Koli summer 2012 by Kolin Matkailu Oy

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Koli summer 2012

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Koli summer 2012 Daily programme.....................................................................................................3 Activities, Equipment rental.....................................................................................6 Cafes, Restaurants and Catering............................................................................11 Events........................................................................................................14 Shopping and services...........................................................................................14 Traffic connections................................................................................................18

Official Information Points Koli Tourist Information Yl채-Kolintie 2 tel. +358 45 138 7429 info@koli.fi www.koli.fi/In-English

Visitor Centre Ukko Yl채-Kolintie 39 tel. +358 20 564 5654 ukko@metsa.fi www.outdoors.fi/koli

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Daily programme 1.6.–12.8. Walking to the heritage farms A guided walking trip to the farms of Ollila and Mattila in Koli National Park. We’ll see farm animals and dip into the culture and history of the Koli Region. On Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays, at 12 o´clock. Departure from parking area of Ollila farm (Ylä-Kolintie 12). Duration 2–3 hours. Enjoy coffee or tea after the tour. Prices: 20 €/adult, 15 €/child, family ticket 50 € (1–2 adults and max. 3 children under 12 years). Pre-bookings at least a day before. More information and bookings: Elontila Ay, tel. +358 45 879 7999, et@elontila.fi, www.elontila.fi. 1.6.–12.8. Rafting down the rapids Price: 46 €/adults, 23 €/children under 12 years (not for children under 5 years), including the river rafting tour and a delicious meal. Duration: 3,5 h. Starting point: Ruunaan luontotalo in Ruunaa (Ruunaantie 129). Pre-bookings at least a day before, tel. +358 40 708 5726. Organizer: Lieksan matkakaverit, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. 1.6.–15.8. Shooting the Ruunaa rapids in wooden boats Daily trips at 10 am and 2.30 pm. Price: 41 €/adults, 20 € children under 12 years (not for children under 5 years), including the rapid shooting and a delicious meal. Rapid shooting without the meal 26 €/adult and 13 €/child. Pre-bookings at least a day before. More information and bookings: Ruunaan matkailu, info@ruunaanmatkailu.fi, tel. +358 13 533 130 or +358 400 695 955, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi. 3

www.koli.fi 1.6.–15.8. Rafting down the rapids with a rubber boat Daily trips at 11 am. Price: 45 €/adults, 22 €/children under 12 years (not for children under 5 years), including the river rafting tour and a delicious meal. Rafting without the meal 26 €/adult and 13 €/child. More information and bookings: Ruunaan matkailu, info@ruunaanmatkailu.fi, tel. +358 13 533 130 or +358 400 695 955, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi. 1.6.–31.8. Scenic Cruise on Lake Pielinen Enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Pielinen with an experienced captain. The cruise starts and ends at Koli Harbour. Duration: 1 h. For 4–11 persons. Price: 20 €/person. Pre-bookings a day before for the tourist information tel. +358 45 138 7429, info@koli.fi. Organizer: Eino Nuutinen, www.lintamokit.com. 16.6.–18.8. Scenic lift The chairlift on the eastern side of Koli hills functions in summer as a scenic lift and in the winter as a ski lift. The difference in altitude is 212 meters and the length of the lift ride 770 meters, taking about eight minutes. Open daily 30.7.–18.8.2012 11 am–5.45 pm (pause 2 pm–2.30 pm). Prices: One way ticket: adults 4 €, children 2 €, family (1–2 adults + 1–3 children) 10 € Return ticket: adults 6 €, children 3 €, family (1–2 adults + 1–3 children) 15 € 25.6.–27.7. Top Hiking on the Koli Hills Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop ”Retkitupa”, located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa (activity

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centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Monday to Friday at 12 am– 1 pm. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Languages: Finnish and English. Price: 10 €/adults, 5 €/children 7–12 years, 22 €/family. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. 25.6.–12.8. Canoeing on Lake Pielinen Daily trips. Guided canoeing on Lake Pielinen. Price: 35 €/person, 60 €/2 persons (includes Indian canoe, lifejacket, guidance). Minimum 3 persons. More information and bookings: Korpisoturi Oy, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi. 1.6.–31.8. Pilates lesson 1,5 hour Pilates lesson on Mondays 7–8.30 pm at Koli school. Price 15 €. More information and bookings: KoliFit Tarja Saarelainen, tel. +358 50 341 9001, saaretar@luukku.com. 11.6.–19.8. Car Ferry Koli–Lieksa Car ferry MF Pielinen operates 11.6.–19.8. between Koli harbour and Lieksa harbour. Car ferry operates 1.–10.6. and 20.–31.8. only from reservation for groups. Lieksa harbour › Koli harbour 10:00 11:40 15:00 16:40

Koli harbour › Lieksa harbour 12:00 13:40 17:00 18:40

Please note that these time-tables can be subject to cancellation because of adverse weather conditions.

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Prices: * 16 €/adult (return ticket 25 €) * 8 €/child, 4–12 years (return ticket 12 €) * Car 11 € * Pick-up truck 20 € * Mobile home 20 € * Car and trailer 30 € * Bus (over 30 passengers for free, under 30 pasengers 50 €) * Motorbike 6 €, bicycle 3 € Info and reservations: tel. +358 40 022 8435 Summer Hiking trips In the Koli National Park there are about 80 kilometers of marked trails. The length of the trails are between 1,5 and 61 kilometers. The longer trips are also suitable for beginners as long as they remember to adjust their daily journey to their level of fitness. The guides at Ukko Visitor Centre (tel. 358 20 564 5654) are happy to help you in finding a suitable trail alternative. Remember to take the map of the hiking trail with you! More information: www.outdoors.fi/ destinations/nationalparks/koli/trails/summerhiking.

Activities, Equipment rental Elontila Ay, Koli Have a holiday – be a shepherd Spend three days (Thursday–Sunday) in Mattila heritage farm and take care of sheep. Price 380 €/group 1–5 persons (incl. accommodation, bedlinen, breakfast, soup lunch/packed lunch and sauna). More information and bookings: Elontila Ay, tel. +358 45 879 7999, et@elontila.fi, www.elontila.fi. 6

www.koli.fi What a wonder! Trip to the wonderful world of nature. A guided trip to explore and recover the wonders of the Koli National Park and its nature. Departure and return: Mattila farm (Ylä-Kolintie 12 B). Enjoy coffee, tea or juice and coffee bread after the tour. Duration: 2 hours. Prices: 15 €/adult, 8 €/child, family ticket 35 € (1–2 adults and max. 3 children under 12 years). Bookings on the day before. More information and bookings: Elontila Ay, tel. +358 45 879 7999, et@elontila.fi, www.elontila.fi. Moment of Silence Hear the power of presence and the ringing crystal of bowl’s. Duration 2–3 hours. Min. 6 persons. Price: 20 € (incl. tea). More information and bookings: Elontila Ay, tel. +358 45 879 7999, et@elontila.fi, www.elontila.fi. Midnight Walk Walk in the nature and see it with different eyes, look at the beautiful changes in light and shadows. Duration 2–3 hours. Min. 10 persons. Price: 25 €/person. More information and bookings: Elontila Ay, tel. +358 45 879 7999, et@elontila.fi, www.elontila.fi. Forest wedding If you want to have a wedding in the middle of the forest, we will organize it according your wishes. Duration: 1–2 hours. Price: 400 €. More information and bookings: Elontila Ay, tel. +358 45 879 7999, et@elontila.fi, www.elontila.fi. EräEero, Lieksa Observing wild animals and birds Observing wild animals and birds in Keljänpuro observation cabin (in Lieksa), with possibility to see (no guarantee) predators like bears, wolverines, and wolves, as well as northern goshawks and eagles. More information and bookings: EräEeero, tel. +358 400 159 452, eero.kortelainen@eraeero.inet.fi, www.eraeero.com. Koli Activ Oy, Koli Guided tours and equiment rental Retkitupa Shop, Ylä-Kolintie 39. For sale: sticks for Nordic walking, backpacks, raincoats and other important gear for hiking. Kolin Alamaja, Rantatie 12. Rent of canoes, kayaks, fishing boats, bicycles and ATV’s. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, www.koliactiv.fi. Top Hiking on the Koli Hills Your guide will meet you at Koli Activ Shop ”Retkitupa”, located at the east end of Sokos Hotel Koli building. You’ll have a memorable hiking tour of the three highest hilltops of the Koli Hills. Panoramic views over island-speckled Lake Pielinen. The tour ends at Retkitupa (activity centre/shop). The tour is suitable for children over 7 years. Duration: 1 hour (to cover approx. 1 km). Price: 10 €/adults, 5 €/children 7–12 years, 22 €/Family. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Conquering the Mäkränvaara hilltop A guided hike via several Koli hilltops to Mäkränvaara Hill, where famous Finnish artist Eero Järnefelt painted some of his best pictures. Price: 15 €, including guided walk (about 8 km, demanding terrain) and coffee. Local Karelian snacks 15 €. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Cave adventure in Devil’s Church Pirunkirkko (Devil’s Church) is a 33-metre-long Z-shaped boulder cave to which several mystical stories are connected. Cave adventure for everybody who seeks his/her boundaries. Advisable age limit is 15-years. Starting point: The parking area of Pirunkirkko. Price: 35 €/ person, min. 4 persons. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. 7

www.koli.fi Cycling tour in Koli Let’s do a cycling tour in Koli countryside! Enjoy the beautiful nature and views during the whole tour. Departure and return: Koli Harbour, Alamaja. Price: 40 €/person (including the guidance, juice and a pastry). Bicycle rental 30 €/bicycle. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Bird-spotting A two-hour (3 kilometres) stroll in the woods of the national park. Binoculars recommended! Departure and return: Koli Harbour, Alamaja. Only in Finnish. Price: 10 €/adult, 5 €/children 7–12 years, 22 €/family. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Nordic walking in National Park A guided Nordic walking-tour in the National Park: Märkänaho and Hill tops. Departure and return: Koli Shop Retkitupa. Duration: 1,5 h (2,5 km). Price: 15 €/person including the guidance, stick rental, juice and a rye cookie. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel.+358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Freestyle Nordic walking in National Park A guided Nordic walking-tour in the National Park: Märkänaho and Hill tops. A bit faster way of Nordic walking, jogging and jumps are possible. Departure and return: Koli Shop Retkitupa. Duration: 2 h. Price: 20 €/person including the guidance, stick rental, juice and a rye cookie. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. ATV-safari! Get ready for the ride of your life as you drive an ATV through the North-Karelian landscape. Follow the various twisting pathways of Koli and enjoy spectacular views. Duration: 1 hour. New Can-Am Outlander ATV’s. Price: 70 €/person/1 h. Driver must be over 15 years old and have at least AM, A or A1 driver’s license (called T-driver’s license in Finland). More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Fishing trip to Lake Pielinen The trip starts from the Koli harbour with the fishing boat and a guide. Places for 7 persons and 16 spinning rods. Price for four hours 600 € (includes the services of the guide, rent of the fishing gear and the boat). More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Canoeing on Lake Herajärvi Guided canoeing on Lake Herajärvi with a picnic. The starting point: Nevalantila Heraniemi (ca 20 km from Koli village, driving instructions is given upon pre-booking. For adults and children over 12 (children 12–16 years only in the company of parents). Price: 45 € per person (including the guidance, the rent of canoe, lifejacket, coffee and snacks). Languages: Finnish and English. More information and bookings: Koli Activ Oy, tel. +358 400 857 557, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. KoliFit Tarja Saarelainen, Koli Massages in Koli Klassic, sport or hot stone massages in Koli. More information and bookings: KoliFit Tarja Saarelainen, Kolintie 66, tel. +358 50 341 9001, saaretar@luukku.com. Kolin Future Freetime Fishing trip to Valkealampi. Price 15 €/person/day. Price includes the rent of the boat, fishing gear and one caught salmon. For extra fish we charge 7 €/kg. You need also an official fishing permit. Fishing with own gear 8

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10 €/person/day. Angling with fishing rod is free of charge. More information and bookings: Future Freetime, tel +358 10 322 3040, or kopravaara@futurefreetime.fi. Smoke sauna or sauna to groups Prices: Smoke sauna 150 €/heating, sauna 50 €/heating, over 10 persons 5 €/person. More information and bookings: Future Freetime, tel. +358 10 322 3040, or kopravaara@ futurefreetime.fi. Rental of a church boat 150 €/boat + 70 € captain. Transport 1 €/km. More information and bookings: Future Freetime, tel + 358 10 322 3040, or kopravaara@futurefreetime.fi. KorpiShop Oy, Koli Guided tours and equipment rental Shop is located in the Koli village. Equipment and film rental. Equipment for hiking, climbing and fishing. KorpiShop Oy, Kolintie 94, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi. Cycling trip in Koli Enjoy the beautiful nature and views during the cycling tour. Duration and length: 30 km and 2–3 hours. Min. 4 persons. Price: 35 €/person (including the guidance, rent of the bike and packed lunch). More information and bookings: KorpiShop, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi. Hiking to Käränkävaara hill See the beautiful landscape of Lake Pielinen and its many islands. Lunch at a campfire. Duration: 2–3 hours. Group size: 4–20 persons. Price: 15 €/person (incl. the guidance and the lunch). More information and bookings: KorpiShop, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi. 9

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Hiking and abseiling Hiking to Käränkävaara hill and then the controlled 50 meter descent down using a rope. Group size: 4–10 persons. Price: 25 €/person (incl. the guidance and the gear for abseiling). More information and bookings: KorpiShop, tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi. Kuivala stable/Kuivalan talli, Vuonislahti Riding on Iceland horses. More information and bookings: Kuivalan talli, Vuonislahdentie 172, tel. +358 400 579 113. Lieksan Matkakaverit, Lieksa Rafting down the rapids Price: 46 €/adults, 23 €/children under 12 years (not for children under 5 years), including the river rafting tour and a delicious meal. Duration: 3,5 h. Starting point: Ruunaan luontotalo in Ruunaa (Ruunaantie 129). Pre-bookings at least a day before. More information and bookings: Lieksan matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, rauni@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Shooting the Ruunaa rapids in wooden boats Price: 46 € /adults, 23 €/children under 12 years (not for children under 5 years), including the rapid shooting and a delicious meal. Starting point: Luontotalo in Ruunaa, Ruunaantie 129, 81750 Pankakoski. Pre-bookings at least a day before. More information and bookings: Lieksan matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, rauni@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Trip to the Russian border with a wooden boat Experience the exiting atmosphere near the Russian border and see the unique 100 year old forest. More information and bookings: Lieksan matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, rauni@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. 10

www.koli.fi Hiking trip in Ruunaa-area More information and bookings: Lieksan matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, rauni@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Smoke sauna More information and bookings: Lieksan matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, rauni@ lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Forest Olympics Compete with your friends and have fun! More information and bookings: Lieksan matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, rauni@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Canoeing trip Feel the peace of wilderness and listen the sound of silence. More information and bookings: Lieksan matkakaverit, tel. +358 40 708 5726, rauni@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Paimentupa Farm Riding on Iceland horses Riding on Iceland horses. Duration 1–3 hours. Price: 30–55 €/person (including the equiment and the guidance). Also possibility for meal and accommodation. Languages: Finnish, English, German. The departure from Paimentupa Farm in Koli. More information and bookings: Paimentupa Farm, Kotaniementie 1, www.paimentupa.fi, tel. +358 400 802 709. Ruunaan matkailu, Ruunaa Rafting with a rubber or wooden boat or a ferry More information and bookings: Ruunaan matkailu, info@ruunaanmatkailu.fi, tel. +358 13 533 130 or +358 400 695 955, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi. Saga Spirit Oy Trip to Pirunkirkko (Devil’s Church) for kids and adults Pirunkirkko (Devil’s Church) is a 33-metre-long Z-shaped boulder cave to which several mystical stories are connected. Pirunkirkko is located along Rantatie Road, 12 km south of Koli. There is a path with many steps from the parking area (located by the road) to the cave. Languages: Finnish and English. Duration: 1 h. Starting point: The parking area of Pirunkirkko. Prices: 2 €/child, 5 €/adult More information and bookings: Saga Spirit Oy, tel. +358 50 390 4362, Saga Spirit Oy/Minna Saarelainen, www.sagaspirit.fi.

Cafes, Restaurants and Catering Koli, Sokos Hotel Koli Sokos Hotel Koli Scenic Restaurant Diners have a fantastic view across Lake Pielinen. We use local products and ingredients: game, fish, mushrooms and berries. Enjoy lunch or dinner from our à la carte menu. 180 seats. Table bookings in advance, tel. +358 20 123 4662. Open: Sun–Thu 12-24, Fri–Sat 12–01 (12–22 kitchen open). Vaarakahvila Café (fully licensed) The coffee-bar in the hotel also serves delicious meals, with seating for 50. Open daily 09:00–24:00. Sokos Hotel Koli Restaurant and Vaarakahvila Café Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 20 1234 662, sales.koli@sok.fi, www.sokoshotelkoli.fi. 11

www.koli.fi Koli, Visitor Centre Ukko, Vakka Nature Shop café Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel.+358 20 564 5654. Koli, Café-Restaurant Kolin Ryynänen The café is located in the middle of Koli village, right next to the Koli National Park. Soup lunch is also served during season. Open daily 10 am–8 pm. Café is a nice place to organize parties and meetings all year round. Saga spirit Oy, tel. +358 50 390 4362, saga.spirit@yahoo.com. Koli, Elf café in Heritage farm Mattila (in Finnish: Haltiakahvila). The Café is open 1.6.–14.8.2011 Wed–Sun at 11 am–3 pm, soup lunch at 11 am–2 pm. Café is open also by reservation. Elontila/Mattilan tila, Ylä-Kolintie 12 B, et@elontila.fi, tel. +358 45 8797999, www.elontila.fi Koli, Harbour Restaurant-Café Alamaja The restaurant-café occupies the ground floor of an attractive 3-storey villa. Let our chef delight you with his zander in wine, tower steaks, or honey-glazed oven-baked vegetables, followed by rye-and-blueberry pudding with honey-cream. Open 4.6.–2.9.2012, Mon–Sun 10 am–6 pm at Koli Harbour, Rantatie 12, 83960 Koli. Table reservations: tel. +358 20 564 5778 or for group reservations +358 13 688 7250, kolisales@koliactiv.fi, www.koliactiv.fi. Koli, Kolin Vanhan koulun majatalo Kolin vanhan koulun majatalo/Koli Hostel is open all the year round and serves meals for groups, pre-bookings required. Vanhan koulun majatalo, Kolin Niinilahdentie 47, 83690 Koli. tel. +358 50 343 7881, info@vanhankoulunmajatalo.fi, www.vanhankoulunmajatalo.fi. Koli, Matkailutila Paimentupa Paimentupa Farm serves meals, pre-bookings necessary. License for beer and wines. Riding & picnic. Catering services, home-made food and bakery. Pre-bookings required. Matkailutila Paimentupa, Kotaniementie 1, 83960 Koli. Tel. +358 13 672 175, +358 400 802 709, Fax. +358 13 672 218, info@paimentupa.fi, www.paimentupa.fi.

www.koli.fi Koli, Maatilamatkailu Jänisvaara Enjoy delicious home-made food and have a chat with the host and hostess of the Jänisvaara Farm in the most beautiful surroundings of Koli. For small groups (max. 16 persons) a buffet, pre-bookings required. Maatilamatkailu Jänisvaara, Niinilahdentie 58, 83960 Koli. Tel +358 (0) 13 673108, +358 50 5053127, www.maatilamatkailu.fi, info@maatilamatkailu.fi. Koli, Kiviniemi farm During summer breakfast, snacks and picnic lunch for hikers. For groups pre-bookings required. Mustalahdentie 27, 81160 Romppala, tel. +358 10 320 6833, sales@koprisoturi.fi, www.kiviniementila.fi. Koli, Korpisoturi Oy Meals, outdoor meals and picnic by reservation. Kolintie 94, 83960 Koli, Tel. +358 10 320 6830, sales@korpisoturi.fi, www.korpisoturi.fi Koli, Loma-Kolin Palvelut Meals by reservation. Merilänrannantie 68, 83960 Loma-Koli, Tel. +358 45 270 9100, info@lomakoli.fi, www.lomakoli.fi. Koli, Kolin Pitopalvelu Catering service to holiday apartments. Order meals to be ready by your arrival. Tel. +358 50 587 6973, tuula.kerkkanen@luukku.com. Ahmovaara, Kolin Future Freetime Tasty home-made food at Kolin Future Freetime centre. Also picnic packages for skiing and hiking tours. Pre-booking of meals required. Koli Future Freetime – Kolin kurssi- ja leirikeskus, Kopravaarantie 27, 83950 Ahmovaara. Fax: +358 13 674 191, tel. +358 400 375 070. toivo.turunen@futurefreetime.fi, www.futurefreetime.fi. Ahmovaara, Neste service station and Restaurant Open: Mon–Sun 6 am–9 pm, Sat 6 am–2 am, Sun 7 am–9 pm. Kitchen is open until 8 pm, buffet daily 11 am–6 pm. Tel. +358 10 322 4720. Vuonislahti, Kestikievari Herranniemi Country Inn Herranniemi is situated in Vuonislahti, on the eastern side of Lake Pielinen, opposite the Koli hills. The restaurant, which seats 80 inside plus 50 on the terrace, is in an old log building and serves traditional local dishes. Fully licensed. Open in the summer season daily noon – 10 pm, in winter pre-bookings advisable. Kestikievari Herranniemi, Vuonislahdentie 185, 81590 Vuonislahti, tel. +357 13 542 110, fax +358 13 542 153, reception@herranniemi.com, www.herranniemi.com. Ruunaa, Ravintola Akanvirta Restaurant Akanvirta in Ruunaa. Ravintola Akanvirta in Ruunaa serves local, home-made Karelian food by Ruunaa rapids on the eastern sideof Lake Pielinen (1,5 hours from Koli). The menus vary with the seasons. Pre-bookings required. Lieksan Matkakaverit, Rauni Hietanen, tel. +358 40 708 5726, www.lieksanmatkakaverit.fi, rauni@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Ruunaa, Kahvila Suvanto Café-Restaurant in the cottage village of Ruunaan Matkailu. Open daily 8.30 am–8 pm in Summer, other times by agreement. Ruunaan Matkailu, info@ruunaanmatkailu.fi, tel. +358 13 533 130 or +358 400 695 955, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi. Ruunaa, Summer Café Ruunaan Tupa Open daily 9 am–8 pm in Summer. Fishing permits, souvenirs, rafting trips and boat rental. Ruunaan Matkailu, info@ruunaanmatkailu.fi, tel. +358 13 533 130 or +358 400 695 955, www.ruunaanmatkailu.fi. 13

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Summer theatre ”Simpauttaja” in Vuonislahti, Herranniemi Inn Lieksa Brass Week in Lieksa Lieksa Brass Week concert at Sokos Hotel Koli Karelia Rowing Tour Cycle Koli – biking event Koli Autumn Walk Vuonislahti Fish Market/Muikkumarkkinat in Vuonislahti Village. from 10 am to 4 pm Koli Ruska Blues Koli347 Marathon/Vaarojen Maraton The New Year’s Eve Party. Traditional New Year’s Eve Party in Sokos Hotel Koli from 7 pm

Shopping and services Koli, Heritage farm Mattila Open by request. Tel. +358 45 879 7999, et@elontila.fi, www.elontila.fi. Koli, Karelia Shop Ylä-Kolintie 2, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 10 830 2552 www.kareliashop.fi, saga.spirit@yahoo.com. You’ll find Karelia Shop in Koli village. The shop offers a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs including handicrafts. Cafeteria and ice cream. Open daily 10 am–6 pm Koli Shop ‘Retkitupa’ Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel. +358 (0)13 6887 250. www.koliactiv.fi, sales@koliactiv.fi. You’ll find Retkitupa at the end of the Sokos Hotel Koli building. Outdoor gear and souvenirs. The selection includes Exel Nordic Walking sticks, Kupilka dishes, birchwood cups, “Outdoor Karelia” and “Koli Guide” books, photographer Marko Tano’s Koli scenes, art cards by Leila Tanskanen and Liisa Tommila, Ziener gloves, handmade felt cats, Landroller crosscountry roller skates. Also an equipment rental service, plus showers and changing rooms for hikers. Open daily 10 am–6 pm. Koli Library Open on Thursday 6 pm–8 pm and Friday 11 am–1 pm in Koli school, Ylä-Kolintie 7, tel. +358 50 304 3259. Koli, Nature Shop Vakka at Visitor Centre Ukko Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, tel.+358 205 64 5654, www.luontoon.fi/ukko, ukko@metsa.fi. Handicrafts and organic foodstuffs, café. Free internet access in the lobby. Koli Museum The collections of Ari Koistinen and Einar Saarelainen. Open 4.6.–31.8.2012 klo 11 am–5 pm. Ylä-Kolintie 1, tel. +358 50 390 4362. Sale Koli Daily groceries. Kolintie 94, 83960 Koli, Tel. +358 10 762 3300, sale.koli@sok.fi

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Koli, Visitor Centre Ukko/Koli National Park Visitor Centre Ukko has information on Koli’s heritage landscape and Eastern Finland’s wooded hills and culture. Tourist information, reference library, handicrafts shop, and Internet point are free of charge. Visitor Centre Ukko, Ylä-Kolintie 39, 83960 Koli, Finland, Tel. +358 20 564 5654, Fax: +358 20 564 5771, ukko@metsa.fi. Ahmovaara, Kolinportti ATM / cash mashine. Ahmovaara, Giftshop and Souvenirs in Kolinportti Open Mon–Fri 10 am–7 pm, Sat 10 am–6 pm, Sun 10 am–7 pm. Ceramics, dishes, soapstone products, candles and Norwegian sweaters. Tel. +358 10 3224 722. Ahmovaara, Grocery shop Sale Kolinportti Open Mon–Sat 8 am–8 pm, Sun 10 am–8 pm. Daily groceries, post office, Internet-connection, fishing permits. Tel. +358 10 763 7661. Juuka, Sinikka’s Ceramics ‘Mustikkapaikka’ Sinikan savikamari, Paalasmaantie 120, 83900 Juuka, tel.+358 40 507 9732, E-mail: sinikka. hayrinen@luukku.com. Ceramics sales exhibition about 40 kms from Koli on the road to Juuka. Sinikka Häyrinen’s individually crafted lamps, lanterns, miniature fountains and other ceramic art products. Opens to the ring of the doorbell or by phone in advance. For map, pictures, further info: www.sinikkahayrinen.com. Juuka, Tulikivi Stone Village Kuhnustantie 10, 83900 Juuka. Enquiries and group reservations: tel. +358 20 7 636 600; info@kivikeskus.com, www.kivikyla.fi. Tulikivi Stone Village lies about 30 kms from Koli village. It offers a window opening up the world of stone, with a large selection of products on sale. The Stone Village also offers a magnificent geo-exhibition, art exhibitions, a stone park, 15

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a soapstone museum, the Tulikivi Restaurant and Tulikivi & Kermansavi sales exhibition. The Tulikivi Stone Village Summer 2012 – opening hours: 1.7.–31.7. Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm, 1.8.–31.8. Tue–Fri 10 am–5 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm, Sun 10 am–5 pm. Lieksa, Roswithas Museum of Fashion Private museum in the middle of Lieksa. Exhibition of Vintage Dresses and Collections of Roswitha Möhring. Open by request on 1.5.–30.10.2012. More Information and reservations per SMS: +358 45 125 6559 or +358 400 505 908 or E-mail: muotimuseo@gmail.com. KorpiJaakonkatu 27, 81700 Lieksa. Lieksa, Pielisen museo - The Museum of Lieksa The local museum of the Lieksa district and the second largest open-air museum in Finland, depicts the life of the people who lived in the region between Lake Pielinen and Russian Karelia in past centuries. Open-Air Museum is open: 15 May–15 September, daily 10 am–6 pm (closed at Midsummer Eve). Exhibition Halls: 16 September–14 May, Tuesday–Friday 10 am–3 pm (closed on public holidays). Pielisen museo, Pappilantie 2, 881720 Lieksa, Tel. +358 40 104 4151, E-mail: museo@lieksa.fi. Lieksa, Kulttuurikeskus - the culture centre of Lieksa Art Exhibition: Taivaan merkit by Piispa Arseni and Pauno Pohjolainen. Open 15.6.– 24.8, Mon–Fri 11 am–5 pm and during the concerts of Lieksa Brass week. Free entrance. Tel. +358 40 104 4116, Address: Pielisentie 9–11, 81700 Lieksa. Lieksa, Rajaperinnetalo-museum There are over 1300 items and 230 photos about the border area in the exhibition of the Rajaperinnetalo. Open by reservation, tel +358 40 186 9119. Also open on Sundays 1.7., 8.7., 15.7. and 5.8. at 1–4 pm. Open also during the Lieksa Brass Week 20.–29.7. at 12–5 pm. Address: Venetie 1, 81720 Lieksa. 16

www.koli.fi Lieksa, Summer exhibition of Talligalleria The Art gallery exhibites the work of local artists and the paintings of visiting artist Tuomas Mäntynen.Talligalleria is open 26.6.2012–19.8.2012, Tue–Sun 12–6 pm, entrance 2 €. Address: Timitrantie 3. More Information: +358 40 827 6053/Seija Rovio. Lieksa, Reino store Store of Reino flippers, Palmroth shoes and boots. Open:Mon closed, Tue, Wed and Thu 12–4 pm, Fri 9 am–2 pm, Sat 10 am–2 pm. Kerantie 19, 81720 Lieksa, Tel. +358 50 441 2833, www.reinokauppa.fi. Kelvä, PikkuKili - Countryside Experience Yard PikkuKili Countryside Experience Yard is situated on top of a beautiful hill in Salonkylä, ca. 40 km south of the town centre of Lieksa towards Joensuu. At PikkuKili you can find more than 200 domestic and wild animals, e.g. alpacas, mini pig, reindeers, donkeys, mules, wild boars etc. Opening times: 15.5.–31.8.: Sun–Fri 10 am–8 pm, Sat 10 am–6 pm, 1.9.– 14.5.: daily 10 am–4 pm. Elämyspiha Pikkukili, Salonkyläntie 90, Tel. +358 40 586 2863, www.pikkukili.net. Ruunaa Visitor Centre Ruunaa Visitor Centre is located in the village of Naarajoki near the Russian border. At the Visitor Centre you can, for example, plan thrilling white water rafting excursions, get information on the area’s versatile hiking trails and see our exhibition on Ruunaa. Opening Hours in 2012: 28.4.–24.6. Mon to Sun 10am to 6 pm, 25.6.–12.8. Mon to Sun 9am to 7pm, 13.8.–30.9. Mon to Sun 10am to 6pm. Free entrance. Address: Ruunaa Visitor Centre, Ruunaantie 128, 81750 Pankakoski (Lieksa), Finland, Tel. int. +358 400 807 467 or +358 40 708 5726, E-mail: travel@lieksanmatkakaverit.fi. Patvinsuo National Park, Suomu Nature Information Hut Suomu Nature Information Hut is located by Lake Suomunjärvi, in the heart of Patvinsuo National Park. The Nature Information Hut has a heart-warming exhibit on the mammals and birds of Patvinsuo National Park. Opening Hours in 2012: 16.5.–24.6. Wed to Sun 11 am to 5 pm, 25.6.–12.8. Mon to Sun 11am to 5 pm, 13.8.–16.9. Wed to Sun 11 am to 5 pm. Address: Suomu Nature Information Hut, Suomuntie, 81700 Lieksa, Tel. int. +358 13 548 506 or +358 400 360 546. E-mail: ukko@metsa.fi. For More information: Ukko Visitor Centre +358 205 64 5654. Suomu Nature Information Hut is managed by Metsähallitus. Vuonisjärvi, Isäntärenki Isäntärenki is a traditional working farm in Vuonisjärvi, situated twenty kilometres south of Lieksa. We offer tasty home-made meals and coffee services for groups. Our specialities are organic home-raised lamb dishes and traditional Finnish sour rye country bread made from scratch. Isäntärenki, Marjatta and Pekka Kuivalainen, Tel. +358 40 5954 238, Vuonisjärventie 2, 81560 Vuonisjärvi. Vuonisjärvi, Studio, chapel and gallery-café of Eva Ryynänen The studio, home, gallery-café and chapel of the wood sculptress Eva Ryynänen are situated at Paateri, in the village of Vuonisjärvi, ca. 30 km from the the town centre of Lieksa towards Joensuu. Eva Ryynänen (1915–2001) created ca. 500 fascinating sculptures during her career. Her biggest single project, the unique Paateri chapel, was completed in the summer of 1991. Two years later another interesting building – the gallery-cafë – was built in the area. Paateri has become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lieksa. Opening hours: 15.5.–15.9.2012 daily 10am–6pm, 24.6.2012 (Midsummer Eve) 10am–4pm. Other times by appointment. Tel. +358 40 104 4055, or Karelia Expert +358 400 175 323.

www.koli.fi Vuonislahti, Handcraft center and café Kukko Vuonislahdentie 184. Open Tue–Sun 7 am–5 pm. Lunch at 11.30 am–1.30 pm. Internet, flee market and summer exhibition. Tel. +358 40 571 6406. Vuonislahti, Hupeli - The house of Artists The house of Artist is rented for the artists of all sorts to help their research. More information and guided tours: tel. +358 400 170 255 or taiteilijatalo@vuonis.net.

Traffic connections By car About 6 hours drive from Helsinki, 1½ hours from Kuopio, an hour from Joensuu. In winter ice-road (7 kms) across Lake Pielinen to Vuonislahti. By train Expresses from Helsinki to Joensuu take about 4 ½ hours. Onwards from Joensuu the best alternative is the Shuttle Taxi (see below for a timetable). By air The nearest airports are at Kuopio and Joensuu, which are served by daily flights from Helsinki and Tallinn. There is a Joensuu–Koli shuttle taxi daily, see abowe for details. Taxis Määttänen Tero, tel. +358 400 374 004 Määttänen Mika, tel. +358 400 372 301 Määttänen Urpo, tel. +358 500 374 004 From Joensuu with Shuttle Taxi The Koli Shuttle operates daily between Joensuu and Koli, door-to-door. Taxi stops anywhere in Koli area, by the market square in Joensuu and at central hospital, railway station or airport in Joensuu when needed. The basic timetable, which can be tailored to customer requirements, is given below. Timetables are estimated pick-up times. Exact timetables from Shuttle Taxi booking number. It is advisable to book taxi the previous day by phone. Shuttle Taxi booking number +358 40 104 4687 on previous day. New fares starting from 3.6.2012 Koli-Joensuu (or Joensuu-Koli, one way): 25 €/adult, students and pensioners 17 €, children 12–16 years 17 €, 4–11 years 15 €. Airport fee 3 € extra. Group ticket (to be informed when booking) 2 persons 23 €/person, 3 persons 21 €/person, 4 persons 19 €/person, 5 persons 17 €/person and 6 persons or more 15 € / person. Airport fee 3 € extra.

www.koli.fi New timetables from 3.6.2012 Mon–Fri Koli › Joensuu 7.15–8.20 13.40–14.40 17.00–18.00

Joensuu › Koli 8.30–9.50 15.10–16.30 19.30–20.50

Sat

Koli › Joensuu 8.00–9.00 15.50–17.00

Joensuu › Koli 9.15–10.30 17.50–19.00

Sun

Koli › Joensuu 10.40–11.45 15.50–16.55

Joensuu › Koli 13.00–14.30 17.50–19.00

Connections from Koli to Joensuu for: Flights to Helsinki 8.45 and 19.30 Flights to Tallinn 15.40 Train to Helsinki 9.17, 15.17 and 18.17 Connections from Joensuu to Koli from: Flights from Helsinki 8.25 and 19.10 Flights from Tallinn 15.05 Train from Helsinki 14.40 and 19.30 Timetables from 14.8.2012› Mon–Fri Koli › Joensuu 7.15–8.20 10.40–11.45 15.50–17.00

Joensuu › Koli 8.30–9.50 12.15–13.30 17.50–19.00

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Koli › Joensuu 8.00–9.00 15.50–17.00

Joensuu › Koli 9.15–10.30 17.50–19.00

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Koli › Joensuu 10.40–11.45 15.50–16.55

Joensuu › Koli 12.15–13.30 17.50–19.00