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We are specialized in activities that are in alignment with well-being and nature. Additional to mindfulness activities like yoga and sound bowl healing, we can offer a forrest hiking in National Parks. Or perhaps you would prefer a traditional Finnish sauna on the lake? Also, fishing and canoeing are very popular activities in Finland if you enjoy the water. Seasonal activities like mushroom and berry picking can be a lot of joy combined with the cooking classes we offer.
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Mushrooms and wild berries
If you need to have a reason to take a walk to a nearby forest, one good one is to pick some blueberries or mushrooms. Just take a basket with you, so you don’t regret you didn’t think you could’ve found any...In Finland, we have the right to pick berries and mushrooms anywhere. However, it is a good idea to avoid collecting anything eatables next to a highway or anywhere with lot of traffic. From blueberry, we make delicious pie or add in the favorite smoothies. Have you tried mixing it with banana, peanut butter, and your chose of alt milk? Awww... you should.
Hiking at Hatlammibog
The most valuable nature site in Riihimäki is Hatlammibog which is in its natural state. The Hatlammi swamp is an overgrown ancient lake. Over 10 000 years ago the lake was separated into an independent lake from the Yoldia Sea.
In the center of Hatlamminsuo still remains some areas of water, shallow pools. A big part of the bog is dominated by pines.
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It's about 16 km from Oitti to Hatlmminsuo by route 54. Google maps route to Hatlamminsuo here.
Water trekking
Finland’s second-largest lake and the most significant source of clean water, Lake Päijänne, from which over one million Finns get their drinking water.
Alternatively, you can enjoy Lake Mommila which is the nearest lake for water activities like swimming, fishing, or camping.
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Sauna or SUP on the lake
'Jalo-lautta' is an unique sauna boat floating on the most private and serene of Finnish lakes. Enjoy memorable experiences of the traditional wood-heated sauna along with swimming in the clean and clear water. Relax on the spacious roof deck that provides the most stunning of surroundings and backdrops.
SUP
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Private and group paddle board lessons and classes
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SUP Yoga and fitness classes
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SUP Adventure tours (approx. 3 h)
Two canal route boat trip from Lahti
Especially during the summer Lahti harbor is a lively meeting place where you can spend time ''til the late hours of the day and enjoy the long and bright Finnish summer hours. Lahti harbor plays a great role in facilitating events and entertaining people with a variety of services.
Lahti has a reputation for being a great place to exercise and fully appreciate nature. As a part of the beautiful lake district, there are great opportunities for example to take a cruise by boat.
A fascinating cruise route on southern Lake Päijänne has two canals and three different lakes to see. The return journey is made every day.
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Healing with nature
Nature can serve as a great gym, jogging trail, hiking, you name it! But just spending time in nature also produces well-being.
Studies have found that forest bathing has a bounty of health benefits. It can strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, lift your energy and mood, and even help you sleep more, lose weight, and live longer.
In Bara Lugna we take Forest Baths. Forest bathing is simply being around trees, in nature, connecting with it through our senses of sight, hearing, taste, smell, and touch. Forest bathing is a bridge. Opening our senses bridges the gap between us and the natural world.
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Päijänne National Park
Päijänne national park is a chain of ridge islands located in the areas of Asikkala, Sysmä, and Padasjoki. In the national park you are able to see beautiful beaches and lake landscapes, birds, fishing culture, hiking history, rock paintings and the observation tower of Päijätsalo. Päijänne national park is suitable particularly for visitors by water in summer.
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The Finnish glass museum
The Finnish Glass Museum is a museum with national responsibility focusing on glass design and the history of glass. The museum has operated since 1981 in a renovated glassworks in Riihimäki. The renovation was designed by Tapio Wirkkala.
The Finnish Glass Museum presents the history of glass dating back over 4,000 years and the 300-year history of Finland's glass industry. The collections consist mostly of Finnish household, design and art glass from the 18th-21th centuries.
Temporary exhibitions are on show in the old glassblowing facilities. Current exhibitions