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Tour skating

Ice skating possibilities in Koli, Vuonislahti and Nurmes.

Tour ice skating is a magical way to enjoy winter ice while moving gently in the heart of nature. You can experience the ice of Lake Pielinen on a tour skating tracks in Koli, Vuonislahti and Nurmes,

Koli Ice Touring Track

From the Koli Ski Resort, you can now access a tour ice skating route that runs all the way to Koli Harbour — approximately 2 km in each direction through stunning lakeside scenery in front of the national park. This maintained trail invites you to glide at your own pace or enjoy a family winter adventure.

  • Both ends of the trail have places where you can enjoy warm drinks and snacks — at Kolin Rinnetupa and Kolin Satamatupa.
  • Natural ice may have uneven spots and possible cracks — be careful.
  • The ice touring track is freely available to all skaters and can also be used for kick sledding or walking.

Starting point:

  • Koli Ski (Rantatie 27)
  • Koli Harbour (Rantatie 12)
  • Both starting points offer free parking

Maintenance of this route is handled by Koli Ski Resort and is free for public use.

Vuonislahti Ice Touring Track

A separate ice touring track starting from Vuonislahti harbour (Tolkintie, Vuonislahti) has been opened (from 12.2.2026) that loops toward Raapio Island, with a distance of about 4 km.

  • Like all natural ice trails, it may have uneven surfaces and cracks.
  • The Vuonislahti–Koli cross-lake route will not open this season due to uneven ice.

The Vuonislahti track is maintained by the City of Lieksa and is free for public use.

Starting point: Vuonislahti harbor (Tolkintie, Vuonislahti)

Nurmes Ice Touring Track

There is also a tour skating track in Bomba, Nurmes. The track runs along the shores of lake Pielinen in front of the Breaks Sokos Hotel Bomba.

  • Like all natural ice trails, it may have uneven surfaces and cracks.
  • The Vuonislahti–Koli cross-lake route will not open this season due to uneven ice.

The Vuonislahti track is maintained by Bomba Safaris and is free for public use.

Starting point: Break Sokos Hotel Bomba (Tuulentie 4).

Rental equipments

Euron Arena skating rink

In Koli, you can also skate near the village of Koli at the skating rink of the Koli Euron Arena (Koli Sports Centre, Ylä-Kolintie 10), which is located about one kilometre from the village of Koli.

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