The notebook of Koli and Lake Pielinen
Take the time to reach the view.
White quarterite, forests and view of the Pielinen form one of the national landscapes that inspired Finnish artists.
At your own pace
Identity summary
3 to 7 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Mountain · Lake · Forest · Nature
Variable accessibility
Modular rhythm
General presentation
Koli and Lake Pielinen
White quarterite, forests and view of the Pielinen form one of the national landscapes that inspired Finnish artists.
The discovery of Koli and Lake Pielinen is structured around Koli National Park, Ukko-Koli and Lake Pielinen. The stay thus alternates between mountain reliefs, shores and lakes, forests and natural spaces, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 3 to 7 days, it is better to balance visits and travel times. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Koli National Park
- Ukko-Koli
- Lake Pielinen
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Nature park
Koli National Park
The National Park of Koli protects from quartzite hills, old forests and pasture meadows above the vast lake Pielinen.
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Ukko-Koli
Ukko-Koli is the most famous peak of the park; its clear slab opens onto a rosary of wooded islands and banks painted and photographed as a founding image of Finland.
Lake
Lake Pielinen
Pielinen is the fourth largest lake in Finland and gives the relief of Koli Its full size; its long shores are also discovered by beaches, villages and boat crossings.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
To go further
More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
Same landscapes and the same pace of travel, elsewhere in the world.
