What to do and see in North Karelia, Finland: The Best Spas & Wellness

Reviewed By KepaTe

The spa is located within Break Sokos Hotel Koli. The view from the spa is absolutely breathtaking, showing the tall spruces, surrounding nature and the beautiful lake Pielinen. The visitors are advised to keep their voices low and leave their mobile phones outside the spa area, since this place is for relaxation, peace and serenity. For the same reason the place is childfree from 4 p.m. which is absolutely wonderful. For some reason some parents find this offensive against them. I don't understand. There are lots of places for families with kids around Finland, so why on earth would it be offensive to offer services only for adults for a change? AND the spa is open also for kids before 4 p.m. but I must say that this spa is not meant to be a place for kids. There are no water slides, no pool toys, or anything else "kids stuff". The place offers seats to relax, hot tubs, cold pool, jacuzzi, outside hot tubs which was wonderful to experience when it was -6c outside 8 (remember to take a warm beanie with you for outside bath experience during wintertime), three different saunas, music pool with underwater music, foot bath with icy cold water and then warm water, different showers and a lovely relaxation room with lovely heated stone beds for a total relaxation experience. Swimsuit it required in all the areas of the spa, except the locker rooms which are separate for men and women. The spa is a bit pricey, but with the entrance fee you get a package with spa products and if you are entering the spa with a friend, you also get a bottle of wine of your choice (bubbly, red, white) with you. It is very luxurious to sip some sparkling wine while enjoying the view. I would definitely recommend this spa.