Feel The Nature is a Finnish nature experience company specialized in active holidays and day trips and digital experiences.

Lakes and forests of unique Nuuksio National Park is our home ground where we have organized open and private day trips year-round from Helsinki since 2013. In Lapland, we organize ski tours from hut to hut and activity weeks. Our greatest pleasure is to introduce you to the unique Finnish nature.

  • star rating  This was wonderful--absolutely the greatest highlight of our trip to Finland. We did the half-day berry-picking and mushroom-foraging hike in Nuuksio and I could not recommended it more highly--it is... read more a real can't miss! Our guide Olli was very kind and gave us great information about the berries, the mushrooms, the forest and Finland in general. The hike was beautiful. It was also a perfect level of difficulty, in that I (an experienced hiker) and my boyfriend (not much of a hiker at all and also who wears a leg brace due to a disability) were both able to enjoy it. I did not feel like it was too easy, and he did not think it was too hard! The park is beautiful and quiet, and the foraging was a lot of fun (as was the end of the hike when we ate what we had found, along with Finnish pastries and coffee that Olli brought). Don't hesitate for a moment about booking this activity. It is a must-do and I look forward to doing another excursion with Feel the Nature when we return to Finland in the future! More

    Kate A
    2019-09-08
  • star rating  Amazing day! Canoeing, hiking, picking berries and mushrooms, enjoying coffee by a camp fire and literally hugging trees. Enjoyable and relazing! Highly recommended!

    avatar thumb HelifromFinland
    2017-08-27
  • star rating  We wanted to visit Nuuksio before winter season and had the chance to join the canoeing tour. It was excellent. I recommend this to everyone looking for a nature activity... read more in Helsinki/Uusimaa area.

    avatar thumb bahadirkandemir
    2018-09-30
  • star rating  We had a fantastic time. Beautiful landscape, super guide who was interesting and very helpful. He has a huge waterproof carrier for your rucksack containing phones etc.

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    Remember to bring sensible shoes.

    Christiaanberlin
    2019-08-15
  • star rating  We did the Nuuksio canoeing experience based on a recommendation, and it was a fantastic experience. The trip was very well organized and the guide, Olli, was very knowledgeable, friendly... read more and helpful. Even though it rained for part of the day it was an unforgettable...More

    avatar thumb JanSchr
    2017-08-05
  • star rating  Highly recommend this, Olli is a warm, welcoming helpful guide informing you of all the plant and wildlife around the park while giving clear and helpful instructions of canoeing basics... read more and safety. Lovely little hike for about 20 mins between islands gave the group a...More

    Delbwn
    2019-07-13
  • star rating  This is a fantastic trip - not only for the canoeing portion but also for learning about Finnish nature. Olli greeted us warmly when we pulled up to the... read more boathouse and his generous nature and happy sense of humor continued throughout our whole trip. We went as a family of 6 - kids ages 12-18. We began with an introduction to paddling and steering the canoes and Olli gave us a choice of possible routes. We paddled the 4 canoes (pairs of us and Olli in a solo canoe) around one of the Nuuksio lakes and then pulled up on shore to carry the boats between lakes. While onshore Olli showed us how to forage some of the local mushrooms and berries and explained a lot of the surroundings - both the national park landscape and the flora/fauna such as the types of lichen and the types of mammals living in the area; his knowledge of wilderness is deep. We then paddled a bit more and stopped for a snack and a swim. The snack was delicious and the swimming delightful!

    We are looking forward to taking the canoes out again soon and highly recommend a nature experience with Feel the Nature. Everything was safe and easy - they had vests, dry sacs, etc. We were able to take all our things safely in a large wet bag they provided. Olli even took lovely photos too which he sent to us! It would be a great first stop in Nuuksio and Olli’s knowledge of the park would certainly help you plan the rest of your visit.

    mamabirdy
    2020-07-25
  • star rating  It was amazing trip like always. This adventure is for those who like nature, picking mashrooms and berries, enjoy the time in the woods. Great activity!

    avatar thumb RalfHikes2
    2019-05-06
  • star rating  We had planned to go Kayaking in Helsinki, but ended up going Canoeing in Nuuksio and it was a truly enjoyable day out in the most tranquil place on earth,... read more our guide Ollie was very informative and explained everything before we set off. We then...More

    avatar thumb colm09
    2018-08-31
  • star rating  Excellent experience, besides canoeing, can also swim in the very beautiful lake, and even more, unexpected good photos taken by our guide, sent to us free of charge.

    avatar thumb Yeung K
    2018-08-03

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