[2] The passenger harbour of the port is located in the Vahtivuori district on the Maljalahti bay.

[5] There are many cruise companies and restaurants, and in addition, the harbor has market stalls.

The Kuopio Wine Festival [fi] is held at this market square near the harbour.

[6] The passenger harbour area is one of the centers of summer tourist activities alongside Kuopio Market Square.

[5] The harbour is often filled with walkers admiring Lake Kallavesi, market traders, diners on the terrace and those going on a cruise.