• JT-Line Waterbus from Merisatama to Pihlajasaari Island - Escape the city and discover a hidden natural retreat cherished by locals! Accompany a skilled Forest Therapy Guide for a forest bathing session on the stunning Pihlajasaari Island, just a short 10-minute boat journey away.

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, promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and strengthening the immune system.

Meet the guide at the pier and board the boat. Soon, you’ll be welcomed by sandy beaches, forest trails, and intriguing rock formations. Immerse yourself in the island’s nature, feeling the fresh sea breeze ease your worries. Embrace the melodies of birdsong, the gentle hum of the wind, and the rhythmic lapping of the waves.

Throughout the journey, the guide will lead you in simple sensory, breathing, and nature connection exercises to help you unwind and release tension. Reconnect with nature—and yourself.

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

• Therapeutic essential oil on skin (voluntary)
• Snacks
• Sleeping pads
• Safety plan, first aid kit
• A certified wilderness and forest therapy guide

• Return boat ticket: adult 9,30€, pensioner 6,30€
• Bottled water
• On a rainy day, bring a raincoat/cloak. We do not cancel or offer refunds because of rain.

Are you tired of being busy and glued to your phone? Recharge your body and mind and awaken all your senses again by reconnecting with nature in a new way!

Neither a hike nor a naturalist walk, forest bathing is a heart-felt, science-based wellbeing practice that continues to gain global popularity. It involves walking slowly, stopping and taking in the sounds, scents, colours, forms and the ambience of nature using all the five senses and engaging in simple nature connection activities. Forest bathing is as much about pausing to listen to your inner self as it is about listening to nature.

With a trained guide, it is much easier to slow down (one of the hardest things) – first the body, then the mind. You can leave all effort behind and relax into the experience, knowing that the guide will keep track of time and route, leading you safely every step of the way.

Welcome to enjoy Helsinki archipelago together and slow down with SOWL!

• You can participate without any prior knowledge and skills. Normal physical mobility is sufficient. Excursion may include some moderate climbs and rough paths.
• Take some spare warm clothing and windproof jacket according to the weather, we move at a slow pace. Comfortable shoes, no high heels.
• Pets, smoking, drinking not allowed
• Minimum age 16

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