A night in Nuuksio National Park in a Sky Tent suspended between trees is an adventure for the whole family, which at its best strengthens the connection to nature (and to oneself).
Who would believe that just over an hour’s bus ride from the center of Helsinki, you can spend a night close to the sky! Each of us occasionally longs for an adventure that leaves memories in our hearts. For the Sky Tent experience, you don’t need to be a wilderness expert – accommodation has been made easy.
The connection to nature and oneself is a journey that requires time and repetition, especially if you are raising a child in the hustle and bustle of the city. It’s easy to forget that we are not separate from nature but part of a larger whole. You can’t build a stable connection to nature from the comfort of your couch. If we never stop to look and marvel at nature instead of our phones, how can we expect that from our children?
The varied terrain of the tent area doesn’t allow the mind to wander but keeps it alert and breaks unnecessary thought loops. Every considered step in the steep terrain reminds adults that life’s path is not always smooth and easy. For a child, the terrain is an adventure, and at the same time, body control develops.
Transferring everyday activities to nature is not necessarily the easiest thing. You have to ensure regular (and up-to-date) nutrition and pull a few nature games out of your sleeve. If we are not good at coping with changing situations or boring moments, how can we expect these things from children?
At the end of the day, the Sky Tent rocks you to sleep while you watch the sun’s rays fade from the treetops. As the day turns, watching and listening to nature can bring unexpected inspiration or answers to the endless questions of children and life.
When a child “whispers” one more question and it is answered by a familiar camper passing by the tent, you just want to sink into your sleeping bag, hoping that one day your upbringing will bear fruit.
Finally, sleep comes easily (to everyone), and the phone is only used to check the time or as a flashlight to find a lost sock.
Sometimes you just have to dare to let go of the hustle and bustle of everyday life and give yourself permission to go on an adventure. Sky Tent offers the opportunity to experience the beauty and peace of nature in a whole new way.
Travel tip
Nuuksio National Park
Experience a unique overnight stay in floating tents suspended between strong trees. Sleep comfortably without a pine cone or stone pressing against your back. The accommodation includes all necessary equipment and services, such as a campfire site and access to Nuuksio forests. Additionally, you get free entry to the Haltiala exhibition.
Nuuksio’s forest trails offer both shorter and longer adventures. The length of the trail doesn’t always indicate the time spent, as you might stop to pick blueberries, admire ant nests, or collect pine cones for making pine cone cows.
