Forest Tales & TrailsOctober – February
Welcome darkness
Private safe walk through a dark forest. Street lights guide us to begin with, head torches and hand torches lead us — until we dare to switch them off and see how it feels…
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© Anneliina Sipiläinen
The experience
I collect you from your hotel and we head for an easy forest area close to Helsinki with both lit and unlit paths. We walk into the darkness of the Finnish autumn and winter, and you find how surprisingly calming it can be. The paths get smaller and smaller, until we gather in a dark enough spot and turn our torches off.
Afterwards we make a campfire or head to the warmth of a café for hot chocolate and Finnish korvapuusti (cinnamon bun), and talk about it. If the sky is clear, we might see the starry northern sky — auroras are unfortunately not so common in southern Finland.
Then I drive you back to your hotel.
Where we go
- A carefully chosen forest in the Helsinki region, with both lit and unlit paths0.5 hours to 1 hour each way
I choose the final destination based on the weather and snow conditions. Campfire upon request!
Easy
What’s included
Included
- Pick-up from your hotel in a private car, and the drive back afterwards
- Guided walk in the dark, with torches or head torches for everyone
- Finnish-style hot drinks and korvapuusti, the sweet cardamom bun
- Insights into Finnish mythology and the land’s ancient stories
Not included
- Travel insurance (recommended)
- Meals — apart from the hot drinks and pulla at the café. Campfire dinner upon request!
Before you come
What to bring
- Comfortable walking shoes (no high heels)
- Weather-appropriate warm clothing and a hat
- A bottle of water per person
Who it suits
No particular fitness requirements. Suitable for ages 7 and up.
Before you book
If you or anyone in your party is already very afraid of the dark, this is not for you. It is meant to be exciting and different, not to cause stress, anxiety or fear. Get in touch if you have any doubts. We go out in all weather, unless I judge it too harsh. I have rain gear you can borrow or buy.
Weather, kit and who a trip suits — see the frequently asked questions.
Every trip is guided by Anski. More about your guide
Pricing
Every price is per person and covers everything listed under What's included above.
- Just you€495per personTotal€495
- Two of you€255per personTotal€510
- Three of you€210per personTotal€630
- Best valueFour of you€189per personTotal€756
- Five or moreLarger vehicle neededAsk about your group
Sundays on request, 30% more per person.
No payment now — we confirm the date and details with you first.
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