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Ukko-Koli ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Ukko-Koli is a ski area in North Karelen, Finland, between 94 m and 338 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
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Lifts
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Top elevation
338 m
Vertical drop
244 m
Cross-country
69 km
Nearest airport
JOE · 50 km

Ukko-Koli is a ski area in North Karelen, Finland.

Lifts and elevation

Skiing runs from 94 m up to 338 m, a vertical drop of 244 m — typical of a local ski hill. Cross-country skiers get 68.9 km of nordic trails.

Getting to Ukko-Koli

The nearest airport is Joensuu Airport (JOE), about 50 km away in a straight line — roughly 1 h 5 min by car; Kuopio Airport (KUO) is 102 km away. Nearby ski areas include Maarianvaaran hiihtokeskus (3.6 km), Laskettelukeskus Mustavaara (1.5 km) and Pääskyvuori (0.9 km), which together add 6 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.

Nearest airports to Ukko-Koli

  1. 1
    Joensuu Airport Flag of FinlandJoensuu, Finland Airports in Finland
    JOE50 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Kuopio Airport Flag of FinlandKuopio / Siilinjärvi, Finland Airports in Finland
    KUO102 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Savonlinna Airport Flag of FinlandSavonlinna, Finland Airports in Finland
    SVL136 kmstraight line
  4. 4
    Kajaani Airport Flag of FinlandKajaani, Finland Airports in Finland
    KAJ168 kmstraight line

Frequently asked questions

How high is Ukko-Koli?

The lifts and runs reach 338 m (1,109 ft); the lowest point is 94 m, a vertical drop of 244 m.

What is the nearest airport to Ukko-Koli?

Joensuu Airport (JOE), about 50 km away in a straight line; Kuopio Airport (KUO) is 102 km away.

Data: OpenSkiMap — © OpenStreetMap contributors & Skimap.org (ODbL 1.0). Run lengths are measured along mapped pistes; resorts may publish different figures.