Daily program for Christmas and New Year 2012 in Koli

Christmas is coming…

8.12. Opening of the exhibition of the textile artist Kikka Jelisejeff and artist of naive Art Annika Hiltunen in Visitor Centre Ukko at 3 pm. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

14.–16.12. Owen baked Christmas cookies in Vakka Nature Shop café, Visitor Centre Ukko. Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel.+358 205 64 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

15.12. Open House event at local farm of Icelandic Horses. Free riding at 11 am–2pm. Paimentupa Farm, Kotaniementie 1, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 13 672 175 or +358 400 802 709.

15.12. See how yarn is made 12–2 pm. Heidi Kilpeläinen and Minna Väisänen are presenting two types of spinning wheels and how they are used, as well as different kind of wool and woolen yarn. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel.+358 205 64 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

15.12. Candle pathway and Christmassy quiz for whole family at 3–5 pm. Starting from the yard of Visitor Centre Ukko. Service of juice and cookies. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

17. –31.12. Christmas market in front of the Tourist Information, Ylä-Kolintie 2, 83960 Koli. More information:  Tel. +358 45 138 7429, info@koli.fi, www.koli.fi.

17.12.2012–23.12.2012 Making of Christmas decorations at Café Kolin Ryynänen at 1–6 pm. Learn to make Christmas elves out of yarn, felt hearts and angel candies. Price 10 €/person. More information and bookings: Café Kolin Ryynänen, tel. 045 848 1966, saga1spirit@yahoo.com, www.sagaspirit.fi.

21.12. Dinner at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli at 6–10 pm. Price 15 €/adult, 10 €/child. Pre-booking needed. More information and table reservations: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

22.12. Ice fishing trip to a little lake at 10 am. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and pastry in the Restaurant after the trip. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

22.12. Snowmobile-safaris at Loma-Koli.
One hour safari to the ice of Lake Pielinen or the hills near Loma-Koli. Departure at 10 am. Price 75 €/person, 50 €/person with co-driver.
Two hour safari. Length of the safari 40 km. Departure at 12.30 pm. Price 140 €/person, 95 €/person with co-driver.
3 hour safari. Length of the safari 70 km. Departure at 3 pm. Price 180 €/person, 130 €/person with co-driver, including packed lunch.
More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

22.12. Snowshoe trip to Käränkävaara and Rintasenvaara hills near Loma-Koli at 2 pm. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and cookie or sausage at bonfire. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

22.12. Evening dusk at Koli. Snowmobile trip to the ice of Lake Pielinen or to the Hills of Koli at 6 pm. Duration 1 hour. 65 €/person or 40 €/person with co-rider (special offer for Christmas time, pre-booking needed). More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

22.–23.12. Owen baked Christmas cookies in Vakka Nature Shop café, Visitor Centre Ukko. Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli. Tel.+358 205 64 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

Christmas Eve’s Eve

23.12. Owen baked Christmas cookies in Vakka Nature Shop café, Visitor Centre Ukko. Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli. Tel.+358 205 64 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

23.12. Ice fishing trip to a little lake at 10 am. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and pastry in the Restaurant after the trip. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

23.12. Snowmobile-safaris at Loma-Koli.
One hour safari to the ice of Lake Pielinen or the hills near Loma-Koli. Departure at 10 am. Price 75 €/person, 50 €/person with co-driver.
Two hour safari. Length of the safari 40 km. Departure at 12.30 pm. Price 140 €/person, 95 €/person with co-driver.
3 hour safari. Length of the safari 70 km. Departure at 3 pm. Price 180 €/person, 130 €/person with co-driver, including packed lunch.
More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.


23.12.  Making of Christmas decorations at Café Kolin Ryynänen at 1–6 pm. Learn to make Christmas elves out of yarn, felt hearts and angel candies. Price 10 €/person. More information and bookings: Café Kolin Ryynänen, tel. 045 848 1966, saga1spirit@yahoo.com, www.sagaspirit.fi.

23.12. Snowshoe trip to Käränkävaara and Rintasenvaara hills near Loma-Koli at 2 pm. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and cookie or sausage at bonfire. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

23.12. Santa’s workshop upstairs of Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja at 3–6 pm. More information: Koli Activ Oy, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

23.12. Sausages and Sticky buns on bonfire. Grill sausages on bonfire at Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja at 12–6 pm. Winter specialties: Korling aka Curling in Koli style and minigolf on ice. More information: Koli Activ Oy, Koli Harbour, Rantatie 12, 83960 Koli, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

23.12. Dinner at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli at 6–10 pm. Price 20 €/adult, 10 €/child. Pre-booking needed. More information and table reservations: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

23.12. Christmas Eve's Eve at Sokos Hotel Koli. Saunas are warm at 4–9 pm. Dinner Buffet at Grill it! Restaurant at 6 pm. Table reservations to the Restaurant. Information, mullet wine and Christmas cookies for Hotel guests at 8 pm at the bonfire. More information: Sales department of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

Christmas Eve

24.12. Breakfast in Grilli it!-restaurant of Sokos Hotel Koli at 7–10 am. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

24.12. at 12.00. Declaration of Christmas peace at Akka-Koli. More information:  Tel. +358 45 138 7429, info@koli.fi, www.koli.fi.

24.12. Christmas porrige at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli starting at 12 am. Price: 6 €/person, 3 €/child.  More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

24.12. Christmassy arts and crafts moment and Cookie baking at 12 am–3 pm (free of charge) at Sokos Hotel Koli. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

24.12. Christmas porrige in Grill it!-restaurant of Sokos Hotel Koli at 12.30 pm. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

24.12. Christmas saunas are warm and ready in Sokos Hotel Koli at 2–8 pm. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

24.12. Christmas dinner and Santa Claus at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli at 6 pm.  Santa Claus is visiting at 8 pm. Price: 30 €/adult, 15 €/child. More information and table reservations: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

24.12. Christmas Dinner Buffet at Sokos Hotel Koli’s Grill it!-restaurant starting at 6 pm. Santa Claus visits the restaurant at 8 pm. Guests can bring one present per child to be delivered by the Santa Claus. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

Christmas Day

25.12. Breakfast in Grilli it!-restaurant of Sokos Hotel Koli at 6.45–10 am. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

25.12. Christmas service at 7 am in the Paateri church.

25.12. Christmas service at 8 am in the Koli church.

25.–26.12. Owen baked Christmas cookies in Vakka Nature Shop café, Visitor Centre Ukko. Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli. Tel.+358 205 64 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

25.12.2012–10.3.2013 Recognize the paw prints of different animals. Find and recognize the hidden paw prints in the Visitor Centre Ukko. Paw print books and Koli National park products will be raffled between the right answers. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

25.12. Ice fishing trip to a little lake at 10 am. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and pastry in the Restaurant after the trip. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

25.12. Snowmobile-safaris at Loma-Koli.
One hour safari to the ice of Lake Pielinen or the hills near Loma-Koli. Departure at 10 am. Price 75 €/person, 50 €/person with co-driver.
Two hour safari. Length of the safari 40 km. Departure at 12.30 pm. Price 140 €/person, 95 €/person with co-driver.
3 hour safari. Length of the safari 70 km. Departure at 3 pm. Price 180 €/person, 130 €/person with co-driver, including packed lunch.
More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

25.12. Husky sledge rides at 11 am–1 pm. Price: 20 €/adult, 10 €/child, including the introduction of sledge dogs and short ride in the sledge. More information: KoliHusky, tel. +358 40 876 6587, kolihusky@racinghusky.com,
www.kolihusky.com.


25.12. Christmas porrige at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli starting at 12 am. Price: 6 €/person, 3 €/child.  More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

25.12. Christmas Day Elf trip for whole family at 1 pm. Walking trip to the bonfire of the smoke sauna and back. Sausages and warm juice. Trip starts from the Hotel reception. Free of charge for hotel guests, others 5 €/adult, 3 €/child. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

25.12. Digestive snowshoeing trip to the highest peaks at 1–2.30 pm. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child includes the rent of the snowshoes, juice and a cookie. Bookings at 24.12. at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

25.12. Snowshoeing trip to Rintasenvaara hill at 2 pm. Price: 10 €/adult, 5 €/child (under 12 years), including the equipment, juice and a cookie. More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

25.12. Christmas saunas are warm and ready in Sokos Hotel Koli at 2–8 pm. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

25.12. Christmas Dinner Buffet at Sokos Hotel Koli’s Grill it!-restaurant starting at 6 pm. Christmassy program and dance music starting at 8 pm. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

25.12. Christmas Day dinner at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli at 6 pm. Price: 20 €/adult, 10 €/child. Pre-booking needed. More information and table reservations: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

Boxing Day

26.12. Owen baked Christmas cookies in Vakka Nature Shop café, Visitor Centre Ukko. Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli. Tel.+358 205 64 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

26.12.2012–10.3.2013 Recognize the paw prints of different animals. Find and recognize the hidden paw prints in the Visitor Centre Ukko. Paw print books and Koli National park products will be raffled between the right answers. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

26.12. Seize the moment – trip to the silence. A silent walk to the heritage farm Mattila combined with a relaxing music moment. Enjoy the melody of the guitar and the sound of the ringing crystal bowls. The trip starts from the Koli village in front of the tourist information at 1 pm. Duration 2–3 hours. Price: 20 €, including tea. Minimum 6 persons. Bookings on a day before at 3 pm, et@elontila.fi, Tel. +358 45 879 7999. Organizer: Elontila (ET) Ay, www.elontila.fi.
26.12. Ice fishing trip to a little lake at 10 am. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and pastry in the Restaurant after the trip. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

26.12. -12.1. Daily Snowmobile-safaris at Loma-Koli.
One hour safari to the ice of Lake Pielinen or the hills near Loma-Koli. Departure at 10 am. Price 75 €/person, 50 €/person with co-driver.
Two hour safari. Length of the safari 40 km. Departure at 12.30 pm. Price 140 €/person, 95 €/person with co-driver.
3 hour safari. Length of the safari 70 km. Departure at 3 pm. Price 180 €/person, 130 €/person with co-driver, including packed lunch.
More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

26.12. Haglöfs Suomi Slalom at Ukko-Kolin slopes. Suomi slalom is fun skiing event for whole family. Registration at 12 am in Rinnetupa, competition starts at 1 pm. The best skiers will be rewarded straight after the competition. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli and slopes, tel. +358 20 123 4662, rinteet.koli@sok.fi.

26.12.-12.1. Cave adventure in Devil’s Church at 12.00.
Come and experience a 127 meter long cave. This is an adventure for everybody who seeks his/her boundaries. Advisable age limit is 15-years. Equipment: own clothes that can get dirty or tear. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

26.12.-12.1. Snowshoe trip to Käränkävaara and Rintasenvaara hills near Loma-Koli at 2 pm. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and cookie or sausage at bonfire. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

26.12.-12.1. Snowmobile or ATV-safari daily at 2.30 pm.
Get ready for the ride of your life as you drive a snow mobile or an ATV through the North-Karelian landscape. Follow the various twisting pathways of Koli and enjoy spectacular views. Price: 85 €/person, +25 € co-rider. Minimum 2 persons. Driver must be over 15 years old and have at least AM, A or A1 driver’s license (called T-driver’s license in Finland). Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

26.12.-12.1. Snowmobile-safaris for children. 10 €/ 10 minutes in front of the Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

26.12.-12.1. Daily snowshoeing trip to the highest peaks at 10 am. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child includes the rent of the snowshoes, juice and a cookie. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

26.12.-12.1. Floating in the Lake Pielinen in immersion suits (waterproof suits) at 4 pm. Price 50 €/adult including sauna. Minimum 4 persons. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

26.12.2012–11.1.2013 Four seasons multi-vision show on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 pm at Visitor Centre Ukko. Duration 25 minutes. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.
Between Christmas and New Year in Koli:

27.–29.12. Ice fishing trip to a little lake at 10 am. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and pastry in the Restaurant after the trip. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

27.–29.12. Recognize the paw prints of different animals. Find and recognize the hidden paw prints in the Visitor Centre Ukko. Paw print books and Koli National park products will be raffled between the right answers. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

27.12.–12.1. Daily Snowmobile-safaris at Loma-Koli.
One hour safari to the ice of Lake Pielinen or the hills near Loma-Koli. Departure at 10 am. Price 75 €/person, 50 €/person with co-driver.
Two hour safari. Length of the safari 40 km. Departure at 12.30 pm. Price 140 €/person, 95 €/person with co-driver.
3 hour safari. Length of the safari 70 km. Departure at 3 pm. Price 180 €/person, 130 €/person with co-driver, including packed lunch.
More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.


27.–29.12. Cave adventure in Devil’s Church at 12.00.
Come and experience a 127 meter long cave. This is an adventure for everybody who seeks his/her boundaries. Advisable age limit is 15-years. Equipment: own clothes that can get dirty or tear. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

27.12.-12.1. Snowmobile sledge rides at 12 am. Max. 8 person/ride, duration 30 minutes, 10 €/person. More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

27.12. –12.1. Snowshoe trip to Käränkävaara and Rintasenvaara hills near Loma-Koli at 2 pm. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and cookie or sausage at bonfire. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

27.–29.12. Snowmobile or ATV-safari daily at 2.30 pm.
Get ready for the ride of your life as you drive a snow mobile or an ATV through the North-Karelian landscape. Follow the various twisting pathways of Koli and enjoy spectacular views. Price: 85 €/person, +25 € co-rider. Minimum 2 persons. Driver must be over 15 years old and have at least AM, A or A1 driver’s license (called T-driver’s license in Finland). Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

27.–29.12. Snowmobile-safaris for children. 10 €/ 10 minutes in front of the Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

27.–29.12. Daily snowshoeing trip to the highest peaks at 10 am. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child includes the rent of the snowshoes, juice and a cookie. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

27.–29.12. Floating in the Lake Pielinen in immersion suits (waterproof suits) at 4 pm. Price 50 €/adult including sauna. Minimum 4 persons. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

27.12. Seize the moment – trip to the silence. A silent walk to the heritage farm Mattila combined with a relaxing music moment. Enjoy the melody of the guitar and the sound of the ringing crystal bowls. The trip starts from the Koli village in front of the tourist information at 1 pm. Duration 2–3 hours. Price: 20 €, including tea. Minimum 6 persons. Bookings on a day before at 3 pm, et@elontila.fi, Tel. +358 45 879 7999. Organizer: Elontila (ET) Ay, www.elontila.fi.

28.12. Four seasons multi-vision show on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 pm at Visitor Centre Ukko. Duration 25 minutes. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

29.12. Husky sledge rides at 11 am–1 pm. Price: 20 €/adult, 10 €/child, including the introduction of sledge dogs and short ride in the sledge. More information: KoliHusky, tel. +358 40 876 6587, kolihusky@racinghusky.com, www.kolihusky.com.

New Year’s Time:

30.12. Haglöfs Suomi Slalom at Ukko-Kolin slopes. Suomi slalom is fun skiing event for whole family. Registration at 12 am in Rinnetupa, competition starts at 1 pm. The best skiers will be rewarded straight after the competition. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli and slopes, tel. +358 20 123 4662, rinteet.koli@sok.fi.

30.–31.12. Christmas Market and Santa Claus with reindeers. Santa Claus is visiting the Koli Christmas market at 10 am–2 pm. You can also see and scratch reindeers. Christmas trees and salmon for sale. Location: In front of the Tourist Information of Koli, Ylä-Kolintie 2. More information:  Tel. +358 45 138 7429, info@koli.fi, www.koli.fi.

30.–31.12. Ice fishing trip to a little lake at 10 am. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and pastry in the Restaurant after the trip. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

30.–31.12. Santa’s workshop upstairs of Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja at 3–6 pm. More information: Koli Activ Oy, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

30.12.2012–10.3.2013 Recognize the paw prints of different animals. Find and recognize the hidden paw prints in the Visitor Centre Ukko. Paw print books and Koli National park products will be raffled between the right answers. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

30.12.–12.1. Daily Snowmobile-safaris at Loma-Koli.
One hour safari to the ice of Lake Pielinen or the hills near Loma-Koli. Departure at 10 am. Price 75 €/person, 50 €/person with co-driver.
Two hour safari. Length of the safari 40 km. Departure at 12.30 pm. Price 140 €/person, 95 €/person with co-driver.
3 hour safari. Length of the safari 70 km. Departure at 3 pm. Price 180 €/person, 130 €/person with co-driver, including packed lunch.
More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

30.12.-12.1. Cave adventure in Devil’s Church at 12.00.
Come and experience a 127 meter long cave. This is an adventure for everybody who seeks his/her boundaries. Advisable age limit is 15-years. Equipment: own clothes that can get dirty or tear. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.


30.12.–12.1. Snowshoe trip to Käränkävaara and Rintasenvaara hills near Loma-Koli at 2 pm. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and cookie or sausage at bonfire. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

30.12.–12.1. Snowmobile or ATV-safari daily at 2.30 pm.
Get ready for the ride of your life as you drive a snow mobile or an ATV through the North-Karelian landscape. Follow the various twisting pathways of Koli and enjoy spectacular views. Price: 85 €/person, +25 € co-rider. Minimum 2 persons. Driver must be over 15 years old and have at least AM, A or A1 driver’s license (called T-driver’s license in Finland). Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

30.12.–12.1. Snowmobile-safaris for children. 10 €/ 10 minutes in front of the Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

30.12.–12.1. Daily snowshoeing trip to the highest peaks at 10 am. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child includes the rent of the snowshoes, juice and a cookie. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

30.12.–12.1. Floating in the Lake Pielinen in immersion suits (waterproof suits) at 4 pm. Price 50 €/adult including sauna. Minimum 4 persons. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.
31.12. Four seasons multi-vision show on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 pm at Visitor Centre Ukko. Duration 25 minutes. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

31.12. New Year’s Dinner at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli starting at 7 pm. Delicious food, DJ, Grandfather Frost visits at 10 pm and wonderful fireworks at might night. More information and table reservations: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

31.12. Traditional New Year’s Dinner at Sokos Hotel Koli’s new restaurant starting at 7 pm. Welcome to enjoy the Scandinavian and local delicacies of the new restaurant. Live band at 9 pm, Grandfather Frost visits at 10 pm and fireworks at might night. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

Beginning of the year 2013

1.1.–10.3.2013 Recognize the paw prints of different animals. Find and recognize the hidden paw prints in the Visitor Centre Ukko. Paw print books and Koli National park products will be raffled between the right answers. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

1.1.–12.1. Ice fishing trip to a little lake at 10 am. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and pastry in the Restaurant after the trip. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

1.1.–12.1. Daily Snowmobile-safaris at Loma-Koli.
One hour safari to the ice of Lake Pielinen or the hills near Loma-Koli. Departure at 10 am. Price 75 €/person, 50 €/person with co-driver.
Two hour safari. Length of the safari 40 km. Departure at 12.30 pm. Price 140 €/person, 95 €/person with co-driver.
3 hour safari. Length of the safari 70 km. Departure at 3 pm. Price 180 €/person, 130 €/person with co-driver, including packed lunch.
More information: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

1.1.–12.1. Snowshoe trip to Käränkävaara and Rintasenvaara hills near Loma-Koli at 2 pm. Duration: 2 hours (or up to 8 hours). Price: 15 €/person, children under 12 years 10 €. Including guidance, equipment (for whole day), warm drink and cookie or sausage at bonfire. More information and Bookings: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

1.1.–12.1. Cave adventure in Devil’s Church at 12.00. Come and experience a 127 meter long cave. This is an adventure for everybody who seeks his/her boundaries. Advisable age limit is 15-years. Equipment: own clothes that can get dirty or tear. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

1.1.–12.1. Snowmobile or ATV-safari daily at 2.30 pm.
Get ready for the ride of your life as you drive a snow mobile or an ATV through the North-Karelian landscape. Follow the various twisting pathways of Koli and enjoy spectacular views. Price: 85 €/person, +25 € co-rider. Minimum 2 persons. Driver must be over 15 years old and have at least AM, A or A1 driver’s license (called T-driver’s license in Finland). Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

1.1.–12.1. Snowmobile-safaris for children. 10 €/ 10 minutes in front of the Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.

1.1. –12.1. Daily snowshoeing trip to the highest peaks at 10 am. Price: 25 €/adult, 15 €/child includes the rent of the snowshoes, juice and a cookie. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information: Koli Activ Oy, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi, Tel. +358 400 857 557.

1.1. –12.1. Floating in the Lake Pielinen in immersion suits (waterproof suits) at 4 pm. Price 50 €/adult including sauna. Minimum 4 persons. Bookings on a day before at 1 pm at the latest. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi.
2.1.–11.1.2013 Four seasons multi-vision show on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 2 pm at Visitor Centre Ukko. Duration 25 minutes. Free entrance. More Information: Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 564 5654, ukko@metsa.fi.

2.1. Seize the moment – trip to the silence. A silent walk to the heritage farm Mattila combined with a relaxing music moment. Enjoy the melody of the guitar and the sound of the ringing crystal bowls. The trip starts from the Koli village in front of the tourist information at 1 pm. Duration 2–3 hours. Price: 20 €, including tea. Minimum 6 persons. Bookings on a day before at 3 pm, et@elontila.fi, Tel. +358 45 879 7999. Organizer: Elontila (ET) Ay, www.elontila.fi.

2.1. Husky sledge rides at 11 am–1 pm. Price: 20 €/adult, 10 €/child, including the introduction of sledge dogs and short ride in the sledge. More information: KoliHusky, tel. +358 40 876 6587, kolihusky@racinghusky.com,
www.kolihusky.com.

3.1. Seize the moment – trip to the silence. A silent walk to the heritage farm Mattila combined with a relaxing music moment. Enjoy the melody of the guitar and the sound of the ringing crystal bowls. The trip starts from the Koli village in front of the tourist information at 1 pm. Duration 2–3 hours. Price: 20 €, including tea. Minimum 6 persons. Bookings on a day before at 3 pm, et@elontila.fi, Tel. +358 45 879 7999. Organizer: Elontila (ET) Ay, www.elontila.fi.

4.1. Husky sledge rides at 11 am–1 pm. Price: 20 €/adult, 10 €/child, including the introduction of sledge dogs and short ride in the sledge. More information: KoliHusky, tel. +358 40 876 6587, kolihusky@racinghusky.com,
www.kolihusky.com.

4.–5.1. ELAN SNOW TOUR –ski test day at Ukko-Koli slopes at 11 am–3 pm. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli and slopes, tel. +358 20 123 4662, rinteet.koli@sok.fi.

6.1. ATOMIC ski test day at Ukko-Koli slopes at 11 am–3 pm. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli and slopes, tel. +358 20 123 4662, rinteet.koli@sok.fi.

6.1. Haglöfs Suomi Slalom at Ukko-Kolin slopes. Suomi slalom is fun skiing event for whole family. Registration at 12 am in Rinnetupa, competition starts at 1 pm. The best skiers will be rewarded straight after the competition. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli and slopes, tel. +358 20 123 4662, rinteet.koli@sok.fi.

6.1. Christmas Dinner at Koli Restaurant in Loma-Koli starting at 7 pm. Delicious food, DJ, Grandfather Frost visiting at 10 pm. More information and table reservations: Koli247.fi keskusvaraamo, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@koli247.fi.

6.1. Christmas Dinner at Sokos Hotel Koli’s new restaurant starting at 7 pm. Welcome to enjoy the Scandinavian and local delicacies of the new restaurant. Live band at 9 pm, Grandfather Frost visits at 10 pm. More information: Sales of Sokos Hotel Koli, tel. +358 20 123 4662, sales.koli@sok.fi.

8.1. Husky sledge rides at 11 am–1 pm. Price: 20 €/adult, 10 €/child, including the introduction of sledge dogs and short ride in the sledge. More information: KoliHusky, tel. +358 40 876 6587, kolihusky@racinghusky.com,
www.kolihusky.com.