Kolin luontokeskus Ukko

About the museum

The Kolin luontokeskus Ukko is located on the top of Koli, on Ylä-Kolintie. It presents Finland’s best-known national landscape, the hills of eastern Finland and traditional landscapes. The nature centre serves as the starting point of Koli National Park: here visitors get an overall picture of the area and advice on hiking at Koli and elsewhere in the North Karelia Biosphere Reserve.

The permanent exhibition Katse kansallismaisemaan (Gaze at the National Landscape) explores the geology, nature and culture of Koli National Park in depth. In the free Retkinäyttely (outdoor-pursuits exhibition) visitors can learn the basics of hiking and hiking etiquette. The nature centre also hosts changing art exhibitions.

The building houses hiking advice, a nature shop, hiking equipment rental, Café Koli, and meeting rooms, one of which is the 200-seat Vaarasali auditorium. The viewpoint at Ukko-Koli is a few hundred metres from the nature centre.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition Katse kansallismaisemaan
• Hiking advice for Koli National Park
• Free Retkinäyttely exhibition
• Ukko Shop and Café Koli
• Viewpoint at Ukko-Koli a few hundred metres away

Permanent exhibition

• Katse kansallismaisemaan – The permanent exhibition presents the geology, nature and culture of Koli National Park.

Founded

2015

Operated by

Metsähallitus

Admission & discounts

The Retkinäyttely exhibition is free of charge. The Museokortti (Finnish Museum Card) is valid.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Wheelchair users can reach all areas of the nature centre. The building has ramps to the exhibitions and a lift to the upper floor. The auditorium has an induction loop, and a wheelchair can be borrowed. The upper courtyard has two accessible parking spaces.

Kids & families

• Playground / play area

The nature centre has a play area for families.

Getting there & parking

The viewpoint at Ukko-Koli is a few hundred metres from the nature centre.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Café Koli and Ukko Shop. Wi-Fi is available for visitors.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Corporate events

Up to 200 guests.

The 200-seat Vaarasali auditorium and the 20-seat Kaski meeting room are available for rent.

Plan your visit