Outdoor Activity Week in Koli
Daily
July 9-16.2011
In KOLI
Daily programme
7.30 am
Bus transfer Joensuu-Koli-Joensuu
Bus transfer from Joensuu to Koli and back. Departure from Joensuu market place daily at 7.30 am, arriving in Koli at 8.30 am. Return bus from Koli leaves at 3.40 pm, arriving back in Joensuu 4.40 pm. Bookings the previous day, at the latest. Tickets: € 20 one way, € 40 return. Bookings tel. + 358 400 374 004 or 0100 9986.
8.30-9.30 am
Information about Outdoor Activity Week
Information about Outdoor Activity week, Sokos Hotel Koli, restaurant (during the breakfast)
9.30 -11.30 am
Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walking trip to the farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila in Koli National Park. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
11 am
Together in the National Park!
Whether you prefer walking on your own or with others, please come to the starting point, Koli Tourist Information at address Ylä-Kolin tie 2, at 11 o’clock. Let´s start together! You can check in the face book, if there are other participants. Koli National Park →Face book group and www.outdoors.fi → Koli National Park
11 am
Rafting /swimming down the rapids
Price: € 45/adults, € 22,50 children under 12 years, including the river rafting tour and a delicious meal. Starting point: Ruunaan Tupa Café. Pre-bookings minimum one hour in advance tel. +358 13 533 130, 0400 352 307. Organizer: Ruunaan Matkailu ky, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi
10 am and 2.30 pm
Shooting the Ruunaa rapids in wooden boats
Price: € 40/adults, € 20 children under 12 years including the rapid shooting and a delicious meal. Starting point: Ruunaan Tupa Café. Pre-bookings minimum one hour in advance tel. +358 013 533 130, 0400 352 307. Organizer: Ruunaan Matkailu ky, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi
12.00
Rafting /swimming down the rapids
Price: € 46/adults, € 23 children under 12 years, € 130 family (2 adults and 2 children) including the river rafting tour and a delicious meal. Starting point: Raunin Maja in Ruunaa. Pre-bookings at least 20 hours in advance. Tel. + 358 40 708 5726. Organizer: Lieksan Matkakaverit, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi
1 pm
Shooting the Ruunaa rapids in wooden boats
Price: € 42/adults, € 21 children under 12 years including the rapid shooting and a delicious meal. Starting point: Raunin Maja in Ruunaa. Pre-bookings at least 20 hours in advance. Tel.+358 40 708 5726. Organizer: Lieksan Matkakaverit, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi
On weekdays 11/7/11 to 15/7/11
12.00 and 1 pm
Top Hiking on the Koli Hills
Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop "Retkitupa", located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa(activity centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Languages: Finnish and English. Price: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. 013 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
11 am (on Tuesday at 3 pm)
Riding on Iceland horses
Riding on Iceland ponies. Duration 1,5 to 4 hours. Prices: € 35-70 depending on duration and meal. Languages : Finnish, English, German. The departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. Pre-bookings minimum 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Paimentupa Farm, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709.
DAY PROGRAMMES
Saturday 9th July
“Day of traditions” and the opening ceremony of the Activity Week
9.30 -11.30 am Walk to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the heritage farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila in Koli National Park. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
from 12.00 (noon) – 4 pm
Hay making in Koli Village
How did people make hay in the old days? Come and try your hand at hay making and enjoy a traditional soup at Seurojentalo (Village Hall). Hay-making free of charge, meal € 10. No pre-booking. Organizer: Kolin Kotiseutuyhdistys, www.kolinkotiseutuyhdistys.fi
6 – 7 pm
The opening of the Activity Week
At Seurojentalo (Village Hall).
7 – 11 pm
Village Feast
At Seurojentalo (Village Hall), traditional entertainment, dancing & café . Free of charge. Organizer: Kolin kotiseutuyhdistys, www.kolinkotiseutuyhdistys.fi
8/7 to 10/7
Wild Singles in the Wilds
A special outdoors programme of three days for singles. Fishing, hiking, shooting the rapids, swimming the rapids. Price: € 110 – 200. Raunin Maja in Ruunaa. Organizer: Lieksan Matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi
Sunday 10th July
Koli National Park 20 years
9.30 -11.30 am Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the heritage farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
at 10 am and 3 pm
Koli in all seasons, for all reasons
A guided visit to Ukko Visitor Centre and its exhibitions. Duration: 30 minutes. Free of charge. Open day at the Visitor Centre 9 am – 7 pm in celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Koli National Park. Organizers: Metsähallitus, www.outdoors.fi/koli and Ukko-Kolin Ystävät ry.
11 am – 2 pm
Hiking tour to celebrate Koli National Park 20 years
A guided tour (about 3 kilometres) in the Koli National Park with information on the past, present and future of the Park. Starting point: Visitor Centre Ukko. Ending point: Koli village centre. Guide: Tuuli Tikkamäki, Metsähallitus. Free of charge. Organizer: Metsähallitus, www.outdoors.fi/koli
Monday 11th July
Experiences in nature
7 – 9 am
Bird-spotting
A two-hour (3 kilometres) stroll in the woods of the national park. Binoculars recommended ! Departure from Kolin Alamaja yard at Koli harbour. Finnish language only. Price: € 10, € 5 children 7-12 years, € 22/family. Pre-booking 13 hours in advance. Organizer: Koli Activ, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
at 9.30 -11.30 am
Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the heritage farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
10 am – 1 pm
Walk to Mäkränaho – flowering meadow
Ilmari Martikainen, a specialist on local nature and heritage, will show you Koli’s most interesting plants of the meadow. In Finnish. Starting point: Koli Shop Retkitupa. Prices: € 12, € 8 children 10-16 years, € 22/family. Pre-booking 13 hours in advance. Organizer: Koli Activ, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
11 am
Riding on Iceland horses
Riding on Iceland horses. Price: € 50 including meal. Languages: Finnish, English, German. Departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. Pre-bookings 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Paimentupa Farm, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709.
12.00 - 1 pm
Top Hiking on the Koli Hills
Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop "Retkitupa", located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa(activity centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Languages: Finnish and English. Price: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
2 pm – 3 pm
"The Native Farm Breed of the Year"
"The Native Farm Breed of the Year" can be seen at Ollila Heritage Farm in Koli National Park. Starting point: Ollila car park , address Ylä-Kolintie 12.
Organizers: Metsähallitus and Paimensukuisen lapinkoiran seura. www.outdoors.fi →Koli National Park
3 pm – 4 pm
See Native Farm Breeds in Koli National Park
A chance to see Finnish breeds of cows, sheep, and horses at Ollila Heritage Farm in Koli National Park. Starting point: Ollila car park, address Ylä-Kolintie 12. We’ll visit the farm together with two specialists on local farm breeds. Prices: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
Mon 11th July 3 pm – Tue 12th July 7 am
Observing wild animals and birds
Observing wild animals and birds in Keljänpuro observation cabin (in Lieksa), with possibility of seeing (no guarantee) predators like bears, wolverines, and wolves, as well as northern goshawks and eagles. Further information: EräEeero, tel. 0400 159452, eero.kortelainen@eraeero.inet.fi, http://www.eraeero.com
Tuesday 12TH July in Koli
Ruunaa Rapids and Lake Pielinen calling!
9.30 -11.30 am Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the heritage farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
9 am – 9.45 am. Boat trip Vuonislahti-Koli
From Vuonislahti across Lake Pielinen to Koli by traditional wooden ”church boat”. Prices: € 20 one-way, € 25 return, children 4-12 years € 10, return ticket € 15. Pre-bookings latest 14 hours in advance. Organizers: Ympäristö Vunas/Vuonis Kylämatkailu, tel. 0400 170 255, www.vuonislahti.fi
10 am – 2 pm Paddling on Lake Pielinen
A guided paddling tour on Lake Pielinen with camp fire picnic. The starting point is at Kolin Alamaja, the café at Koli harbour. Guide: Jyrki Suikkanen, in Finnish and English. Pre-bookings latest 17 hours in advance. Price: € 50/person, minimum age 12 years; under 16s to be accompanied by parent(s). Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi .
10 am – 3 pm Culture Tour by boat to Paateri: Koli – Vuonislahti/Paateri - Koli
From Koli across Lake Pielinen by raditional wooden “church boat” to Vuonislahti village. Visit to Paateri, the home, studio, church and café created by sculptress Eva Ryynänen. On the way back to Koli a stop-over with picnic on an island. Languages: Finnish, English, German. Minimum 6 persons. Prices: € 44, children 4-12 years € 25. Pre-bookings latest 14 hours in advance. Organizer: Ympäristö Vunas/Vuonis Kylämatkailu, tel. +358 400 170 255, www.vuonislahti.fi
12.00 - 1 pm Top Hiking on the Koli Hills
Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop "Retkitupa", located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa(activity centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Languages: Finnish and English. Price: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
1 pm Kiviniemi Triathlon
Everyman’s triathlon at Kiviniemi including hiking, biking, and canoeing , altogether 20 km. Starting point at Mattila. Minimum 6 persons. Price: € 75 includes equipment , snack, and sauna at Kiviniemi. Pre-booking at least 24 hours in advance Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
3 pm – 4.30 pm Riding on Iceland horses
Riding on Iceland horses. Price: € 35 including meal. Languages : Finnish, English, German. Departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. The pre-bookings 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Paimentupa Farm, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709.
3 pm – 3.45 pm Boat trip Koli - Vuonislahti
A boat trip in a (big wooden) wooden traditional “church boat” from Koli across Lake Pielinen to Vuonislahti village on the east side of the lake. Price: € 20 one-way, € 25 return, children 4-12 years € 10 one-way, € 15 return. Pre-bookings latest 22 hours in advance. Organizer: Ympäristö Vunas/Vuonis Kylämatkailu, tel. +358 400 170 255, www.vuonislahti.fi
9 pm – midnight Light Night Walk
A guided walk to the top of Koli hills; Ukko-Koli, Akka-Koli and Paha-Koli. Starting point: Retkitupa (activity centre/shop) Languages: Finnish and English. Price (including picnic): € 40/adults. Pre-bookings 26 hours in advance. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
Tuesday 12th July in RUUNAA
12.00– 3 pm Guided canoeing /rowing
Guided canoeing /rowing with two options: either 12 km(3 h) or 4 km (1,5 h). The starting point at Neitikoski restaurant in the Ruunaa area. Price: € 5. Pre-bookings one hour in advance. Organizer: Ruunaan retkeilykeskus. tel. +358 13 533 170, 040 579 5684, www.ruunaa.fi
1 pm and 4 pm Singing session at Ruunaan luontotalo
Marko and Vesa Tuovinen sing nature songs at Ruunaan luontotalo (Ruunaa Visitor Centre). No admission fee. Organizers: Metsähallitus and the City of Lieksa. www.outdoors.fi → Ruunaa Hiking Area
1 pm Guided hike to Neitikoski bridge
A guided walk 9-13 km (3-4 hours) to Neitikoski bridge. Free of charge. The starting point at Neitikoski restaurant in the Ruunaa area. Pre-bookings one hour in advance. Organizer: Ruunaan retkeilykeskus. tel. 13 533 170, 040 579 5684, www.ruunaa.fi
2pm – 3 pm Wolverines at uuronlampi, Ruunaan luontotalo (Ruunaa Visitor Centre)
Film of Finnish predators. At Ruunaan luontotalo (Ruunaa Visitor Centre). Admission free. Organizers: Metsähallitus, www.outdoors.fi→ Ruunaa Hiking area, EräEero (www.eraeero.com) and nature photographer Kimmo Salminen.
3.30 pm – 4.30 pm Angling competition for kids
Angling competition for kids at Neitikoski rapids. No admission fee or pre-bookings. Please bring your own fishing gear. Organizer: Lieksan Kalamiehet ry/TimoHartikainen, tel +358 400 909 863.
5 pm – 6 pm Loggers’ minishow
Loggers show how to come down the Neitikoski rapids on a log. Free of charge. Organizer: Pielisen Karjalan tukkilaisperinne ry.
6.30 pm – 9 pm Angling competition at Neitikoski
An open angling competition at Neitikoski, participation fee € 10. Own hooks and lines. Organizer: Lieksan Kalamiehet ry/TimoHartikainen, tel 0400 909 863.
5 pm – 10 pm Excursion to the Russian border and Ruunaa Nature Protection area
An opportunity to visit the Ruunaa Nature Protection area close to the Russian border. Normally visits to this area are restricted. The starting point at Café-Restaurant Ruunaan Tupa. Prices: € 50/adult and € 25 children (4-12 years). The price includes transfer to Matkalahti and back, boat on the River Lieksanjoki, a guided walk in the wilderness, snacks. The guides are specialists on the border area. Pre-bookings 11.7. Organizer: Ruunaan Matkailu ky, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi, info@ruunaanmatkailu.fi
Wednesday 13th July
Artists’ Koli
9.30 -11.30 am Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the heritage farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila. We’ll see farm animals and catch glimpses of the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
10 am – 2 pm Artists’ Koli
For over a century Koli has been a source of inspiration for painters, writers, and composers. During the walk there will be background stories to the scenes which have been the subject of major Finnish works. The guided walk (in Finnish) is about 1,5 km. You’ll also see the exhibitions of Visitor Centre Ukko. The starting point at Kolin Retkitupa , Sokos Hotel Koli. Prices: € 18, and € 7 children 10-16 years. Bookings at least 15 hours in advance. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel.+358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
10 am – 1.30 pm Childrens’ day at Pielinen Outdoor Museum
Guided adventure tours for children at the Pielinen Outdoor Museum. No pre-bookings. Prices: € 5/adult, € 1,50 children 7-12 years, € 11/family (2 adults plus 2 children). Organizer: Pielisen museo/Pielinen Outdoor Museum, tel. 040 1044 151, www.lieksa.fi/museo
11 am – 1.30 pm Riding on Iceland horses
Riding on Iceland horses. Price: € 50 including meal. Languages : Finnish, English, German. Departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. Pre-bookings 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Paimentupa Farm, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709.
11 am – 5 pm Artists’ Lunch at Alamaja Café-Restaurant
Lunch planned by artists at Kolin alamaja café-restaurant. Price: € 9-15. Pre-bookings required for groups: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +0205 64 5778, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
12.00 - 1 pm Top Hiking on the Koli Hills
Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop "Retkitupa", located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa(activity centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Languages: Finnish and English. Price: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
12.00– 2 pm Luutimaan – Let’s make a broom!
Reino and Matti Juutinen will show you how to make a traditional broom. Free of charge. Visitor Centre Ukko. Organizer: Metsähallitus, www.outdoors.fi →Koli National Park
1.30 pm – 3 pm A lot of Joy up on the hills!
A fun walk up on the Koli hills guided by Hanna Kurvi, who’ll make you laugh! The starting point at Kolin alamaja at the harbour. The tour is suitable for adults and kids over 10 years.
Prices: € 10/adults, € 5/children 10-12 years, € 22/Family. Pre-bookings latest 19 hours in advance. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
7 pm – 10 pm Let’s sing together!
Singer Marko Tuovinen leads a singalong at Kolin Alamaja café-restaurant. Free of charge. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. 013 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
Thursday, 14th July
Outdoor activities
9.30 -11.30 am Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
10 am – 2 pm Canoeing on Lake Pielinen
Guided canoeing dependent on weather conditions on Lake Pielinen with a picnic on one of the islands. The starting point: Kolin alamaja at the harbor. For adults and children over 12 (children 12-16 years only in the company of parents). Price: € 50 per person (includes Indian canoe, lifejacket, coffee and snacks, guide). Languages: Finnish and English. Pre-bookings at least 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
10 am – 3 pm Conquering the Mäkränvaara hilltop
A guided hike via several Koli hilltops to Mäkränvaara Hill, where famous Finnish artist Eero Järnefelt painted some of his best pictures. Price: € 15, including guided walk (about 8 km, demanding terrain) and coffee. Local Karelian snacks € 15. Languages: Finnish and English. Pre-bookings latest 14 hours in advance. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
11 am – 3 pm Riding on Iceland horses
Riding on Iceland horses. Price: € 70 including picnic lunch. Languages : Finnish, English, German. Departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. The pre-bookings 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Paimentupa Farm, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709.
12.00 - 1 pm Top Hiking on the Koli Hills
Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop "Retkitupa", located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa(activity centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Languages: Finnish and English. Price: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
1 pm Loma-Koli Triathlon
Everyman’s triathlon at Loma-Koli including hiking, biking, canoeing , and abseiling down cliffs, altogether 22 km. The starting point at Mattila Café. Minimum 6 persons. Price: € 95 including equipment, snack, and sauna at Mattila. Pre-booking at least 24 hours in advance.Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
3 pm – 4 pm Heritage Farm sightseeing
A guided walk to the Ollila farm in the Koli National Park. Starting point at Ollila car park, address Ylä-Kolintie 12. We’ll visit the farm together with a specialist on local breeds. Prices: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Pre-bookings at least 21 hours in advance. The organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
5 pm – 7 pm Orienteering at Ukko-Koli
Different distances. Instruction in orienteering. The starting point: car park of Rinnekahvila-café on the Ukko-Koli slopes. Price: € 5/person. No pre-bookings. Organizer: Kalevan Rasti, tel +358 13 893 609, jussi.silvonen@kalevanrasti.fi, www.kalevanrasti.fi
Friday 15th July
9 am - Herajärvi trail ”the pearl of North Karelian hiking trails”
Two to three days walking for hikers with some experience. A choice of routes 20 km/40 km/60 km. Price: € 80/person including guide and rucksack transfer. Other services like meals and accommodation can be ordered in advance. Pre-bookings at least 17 hours in advance. Organizer: : Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
9.30 -11.30 am Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
11 am Riding on Iceland horses
Riding on Iceland horses. Price: € 35 h. Languages Finnish, English, German. Departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. The pre-bookings 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Paimentupa Farm, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709.
12.00 - 1 pm Top Hiking on the Koli Hills
Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop "Retkitupa", located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa(activity centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Languages: Finnish and English. Price: € 10/adults, € 5/children 7-12 years, € 22/Family. Organizer: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
12.00 – 2 pm Workshop: making a ring of birch bark, Visitor Centre Ukko
In this workshop you will be shown how to to make a ring of birch bark. The first ring free, the next rings € 1 each. Organizers: Tarja Mustonen, Metsähallitus and Ukko-Kolin Ystävät ry., www.outdoors.fi→Koli National Park
15-17th July Biking to Koli
On Friday, join a group of bikers in Joensuu and bike to Koli (about 75kms). Spend Saturday at Koli, and bike back to Joensuu on Sunday. Further information: Onni Voutilainen, tel. +358 50 3656 138. Pre-bookings not later than 10th July.
Saturday 16th July 9.30 am
Koli’s southern hills
A fairly demanding hike of 20 km, starting from the Kiviniemi farm. Group size: 2-20 persons. Pre-bookings not later than 14th July. Organizers: Metsähallitus and Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 13 688 72 50, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi
9.30 -11.30 am Walking to the heritage farms
A guided walk to the farms of Turula, Ollila and Mattila. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. Departure from Sokos Hotel Koli. Organizer: Korpisoturi, tel. +358 40 841 6919, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi
11 am – 3 pm Riding on Iceland horses
Riding on Iceland horses. Price: € 70 h. Languages Finnish, English, German. Departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. The pre-bookings 17 hours in advance. Organizer: Paimentupa Farm, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709.
12.30 -1.30 pm Water running in Koli harbour
Come and try water running! You need your swimsuit and water-running belt. Water running, with instructors. Price: € 5. Organizer: Pielisen Latu/Joensuun Latu, tel. +358 40 539 5792. www.suomivesijuoksee.fi
2 pm – 3 pm The wolverines at Uuronlampi
Film of Finnish predators at Visitor Centre Ukko. Free of charge. Organizers: Erä-Eero, www.eraeero.com, nature photographer Kimmo Salminen and Metsähallitus, www.outdoors.fi→Koli National Park
Please check last minute information on Outdoor Activity Week in Koli on the Internet:www.koli.fi