Enjoy the breathtaking national landscape, slash-and-burn forests, and dark spruce woods along marked trails, either on your own or guided.
Koli National Park is famous for its unique national landscape, which you can be enchanted by all year round. Located in North Karelia, Koli is the perfect holiday destination for nature admiration and hiking.
- Finland’s most famous national landscape
- Stunning views from the tops of rugged hills
- Loved by hikers and artists
- Hiking trails from day trips to long hikes
- Snowshoeing, skiing, downhill skiing, and horseback riding
- Nature center, rental huts, and a hotel
Activities and trails
In winter, hiking is easiest with snowshoes.
What else is there to see
Skiing, fishing, canoeing, rowing and sup, sailing and boating, cycling, downhill skiing, swimming, guided riding tours, berry and mushroom picking, birdwatching
Natural features on Koli National Park
In Koli National Park, you will be wowed by rolling hills, old-growth forests, lush herb-rich woodlands and colourful meadows. You will see both natural ecosystems and traditional landscapes.
Nature at the site
History of Koli National Park
The history of Koli is also the history of slash-and-burn agriculture, tourism, and visual arts.
History of the destinationVisitor's checklist
The National Park is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in national parks.
Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
Camp only at permitted camping sitesCamping is only permitted in the immediate vicinity of designated rest and campfire sites, and huts.
Make campfires only in designated sitesAlways check the current wildfire warning before making a fire. During a wildfire warning, fires are only allowed in cooking shelters with a chimney.
Remember to bring a trash bagBring a trash bag and take the trash with you or to the recycling point.
Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.