There are 50 kilometres of ski trails at Koli. From the Kopravaara Future Freetime Centre there is a lighted 22-kilometre trail to Loma-Koli. And shorter trails almost without number. Within the National Park the 3- and 7-km loop trails traverse the hills. The 3-km trail is fairly easy, but the 7-km is more demanding. Later in the winter season the alternatives increase as new trails are opened in preparation for the two major mass ski events of the year, Maisemahiihto and Ahmanhiihto..

Koli and North Karelia provide perfect conditions for snow-mobilers: hilly country, lots of snow, and good food. Koli is linked to the regional snow-mobile network, with 1800 kms of trails available. So if you’re fit enough and have the time you could spend a whole week on the trails. Or alternatively just a couple of hours, with or without a guide.

At Koli you’ll find snow-shoeing at its best! Using snowshoes you can walk even in deep snow, and see winter nature from a totally new viewpoint. Either individually or in a guided group, you can follow the marked snowshoe trails or the routes of the summer hiking trails. There are two short popular snow-shoeing tracks: a 3 km track from Koli Village to Ukko-Koli, and a 1,5 km track up onto Ukko-Koli.

Koli is renowned for its national landscape and the National Park. The Park’s hill scenery, lakes, rare geological formations and swidden culture attract 100 000 visitors annually. In summer hiking trails, in winter ski and snow shoeing trails invite you to experience the reality of the Park. Tourism is carefully combined with the Park’s role in protecting this unique environment.

You’ll find ice for skating close to Koli School (Aapiskukontie 11) in Koli Village

Erä-Eero, tel. +358 400 159 452

Wild animal watching from a forest cabin: bear, wolverine, lynx, for example. A place for watching and photographing animals in the wild.

River rafting or shooting the rapids in a big wooden boat at Ruunaa, in Lieksa, on the eastern side of Lake Pielinen. Also swimming down the rapids in a wet suit. Accommodation available.

KoliHusky, Varpsentie 221, 81850 Lieksa, kolihusky@racinghusky.com

Fancy the thrill of a sleigh ride behind a team of huskies? 
 

Koli is situated on the shores of Lake Pielinen, 90 000 hectares of fishing dreams come true. Among others, there are salmon, zander, perch, pike, bream and vendace. Hook-and-line fishing are included in what are called ‘everyman’s rights’, and involve no payments or licences; but there are restrictions on where these rights apply. In the winter time ice-fishing is very popular, and there are no licences needed for hook-and-line angling.

Koli Activ Ltd, +358-13 688 7250, Ylä-Kolin tie 39, 83960 Koli

Guided canoe and boat trips, canoe and equipment rentals.

Ukko-Koli, the highest hill in the Koli range, rises 354 metres above sea level and 253 metres above the surface of Lake Pielinen. There are breathtaking views from the top of Ukko-Koli over Lake Pielinen, after climbing a few steps from the Visitor Centre Ukko. Koli National Park includes many other hills with beautiful views, like Akka-Koli, Paha-Koli, Vesivaara, Mäkrävaara, Paimenenvaara, Pieni-Koli, and many others.

The Finnish Stone Centre introduces you to the amazing world of stone. Step inside and you’ll also find the Geo Knowledge Centre, which opens up the secrets of stone and the minerals within, giving you a wealth of information on the subject.