Pielavesi
Pielavesi, a pocket-sized municipality in Finland's North Savonia region, is best known as the birthplace of Urho Kekkonen, who served as Finland's president for nearly 26 years — and his childhood home, Lepikon torppa, still stands here. The municipality is largely forested and lake-scattered, with the lake of the same name covering well over a hundred square kilometres. A summer food festival centred on vendace (muikku) draws visitors seasonally.
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- Population3,944
- Nearest water from center 3.9 km2.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.4 km0.8 mi
Nearest airports
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Pielavesi: quick answers
Where is Pielavesi?
Pielavesi is in Finland, about 60 km37 miles in a straight line from Kuopio.
How do you get to Pielavesi?
The nearest airport is Kuopio / Siilinjärvi (KUO), about 1 hr away by road. The nearest train station is Siilinjärvi, about 47 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Pielavesi?
The warmest month is July, averaging 17°C63°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -8°C18°F. The wettest month is July, with about 100 mm3.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Pielavesi?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 3 cafés and 4 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Pielavesi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Siilinjärvi, Iisalmi and Kiuruvesi.