{"id":8075,"date":"2023-09-08T10:14:48","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T07:14:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/?page_id=8075"},"modified":"2026-02-13T12:27:45","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T10:27:45","slug":"tour-skating","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/en\/discover\/activities\/tour-skating\/","title":{"rendered":"Tour skating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">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,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Koli Ice Touring Track<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Koli-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Koli-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Koli-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Koli-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Koli-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Koli-2.jpg 1496w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>From the Koli Ski Resort, you can now access a tour ice skating route that runs all the way to Koli Harbour \u2014 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Both ends of the trail have places where you can enjoy warm drinks and snacks \u2014 at Kolin Rinnetupa and Kolin Satamatupa.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Natural ice may have uneven spots and possible cracks \u2014 be careful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ice touring track is freely available to all skaters and can also be used for kick sledding or walking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting point:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Koli Ski (Rantatie 27)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Koli Harbour (Rantatie 12)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Both starting points offer free parking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Maintenance of this route is handled by Koli Ski Resort and is free for public use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vuonislahti Ice Touring Track<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelu-Vuonislahti-3-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelu-Vuonislahti-3-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelu-Vuonislahti-3-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelu-Vuonislahti-3-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelu-Vuonislahti-3-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelu-Vuonislahti-3-rotated.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelu-Vuonislahti-3-1200x1600.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Like all natural ice trails, it may have uneven surfaces and cracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Vuonislahti\u2013Koli cross-lake route will not open this season due to uneven ice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vuonislahti track is maintained by the City of Lieksa and is free for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting point: Vuonislahti harbor (Tolkintie, Vuonislahti)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nurmes Ice Touring Track<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"820\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Bomba-2-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-31355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Bomba-2-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Bomba-2-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Bomba-2-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.koli.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Retkiluistelurata-Bomba-2.jpg 922w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Like all natural ice trails, it may have uneven surfaces and cracks.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Vuonislahti\u2013Koli cross-lake route will not open this season due to uneven ice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Vuonislahti track is maintained by Bomba Safaris and is free for public use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting point: Break Sokos Hotel Bomba (Tuulentie 4).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rental equipments<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pagelinks-block_2f4f64eed0a347cf3e9e363080f10bf7\" class=\"pagelinks-block\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__pagelinks grid\" data-size=\"\" data-links=\"[9287,9873,13178]\">\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__pagelinks -->\n\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Euron Arena skating rink<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>In Koli, you can also skate near the village of Koli at the skating rink of the Koli Euron Arena (Koli Sports Centre, Yl\u00e4-Kolintie 10), which is located about one kilometre from the village of Koli.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explore<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"pagelinks-block_8cd0efb2cce07defb2a7b4e1a1645aa0\" class=\"pagelinks-block\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__pagelinks carousel\" data-size=\"medium\" data-links=\"[8169,8176]\">\n\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__pagelinks -->\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pagelinks-block__arrows\">\n\t\t\t\t<p><span class=\"current\">1<\/span> \/ <span class=\"total\">2<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div><!-- .pagelinks-block__arrows -->\n\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tour ice skating is a magical way to enjoy winter ice while moving gently in the heart of nature. 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