Koli National Park

1.10.2020

Because of the coronavirus, safe distances should be kept even in nature, and thorough hand hygiene should be followed at huts, campfire sites and after using the toilet. Metsähallitus' policies and guidelines will be updated as the general corona guidelines become more specific. Check our website for the current situation: www.nationalparks.fi/coronavirusguidelines.

There is a bare rock in the front. Forest and lake are located behind it. Autumn view to lake Pielinen from Koli hills. Photo: Tiina Hakkarainen.

The drawn emblem of Koli national park. Inside the oval symbol are three brirch trees with fells in the background depicted. Smoke is rising from a slash-and-burn site on the fell slope. The text Koli national park wraps around the outer edge of the emblem. When you take in the marvellous view over Lake Pielinen from the top of Ukko-Koli hill, it's easy to see why this spot has attracted so many Finnish artists, photographers and nature-lovers over the centuries. The splendid scenery always instills a sense of serenity and wonder in visitors. Koli's hills and lakes provide fine settings for enjoyable outings and activities at any time of year.

Suitability: Suitable for visitors of all ages and conditions all year. Partly suitable for visitors with mobility difficulties.

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Before The Trip

Responsible hiking - get to know the National Park’s rules, safety tips and seasonal variations.
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Directions and Maps

Location: Lakeland, In North Karelia Region in the areas of Lieksa, Joensuu and Kontiolahti.
Arrival: By car and public transportation.
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Koli Nature Centre. Photo: Johanna Kokkola.

Customer Service

Koli Nature Centre Ukko
Tel. int. +358 206 39 5654
ukko(at)metsa.fi

Trails

Marked trails and nature trails vary from easy to difficult (1–61km). Maintained skiing trails in winter (more than 50km).
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Nature

Steep cliffs, traces of the Ice Age, lush herb-rich forests and rare butterflies.
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What To Do

Hiking (snowshoeing in winter)
Alpine skiing
Horse riding
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What To See

Ancient hills, open views. Slash-and-burn heritage meadows and old farmyards.
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Services

Versatile services all year: Ukko Visitor Centre in Koli, hotel accommodation, campfire sites with firewood, rental huts and camping areas, dry toilets.
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Accessibility

Part of the services are suitable for people with disabilities with the help of an assistant and also suitable for prams.
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Partners

Various services provided by partners are available.
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History

National romanticism, high culture and slash-and-burn traditions.
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Map of Koli National Park

Destination’s map (Excursionmap.fi).
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Weather

See the local weather (en.ilmatieteenlaitos.fi).
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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Man and the Biosphere Programme, Pohjois-Karjalan biosfäärialue / North Karelia Biosphere Reserve.

The area is managed by Metsähallitus, Parks & Wildlife Finland, Lakeland.