THE FORCE OF NATURE

Koli. One of the greatest experiences in my life.
– Jean S. Sibelius, Famous Finnish Composer, 1909

OVER 200.000 GUESTS

Koli is one of Finland’s most famous national parks. The number of visitors is steadily increasing. It’s no wonder. With its miraculous nature, Koli is the only one of its kind, in the whole world.

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KOLI REGION

Koli is famous and highly valued Finnish national landscape and national park. It’s situated in Eastern Finland, North Karelia and beautiful Finnish Lakeland Area. The national park has over 200.000 visitors annually, both domestic and foreign. The number of the visitors to the site increases by up to 15% a year.

Koli is one of the oldest tourist destinations in Finland, which has always been appreciated nature lovers, tourists, athletes and artists alike. Koli rises from bedrock dating back three billion years, the oldest in the world. Its peak has been a Finnish landmark for thousands of years. The ancient destination is strongly alive and it’s still easy to fall in love to Koli.

National park and global biosphere reserve

Despite its well-known – and thanks to the Koli National Park – the area has retained its natural beauty and value. The nature of Koli is pure, unique and diverse. The area has a huge variety of vegetation types, majestic sceneries and awesome hiking trails. The most famous views are easily accessible to people of all ages and fitness.

Koli is also part of the North Karelia Biosphere Reserve, which belongs to UNESCO’s global Man and Biosphere Program. These reserves are designated by the United Nations to promote and help support a balanced relationship between local people and nature. North Karelia Biosphere Reserve encompasses an incredibly rich blend of nature. It is home to approximately 2000 lakes let alone the massive stretch of forest covering 70% of the region.

The true gem of North Karelia

Koli’s location in North Karelia, in the middle of Finland and near Russia, provides a diverse natural and cultural product range. Koli’s nearby areas, in North Karelia region, has vivid Karelian culture, numerous natural attractions and places to visit.

More widely, the Eastern Finland and Lakeland is one of Finland’s most important tourist areas alongside the Helsinki region and Lapland, situated only 1 hour flight time and 500 kilometres from Helsinki. The nearest big city is university city Joensuu, less than one hour drive from Koli.

Annually growing number of visitors

As the popularity of nature tourism continues to grow, the number of visitors to the Koli national park increases every year. Increasing number of visitors in Koli needs more services, restaurants, programs and accommodation.

Koli Cultura, with its 1170 beds, restaurants, experiences, programs, wellness and other services, is the answer to growing demand, taking carefully into account the needs of a modern nature tourists. The development of Koli Cultura is also the first priority for Lieksa City, when it comes to tourism.

Investment property Koli Cultura

An investment destination and becoming center for responsible nature tourism. Located in the middle of the most beautiful Finnish Lakeland. Right next to the world famous Koli National Park, with over 15% annual growth.

Construction company Arikoli is a top expert in valuable real estate and sustainable construction. A company that renovates old and builds new ones. It has been building responsibly and successfully for over 15 years.