Become part of the tales of Koli
We offer facilities for engaging in hobbies and enjoying nature. With us, you'll become familiar with the mythology and stories of Koli. In the forests of Koli, you can still sense ancient spirits and perhaps rediscover your maybe lost connection with nature.
A moment, a day or a full 24 hours in the forest refreshes and calms, opening your senses, body and mind. It's not worth coming to Koli in a hurry, because only when you stop rushing and allow yourself to relax you can become part of Koli's story.
How to get here
You won't need a car during your stay with us. The main sights are within walking distance, and bicycle can be rented from the village for longer outings.
If you are not arriving by car, here are a few tips for using public transportation.
You can find the connections and timetables from Matkahuolto webpage or in their app. Seasonal timetables are sometime updated quite late, bus as a rule there are two daily connections between Koli and Joensuu n weekdays. During the hight season, there are usually also weekend service.
The closest bus stop to us is "Jero th Ylä-Kolintie", about 500 meters away.
Connections ofter involve a transfer in Ahmovaara, about 15 km from Koli village. The connecting service is driven only by request, so you should by the ticket in advance to you trip.
In the summer of 2025, the inland waterway vessel M/S Marival II operated between Vuonislahti and Koli. You can reach Vuonislahti by train from Joensuu. Bikes are allowed on board. You can find Marival's timetable on Koli's website.
Sustainability
Sustainability, respecting nature and humanity are core values for us. We try to avoid unnecessary use of materials and make sustainable purchases.
It's important to us, that every guest feels welcome. We want to create a safe and open environment for all our guests.
Although our property is small, it's natural diversity brings us joy every day.
We encourage people to enjoy nature at its purest during every season and the activities we offer are influenced by the history of the area. We are deeply connected to the rural life and the forests around us,
We accomplished a Good Travel Seal -sertificate and earned the Sustainable Travel Finland badge for our work and effort.
Sustainability report 146.73 KB
Good Travel Seal -certificate 1.45 MB
Cyclists welcome
We warmly welcome cyclists to stay with us. You can wash your bike in the yard and clean your muddy clothes in our shower room. You can store your bike overnight in our locked garage, where you can find basic tools, a foot pump, and a tire repair kit. You can charge your e-bike battery in the garage.
Every room includes linen, towels and breakfast. By booking dinner and packed lunches in advance, you ensure availability.
Our guesthouse is located along the Pielinen Tour cycling route, and Koli offers plenty of beautiful and peaceful gravel roads to explore.
