• Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre - Escape the hustle and bustle of the city and join a skilled Forest Therapy Guide for a forest bathing experience in Nuuksio National Park, conveniently located near Helsinki.

For thousands of years, humans have recognized the healing power of nature. Forest bathing, also known as shinrin-yoku or forest therapy, originated in Japan in the 1980s. This evidence-based, holistic practice enhances the health benefits of nature, encourages relaxation, and strengthens the immune system.

Meet the guide at the entrance of the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia. From there, step into the inviting forest and immerse yourself in its captivating world of sounds, scents, colors, and shapes, engaging all your senses. Take a moment to listen to the gentle wind, the chirping birds, and the murmuring streams, inhale the fresh forest air, and rest your full weight on the soft mossy ground. The guide will lead you through simple sensory, breathing, and nature connection exercises to help you unwind and release tension. Reconnect with nature—and yourself.

The experience concludes with aromatherapeutic oil, sharing reflections, and savoring Finnish wild bilberry juice. Your mind, body, and spirit will be enveloped in tranquility.

• Therapeutic essential oil on skin (voluntary)
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Sleeping pads, rain cloaks in case of rain
• Safety plan and first aid kit

• Bottled water
• Transportation (public transport 4,40€ one way/adult)
• On a rainy day, bring a raincoat/cloak. We do not cancel or offer refunds because of rain.

Looking for a complete reset and some time offline? Revitalize your body and mind while awakening all your senses by reconnecting with nature!

Forest bathing, distinct from hiking or a naturalist walk, is a heartfelt, science-backed wellness practice that is gaining popularity worldwide. It involves walking slowly, pausing to absorb the sounds, scents, colors, shapes, and atmosphere of nature using all five senses, and participating in meditative and healing nature connection activities. Forest bathing is as much about taking a moment to listen to your inner self as it is about listening to nature.

With the assistance of a trained guide, slowing down becomes much easier (one of the most challenging aspects!). You can leave all effort behind and relax into the experience, assured that the guide will manage time and the route, leading you safely in a small group.

Welcome to enjoy Nuuksio and unwind with SOWL!

• You can participate without prior knowledge and skills, normal physical mobility is sufficient. Excursion includes some moderate climbs and rough paths.
• Take some spare warm and waterproof clothing according to weather, we move at a slow pace. Comfortable shoes, no high heels.
• Pets, smoking, drinking not allowed

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.