Haltia is located in the heart of nature in Nuuksio, just half an hour from Helsinki, and is also easily accessible by public transport. Haltia is a destination for local tourism, combining ecological solutions, nature exhibitions, local food, outdoor equipment rentals, and opportunities for outdoor activities.
From the nature center on the shores of Nuuksio’s Pitkäjärvi, it’s easy to embark on a hike in the nearby nature of Haltia or Nuuksio National Park.
Haltia’s operations are managed by Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland, which holds the ISO14001 environmental management system certificate. Learn more about the certificate.
At Haltia, operations are conducted in line with Metsähallitus' sustainability program. Metsähallitus' activities at Haltia were awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label by Visit Finland in 2023. Learn more about the STF label.
The operational activities at Haltia are managed by Finland, Naturally Experiences, which provides outdoor services for Retkipaikka. The company has been awarded both the Green Activities certificate and the STF label. The company is committed to, among other things, raising environmental awareness among staff and customers, improving energy and water efficiency, and reducing the environmental impact of its operations.
Restaurant Haltia, operated by Delicatessen Restaurant Services, has been awarded the EcoCompass certificate. At Restaurant Haltia, excess heat generated by the kitchen equipment is recovered and efficiently utilized. The restaurant's food is primarily of Finnish origin, with an emphasis on locally produced, organic, and Fair Trade products as much as possible. The restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan options, and staff are trained and educated in this area. Additionally, the amount of biowaste has been reduced, waste management sorting has been enhanced, and ecological and biodegradable products are used.
Haltia’s operations are managed by Metsähallitus Parks & Wildlife Finland, which holds the ISO14001 environmental management system certificate. Learn more about the certificate.
At Haltia, operations are conducted in line with Metsähallitus' sustainability program. Metsähallitus' activities at Haltia were awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) label by Visit Finland in 2023. Learn more about the STF label.