Berry Picking in a National Park
The forests of Finland are packed with wild foods! As spring transitions into summer, the forest flourishes new vegetation and the aroma of fresh berries fills the air. Whether you are here to experience the Finnish culture of berry picking or simply taste these natural and organic berries, you will treasure this intimate experience in Finland's wilderness. Highlights:• Forage and learn about the wild foods of Finland• Experience an off the beaten path national park• Enjoy a fresh Finnish-style lunch cooked over a fire• Take home your extra berries and snack on your bounty On this guided tour from Helsinki, we will explore the serene mossy forests of Liesjärvi National Park. While looking for berries, we may fill our baskets with Finnish superfoods such as blueberries, lingonberries and, with some extra luck, some sweet wild strawberries. These superfoods are rich in vitamins and nutrients and sweeter than any berry you could buy from the stores! --Committed to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland and Green Activities certificates. We treat everyone in an equal manner and welcome you to join us for an adventure that contributes positively to the environment.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pick-up time: 9 A.M. Drop-off time: 4 P.M. Let the berry picking begin! Once we arrive at the national park, we will look at the national park maps and go through the day's activities. Then we begin our walk through the forest to some of our favorite berry picking spots. Our guide will explain which berries are edible as well as provide information about the forest and wildlife around you. Surrounded by wild berries, you are able to pick and eat them all day. After picking berries for around two hours, we end up at the lakeside lunch spot. While your guide starts the fire and cooks a traditional Finnish style lunch, there will be plenty of time to take photos, snack on the berries, socialize, and experience the tranquility of the Taiga forest. After lunch we will continue to explore the natural beauty of Liesjärvi while making our way back to the starting point. The day will be complete with your stomach full of berries and you will be fully charged from this wonderful nature experience. You will spend in the national park around 4.5 hours and together with transfer times this tour takes 7 hours.
What's included
- ✓Roundtrip transportation
- ✓Professional wilderness guide
- ✓Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a drink
- ✓Some raingear (jackets) available in case of rain
Good to know
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Please provide any dietary-restriction information
This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather eventslike thunderstorm
Requirement
Walking shoes
Clothing suitable for the weather
Water bottle
Meeting Point
Helsinki Central meeting point (Mannerheiminaukio 1h, Helsinki, 00100)
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Berry Picking in a National Park
The forests of Finland are packed with wild foods! As spring transitions into summer, the forest flourishes new vegetation and the aroma of fresh berries fills the air. Whether you are here to experience the Finnish culture of berry picking or simply taste these natural and organic berries, you will treasure this intimate experience in Finland's wilderness. Highlights:• Forage and learn about the wild foods of Finland• Experience an off the beaten path national park• Enjoy a fresh Finnish-style lunch cooked over a fire• Take home your extra berries and snack on your bounty On this guided tour from Helsinki, we will explore the serene mossy forests of Liesjärvi National Park. While looking for berries, we may fill our baskets with Finnish superfoods such as blueberries, lingonberries and, with some extra luck, some sweet wild strawberries. These superfoods are rich in vitamins and nutrients and sweeter than any berry you could buy from the stores! --Committed to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland and Green Activities certificates. We treat everyone in an equal manner and welcome you to join us for an adventure that contributes positively to the environment.
What you'll see & do
- ✓Pick-up time: 9 A.M. Drop-off time: 4 P.M. Let the berry picking begin! Once we arrive at the national park, we will look at the national park maps and go through the day's activities. Then we begin our walk through the forest to some of our favorite berry picking spots. Our guide will explain which berries are edible as well as provide information about the forest and wildlife around you. Surrounded by wild berries, you are able to pick and eat them all day. After picking berries for around two hours, we end up at the lakeside lunch spot. While your guide starts the fire and cooks a traditional Finnish style lunch, there will be plenty of time to take photos, snack on the berries, socialize, and experience the tranquility of the Taiga forest. After lunch we will continue to explore the natural beauty of Liesjärvi while making our way back to the starting point. The day will be complete with your stomach full of berries and you will be fully charged from this wonderful nature experience. You will spend in the national park around 4.5 hours and together with transfer times this tour takes 7 hours.
What's included
- ✓Roundtrip transportation
- ✓Professional wilderness guide
- ✓Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a drink
- ✓Some raingear (jackets) available in case of rain
Good to know
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Please provide any dietary-restriction information
This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather eventslike thunderstorm
Requirement
Walking shoes
Clothing suitable for the weather
Water bottle
Meeting Point
Helsinki Central meeting point (Mannerheiminaukio 1h, Helsinki, 00100)
Good to know before you go
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.