
Kolovesi is best experienced from the water. The steep cliffs, the lake scenery of Saimaa, and the tranquility of the area offer paddlers a magnificent nature experience. Hidden among the cliffs, you will find ancient rock paintings. With luck you might encounter a curious Saimaa ringed seal.
- Paddler's paradise
- Majestic cliffs, rock paintings, and the old quartz quarry of Ukonvuori
- Habitat of the Saimaa ringed seal
- 2 rental cabins
- Accessible services
- Nature trails
Activities and trails
What else is there to see
Fishing, pick berries and mushrooms, swimming, boating

Natural features of Kolovesi
The landscape of Kolovesi is characterized by its wilderness. Behind the majestic coastal cliffs, old-growth forests are hidden, and saimaa ringed seals dive in the maze of islands.
Nature at the siteVisitor's checklist
- The National Park is a nature reserveEveryman’s Right are not valid as such in national parks.
- Camp only at permitted camping sitesCamping is only permitted at designated camping sites.
- 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 bagIn the Kirkkoranta parking area, there are waste bins for glass, small metal, and mixed waste. Bring a garbage bag and take the garbage to the waste bin. There is no waste management elsewhere.
- Always keep pets on a leashDog waste should be cleaned away from the paths.
- Be prepared for areas with limited or no mobile network coverageRemember to take a paper map and compass.