Helsinki and Lakeside Cabin Experience
What to expect
Finnish summer is shaped by a centuries-old rhythm: Time spent at the cabin, close to water, forest, and sauna, with very little to distract from daily life.
This journey pairs a short stay in Helsinki with a deeply restorative lakeside cabin experience in Nuuksio National Park. At Hawkhill, simplicity is intentional – private cabins, quiet forests, and time to reconnect with nature through gentle, host-led activities.
The experience mirrors the philosophy explored in How Finland makes simplicity the ultimate luxury (based on the writers travels with 50 Degrees North), where true comfort comes from space, restraint, and a respectful relationship with the natural world. This itinerary invites travellers to step into that way of life, even if only for a few days.
Highlights
- Explore Helsinki’s vibrant design and historical landmarks with a private guided tour.
- Stay in a private lakeside cabin at Hawkhill Cottage Resort, complete with its own sauna and beach.
- Experience authentic Finnish traditions with activities like open-fire cooking, wild herb walks or forest yoga.
- Reconnect with nature in Nuuksio National Park, with guided hikes and hands-on outdoor activities.
- Enjoy a peaceful, unplugged retreat ideal for couples, families or group of friends, with cabins accommodating 2 to 10 guests.
What's Included
- All internal ground transport
- 2 nights in a Comfort room in a central Director's choice hotel in shared double/twin room with private facilities in Helsinki
- 2 nights cabin stay in Hawkhill Cottage Resort
- Daily breakfast (in Hawkhill delivered to fridge with snacks)
- 2x 3-course dinners delievered to you villa at Hawkhill (Drinks paid locally)
- 1x lunch prepared over an open fire with your host in Hawkhil (Drinks paid locally)
- Private Helsinki city tour (3 hours)
- Local Host and activity program in Hawkhill, choose up to 2 activities from a variety of outdoor activities
- Your own private sauna and beach at Hawkhill
- Private arrival transfer from Helsinki airport to hotel
- Rental car for 2 days, CDMR, VW Golf or similar
- 24-hour emergency service
- Taxes and service fees
Departure Date
Select your preferred date or enquire
Your Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrive in Helsinki and private transfer to your hotel
Day 2 - Discover Helsinki with a guided tour
Day 3 - Escape to Hawkhill, your private lakeside haven
Day 4 - Reconnect with Nature in Nuuksio National Park
Day 5 - Departure day
Book with confidence
Enquire about Helsinki and Lakeside Cabin Experience
Send us a message to find out more about this experience and we will get back to you by the following business day.