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Are you in need of some wholesome nature time? Recharge your body and mind and awaken all your senses by trying forest bathing the Nordic 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, pausing and taking in the ambience of nature using all the five senses and engaging in mindfulness-type practices.
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 in today's busy world. You can leave all effort behind and relax, knowing that the lead you safely in a small group.
Welcome to enjoy pure Finnish nature with SOWL!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
How to get there: Train E/U/Y from Helsinki Central to Espoon asema, from there bus 245A to Haltia Nature Centre (60 mins). Meeting point at main door of Haltia. We recommend to see also the Haltia exhibition. There is a restaurant and a souvenir shop. Hotel nearby.
What to expect
Humans have known the healing effects of nature for millennia. Forest bathing method was developed in Japan in the 80’s to help reduce the stress of professional urban populations. It is an evidence-based, holistic practice that boosts the health benefits of nature, promotes relaxation and actually improves the immune system.
Meet your guide at the front doors of Haltia (or for private groups, your chosen pick-up location). We enter the taiga coniferous forest and dive into the fascinating world of sounds, smells, textures, colours and shapes. You pause to listen nature's calming sounds, breathe in the fresh air and let go of any worries. The guide invites you to do easy sensory, breathing and nature connection activities to help you let go and be present. You reconnect with nature – and yourself. Your soul is filled with peace.
We conclude with aromatherapeutic oil, sharing our experiences and enjoying Finnish wild bilberry juice.
The tour runs with 4 guests. If this isn't met, you will get a full refund.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- MAKE A REQUEST FOR A WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE ROUTE.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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