KALLIOKUMPU ECO LODGE
Curated Archipelago Experience
MORE ENCOUNTERS IN THE ARCHIPELAGO
Some encounters happen spontaneously—depending on the season, the weather, and the moment.
In addition to the Journeys and Signatures, there are other ways
to experience the archipelago.
In the heart of the Finnish archipelago, with its more than 40,000 islands, countless opportunities await to experience nature in a unique way. Follow the tracks of wild animals, discover wild berries, herbs, and mushrooms, or enjoy the tranquility of secluded inlets. Our experiences combine adventure, enjoyment, and mindfulness: from moose safaris to outdoor excursions and nature photography, to meditative moments under the open sky and beneath the stars.
Each experience lets you discover the islands, the archipelago, and the seasons with all your senses—and creates memories that linger long after.
Tracking in the Island Forest - Encounters with Wildlife
If you go on a moose hunt with us, you can experience something :-) Together we roam through the surrounding forests and follow the tracks of the wild animals. We will explain to you the basics of tracking & tracking. Not only moose can meet us on our expedition. With a bit of luck, you might even see a white-tailed deer, a fox, a badger, a lynx, an owl or maybe even a wolf. Or, have you ever heard of a nightjar? Over time you will develop an eye for detail and will surely experience some of the island's natural diversity. Equipped with binoculars and tea, we start early or late in the evening, depending on the season. In summer you experience the white nights of Finland in a very special way.
Out on the water in a motorboat
Depending on the weather and personal requirements, we explore and discover the fascinating natural beauty of the Finnish archipelago around Kustavi by motorboat. Comfortable guided tour incl. equipment & food (we will have a picnic on an island).
CELESTIAL STORIES -
STAR HIKING
Experience the magic of Kustavi's starry sky on a nighttime hike through the island forest and listen to fantastic stories during guided stargazing. Discover the beauty of the constellations, the Milky Way and individual deep sky objects in one of the most untouched night landscapes in Europe.
STARBATHING
Star bathing is a heavenly way to find peace, wonder and connect with nature. The star bath uses the wonder and calm of the night sky as a meditation method. After 10-15 minutes your eyes get used to the darkness and the view is breathtaking. The sky above Kustavi is one of the best dark sky destinations in Europe. Make yourself comfortable in a hammock, look for a shooting star and sink into the night sky above the lodge - including a pillow, blanket and tea.
NATURE & PHOTOGRAPHY
Get to know the mindful & creative handling of the camera in nature and design your own pictures with the means of nature photography. An intense encounter with nature through working with the camera. We take photos in different places. Topics are: basics of nature photography; photography as meditation; mindful movement in nature; image section & perspective; picture review. Please bring your own camera/equipment (if you don't have a camera, you can also take part with your smartphone ;-)
Cinnamon Roll Moments
Did you know? Finland is the country with the highest coffee consumption in Europe. People in Finland love coffee. And a delicious yeast pastry. Let's bake real cinnamon rolls! They are called 'Korvapuusti' in Finnish. While you're mixing the dough and when it's ready, we'll learn a few Finnish words with you in a fun language course. Then you will soon be able to bake real Finnish cinnamon rolls at home. And who knows, maybe a Finn will come to visit.
PICKING BERRIES
& ISLAND COOKING
Get out into nature! We collect ingredients for a DIY souvenir: Real Finnish forest berry jam! For this I will go on a nature walk together and you will learn not only the special features of the wild berries but also a lot about the plants and animals that we encounter on our way. We'll cook them together later world's best jam.
(Berry season: mid-July - mid-August)