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{{Short description|National park in North Karelia region, Finland}}
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[[File:Jarnefelt Koli.jpg|thumb|300px|right|''View of Koli'', 1935 painting by [[Eero Järnefelt]].]]


'''Koli National Park''' (''Kolin kansallispuisto'') is a [[national park]] in the municipalities of [[Eno, Finland|Eno]], [[Lieksa]] and [[Kontiolahti]], [[Eastern Finland]]. It is located in the forested hills on the eastern shore of lake [[Pielinen]], and was established in 1991. Contrary to the other national parks in Finland, Koli National Park is governed by [[Finnish Forest Research Institute]] Metla.
'''Koli National Park''' ({{langx|fi|Kolin kansallispuisto}}) is a [[national park]] in the [[Municipalities of Finland|municipalities]] of [[Joensuu]], [[Lieksa]] and [[Kontiolahti]] in the [[North Karelia]] region of [[Finland]]. It covers {{convert|30|km2|sqmi|0}} of forested hills on the western shore of [[Pielinen|Lake Pielinen]]. The park was established in 1991 and is currently governed by the [[Metsähallitus]].<ref>{{cite web|date=2007-09-07|title=Metla : Kolin kansallispuisto : Kolin matkailupalvelut monipuolistuvat : Tiedote 3.1.2006|url=http://www.metla.fi/koli/tiedotteet/koli-tiedote-20070907-puisto.htm|access-date=February 18, 2008|language=fi|archive-date=2020-04-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200430235138/http://www.metla.fi/koli/tiedotteet/koli-tiedote-20070907-puisto.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref> It was originally governed by the [[Finnish Forest Research Institute]], which is also called the [[Finnish Forest Research Institute|Metla]].


Koli has lots to offer cultural heritage-wise. Former it was a sacrificial site. Later it was used for [[slash-and-burn]] agriculture. The aim of Koli National Park isn't to reserve wild nature but traditional agricultural heritage is cherished in Koli. Some fields are slashed, burnt and re-cultivated and hay is cut yearly. Traditional Finnish breeds of cows and sheep are grazing in the meadows of Koli.
Koli National Park preserves the traditional agricultural heritage of the area. The park was once a pagan sacrificial site, and was later used for [[slash-and-burn]] agriculture.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title=History of Koli National Park|url=https://www.nationalparks.fi/kolinp/history|access-date=2020-10-01|website=Nationalparks.fi|language=en-GB}}</ref> While fields in the park are no longer slashed and burned, [[hay]] is cut yearly and traditional Finnish breeds of [[Cattle|cow]] and [[sheep]] graze in the meadows of Koli.


According to central protection objectives, Koli National Park is divided into three main zones.

Stringent attention is paid to the natural landscape and [[geology|geological]] aspects of the mountaintop zone of [[Koli, Finland|Koli]]. In this culture zone, a variety of traditional landscapes is maintained through burn-beating, [[grazing]], and rotating open fields, among other methods. In particular, the multiform flora of open fields needs annual mowing to be preserved.

In the nature zone is the forest landscape of the hills, which are also protected. Koli's terrain varies widely, allowing for many different [[Biotope|biotopes]] in a small area and a great variety of [[species]]. The rocky terrain is relatively rugged but contains dense plant growth.
==Attractions==
==Attractions==
A popular vantage point in the park is the summit of [[Koli, Finland|Koli]] Hill, named Ukko-Koli, which offers a grand view to the east over [[Pielinen|Pielinen Lake]]. The Heritage Center Ukko and Hotel Koli are situated near the point. Two long scenic lifts operate at the location during the summer.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Koli Nature Centre Ukko|url=https://www.nationalparks.fi/kolinaturecentre|access-date=2020-10-01|website=Nationalparks.fi|language=en-GB}}</ref>
[[Image:Koli hill view.jpg|thumb|left|An elevated view at Koli]]
The most well-known vantage point in the park is Ukko-Koli, with a grand view to the East, over the lake [[Pielinen]]. Near the top there's the Heritage Center Ukko and Hotel Koli. In the summer, two long scenery lifts are working in Koli.


There are also many caves in Koli area, e.g. the cave named Pirunkirkko. It is 34 meters (110 feet) long and 1–7 meters (3–20 feet) high.
There are also many caves in the Koli area, such as Pirunkirkko, which is {{convert|34|m|ft}} long and {{convert|1|-|7|m|ft}} high.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}


Koli has inspired many painters and composers, e.g. [[Jean Sibelius]], [[Juhani Aho]] and [[Eero Järnefelt]]. Eero Järnefelt painted together with A.W. Finch and Ilmari Aalto a large scenery about Koli in 1911. It can be seen in the restaurant of [[Helsinki]] railway station. Painters found Koli in the 19th century and after that Koli has been called one of the national sceneries of Finland.
Koli has inspired many [[Painter|painters]] and [[Composer|composers]], such as [[Jean Sibelius]], [[Juhani Aho]] and [[Eero Järnefelt]].<ref name=":0" /> Järnefelt painted a large landscape scene with A.W. Finch and Ilmari Aalto in 1911. This painting can be seen in the [[Helsinki]] railway station restaurant.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}} Painters discovered Koli in the 19th century, and it has been called one of the best natural scenes in Finland.{{Citation needed|date=December 2020}}


Nowadays there are two [[ski resorts]] in Koli area: Loma-Koli for families and Ukko-Koli for more advanced downhill skiing. There are three ski lifts and six ski slopes in Ukko-Koli. The highest vertical drop is 230 meters (750 feet) and ski slopes are 800–1,500 meters (2,600–4,900 feet) long. There are four ski lifts and six ski slopes in Loma-Koli. The highest vertical drop is 145 meters (480 feet) and ski slopes are 530–1,050 meters (1,700–3,400) feet) long. Two of the slopes are streets for snowboarding. There are also snow castles for children.
There are two [[ski resorts]] in the Koli area: Loma-Koli for families and Ukko-Koli for more advanced [[Alpine skiing|downhill skiers]]. There are three [[Ski lift|ski lifts]] and six ski slopes in Ukko-Koli. The highest vertical drop is {{convert|230|m|ft}} and ski slopes range from {{convert|800|-|1500|m|ft}} long. There are four ski lifts and six ski slopes in Loma-Koli. The highest vertical drop is {{convert|145|m|ft}} and ski slopes are {{convert|530|-|1050|m|ft}} long. Two of the slopes are for [[snowboarding]]. There are also [[Snow fort|snow castles]] for children.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Winter season - Koli.fi|url=https://www.koli.fi/en/What-to-do/Winter-season|access-date=2020-10-01|website=www.koli.fi}}</ref>


[[Image:Koli_rotated.jpg|thumb|600px|center|Lake [[Pielinen]] seen from a hill in Koli National Park]]
{{wideimage|Koli rotated.jpg|1024px|Lake [[Pielinen]] seen from a hill in Koli National Park.||none}}


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[List of national parks of Finland]]
* [[List of national parks of Finland]]
* [[Protected areas of Finland]]
* [[Protected areas of Finland]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.luontoon.fi/page.asp?Section=6834 Outdoors.fi]
* [http://www.metla.fi/koli/index-en.htm Koli National Park webpage]
* [https://www.koli.fi/en/ Koli National Park] - Official Site
* [http://www.outdoors.fi/kolinp Outdoors.fi – Koli National Park]
* [http://koli.metla.fi/media/kyla/matkailu/videot/pkarjala.mpg Video about travelling in Koli area] - by students from Koli area
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20060902035557/http://www.metla.fi/koli/index-en.htm Koli National Park webpage]
* [http://koli.metla.fi/media/kyla/lumi/lasket/videot/uplaskee.mpg Video about downhill skiing in Koli] - by students from Koli area
* [http://koli.metla.fi/media/kyla/matkailu/videot/pkarjala.mpg Video about travelling in the Koli area]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} - by students from Koli area

* [http://koli.metla.fi/media/kyla/lumi/lasket/videot/uplaskee.mpg Video about downhill skiing in Koli]{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} - by students from Koli area


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Koli National Park
An elevated view at Koli
Map showing the location of Koli National Park
Map showing the location of Koli National Park
Location in Finland
LocationNorth Karelia, Finland
Coordinates63°03′27″N 29°53′14″E / 63.05750°N 29.88722°E / 63.05750; 29.88722
Area30 km2 (12 sq mi)
Established1991
Visitorsover 236 000 (in 2021[1])
Governing bodyMetsähallitus
Websitewww.koli.fi/en/
www.outdoors.fi/kolinp
View of Koli, 1935 painting by Eero Järnefelt.

Koli National Park (Finnish: Kolin kansallispuisto) is a national park in the municipalities of Joensuu, Lieksa and Kontiolahti in the North Karelia region of Finland. It covers 30 square kilometres (12 sq mi) of forested hills on the western shore of Lake Pielinen. The park was established in 1991 and is currently governed by the Metsähallitus.[2] It was originally governed by the Finnish Forest Research Institute, which is also called the Metla.

Koli National Park preserves the traditional agricultural heritage of the area. The park was once a pagan sacrificial site, and was later used for slash-and-burn agriculture.[3] While fields in the park are no longer slashed and burned, hay is cut yearly and traditional Finnish breeds of cow and sheep graze in the meadows of Koli.

According to central protection objectives, Koli National Park is divided into three main zones.

Stringent attention is paid to the natural landscape and geological aspects of the mountaintop zone of Koli. In this culture zone, a variety of traditional landscapes is maintained through burn-beating, grazing, and rotating open fields, among other methods. In particular, the multiform flora of open fields needs annual mowing to be preserved.

In the nature zone is the forest landscape of the hills, which are also protected. Koli's terrain varies widely, allowing for many different biotopes in a small area and a great variety of species. The rocky terrain is relatively rugged but contains dense plant growth.

Attractions

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A popular vantage point in the park is the summit of Koli Hill, named Ukko-Koli, which offers a grand view to the east over Pielinen Lake. The Heritage Center Ukko and Hotel Koli are situated near the point. Two long scenic lifts operate at the location during the summer.[4]

There are also many caves in the Koli area, such as Pirunkirkko, which is 34 metres (112 ft) long and 1–7 metres (3.3–23.0 ft) high.[citation needed]

Koli has inspired many painters and composers, such as Jean Sibelius, Juhani Aho and Eero Järnefelt.[3] Järnefelt painted a large landscape scene with A.W. Finch and Ilmari Aalto in 1911. This painting can be seen in the Helsinki railway station restaurant.[citation needed] Painters discovered Koli in the 19th century, and it has been called one of the best natural scenes in Finland.[citation needed]

There are two ski resorts in the Koli area: Loma-Koli for families and Ukko-Koli for more advanced downhill skiers. There are three ski lifts and six ski slopes in Ukko-Koli. The highest vertical drop is 230 metres (750 ft) and ski slopes range from 800–1,500 metres (2,600–4,900 ft) long. There are four ski lifts and six ski slopes in Loma-Koli. The highest vertical drop is 145 metres (476 ft) and ski slopes are 530–1,050 metres (1,740–3,440 ft) long. Two of the slopes are for snowboarding. There are also snow castles for children.[5]

Lake Pielinen seen from a hill in Koli National Park.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Käyntimäärät kansallispuistoittain 2021" (in Finnish). Metsähallitus. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
  2. ^ "Metla : Kolin kansallispuisto : Kolin matkailupalvelut monipuolistuvat : Tiedote 3.1.2006" (in Finnish). 2007-09-07. Archived from the original on 2020-04-30. Retrieved February 18, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "History of Koli National Park". Nationalparks.fi. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  4. ^ "Koli Nature Centre Ukko". Nationalparks.fi. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
  5. ^ "Winter season - Koli.fi". www.koli.fi. Retrieved 2020-10-01.
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