Cocooning in the HaliPuu forest: The ultimate Arctic hammock relaxation
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Come and enjoy our award winning hammock cocooning in the peaceful, soothing atmosphere of the HaliPuu - hugging forest. Leave your worries and stress behind and sway gently in a cosy nest between the trees - this is what Lapland is about!
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A weight limit of 150 kg applies for safety reasons.
One unheated unisex forest toilet available for the visitors
It can get very chilly in the Arctic. During winter season, please wear layered thermal undergarments & overall / insulated trousers & jacket, warm head gear and gloves, and sturdy, warm winter shoes for this program. During summer season, please protect yourself against mosquitoes and wear sturdy walking shoes or rubber boots.
Program is not operated under -23°C or in stormy wind conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Activities as described
Snacks
Snacks (a savory snack)
Guide
Beverages (Warm blackcurrant juice)
Transportation to Veitservasa
We do not provide overalls, please come warmly dressed
What To Expect
***A WINNER OF VISIT FINLAND AUTHENTIC EXPERIENCE AWARD 2018*** Our 2h Cocooning experience starts in Veitservasa, a place full of stories and family history. We walk through Raekallio family's old woodlands, and hear how the forest’s history is intertwined with the events of the 1900’s. We experience the trees, marvel at the stillness of the nature and breathe in world’s cleanest air. After a 500 m walk we arrive at the HaliPuu – hugging tree forest. Pappa, an old lumberjack and the owner of the woods, saved it from harvesting and now the century-old pine-trees are being adopted by people from around the world. Can you spot the cocoons among the trees? During the walk our specialist guide takes you through calming exercises designed to bring you into the here and now. When you feel ready, you are tucked into your hammock-nest for the ultimate forest relaxation. There is nothing to accomplish, nothing to perform. You are free to just be. Afterwards we share a traditional warm blackcurrant juice and a savory snack. We head back the same route, but this time at a bit different tempo – we are now in the rhythm of the forest. *Finnish people have been drawing their health from the forests for centuries. We have been going into the woods for stress release and healing even before the modern research into the medicinal qualities of trees. Nowadays we know that the phytoncides emitted by pine trees take down the cortisol and adrenaline levels of the body, decrease the blood pressure and increase the white cell count. Just a couple of hours in the forest can bring health benefits that last for weeks.*
Options
Cocooning
Cocooning program with warm blueberry soup & snack
Cocooning & Campfire Lattes
Cocooning program with Campfire Barista's specialty coffee/tea & homemade cookies. The best artisan lattes in Levi, straight from campfire!
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Such a magical and peaceful experience!
831magnusj,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a magical and peaceful experience! This has been our second time now and it was just as good as the first. We walked with Riitta to the hammock area through the forest and she has such a wide knowledge of everything that lives there. We loved hearing all about it. We’d do this again in a heartbeat.
Couldn’t be more positive about this experience!❤️
Mila R,
Mar 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Couldn’t be more positive about this amazing experience! If you’re looking for a unique activity in Lapland where you really get to connect with this beautiful place, Halipuu forest is the place to be! This was our second time cocooning in the forest. We had to come back as we loved this so much last year. You can tell Riitta is so passionate about everything that’s going on in Halipuu forest. Everything is thought of and at the end of the experience you get to enjoy your own roasted bread buns on the fire, a hot black current juice and homemade marshmallows. Highly recommend adding this to your Lapland bucketlist❤️
Forest experience like no other
lisa h,
Mar 8, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The most relaxing unique experience in the forest. Riita made us really welcome and we had an amazing time!
Wonderful relaxing experience in the forest.
379LisaH,
Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thought we would try something different on our 3rd trip to Finland and this exceeded all our expectations. Riita was so knowledgeable about the trees in the forest and the family history behind it. Knowing that by offering these and other experiences meant the trees did not need to be chopped down but remain for us to enjoy was an added bonus. Being cocooned in a hammock covered with a warm blanket was so relaxing and special. Hot drinks and toasting marshmallows yummy. I highly recommend if staying in Levi.
Pure relaxation
carolinehA2448EU,
Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The loveliest of experience with Riita this morning. She was so knowledgeable about the forest, and the cocooning was so relaxing. Enjoyed the campfire treats too! A really lovely relaxing experience without any pressure- a must do in Levi. Thank you for a lovely morning xx
Simply magical!
Kimithefinishlapphun,
Jan 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A truly unique experience! I have never experienced such peace and such incredibly pure air. Anyone who tries it will not regret it 🥰
A must do on a visit to Lapland!
Jobie W,
Jan 21, 2022
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible experience that we’ve been wanting to do for a few years! Very Relaxing and worth the two year wait!
A must do! Awesome.
JobieOneCojone,
Jan 20, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An incredible experience. Highly recommended and surpassed our expectations that we’ve had for years wanting to do this. Such a nice way to spend some time in the most amazing place with great company!
Lovely and authentic Finnish experience
Jamesidwell,
Jan 8, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just the loveliest experience you can do in lapland. :) Ritta was so kind and welcoming, and generous in explaining the history of her family in the area - great food and drink, the hammocking was one of the most centering and relaxing things I've ever done!
A must do experience with amazing people
341HilaryG,
Feb 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were collected and met by Stephan and Ritta who own and run this experience. We walked (and my Mum was snow mobiled) about 1/2 a mile into the forest with Ritta pointing out interesting facts about this loved piece of woodland. Our 3 hammocks were waiting for us and we were tucked into a cozy comfortable position before being gently swung and then left to marvel at the scenery and sounds of the forest. Gentle large snowflakes floated down interspersed with sunlight and birdsong - amazing, blissful, sublime💕 afterwards we had tea and a snack before leaving with an appreciation of this couples vision and a thankfulness that we were able to share this experience❣️
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