Varkaus
Finland · Pohjois-SavoFI
Town in North Savo, Finland
Varkaus, before 1929 known as Warkaus, is a Middle-Savonian industrial town and municipality of Finland. It is located in the former province of Eastern Finland and is part of the North Savo region, between the city of Kuopio and the town of Savonlinna.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 19,727
- Coordinates
- 62.315, 27.873
- Timezone
- Europe/Helsinki
Overview of Varkaus
Set in Pohjois-Savo, Finland, Varkaus is a low-key town. Around 19,727 people live here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on water sports and adventure. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls.
Things to do in Varkaus
Water Sports in Varkaus
(2)Looking for water sports? Varkaus has Sailboats and Water Sports. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Varkaus.
Adventure in Varkaus
(1)Looking for adventure? Varkaus has Boat Rides. Plan them together and you have a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Varkaus.
Best time to visit Varkaus
June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
Getting there & around
Varkaus is small, so plan to arrive via the nearest hub in Pohjois-Savo and continue by car or bike. Time zone: Europe/Helsinki.
Similar destinations
Places near Varkaus that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varkaus known for?
- Varkaus, in Pohjois-Savo, Finland, is best known for water sports and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 19,727 residents.
- What can you do in Varkaus?
- Recorded activities in Varkaus include Sailboats, Water Sports and Boat Rides. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Varkaus?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need.
- Where is Varkaus located?
- Varkaus is located in Pohjois-Savo, Finland. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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