Forest Swimming Experience in Nuuksio National Park

Forest Bathing Experience in Nuuksio National Park

Forest Swimming Experience in Nuuksio National Park

By SOWL Forest Bathing Helsinki - Slow down in pure Finnish nature

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Features

Free cancellation available
2h 30m
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Multiple languages

Overview

Are you in need of a total reset and time offline? Recharge your body and mind and awaken all your senses by reconnecting with nature!

Neither a hike nor a naturalist walk, forest swimming 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 meditative and healing nature connection activities. Forest swimming 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 actually slow down (one of the hardest things!). 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 in a small group.

Welcome to enjoy Nuuksio and slow down with SOWL!

Activity location

Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre
- 84 Nuuksiontie
- 02820, Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre
- 84 Nuuksiontie
- 02820, Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

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Forest Swimming Experience in Nuuksio National Park

2h 30m
English

Travellers

Languages available

Starting time: 11:00 am

Price details

AU$147.42 x 1 AdultAU$147.42

Total

Until Mon, 7 Apr

What's included, what's not

Finnish wild bilberry shot (no alcohol)
Therapeutic essential oil on skin (voluntary)
Sleeping pads
Safety plan, first aid kit
A certified wilderness and forest therapy guide
To save nature we don't offer bottled water. Bring your own water bottle, fresh tap water is available at Haltia nature centre.
Transport (public transport 4,40€ one way/adult), see hsl.fi
On a rainy day, bring a raincoat/cloak. We do not cancel or offer refunds because of rain.

Know before you book

Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Public transport 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

Activity itinerary

Escape the city and join a professional Forest Therapy Guide for a forest swimming experience in Nuuksio National Park, right next to Helsinki. Humans have known the healing effects of nature for millennia. Forest swimming (shinrin-yoku, or forest therapy) was developed in Japan in the 80’s. It is an evidence-based, holistic practice that boosts the health benefits of nature, promotes relaxation and improves the immune system. Meet your guide at the front doors of Finnish Nature Centre Haltia. Next you enter the welcoming forest and dive into its fascinating world of sounds, smells, colours and shapes with all your senses. You pause to listen to the humming wind, sounds of birds and babbling brooks, breathe in the fresh forest air and give your whole weight on the soft moss floor. The guide invites you to do easy sensory, breathing and nature connection activities to help you relax and let go. Reconnect with nature – and yourself. We conclude with aromatherapeutic oil, sharing our experiences and enjoying Finnish wild bilberry juice. Your mind, body and soul are filled with peace.

Location

Activity location

Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre
- 84 Nuuksiontie
- 02820, Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

Meeting/Redemption Point

Haltia - The Finnish Nature Centre
- 84 Nuuksiontie
- 02820, Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland

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