is a must for every visitor.

Surrounded by lakes, close to services

Few cities in Finland can offer what Kuopio has to offer: Gorgeous views of Lake Kallavesi, close to excellent services and opportunities. You can also enjoy the beautiful scenery around Kuopio by taking a lake cruise from the passenger harbour.

As a city, Kuopio is human-scale – everything is located conveniently near by foot, bicycle, car or bus. To ensure the continued success of Kuopio as a comfortable living environment surrounded by nature, the area is being constantly developed.

Available rental apartments in Kuopio

Most of the houses in Kuopio are located in quiet suburban neighbourhoods that are close to nature and equipped with good services and public transport connections. There are many pleasant Lumo homes across Kuopio, catering for a variety of needs. There are rental apartments for both single people, couples and larger families.

Kuopio has a wide range of rental homes, and Kuopio's available rental apartments are sure to suit single people, couples and large families alike.

Most of Kuopio's housing is quiet living in suburbs built close to nature, with good services and good public transport connections. There are over a thousand comfortable Lumo rental apartments available in different parts of Kuopio to suit a wide range of needs.

Kuopio's available Lumo rental apartments can be found in our web store. Rent an apartment from the Lumo we store when it suits you, with no rental deposit.

Comfortable rental living all around Kuopio

The Kuopio town centre is the heart of the city and a compact residential area full of services. A few kilometres from the town centre, the Puijonlaakso, Kelloniemi, Maljalahti and Männistö districts have many rental apartments. The connections to the town centre and other areas are very good.

The homes in Puijonlaakso are mostly apartment buildings. There is a wide range of opportunities for outdoor recreation and hobbies in Puijo. Further east, in Männistö, you can also find good sports facilities and a beach. The quiet district is great for families with children. In addition to the sports opportunities, the area has many schools and playgrounds. Most of the homes in this area are detached houses and terraced homes. North of Puijonlaakso, Rypysuo offers good rental housing opportunities with bus connections and sports facilities.

When you head southwest from the town centre, you reach Neulamäki, an area consisting of residential and industrial zones next to Kuopio Science Park. The Lumo rental apartments in this area are close to the services of Neulamäki, including day-care centres, schools, a library, a maternity and child health clinic and a dental clinic. The area is popular among senior citizens as well as families and students.

In southern Kuopio, you can find a range of housing options in the park-like district of Petonen, which has grown into an active residential area with its own character. There are many services around Itsenäisyydenaukio square and there are various residential areas around it with more than 20 kilometres of paths through parks.

Study in the Kuopio region

The University of Eastern Finland, Savonia University of Applied Sciences and Savo Vocational College offer a wide range of programmes ranging from basic studies to doctoral degrees. There are Lumo rental apartments for students, including apartments that are suitable for sharing.

Lumo rental apartments in Kuopio in figures

From the heart of North Savo and the hometown of approximately 123,000 residents, Kuopio, you can find a comprehensive selection of reliable Lumo rental apartments. The smallest homes in Kuopio are 21m2 studios, and the largest ones are 107.5m2 five-room apartments. There is certainly a suitable home for you within the 1636 owned by Lumo homes.