Silence & Nature – A Week in Koli National Park

Step away from everyday life and spend a restorative week surrounded by the forests, hills and lake landscapes of Koli National Park in North Karelia. Staying at the welcoming Guesthouse Kolin Runo, you will enjoy gentle outdoor adventures, authentic Finnish sauna culture, local flavours and the rare luxury of unhurried time.

The programme includes a guided hike to Koli’s iconic viewpoints, an e-bike tour along peaceful gravel roads to Räsävaara and Pirunkirkko Devil’s Cave, and a relaxing sailing trip on Lake Pielinen. A seasonal forest excursion introduces you to wild herbs, berries or mushrooms, or to the Finnish tradition of making a birch whisk for the sauna.

After active days outdoors, private sauna evenings offer time to relax and reflect. The week also includes a visit to the Koli Sculpture Garden and a traditional smoke sauna experience with dinner. Home-cooked meals, local ingredients and warm North Karelian hospitality connect you with the culture and everyday life of the region.

The pace is active yet restorative, with time to pause, breathe and enjoy the silence of Finnish nature. This small-group holiday is ideal for couples, solo travellers and friends looking for a meaningful combination of nature, wellbeing, local culture and soft adventure.

Group size: min 2, max 5
Valid: 20.5. – 27.6.2027 | 7.8. – 25.9.2027