Finnish Soul Garden – A Nordic Heritage Seaside Garden

The Finnish Soul Garden setting depicts a seaside garden intended to be used as a recreational facility by city dwellers. Situated near the public beach on a secluded peninsula, it features natural Baltic seaside vegetation, sauna and cool-off area. The garden provides an open view to the sea and nearby islands. It is a haven with an atmosphere of relaxation, recuperation and recreation.

The key features are a contemporary Finnish sauna with a green roof and a water feature. The garden recreates the natural green seaside environment and in the planted cool-off area the colours of traditional summer flowers – red, blue and white – are present. The garden, a communal sanctuary, reflects traditional seaside life in harmony with the surrounding nature. The Nordic tradition of seaside life has continued virtually unchanged for centuries.

Finnish Soul Garden continues to celebrate the International Year of Plant Health 2020 (IYPH), which was initiated by Finland and approved by The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UNFAO) in 2017 and declared by the UN General Assembly in December 2018.