Services Offered by Enterprises and Organisations in Koli National Park
Following enterprises and organisations offer services in the national park. They have a cooperation agreement with Metsähallitus and they follow the principles of sustainable nature tourism (metsa.fi) when operating in the national park.
Services at Nature Centre Ukko's Upper Yard
- Break Sokos Hotel Koli (sokoshotels.fi)
- Accommodation, restaurant and ski resort services (koliski.fi)
- Retkipaikka (retkipaikka.fi)
- Retkipaikka in Nature Centre Ukko. Information on local nature tourism destinations in the regions of Vaara-Karjala and Koli, guided tours and outdoor activities, Nature Centre's souvenir and outdoor shop etc.
- Kalastusretket Joensuu (kalastusretket.fi)
- Café Eväsretket in Nature Centre Ukko. Picnic lunch, at seasons soup lunch. Fishing trips and fishing equipment rental.
Koli Harbour services
- Cruises on Lake Pielinen (koli.fi)
- Koli's Marina, City of Lieksa (lieksa.fi, in Finnish)
- Boat petrol station, septic tank emptying, water, ice cooler station.
- Koli Active Oy (koliactive.com)
- Kolin Satamaravintola restaurant, equipment rental, accomodation services, guided tours.
- Kalastusretket Joensuu (kalastusretket.fi)
- Fishing trips, boat, kayak and fishing equipment rental.
- Pielisen Retki (pielisenretki.fi)
- Island tours and fishing trips on demand.
Other cooperation enterprises
- Guided Excursions and Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Equipment Rental
- Food and Catering Services
- Transportation Services
- Lodging and Conference Space Services
- Other Services
Guided Excursions and Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Echo Enters (echoenters.com)
- Holistic Outdoor Experiences: hiking, canoeing, skiing, snow shoe walking, theme excursions, well-being methods (Forest Mind®, creative expression). Also for groups with special needs. Available also in German.
- Feel Koli (feelkoli.fi)
- Nature tours, hiking, snowshoeing tours, wellbeing and thematic excursions. Also thematic tours for schools and institutions.
- Jongunjoen Matkailu (jongunjoenmatkailu.com)
- Skiing, fishing, snowshoeing, canoeing and boat tours, picnic hikes.
- Kalastusretket Joensuu (kalastusretket.fi)
- Fishing, canoeing and boat tours, picnic hikes.
- Karelia Cottages (kareliacottages.com)
- Silence, culture, thematic tours, kantele workshops and other activities
- Karu Survival (karusurvival.com)
- Bushcraft skills, fishing, skiing, snowshoeing, canoeing, hiking, thematic excursions
- Kestikievari Herranniemi (herranniemi.fi)
- Excursions to Paateri, boat, ice fishing and sleigh excursions in Vuonislahti
- Koli Active Oy (koliactive.com)
- Hiking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, ice fishing, snowshoe and sliding snowshoe excursions, cave adventure.
- KoliHusky (kolihusky.com, in Finnish)
- Dog sledding rides and tours
- Kolin Keidas (kolinkeidas.com)
- Wellbeing activities: yoga, relaxation, wellness treatments, courses and workshops
- Kuivalan Islanninhevostalli (kuivala.fi, in Finnish)
- Horseback riding tours
- Lomakeskus Huhmari (lomakeskushuhmari.com)
- Cruises at summer 2022, guided tours to nature trail, spa and wellbeing services.
- Moln Oy (moln.fi)
- Canoeing and kayaking tours and courses, snowshoeing tours (not organized in 2022-2023)
- Outara (outara.fi, in Finnish)
- Wellness activities; guided nature connection walks, yoga, relaxation, mindfulness, courses and retreats
- Paimentupa (paimentupa.fi)
- Horseback riding and sleigh rides
- Pielisen Retki (pielisenretki.fi)
- Fishing and boat tours
- Skafur-Tour (skafor-tour.fi)
- Active holiday packages and nature tours
- Ulkoilma Akatemia (ulkoilmaakatemia.fi, in Finnish)
- Hiking, paddling and snow shoe walking tours, hiking courses
- Wild Hikes Finland (wildhikesfinland.com)
- Hiking, skiing, canoeing, fishing and bird watching excursions
- Äksyt Ämmät (aksytammat.fi)
- Nature tours and activity services, responsible and eco-friendly nature experience online shop
Equipment Rental
- Feel Koli (feelkoli.fi)
- Snowshoes and snow spikes for groups
- Jongunjoen Matkailu (jongunjoenmatkailu.com)
- Canoes, paddle (SUP) boards, rowing boats, fishing equipment, snowshoes and sliding snowshoes
- Kalastusretket Joensuu (kalastusretket.fi)
- Fishing equipment, fishing kayaks, canoes, motorboat
- Karu Survival Oy (karusurvival.com)
- Canoes, forest skis, snowshoes, mountain bikes, tents, and other hiking equipment.
- Kestikievari Herranniemi (herranniemi.fi)
- Bicycles, canoes, rowing boats, cross-country skis (classic), kick sledges, ice fishing equipment
- Koli Active Oy (koliactive.com)
- Canoes, kayaks, paddle (SUP) boards, mountain bikes, fatbikes, snowshoes and sliding snowshoes.
- Koli Freetime (kolifreetime.fi)
- Skinbased skis for classic cross-country skiing for adults and children
- For guests snowshoes, rowing boats, kayaks and canoes
- Lomakeskus Huhmari (lomakeskushuhmari.com)
- Mini golf, disc golf, bicycles, paddle (SUP) boards, boats, canoes, fishing equipment, nordic walking sticks, snowshoes, kick sledges, cross-country skis, ice fishing equipment.
- Lomakylä Timitraniemi (Holiday Village Timitraniemi, timitra.com)
- At Lieksa bicycles, canoes, kayaks, boats, fishing equipment.
- Pielisen Retki (pielisenretki.fi)
- Fishing equipment
- VisitKoli (visitkoli.fi)
- Tentsile, rowing and motorboats, kayaks, e-mountain bikes, and fishing equipment.
- Vuokatti Walkabout (vuokattiwalkabout.com)
- Guided hiking day tours in Hiidenportti and Koli National Parks, other guided tours
- Wild Hikes Finland (wildhikesfinland.com)
- Packraft and hiking equipment.
Food and Catering Services
- Break Sokos Hotel Koli (sokoshotels.fi)
- Accommodation, restaurant
- Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä (sokoshotels.fi)
- Accommodation, restaurant
- Jongunjoen Matkailu (jongunjoenmatkailu.com)
- Outdoor meals, catering services upon request.
- Bed and breakfast.
- Kahvila Eväsretket (kalastusretket.fi)
- Café services, picnic hike services, trail snacks, catering.
- Karu Survival (karusurvival.com)
- Outdoor meals, open fire cooking courses.
- Kestikievari Herranniemi (herranniemi.fi)
- Café services in Vuonislahti, catering services upon request.
- Koli Active Oy (koliactive.com)
- Cafés and restaurants Koli Harbour Restaurant Alamaja and Gastropub Kolin Ryynänen, outdoor meals and catering services upon request.
- Koli Freetime (kolifreetime.fi)
- Bed & breakfast, café and restaurant, catering services upon request, conference services, trail snack and hiking services.
- Kolin Keidas (kolinkeidas.com)
- Café and restaurant Café Mandala, catering and conference services upon request.
- Kolin Ryynänen tel. int. +358 44 5695757, e-mail: kolinryynanen(at)gmail.com
- Café and gastropub.
- Lomakeskus Huhmari (lomakeskushuhmari.com)
- Café and restaurant services (buffet at lunch Tue-Sat, at dinner Mon-Fri), conference services, catering services upon request.
- Lomakylä Timitraniemi (Holiday Village Timitraniemi, timitra.com)
- At Lieksa café, restaurant, catering upon request.
- Luontopalvelu Tervastulet (facebook.com)
- Outdoor meals.
- Pielisen Retki (pielisenretki.fi)
- Outdoor meals, catering.
- Äksyt Ämmät (aksytammat.fi)
- Outdoor meals, catering upon request.
Transportation Services
- Jongunjoen Matkailu (jongunjoenmatkailu.com)
- Transportation services for guests and hikers.
- Kalastusretket Joensuu (kalastusretket.fi)
- Transport of rental equipment, boat transport, transport to hiking destinations.
- Koli´s Marina, City of Lieksa (lieksa.fi, in Finnish)
- Harbour services for visiting boats.
- Koli Active Oy (koliactive.com)
- Limousine services.
- Koli´s Taxi Service (kolintaksi.fi)
- Taxi services between Koli - Joensuu, shared taxis, shuttle taxis.
- Charter transport services.
- Lomakeskus Huhmari (lomakeskushuhmari.com)
- Boat cruises at Lake Höytiäinen
- Pielisen Retki (pielisenretki.fi)
- Boat transport
- Taksikoli Oy, tel.int. +358 20 741 4393
- Taxi services between Koli - Joensuu, shared taxis, shuttle taxis.
- Charter transport services.
Lodging and Conference Space Services
- Break Sokos Hotel Koli (sokoshotels.fi)
- Accommodation, restaurant
- Break Sokos Hotel Koli Kylä (sokoshotels.fi)
- Accommodation, restaurant
- Jongunjoen Matkailu (jongunjoenmatkailu.com)
- Bed and breakfast, cabins, meeting rooms, sauna and smoke sauna rental
- Karelia Cottages (kareliacottages.com)
- Cabins, hammocks, summer rooms at Lake Saimaa
- Keskikievari Herranniemi (herranniemi.fi)
- Cabins, rooms, apartments, meeting rooms in Vuonislahti
- Koli Active Oy (koliactive.com)
- Rooms at Kolin Ryynänen, sauna, meeting rooms, Aurorahuts
- Koli Freetime (kolifreetime.fi)
- Cabins, rooms, apartments, camping ground, meeting rooms
- Kolinkajo (kolinkajo.com)
- Cabins
- Kolin Keidas (kolinkeidas.com)
- Bed and breakfast, rooms, summer rooms, hammocks, meeting rooms, writer’s residence
- Kolin Runo Bed & Breakfast (alluresailing.fi)
- Cozy guesthouse in the tranquility of Koli National Park
- Kolin Ryynänen tel. int. +358 44 5695757, e-mail: kolinryynanen(at)gmail.com
- Summer rooms.
- Kuivalan islanninhevostalli (kuivala.fi, in Finnish)
- Summer rooms, sauna for guests.
- Linta-mökit (lintamokit.com)
- Cabins.
- Lomakeskus Huhmari (lomakeskushuhmari.com)
- Holiday centre, hotel, holiday apartments, meeting rooms.
- Lomakylä Timitraniemi (Holiday Village Timitraniemi, timitra.com)
- At Lieksa cabins, camping ground, meeting rooms, sauna.
- Nevalan luontotila ja Hoitosauna (luontotila.com)
- Bed & breakfast in heritage farm, summer rooms.
- Paimentupa (paimentupa.fi)
- Cabins, apartments, summer rooms, meeting room
- VisitKoli (visitkoli.fi)
- Cabins, camping ground (kolicamping.fi).
- Äksyt Ämmät (aksytammat.fi)
- Guesthouse Pihlajapuu, meeting rooms, smoke sauna
Other Services
- Feel Koli (feelkoli.fi)
- School field trip activities.
- Hieronta Kolikoli (hierontakolikoli.fi, in Finnish)
- Massage, physiotherapy and other manual therapy.
- Also massage at home in the Koli village area.
- Work recreational day activities.
- Jongunjoen Matkailu (jongunjoenmatkailu.com)
- Meeting services.
- Karu Survival (karusurvival.com)
- Nature school and school camp.
- Koli Cultura (kolicultura.fi)
- Nature tourism and culture centre (in planning).
- Koli Freetime (kolifreetime.fi)
- Meeting services, school and sport camps, courses.
- Kolin Kotiseutuyhdistys ry (kolinkotiseutuyhdistys.fi, in Finnish)
- Koli Heritage Museum and cultural activities
- Kolin Kulttuuriseura ry (facebook.com, in Finnish)
- Artist Residence and exhibitions in Kolin Ryynänen, exhibitions in Koli Nature Centre Ukko, cultural activities in Koli.
- Lomakeskus Huhmari (lomakeskushuhmari.fi)
- Conference services.
- Lomakylä Timitraniemi (Holiday Village Timitraniemi, timitra.com)
- At Lieksa meeting and event services.
- Nevalan luontotila ja Hoitosauna (luontotila.com)
- Sauna treatments, sauna rental, peat treatments, herbal treatments.
- Paimentupa (paimentupa.fi)
- Camps and meeting services.
- Pielisen museo (lieksa.fi)
- Museum, exhibitions and events in Lieksa.
- Pielisen Retki (pielisenretki.fi)
- Wellbeing at work activities, food courses.
- Wild Hikes Finland (wildhikesfinland.com)
- School camps.
- Äksyt Ämmät (aksytammat.fi)
- Responsible and eco-friendly nature experience online shop.
For Entrepreneurs
Tourist entrepreneurs operating in national parks or other areas managed by Metsähallitus need a cooperation agreement. A fee is charged for using the routes and service infrastructure for business activities.