Claiming to be the world's first phone-free tourist island, Ulko-Tammio, nestled in the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park, is urging visitors to switch off their smart devices, unplug from digital distractions and engage more intimately with their surroundings.
Health experts suggest that taking a break, even briefly, from constant digital stimulation can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Paired with the proven health benefits of being in nature, the island's proposed digital fast can significantly contribute to mental wellbeing.
While tourists are encouraged to put their phones away during their visit, participation is voluntary. The island's managers, Parks & Wildlife Finland, are open to replicating the concept in other parts of Finland.
