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Christmas Holiday in Koli – Winter Magic in a National Landscape

Koli invites you to spend an unforgettable Christmas holiday amid some of the most beautiful scenery in Finland. The lake and fell landscapes of North Karelia provide the perfect setting for a winter getaway that combines nature, pampering and a relaxed winter atmosphere.

Escape the everyday into the heart of nature

Winter in Koli offers a perfect break from everyday life. Whether you are looking for an active holiday or a relaxing weekend, in Koli everyone can build a Christmas holiday of their own. The routes of Koli National Park invite you to hike on foot or with snowshoes, the extensive network of ski trails guarantees cross-country skiers kilometres of skiing routes, the Koli Ski slopes offer profile and character for both skiers and snowboarders, and Koli Relax Spa guarantees relaxation.

Eat well

  • In addition to our experiences grilled over an open fire, our Grill it! restaurant serves the unique atmosphere of our enchanting national landscape straight from the restaurant's windows.
  • For pizza and a small savoury or sweet treat, Cafe Latva, with its scenic and sunny terrace, is a surefire choice.
  • Right in the heart of Koli village, Ravintola Tervaskanto serves culinary journeys amid the nature of Koli.

Diverse activities for all ages

A Christmas holiday in Koli offers something to do for the whole family. Rent snowshoes or even an eFatbike from the reception of our Village Hotel or book your excursion in advance with Koli Safaris. Both of our hotels have playgrounds for children, and Koli Relax Spa welcomes the whole family from the morning onwards (18+ from 6 p.m.).

Koli Ski downhill slopes offer an action-packed day on skis or a snowboard! At our slopes you can get lift tickets ranging from one hour to multi-day passes and season passes, and the equipment rental offers a wide selection of skis, snowboards and cross-country skis. Equipment maintenance is also available at our slopes, and we offer ski lessons for beginners and experienced skiers alike! Find more information here >>

When the frost is crackling, the evening is crowned by a sauna, and in Koli you can enjoy it in a unique environment amid the beautiful scenery of Lake Pielinen at our Koli Relax Spa scenic spa. For our guests staying at either of our hotels, the hotel guest sauna is heated daily. Read more about the opening hours: sauna at the top of Koli >> or sauna in Koli village >>

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Welcome to enjoy the magic of winter in the scenery of Koli – where nature is at its most beautiful.