Experience autumn in Koli through the eyes of a local. Stay for three nights at the small and welcoming Kolin Runo B&B, discover the stories and landscapes of Koli on a guided heritage walk, and head into the forest with your local host to forage for wild mushrooms and berries.
Autumn is a season of change in Koli. From late-summer berries and mushrooms to autumn colours, late-season mushrooms and cranberries, every departure is slightly different. We follow the season and see what the forest has to offer.
The programme combines guided experiences with plenty of time to explore Koli on your own. On Wednesday evening, the day in the forest continues around the table with a home-cooked dinner featuring our finds whenever possible – or treasures gathered earlier in the season.
Autumn also brings dark nights back to Koli. If the sky is clear and the aurora forecast looks promising during your stay, we can step outside and have a look – sometimes the Northern Lights become an unexpected extra to an autumn evening.
Your stay at Kolin Runo
Kolin Runo is a small and welcoming B&B close to Koli National Park and Koli village. With only a few guest rooms, it offers a peaceful base for exploring Koli and experiencing the local way of life.
For this package, accommodation is available in two single rooms and two rooms for two guests: one twin room with separate beds and one double room. Toilet and shower facilities are shared between the guest rooms. Breakfast is served each morning, and sauna is available for private use during your stay. Your host at Kolin Runo is also your local guide for the experiences included in the programme.
Programme:
Monday – Arrival in Koli
Arrive at Kolin Runo at your own pace and settle in for your three-night stay. In the evening, you can enjoy your own private sauna session.
Tuesday – Koli Heritage Walk
After breakfast, join your local host and guide for a two-hour heritage walk in Koli National Park. Walk through Koli’s famous hilltop landscapes and discover how ancient geology, nature, traditional livelihoods, beliefs, artists and travellers have all left their mark on Koli.
The rest of the day is yours. Continue exploring the national park, spend some time in the village, relax at Kolin Runo or enjoy dinner at one of Koli’s restaurants.
Wednesday – Foraging with a Local
After breakfast, it is time to head into the forests around Koli. On this three-hour small-group excursion, we forage for wild mushrooms and berries according to the season and conditions. Along the way, you will experience one of the most Finnish ways of spending an autumn day: walking through the forest, keeping your eyes open and seeing what you can find.
We take a break in the forest and enjoy a picnic snack. In the evening, we gather at Kolin Runo for a home-cooked dinner. We use our finds from the day whenever possible. When the forest has other plans, there are treasures gathered earlier in the season waiting for us.
Thursday – Departure
Enjoy breakfast at Kolin Runo before checking out and continuing your journey.
Duration:
3 nights / 4 days, Monday–Thursday
Group size:
Maximum 6 guests per departure.
The Wednesday foraging excursion is a small-group departure and may also be joined by guests staying elsewhere in Koli. Maximum group size on the foraging excursion is 9 participants.
Solo travellers are welcome. Children are welcome to join the programme with their family. There are no separate children’s rates; children occupy one of the available accommodation places.
