Ipatti

On the slopes of Ipatti, majestic spruces and aspens whisper above you — trees that haven’t been felled in at least a century. The oldest forest in the national park is also home to what is believed to be Finland’s oldest marked nature trail. Generations of travelers before you have walked this path from the harbor to this very site since 1896.

Tarhapuro

Flowing through lush deciduous forest, the Tarhapuro waterfall is a magical sight with its rugged boulders and dramatic elevation changes. Water cascades from over 15 meters high, plunges freely for a few meters, and then meanders down the rocky slope — even disappearing underground into channels carved by erosion. At the valley floor, the stream splits into many branches, making it feel like the water is flowing all around you.

Iso-Korppi

Sometimes something is so prominently placed that its beauty goes unnoticed. Many see the sandy islands of Lake Pielinen — an inseparable part of Koli’s national landscape — from the summit of Ukko-Koli, but few experience them up close.

Ryläys

The stone cascade of Ryläys looks as if a massive pile of rocks suddenly froze in place while tumbling down the slope. This striking natural monument, a boulder field, was formed at the end of the Ice Age when the cliff collapsed — or “rylähti” — onto the melting ice below.

Pirunkirkko

Pirunkirkko (“Devil’s Church”) is a Z-shaped crevice cave located along Rantatie, south of Koli. You descend to the cave via stairs, and its entrance is on the right side of the staircase.

Mörkövaara

Despite its name, Mörkövaara (“Bogey Hill”) is far from frightening — quite the opposite. As you ascend its slope, sunlight filters through the spruce treetops, and the large anthills lining the path evoke a fairytale-like atmosphere.

Ikolanaho

Ikolanaho is one of Koli’s culturally and historically valuable traditional meadows. Once a tenant farm from the 1800s to the 1930s, the area was used for grazing after slash-and-burn cultivation and hay was harvested for winter cattle feed. Traditional haymaking methods have continued to this day to preserve the rich biodiversity.

Myllykorpi

A century ago, the peat bogs between Koli’s hills were used by local farms. Peat was cut from Myllykorpi’s forested bog using a special spade, dried on racks and then in barns. The turf was torn into bedding material for animals and later used to improve soil quality in fields.

Kaiskunniemi

Kaiskunniemi holds a mysteriously captivating charm — like many places in Koli. It’s part of a sandy ridge formed by the Ice Age, stretching across Lake Pielinen and occasionally surfacing as peninsulas or islands.

Mäkrä

You may have visited Mäkrävaara without ever setting foot in Koli. The iconic landscapes immortalized in Eero Järnefelt’s 1899 painting Autumn Landscape from Pielisjärvi originate here, featuring the highest peaks of the national park — Ukko- and Akka-Koli. Mäkrä is also home to the twisted pine that has become a national symbol and still poses for photographers on the slope.

Räsävaara

Räsävaara offers a sense of freedom through its open vistas and unforgettable sunrises and sunsets — all year round. From the observation tower rising over 300 meters above sea level, you can see the national park’s hills, across Lake Pielinen, and all the way to the Paalasmaa archipelago. The 18-meter wooden tower, towering above the treetops, is impressive both as a sight and as a climbing experience.

Note:

Our themed rooms are allergy-friendly, and unfortunately, pets are not allowed.