Pohjolan Kajo was born from a journey of healing and understanding – from a wish to create a space where one can be seen and accepted as they are. After decades in the social and health field, I saw how many carry invisible pain and long for rest and connection. At Vilppula Villa, I found peace in nature’s rhythm – permission to breathe and simply be. Pohjolan Kajo grew from that experience: a place to pause, heal, and rediscover hope. Together with compassionate professionals working alongside nature, we offer you the same chance to rest, renew, and return to your true self.
A lakeside sanctuary deep in the forest. The gentle, 100+ year-old villa and nature quieten the mind for your retreat. Relax in the traditional wood sauna and take a dip in the lake (summer/winter), or find peace in the modern amethyst sauna. Host/therapist Satu offers Finnish heritage treatments. Featuring 2 spacious halls for groups. The ideal space for therapeutic work!
Meals
Menu Types
Vegan
Vegetarian
Pescetarian
Ayurvedic
Includes Meat
Organic
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Nut Free
Traditional Finnish local food. Plant-based and gluten-free. Food made for your wellbeing! Please notify us of allergies in advance so our kitchen can prepare a safe and perfect meal for you.
You can reach us in a way that honors and protects nature — by traveling comfortably by train all the way to Vilppula. From the Vilppula railway station, we will be happy to pick you up and bring you to the villa.
Transportation from Pirkkala Airport and Helsinki-Vantaa Airport is possible for a separate fee.
If you prefer to arrive by car, you can reach Finland via Sweden or Estonia — the sea crossing is made by ferry.
From Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, you can take a direct train to Tampere. In Tampere, you’ll transfer to another train that takes you to Vilppula. We will pick you up from the Vilppula railway station and bring you to the villa.
There is also an airport near Tampere, from which we can arrange car pickup.