Ukko-Koli
The highest point in Koli National Park, overlooking Lake Pielinen and its islands. It is considered one of Finland's 'national landscapes'.
Ukko-Koli rises to about 347 meters and is the main peak of Koli National Park. From the summit's bare white quartzite rock, you can see the forested islands scattered across Lake Pielinen. In the late nineteenth century, the painter Eero Järnefelt and the composer Sibelius came here to create their work, and this view became a symbol of Finnish national romanticism. Beside the summit is the Koli Nature Centre, 'Ukko' (Luontokeskus Ukko), which presents the geology, nature, and cultural history of the national park. From the car park, you can take a free chairlift or walk for about 10 minutes to reach the top. The park is open free of charge all year. The summit has a hotel and restaurant. The drive from Joensuu takes about one hour (about 70 kilometers).
Opening hours
Open all day; nature center hours vary by season
Nearby sights
- Paha-Koli & Akka-Koli trails
- Lake Pielinen cruise & ice road
- Koli Ski
- Paateri
- Pielinen Museum
- St Nicholas Orthodox Church, Joensuu
- Joensuu Art Museum Onni
- Joensuu Market Square