Things to do in the area

Up to the peaks and down into the valleys!

Koli is a paradise for those who enjoy nature. Check out our best tips for outdoor activities in the Koli area!

The Koli national park has approximately 60 km of versatile marked hiking routes.
There are paths for sightseeing as well as routes that are accessible for example with strollers.
The longest route is the national hiking destination of the year called the Herajärvi trail (30-61 km).
You can start hiking the Koli routes on the path that begins at our yard. The distance to the heart of the national park at Ukko-Koli is 13 km.
The closest fire pits can be found at the Napakallio shelter (3.2 km) and the Ursa hut (7.5 km).
You can purchase a Koli bicycle map at our reception desk

Take a look at Koli routes

The criss-crossing paved and gravel roads as well as the ski tracks and some paths going around the Koli countryside are well-suited for riding your bicycle.
But make sure to reserve enough time - going is slower in the hilly terrain.
We sell Koli cycling maps at the reseption, price 5 €.
Koli Freetime is one of the accommodation locations along the 250 km long Pielisen Kierros biking route. See more of the Pielisen Kierros via the adjacent image link.

Take a look at cycling at Koli

Koli is excellent for snowshoe hiking thanks to the elevation differences, the thick snow, and the often rewarding crown snow landscapes.
Snowshoes allow moving even in deep snow, letting you find a new perspective onto nature in the winter.
You can try snowshoe hiking on your own or on guided tours.
There are marked snowshoe routes going around the Koli national park, of which you can learn more by visiting the Koli nature centre Ukko.

Take a look at snowshoe hiking at Koli

The illuminated Koli ski track begins at our yard. The track is 25 km long in each direction.
The total length of the Koli ski track network is almost 100 km.
We also have a child-friendly “sauna ski track” (length about 1 km) in our yard and a maintenance room for ski equipment.
We take part in the maintenance of the Koli ski track network by paying the voluntary annual membership fee for the Koli ski track pool.
You can purchase a Koli ski track map at our reception desk.
Click the image to visit the Koli region ski track page.

Take a look at Koli ski tracks

Ukko-Koli features one of the oldest downhill slopes in the country as well some of the most demanding slopes in all of Southern and Central Finland.
The Koli slopes are memorable due to their amazing scenery and variable terrain features.
A slope map, a live camera, and slope service information can be seen on the koliski page.
Guests staying with us can keep their skis and snowboards in our ski maintenance room.

Take a look at Koli slopes Downhill skiing

The nature at Koli hides many peculiar sites to see and experience.
We have collected some of the natural wonders of the area behind the adjacent image link.
The list includes e.g. the Ryläys rockfall, the Räsävaara observation tower, crown snow forests, and the longest official ice road in Europe

Take a look at Koli natural sights To see and to do