Live Like a Local in a Finnish Cottage in Porkkala Archipelago

4.9 (19 reviews) 10 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Experience cottage life in the Finnish Archipelago guided by locals living there. Enjoy Finnish sauna, the peace and quiet of nature and learn about Finnish cottage culture first-hand.

Our 3 packages guarantee an unforgettable experience whether you are seeking for a quiet get-away from city life, competing in traditional Finnish cottage games with your friends or looking for an adrenaline rush and bragging rights among your friends.

If you visit Finland without experiencing the cottage life, did you truly ever visit Finland?

We think not. That's why we - Henrik and Tristan - 2 local guys from Finland, invite you to Henrik's family cottage to show you around and let you live like a local for a day.

Together we combine our knowledge in the local Finnish cottage culture, the surrounding nature and the history of the Porkkala region. We are the friends you never knew you had in Finland, and we will take you on an adventure to the very core of Finnish culture.

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At a glance

Duration: 10 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Finnish, Swedish, English
Operated by: Finnish Local Experience

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: Lunch: Traditional home-made Finnish cuisine
Included: Traditional Finnish snacks and pastries
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea

Itinerary

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

one hour

The day will start at Kiasma's bus station in central Helsinki where you will be picked up. The roughly 1 hour car will take you through iconic places in central Helsinki, whereafter you will surprisingly quick find yourselves surrounded by nature on an island of your own. Once in Porkkala archipelago you will be treated with some entree snacks and once the dust has settled from the ride we will take you for a tour around the island whereafter more will follow according to the package you have chosen.
Helsinki

6 hours

Experience the cottage life on a family owned island in Porkkala archipelago.

There are as many ways of enjoying time on a cottage as there are people in Finland, hence we offer an array of different packages suiting different wants.

Our three packages guarantee an unforgettable experience whether you are seeking for a quiet get-away from city life, competing in traditional Finnish outdoor cottage games with your squad or looking for an adrenaline rush and bragging rights among your friends.
Helsinki

one hour

The day will end at Kiasma bus stop, or elsewhere in central Helsinki if you wish so. We will ride back all the way from Porkkala's breath-taking archipelago back to the busy streets of Helsinki

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

We pick you up at the bus stop in front of Kiasma (the Museum of Contemporary Art). The stop is 50 meters from the museum's entrance and approximately 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station. The tour will start and end here.

Using your ticket

Food:

Please indicate any food allergies you have.
Vegetarian meal option available upon request.

Please let us know if you have any special requests for the tour and we will do everything in our power to make your wish become reality.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Cottage Olympics

Cottage games: Compete with your friends in traditional cottage games (mölkky, air rifle sharpshooting, cottage darts, throwing löyly)

Duration: 10 hours: 1h transportation + 8h on the island + 1h transportation

Enjoy traditional food: Traditional Finnish cottage food will be served; light snacks upon arrival, lunch, and warm finger food before departure

Finnish sauna: Authentic Finnish sauna experience, learn how to prepare it yourself (cut wood and light it), enjoy the fruit of your labor

Pickup included
Dare devil

Excursion to local diving spot: Take a leap of faith and jump down to a 12 meter free fall into the crystal clear water in a quarry nearby

Duration: 10 hours: 1h transportation + 8h by the quarry and on the island + 1h transportation

Enjoy traditional food: Traditional Finnish cottage food will be served; light snack upon arrival, lunch, and warm finger food before departure

Finnish sauna: Authentic Finnish sauna experience, learn how to prepare it yourself (cut wood and light it), enjoy the fruit of your labor

Pickup included
Relax in the Archipelago

Island tour: Stroll around in the beautiful nature of the island. Learn about the history of the island and the surrounding nature

Duration: 10 hours: 1h transportation + 8h on island + 1h transportation

Cooking traditional food: Learn to cook tasty traditional Finnish food. Upon arrival a light snack and before departure warm finger food will be served

Finnish sauna: Authentic Finnish sauna experience, learn how to prepare it yourself (cut wood and light it), enjoy the fruit of your labor

Pickup included