Throughout the National Park you can find restored homesteads and traditional Finnish breeds of sheep and cattle. And if you’re in luck you’ll catch at least a whiff of smoke from forest slash-and-burn, also called swidden culture, and perhaps even see the process. Slash-and-burn is part of annual park maintenance at Koli. Participation is open to anyone who is interested. For information on when the burns take place see the Park’s home pages, which include an entry form. All applicants will receive e-mail confirmation of dates and other details prior to the event.

 

Koli is renowned for its national landscape and the National Park. The Park’s hill scenery, lakes, rare geological formations and swidden culture attract 100 000 visitors annually. In summer hiking trails, in winter ski trails invite you to experience the reality of the Park. Tourism is carefully combined with the Park’s role in protecting this unique environment.

 

In addition to outdoor opportunities Koli offers a chance to see the miracles of nature indoors. The Ukko Visitor Centre offers tourist info, nature shop Vakka, and the Koli Tradition exhibition, providing insights into Koli’s geology, nature, and culture. In addition to the permanent exhibition there are 8-10 visiting exhibitions annually, featuring subjects from art to architecture.

 

The Visitor Centre (Nature Shop, Tourist Info, Library, restrooms) is open to the public free of charge, and there is a public internet connection in the lobby. Entry to the exhibitions and media studio requires purchase of a Koli Pass. (adults 5€, 6-16 years 2€, groups of 10 or more 4€/person. In addition there is a family pass at 12€, and a member’s pass at 17€/year.

 

Welcome to Koli National Park

 

Koli National Park

Visitor Centre Ukko

Ylä-Kolintie 39

83960 Koli

tel. 0205 64 5654

e-mail: ukko@metsa.fi, Internet: www.luontoon.fi/koli