Viirapolla’s Forest Invitation – A Family Adventure in North Karelia

A flying squirrel needs help, a willow tit is searching for a home
—can your family lend a hand?

Hidden beside a small forest pond and watched over by an traditional log cabin perched on a rock, this unique family adventure takes place in a peaceful corner of North Karelia where nature sets the rhythm. Here, the Ural owl is your closest neighbour, and every tree, bird song, and tiny detail can become part of the story.
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Guided by the caring pine cone collector Viirapolla, your family is invited to step into a forest tale where cooperation, curiosity, and imagination help move the story forward. A flying squirrel is searching for help, while a willow tit is looking for a place to call home. Together, you will follow clues, explore the forest through your senses, and take on playful challenges. The adventure encourages teamwork rather than competition and offers children and adults alike the chance to share
a meaningful experience together.
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Beginning around the campfire with a homemade lunch and traditional Karelian pies, the story gradually unfolds in the surrounding forest. Later, Viirapolla invites you back to the fire to prepare pancakes together, topped with ingredients gathered along the way.
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Viirapolla values personal connection and a relaxed atmosphere. For this reason, the adventure is offered to only one family at a time. Lasting about three hours, it allows time for encounters and individual moments.

Viirapolla’s Forest Invitation brings together nature, imagination, and shared experiences. Here, every family member can take part in their own way and discover what becomes possible when each person brings their own strengths.