Varkaus Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in the region of Northern Savonia in Finland
About Varkaus
Varkaus is an industrial town with about 20,000 inhabitants (2021), best known for its paper factories. The name of the town translates to "theft" in modern Finnish, but it's more likely that the town got its name from the old Finnish word for strait.
Top Attractions in Varkaus
Explore the best things to see and do in Varkaus:
- ★Church of Joroinen
- ★Church of Saint George
- ★Church of Varkaus
- ★Kartano Golf
- ★Linnansaari National Park
- ★Taipale canal
- ★The Museum ofMechanical Music
- ★Varkaus Water Tower
Where to Eat in Varkaus
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Severi
- 🍴Sodexo Ravintola Navitas
Where to Stay in Varkaus
- 🏨Hotel Oscar
- 🏨Pihlas Resort
Varkaus Travel Guide Sections
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