- Merisatamanranta 10 - Escape the city and discover a hidden natural retreat cherished by locals! Embark on a forest bathing journey with a certified Forest Therapy Guide on the picturesque Pihlajasaari Island, just a short 10-minute boat trip away.
For thousands of years, humans have recognized the healing power of nature. Forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, originated in Japan in the 1980s. This evidence-based, holistic practice amplifies nature’s health benefits, fostering relaxation, reducing stress, and boosting the immune system.
Meet your guide at the pier and board the boat. Soon, you’ll be welcomed by sandy shores, forest trails, and inspiring rock formations. Immerse yourself in the marine environment, feeling the fresh sea breeze that sweeps away your worries. Let the sounds of birds, rustling leaves, and gentle waves soothe you.
Throughout the journey, your guide will lead you in calming sensory, breathing, and nature connection exercises to help you unwind. You’ll also gain insights into nature’s various impacts on wellbeing. The experience concludes with a sharing circle, where we enjoy campfire coffee, wild berry shots, and Finnish snacks together at a “laavu” campsite.
- Tea and coffee
- Therapeutic essential oil on skin (voluntary)
- Snacks
- Sleeping pads, rain cloaks in case of rain
- Safety plan and first aid kit
- Return boat ticket: adults 9 € per person, pensioners 6 €
- Bottled water
Are you tired of being 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 and slow down with SOWL!
- You can participate without prior knowledge and skills, normal physical health is sufficient. Excursion includes some moderate rock climbs and rough paths.
- Take some spare warm 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.
