This year again, it looks like there won’t be any snow in the southernmost parts of Finland for who knows how long. My sympathies to all of you who have travelled to Finland & Helsinki only to discover that the white winter wonderland you imagined is nowhere to be found. Instead, you’re greeted by grey […]
Experience an authentic Finnish Dry Sauna at the gateway to Nuuksio National Park, just a short 35 min journey from Helsinki. In Saivo’s private sauna at the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia, you can unwind, enjoy traditional sauna rituals, and immerse yourself in the tranquillity of Finland’s beloved natural landscapes. Is there anything I should take […]
From the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia it is easy not only to set off on short local trails, but also to head towards the more wilderness-like parts of Nuuksio National Park, such as the areas around Lake Urja and Lake Orajärvi. There are no marked trails in this part of the park, so you need […]
Looking for an easy way to immerse yourself in Finland’s forests and lakes without travelling far from Helsinki? Choose Nuuksio National Park and, at its heart, the Finnish Nature Centre Haltia. Haltia is the ideal gateway to the park: you can arrive by public transport, get personalised advice at the information desk, rent outdoor gear, […]
October evenings in Southern Finland are dim and filled with the crisp, fragrant air of autumn. The forests sway in the rhythm of the season, and lakes and ponds still ripple free of ice. For this special time of year, we have created an experience that brings light, joy, and relaxation to the threshold of […]
Photos: Sipoonjoen Perinnesauna This is something that’s hard to put into words. Sipoonjoen Perinnesauna (eng. Sipoonjoki Heritage Sauna) does exactly what I’ve been hoping to find. It’s a sauna that follows traditions, but is still by no means just a traditional sauna. The Finnish sauna culture is a massive part of Finnish mental well-being […]
Photo: Löylykontti On a cold February evening, a small group walks along the shore of Kivenlahti searching for a container building, which is said to hide a sauna and its warmth inside. We park the car in a free parking area near the marina. After walking a few hundred meters, we spot the faintly lit […]
After a hard days work, our group of three headed to the newest parts of Helsinki, Jätkäsaari, to check out a sauna that boasts having updated the classic neighborhood sauna to the 21st century. Photos (unless otherwise stated): Uusisauna.fi (Sanna Kaesmae) With easy access via public transport, Uusi Sauna (‘New Sauna’ in English) is a […]
I walk along a forest path, take a deep breath, and let the scents of the woods fill my lungs. Our small group has arrived at the edge of Nuuksio National Park—a park just a half-hour drive (and a slightly longer train+bus ride) from the bustling center of Finland’s capital, Helsinki. It’s hard to believe, […]
A refreshing coastal hike highlights nature’s mental health benefits, offering peace, connection, and mindful moments by the Baltic Sea.
Uusi Sauna / Sanna Kaesmae
