Forest Tales & TrailsAdventures
What makes these trips special?
Forget the crowds. An experience for all your senses that I hope you’ll remember for life. Have space to relax, listen and connect with the forest’s soul and its stories. Each experience is unique, shaped around your group. A gentle half day for anyone, or a full day for those who enjoy a longer walk.
For businesses I offer custom forest workshops upon request.
All adventures
Every trip is private, for 1–4 people. Five or more on request.
Taste of the wild
A true forest experience in the heart of Helsinki, the way locals relax. Step from city streets into the forest, where the noise fades almost at once. A gentle walk of conversation and quiet, with stories of Finnish forest spirits and the bear, plus a break for juice and korvapuusti cinnamon rolls.
Echoes of the ice age
The land the glaciers carved, and the stories we told about them. How did 200-ton boulders — once frozen in glaciers — come to rest in the forests, as if placed by giants or “Hiisi” (the devil)? Two trails: stunning Kallahti in east Helsinki, or Hanikka in Espoo for more challenge.
The spirit of Finnish women
This experience is designed for those who want to explore nature safely while discovering stories of ancient and modern Finnish women’s resilience, survival skills and once-sacred beliefs that gave power over forest beasts. Everyone is welcome - these stories belong to all of us.
Escape the airport
Long layover in Helsinki, or an evening flight on your last day? Why spend it in the boring confines of the airport when you could be breathing the crisp air of the Finnish forest? We meet at the airport and head for serene woodland. I will have you back in plenty of time before your check-in.
Treecreeper’s day trip
With a background in service design and project management, I’ll turn your vision into an unforgettable trip. Share your interests — nature, history or Finnish folklore — your time and where you’re staying, and I’ll plan a seasonal route at your pace, from one forest day to a multi-day hike.
Welcome darkness
Step out of the ordinary and let sleeping forests whisper of long nights and their secrets. Join me for a safe dark forest experience with torches, warm drinks and stories that your ancestors told sitting by the fire. Your senses sharpen and your imagination is freed from the familiar.
Tell me what you had in mind and I’ll shape a day around it.
Send a few dates, who’s coming and what you’re hoping for. I usually reply within a day — longer if I’m out with a group.