Iso-Naakkima crater lake - Nature & Wellbeing Sauna retreat

Escape the pace of everyday life and immerse yourself in the tranquility of Finnish nature at the unique Iso-Naakkima Crater Lake in Southern Savonia. Designed for small groups of 6–8 guests, this premium wellbeing experience combines guided nature connection practices, forest yoga, storytelling, a traditional Finnish lakeside sauna, swimming in crystal-clear waters, and a carefully curated three-course wilderness dinner prepared over an open fire.

Surrounded by pine forests, protected sandy shores, and the peaceful atmosphere of an ancient crater lake, you will experience the essence of Finnish nature, wellbeing, and slow living.

Duration: 6 hours, 4 hours at the destination
Group Size: 6–8 guests
Location: Iso-Naakkima Crater Lake, Finnish Lakeland, 1 hour drive from Mikkeli
Price: Shared experience (minimum 6 guests) = 325 €/person, private experience (maximum 8 guests) = 2,225 €

Price includes: roundtrip transport from Mikkeli, herbal tea, guided programme, sauna, three-course wilderness dinner.

Reservations & additional information: lootus.impivaara@gmail.com, +358 44-3720006

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Programme

14:00 – Departure from Mikkeli

Pick-up and transfer to Iso-Naakkima Crater Lake.

15:00 – Arrival at the Crater Lake

Welcome herbal tea and introduction to the site. Safety briefing and overview of the unique natural and historical setting of Iso-Naakkima, including its ancient geological formation and cultural layers.

15:30 – Nature Connection Walk, Forest Yoga & Wild Berry Tasting

A slow, guided immersion into the forest and lakeshore environment:

  • sensory awareness practices

  • gentle forest yoga movements

  • breathing and grounding exercises

  • storytelling about the land, nature, and Finnish relationship with the wilderness

  • seasonal wild berry tasting

17:00 – Three-Course Wilderness Dinner by the Fire

A relaxed open-fire dining experience featuring seasonal Nordic ingredients.

18:30 – Traditional Finnish Sauna Experience & Lake Swimming

A long, unhurried sauna ritual by the lake:

  • wood-fired sauna

  • cooling swims in the crater lake

  • Finnish sauna traditions and wellbeing culture

20:00 – Departure from Iso-Naakkima

Return transfer to Mikkeli at 21.00