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Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus is a ski area in North Karelen, Finland with 3.6 km of mapped downhill runs and 4 lifts, between 100 m and 310 m above sea level.

Downhill runs
3.6 km
Lifts
4
Top elevation
310 m
Vertical drop
210 m
Nearest airport
JOE · 50 km

Slopes by difficulty

  • Easy1.3 km
  • Advanced0.8 km
  • Intermediate1.5 km

10 runs mapped in OpenStreetMap. Colours follow the European piste convention.

Ski lifts

  • 2 T-bars
  • 1 Funiculars
  • 1 Chairlifts

Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus is a ski area in North Karelen, Finland. Its 10 mapped downhill runs add up to 3.6 km, which ranks it #24 of 114 ski areas in Finland and gives it 1% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 355 m long.

Slopes at Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus

About 37% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 42% intermediate and 21% advanced or expert, which makes Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus a balanced resort for intermediate skiers.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 4 lifts: 2 t-bars, 1 funicular, 1 chairlift. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 100 m up to 310 m, a vertical drop of 210 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus

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-Kolin hiihtokeskus

  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 many kilometres of slopes does Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus have?

3.6 km of downhill runs (10 runs): 1.3 km easy, 0.8 km advanced, 1.5 km intermediate. It is #24 in Finland by piste length.

How high is Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus?

The lifts and runs reach 310 m (1,017 ft); the lowest point is 100 m, a vertical drop of 210 m.

What is the nearest airport to Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus?

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

How many ski lifts does Ukko-Kolin hiihtokeskus have?

4 lifts: 2 t-bars, 1 funiculars, 1 chairlifts.

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