Koli National Park is known for its truly breathtaking lake and island views from the top of Ukko-Koli hill. Explore the park trails by foot or bicycle in summer, and by snowshoes or skis in winter.
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The view from the summit of Koli hill, is perhaps the most famous view in Finland. Koli National Park in the Finnish Lakeland is a natural destination where holidaymakers of all ages have a great time. In Koli you can find a thermal spa, connected to the Break Sokos hotel, where you can enjoy pampering treatments and various pools and saunas.
At Koli nature centre you can learn about the geology, nature and culture of Koli National Park. For active hikers, there are approximately 80 km of marked trails in the national park and 2 km of snowshoe trails in winter. There are easy nature trails for families with children, as well as several routes in Koli suitable for dog walking.
Koli cabins offer many accommodation options for families, couples and groups of friends. Koli lodges are located very close to the village of Koli, from where you can easily reach the services and the national park either on foot or with your own car. There is also a ski bus from Koli village to Koli National Park in winter.
Koli offers a range of high quality places to stay, from comfortable basic cabins, smart holiday apartments, to wonderful luxury villas with all kinds of amenities. WiFi, dishwasher, TV and washing machine are standard in most rental properties, and most also have their own jetty, rowing boat and barbecue. You’ll have all you need for a great holiday.
Koli cottages are great for families with children. Most have travel cots and high chairs available. You can also ask the cottage owner if there are safety gates on the stairs. If you want to bring a pet, always check the property description to see if pets are welcome, or ask the owner about this. Some rental properties do not allow pets.
Koli is a popular holiday destination all year round. In winter, go cross-country or downhill skiing, snowshoe walking, snowboarding and fat biking. There are a total of 7 ski slopes, of which two are aimed at children. Try a snowmobile, reindeer or husky safari. You can hire a wide selection of ski equipment and the ski school will teach the basics of skiing or improve your existing skills.
In summer the bright nights provide a great setting for enjoying hobbies late into the evening and into the night. The paths and scenery of the national park offer wonderful experiences around the clock. Hike a longer route on the paths of the national park or just check out the most amazing views from the peaks of Ukko-Koli, Akka-Koli and Paha-Koli, which are all easily accessible. Cycle through the amazing landscapes or photograph the breathtaking views of Koli, which are equally stunning in summer and winter.
Joensuu airport is located about an hour’s drive from the village of Koli.
The nearest train station is located in the centre of Joensuu, from where you can hire a car and drive to Koli in about an hour.
See weather forecasts for Koli: www.foreca.fi/Finland/Koli
See the snow depth in Koli: www.foreca.fi/Finland/Koli/map/lumensyvyys
