Varkaus Attractions

Varkaus (pop. 24,500), is an important industrial town, with sawmills, a paper and cellulose factory, an engineering plant and large shipyards where boats for service on inland waters are built.

From Varkaus there are boat services to Kuopio and Savonlinna. Savonlinna can also be reached on a charming minor road which runs along the east side of the Haukivesi.

The abundant forests around Varkaus helped to make it a major timer center and a scenic location.