Light in the Dark – Increasing resilience in rural and coastal tourism in the northern Baltic Sea Region by developing off-season experiences

Light in the Dark

Archipelago Sea - Forest Bathing and Sauna Experience

07 May 2025

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Experience description
A journey to stillness and recreation. A travel experience focusing on relaxation and reconnection through close encounters with nature. It’s a journey back to the essence of life, where nature nurtures the body, mind, and soul. It’s an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and appreciate the beauty of the world around us. Step into your new comfort zone and immerse yourself in nature. Gain new perspectives and insights, personal growth and self-discovery.

The Nourished by Nature group represents the restorative side of tourism, emphasising calmness, mindfulness, and connection to the natural environment. Each product demonstrates how tranquillity, sustainability, and self-reflection can become central to off-season tourism.

Archipelago Sea Forest Bathing and Sauna Experience – Finland
A 2–3-hour nature-based experience combining forest bathing rituals and Finnish sauna traditions to encourage sensory awareness and mindfulness.

Showed strong improvement in clarity and storytelling (+0.3). Guests valued the authentic sauna ritual and connection with nature as both restorative and educational.

“I left calmer and more connected to nature.”