Take a look at our one-week plan for your stay in Korpo
One-week plan for your stay in Korpo
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Naawa Nature

Accomodation | Kajak Rental | Guided tours | Activities in nature
Korpo - Turku Archipelago

connect with your true nature

Naawa Nature offers you unique outdoor experiences in the beautiful Finnish archipelago outside of Turku.

Book activities for your group for a day of fun, rent a kayak or SUP-board for a relaxing day at sea, or spend the night in the middle of the lush and calming nature at Naawa Nature Camp.
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Accommodation

Glamping tents, Tentsiles, Amok-hammocks and camping spots close to the Galtby ferry terminal.
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Korpo Kajakbod

Kayak, double kayak and SUP-board rental from Verkan, Korpo.
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Guided tours

Amazing kayak tours around the archipelago for all skill levels.
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Activities

A wide variety of fun and activities in nature for both adults and children.
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How to get here

On the beautiful archipelago island of Korpo in the center of the Turku archipelago, about 80 kilometres from Turku. You can get here easily by car, bus or bicycle.

Korpo is well connected to the mainland via two ferries that are free and operate around the clock, all year round. During the summer with about 15 min. intervals, in winter slightly less frequently.

More information on ferries and ferry timetables can be found at finferries.fi

Bus timetable can be found here.

The famous Archipelago trail crosses half of the island, and the location of Naawa Nature Camp is just perfect for an overnight stay, as it is just a few hundred meters away from Galtby harbor.

Map of the Turku Archipelago in Finland, showing numerous islands, with a focus on Korpo and its surroundings.
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about naawa nature

I am Sara, the heart and soul behind Naawa. I am here to help you experience the amazingly beautiful Finnish archipelago outside of Turku.

After I graduated as a wilderness guide I moved to Korpo and here I got inspired to establish Naawa – Nature Awakening, a company that aims to channel the healing, calming and educating properties of Nature, offering activities and events that are carefully crafted with the idea of nurturing your soul and body while finding joy in Nature.

Nature is my passion and what inspires me. For me, there is nothing better than waking up in a tent to the sound of the birds, a breakfast by the fire or a long walk following paths created by other animals. If you feel a call inside your heart for all those things, let me help you discover the exciting nature of this incredible archipelago.

Join the Naawa movement and let nature awaken you!

naawa nature's principles

outdoor life

We inspire you to spend more time outside, involved in joyful and calm activities in Nature.

nature healing

We inspire you to enjoy the calming and healing effects that nature has to offer.

active living

We inspire you to be active outdoors to get boosting and energizing benefits from the fresh air.

positive energy

We inspire you to indulge all the positive energy you get from nature and share this positivity with others!

responsibility

  • We purchase products from reliable partners who respect the responsible values. We prefer local and domestic products.
  • We sort all our waste and offer a trash sorting station for the customers
  • We only serve plant based products at our activities.
  • We use a compost for food waste and have compostable toilets
  • We are self sufficient on electricity from solar panels installed at Naawa Nature Camp
  • We prefer second hand shopping and strive to buy used products when possible
  • We reuse old material as far as possible when building and renovating
  • We use our own compost to fertilize the gardens
  • We are proudly part of the LGBTQ community: We speak gay. 
  • We create an environment where everybody is welcome and have zero tolerance towards any kind of discrimination
  • We let parts of the grassland areas grow tall to create living spaces for the pollinators
  • We install bird houses at Naawa Nature Camp
  • In the near future, we want to organize more events on the subject of sustainable development
  • Be a strong influence on sustainability and ecological living
  • We want to enter a program for climate compensation to make sure we create zero negative impact on the climate
  • We are certified with Biosphere Sustainable tourism certificate
  • We are a proud support company of the association Keep the Archipelago tidy 
  • At Korpo Kajakboden we donate a small sum for every kayak and SUP-board rented as well as a small percentage of the guided tours to the John Nurminen Foundation
  • The owner is a certified Biosphere ambassador
  • We are proudly part of the LGBTQ community: We speak gay
  • Naawa is awarded with the Sustainable Travel Finland label. The label is awarded by Visit Finland for companies that have undergone the whole program and fulfilled the criteria about sustainable and responsible tourism.
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What to do next?

I want to stay in Korpo

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Then check out Visit Korpo webpage here

I want to move around

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Then check out Visit Pargas webpage here

I want to explore the area

Then check out Visit Turku webpage here

One week in Korpo with Naawa as base camp 😎

We consider a week to be the perfect amount of time to discover many of the things Korpo has to offer, while still having enough time to relax and enjoy our beautiful island without stress. Interested in a one week plan? Keep reading!

Day 1

Hike the Biosphere Trail and enjoy lunch on Restaurant Buffalo's terrace with a beautiful view over the sea. Finish the day with a tennis match or a round of frisbee golf.

Day 2

Rent a bike and cycle around the village, visit the market square and have lunch at Hjalmars Restaurant in the center. The local heritage museum is open every day in the summer, just 800 meters from the center, and our beautiful public beach at Likholmen is just around the corner.

Day 3

Visit the Archipelago Center Korpoström, where children can be researchers for a day in the Kids Lab, while adults enjoy an exhibition about the archipelago sea. Take the opportunity to buy fresh vegetables at "Korpoström magasinet", where local suppliers sell their products (self-service).

DAY 4

Take the MS Utö to Utö or Jurmo for an unforgettable experience in the outer archipelago (certain days only).

DAY 5

Rent kayaks or SUP boards from Korpo Kajakbod and spend the day on the water for a full archipelago experience.

DAY 6

Take the ferry to Houtskär and spend the day in an authentic archipelago community. Visit the boat museum, the church and have a nice lunch by the sea. You can also enjoy the nature on one of the nature paths and get a great view over the nearby archipelago from one of the watch towers.

DAY 7

Book an outdoor activity at Naawa Nature Camp and combine it with lunch in nature or a relaxing sauna.

See you soon 👋🏽

By now you will feel grounded and connected to your own nature as well as to our beautiful island and its positive, creative community. You will continue on your journey, knowing that you will return as soon as you get another chance. Until then... see you soon!
let Nature Awaken you
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