Immerse in the atmosphere of Finnish bogland – and taste it!

This hike leads you to the Haukansuo bog, located just below the hill of Hakwhill. Surrounded by the unique atmosphere of the wet-land and the surrounding Nuuksio national park, the hike allows you to experience the Finnish bog with every sense – get to know its delicacies as well as learn about its mythology.

During the hike, the participants will learn about swamp ecosystems, their role as carbon sinks as well as their crucial importance in protecting biodiversity. We will also introduce the participants in the work we have done to restore the biodiversity of Haukansuo, and talk about how bog were originally formed, their history, ancient beliefs related to them, their fauna, wild herbs and their medicinal properties.

We will take a moment to rest, sitting on top of tree stumps, just to enjoy the peace and silence – forget all about the worries and pressures of everyday life!

The afternoon tea will await us hanging from a pine tree branch, neatly backed in rugsacks. The tea offering is enriched with the tastes of the bog, respecting the Finnish culinary tradition and artfully combining it with the traditional British concept of tea serving, known and loved by all.