THE JOURNEY IS AN IMPORTANT TRANSITION
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Utula Nature is a hidden gem that can be reached by bike, car, train or plane. Sure, arriving in the peace of nature requires a bit of effort and travel, but often traveling serves as a useful transition and facilitates mental detachment from everyday life and is already part of the retreat experience in itself. Correspondingly, a gentle transition makes it easier to return to people and everyday life on the way home.
If you have any questions regarding your arrival, please ask us!
We are happy to help.
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BICYCLE
If you want to combine your retreat with a bike tour, the Saimaa 120 km cycle route (Lappeenranta - Imatra-Ruokolahti) passes through the village of Utula and we are located 3 km from the route.
Since our package includes bed linen, towels, meals and equipment such as yoga mats, etc., we are the perfect option for cyclists who are traveling light .
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You will find our sign Utula Nature on the Kietäväläntie/Vinsterintie junction.
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Please note that the 3 km gravel road can be difficult to cycle with thin tires and you may have to balance your bike in places
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TRAIN/BUS
If you arrive at us by public transport, your final stop should be Imatra bus/train station. You can easily get to Imatra from Helsinki by Onnibus or VR train.
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Book shared transfer from Imatran Matkakeskus - Utula and Utula - Imatran Matkakeskus when booking the retreat (45 min drive/45€ one way): Pick-up Tuesdays and Thursdays at 13:00 (for 10:13 train leaving from Helsinki) and drop-off Sundays at 14:00 on (for 14:09 train to Helsinki).
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Order a private ride if necessary at other pick-up times (100e/way/taxi).
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FLIGHT
If you arrive in Utula from further away in Finland or abroad, our nearest airport is Lappeenranta airport.
The most popular airport is Helsinki-Vantaa, from where you can rent a car or you can arrive by bus or train to Imatra.
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Book shared transfer from Imatran Matkakeskus - Utula and Utula - Imatran Matkakeskus when booking the retreat (45 min drive/45€ one way): Pick-up Tuesdays and Thursdays at 13:00 (for 10:13 train leaving from Helsinki) and drop-off Sundays at 14:00 on (for 14:09 train to Helsinki).
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Order a private ride if necessary at other pick-up times (100e/way/taxi).
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CAR
If you come to us from the airport with your own car or a rental car, the best way to get there is to put the address Kietäväläntie 179 into the navigator, which will bring you to the intersection of Vinsterintie. There you will find Utula Nature signs by following the best route to the beach.
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You drive from Helsinki without stops in for 4 hours, with stops approx. 5 hours.
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We have free parking for our customers.
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