Celebrate Midsummer at Koli – midsummer magic in national landscapes
Koli invites you to spend an unforgettable Midsummer in the midst of Finland's most beautiful landscapes. The lake and fell scenery of North Karelia provides the perfect setting for the midsummer celebration, where nature, traditions and the relaxed summer atmosphere come together.
Away from everyday life into nature
Koli's Midsummer offers the perfect escape from everyday life. Whether you're looking for an active holiday or a relaxing weekend, everyone can create their own kind of Midsummer at Koli. The trails of Koli National Park invite you to hike, you can enjoy Pielinen both from high up on the fells admiring the views and from its shore or even from the waves, and relaxation is guaranteed at Koli Relax Spa.
Eat well
- Rinnetupa is open on Midsummer Eve 19.6. and Midsummer Day 20.6. from 10am-8pm. Rinnetupa's renewed grill evening 5pm-8pm, price with S-Etukortti 29 €/person, norm. 32 €/person.
- Grill it! restaurant offers, in addition to our open fire grilled experiences, the unique atmosphere of our enchanting national landscape directly from the restaurant windows.
- For pizza and small savory or sweet cravings Cafe Latva with its scenic and sun terrace is a reliable choice.
- Right in the heart of Koli village Ravintola Tervaskanto serves taste journeys in the midst of Koli's nature.
Take advantage of easy ways to get around
- You can reach Rinnetupa in style by scenic lift (lift operates 10am-8pm, breaks 2pm-2:30pm and 5:30pm-6pm).
- Between 3pm-10pm non-stop transport free of charge for our hotel guests Break Sokos Hotel Koli - Kolin Ryynänen - Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä - Satamatupa - Rinnetupa (Rinnetupa transport until 8pm).
Diverse program for all ages
Midsummer at Koli offers activities for the whole family. Rent an eFatbike from our Village Hotel reception or book your trip in advance from Koli Safaris. For children, both our hotels have playgrounds and in the immediate vicinity of our Village Hotel there is also the Taikametsä nature trail, for which a hiking backpack can be purchased from our Village Hotel reception.
Sauna is an essential part of Midsummer, and at Koli you can enjoy it in a unique environment with beautiful Pielinen landscapes at Koli Relax Spa scenic spa. For our guests staying at both hotels, the hotel resident sauna is warm 5pm-7pm for women and 7pm-9pm for men. After the sauna, you can admire the light of the nightless night, which makes the midsummer celebration special.
The Midsummer bonfire will be lit weather permitting at 7pm at Koli Satamatupa (Rantatie 12, 83960 Koli).
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Welcome to celebrate Midsummer in Koli's landscapes – where nature meets celebration and summer is at its most beautiful.