Turku: Fairy Tale Nature Yoga & Picnic on the Katariinanlaakso Nature Trail

On the nature trail tour, we will admire the lush greenery, birds, and squirrels, and along the way, we will relate to animal characters through gentle, family-friendly yoga stretches. The history of Katariinanlaakso accompanies us throughout the trail, which concludes with a picnic at Katariinankivi, where we will enjoy our own packed lunches. According to legend, Catherine Jagiellon, wife of Duke John, enjoyed picnics in Katariinanlaakso with her court. Along the trail, there is a large, flat boulder that, according to the story, served as a picnic table for Renaissance delicacies.

Along the nature trail, you'll hear fascinating stories about Katariinanlaakso. Can you imagine how picnics were enjoyed in nature during the Middle Ages? What delicacies were available back then? Come and spend your own picnic moment, enjoying nature and relaxing together as a family!

Guide on this adventure is Terhi Oinaanoja, Yoga instructor for youth and children.