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Helsinki Archipelago Forest Bathing Experience
About
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, ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Finnish & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Finnish & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sleeping pads
Therapeutic essential oil on skin (voluntary)
Finnish wild bilberry shot (no alcohol)
Safety plan, first aid kit
A certified wilderness and forest therapy guide
Return boat ticket: adult 9,30€, pensioner 6,30€
We save nature by not offering bottled water. Bring your own water bottle, fresh tap water is available on the island.
On a rainy day, bring a raincoat/cloak. We do not cancel or offer refunds because of rain.
Meeting Points
Departure
JT-Line Waterbus from Merisatama to Pihlajasaari Island
Pier behind Cafe Carusel, JT-line boat. Your guide is wearing a green cap with the text SOWL. Please arrive 10 mins before departure. Boat tickets sold on board (card payment).
After the forest bathing walk you can explore the island on your own if you like.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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You can participate without any prior knowledge and skills. Normal physical mobility is sufficient. Excursion may include some moderate climbs and rough paths.
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Take some spare warm clothing and windproof jacket according to the weather, we move at a slow pace. Comfortable shoes, no high heels.
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Pets, smoking, drinking not allowed
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Leave the city behind and find a secret nature haven of the locals! Join a professional Forest Therapy Guide for a forest bathing experience on the beautiful Pihlajasaari Island, just a 10-minute boat ride away.
Humans have known the healing effects of nature for millennia. Forest bathing (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 and promotes relaxation, reduces stress and improves the immune system.
Meet your guide at the pier and hop on the boat. Soon you will be greeted by sandy beaches, forest paths and imagination-sparking rock formations. Sense the island nature with eve...
Helsinki Archipelago Forest Bathing Experience
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Price varies by group size
About
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, ...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Finnish & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in Finnish & English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Sleeping pads
Therapeutic essential oil on skin (voluntary)
Finnish wild bilberry shot (no alcohol)
Safety plan, first aid kit
A certified wilderness and forest therapy guide
Return boat ticket: adult 9,30€, pensioner 6,30€
We save nature by not offering bottled water. Bring your own water bottle, fresh tap water is available on the island.
On a rainy day, bring a raincoat/cloak. We do not cancel or offer refunds because of rain.
Meeting Points
Departure
JT-Line Waterbus from Merisatama to Pihlajasaari Island
Pier behind Cafe Carusel, JT-line boat. Your guide is wearing a green cap with the text SOWL. Please arrive 10 mins before departure. Boat tickets sold on board (card payment).
After the forest bathing walk you can explore the island on your own if you like.
