We had the chance to go to another incredible place: Koli National Park. Well-known as the place where Sibelius wrote Finlandia or where Järnefelt made a couple of his masterpieces. Koli today is still an amazing place in Northern Europe.
In all seasons Koli National Park has his own beauty and poetry. The deep winter brings ice on Lake Pielinen and creates the longest ice bridge in Europe. With the reborn of nature in spring, the park turns into hundreds of colors thanks to the flowers. It is also incredible to experience the light and the midnight sun in summer. In autumn there is “ruska”, which means the red time when all the leaves turn red, yellow and orange.
Koli is not only a National Park. It is also a village with many activities, a social and a cultural life. Still today many artists come there to get inspiration and create. Therefore, in all seasons you can enjoy the different exhibitions and gigs organized all around the area.
Where to stay in Koli National Park
Do you want to stay a couple of days? No worries, you can camp in the deep forest or get an accommodation in Kolin Ryynänen which has one of the best pubs you have ever been. If you are a hiker, you can also rent one of the lovely cottages of the park for the cheap price.
How to get to Koli National Park
So don’t think too much, get your backpack ready, take a plane to Joensuu – which is the closest city to Koli – and discover the place!
Koli National Park
Koli National Park
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