Iisalmi (/ˈiisælmɪ/ EE-sahl-me; Finnish: [ˈiːsɑlmi]; Swedish: Idensalmi)[5] is a town and municipality in the region of Northern Savonia in Finland.

[11] Olvi, the last big independent beer brewery in Finland, has its factory and headquarters in Iisalmi.

Genelec, a manufacturer of active monitors and loudspeakers] used in recording studios worldwide, has its factory and headquarters in Iisalmi.

Normet, engineers and manufacturers of mechanised equipment for underground rock-mining and tunnelling, also has its factory and headquarters in Iisalmi.

The line between Iisalmi and Oulu was electrified in December 2006, replacing diesel haulage of trains.

"Limuset" is mainly dedicated to kids and young people, and no alcoholic drinks are sold in the area.

Muurinpohjalettu, a thin pancake or crêpe made of wheat and barley, were chosen as the traditional food of Iisalmi.

[14] According to the Guinness Book of Records, the world's smallest restaurant, Kuappi, is located in Iisalmi.

In addition, Iisalmi has good facilities for gym workouts, swimming, motorsports, bowling and minigolf.