Winter wonderland awaits you!
North Karelia’s numerous winter activities make it possible to have an eventful vacation. Play in the snow, go skiing or snowshoeing, experience winter fishing or just let your mind and soul relax by watching the beautiful sceneries. Here are some tips to help you plan your winter trip in North Karelia.

Experience Koli on snow
Koli, the oldest bedrock of Europe, is at its best in snow cover during the winter holidays. National Park and its environment offer a lot to see and do to travelers. Koli offers for example snowshoeing, husky safaris, relaxing spa and downhill skiing. During the winter holidays there are also many skiing events.

Äksyt Ämmät travel agency
An eco-friendly travel agency Äksyt Ämmät guides you to the best cross-country skiing trails, husky safaris and other unforgettable adventures. With a guide, you will get more out of your vacation and enjoy your adventures with ease.

Ski tracks
Besides many other winter activities, in North Karelia there are several, well maintained cross-country ski tracks for every skill level.
For example Ilomantsi, the easternmost municipality in Finland and one of the snowiest places in the whole country has well maintained ski tracks for every taste. In Joensuu you can jump on skis almost straight from the town center and Koli area offers an endless amount of snowy kilometers for skiing enthusiasts.

Huskysafaris in Lieksa
In Eräkeskus, Wilderness Lodge und Huskyfarm you can have tailor-made programs from one day trip up to one week packages.

Snowshoe hiking
Explore the wilderness of Karelia and Finnish winter on snowshoe hiking trip. Guided tours are available in English, Swedish, German and Finnish.
Kicksledding on lake ice
This three hour guided tour introduces you the secrets of kicksledding on ice and snow. During the safari you can enjoy the beautiful Karelian wilderness.

Mindfulness in Finnish nature
Dreams and Lullabies -retreat 26.-27.3.2022 in Koli National Park
During the two days of the retreat many lullabies will be learned and sung. Also, the mythical background and meaning of the lyrics will be part of the program. The retreat will be arranged in Kolinkeidas guesthouse, which is right next to the Koli Hills.
Find more winter activities

Bomba Action
Guided tours and excursions | Nurmes

Bomba Spa
Relax and spa | Nurmes

Erä-Eero
Wildlife photography and viewing | Lieksa

Feel Koli
Guided tours and excursions | Koli

Joensuun Jääkarhut
Ice swimming | Joensuu

Jongunjoki Travel
Guided tours and excursions | LIEKSA

Koli Active
Guided tours and excursions | Koli

Koli Downhill Skiing Center
Skiing and downhill skiing | Koli

Koli Relax Spa
Relax and spa | Koli

Kontiolahti Outdoor
Guided tours and excursions | Kontiolahti

The Eräkeskus Wilderness Lodge & Huskyfarm
Guided tours and excursions | Lieksa

Wild Nordic Bomba
Guided tours and excursions | Bomba

Wild Woods Husky
Dog sledding | Juuka

Äksyt Ämmät
Guided tours and excursions | Several locations

Paimentupa
Horse riding | Koli

Sisu Fishing
Fishing | Kontiolahti

Karu Survival
Guided tours and excursions | Kontiolahti

Outdoor Center Ruunaa
Outdoor Center | Lieksa

Lakeland Karelia
Guided tours and excursions | Kitee

Skiing Center Pääskyvuori
Skiing and downhill skiing | Heinävesi

Ruunaan Matkailu
Guided tours and excursions | Lieksa