A nature getaway combines two potentially restorative aspects: time away from work and immersion in a natural environment.
A nature getaway combines two potentially restorative aspects: time away from work and immersion in a natural environment.
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It’s a journey, not just a mechanism.
When you return from the mountains feeling more at peace, it’s hard to pinpoint whether it was the forest, the effort, the absence of emails, the restful sleep, the fresh air, or the conversations over dinner that worked wonders.
Connection with nature and mindfulness.
Experimental meta-analyses indicate that nature can enhance certain attentional processes, particularly after cognitive fatigue.
Don’t burden your retreat with too many activities.
A 'weekend in nature' doesn’t have to involve a 5:00 a.m. wake-up, 25 kilometers of hiking, climbing via ferratas, and a late-night return.
Sustainable tourism.
Choose designated trails, take your trash with you, do not feed wildlife, respect protected seasons, and adhere to local guidelines.
A micro version.
If you can’t embark on a longer trip, treat a local forest, lake, or landscape park as a one-day escape.
What science says
The evidence for the well-being benefits of tourism is generally positive, but mixed.
Further reading: Florence Williams, “The Nature Fix"
Sources
- Vada S. et al., 2020. DOI: 10.1016/j.tmp.2019.100631.
- White M.P. et al., 2019. DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-44097-3.
- Austen E. et al., 2025. DOI: 10.1016/j.jenvp.2025.102632.
This is educational material and does not substitute for individual diagnosis, psychotherapy, or medical advice.