Helsinki: National Park Berry Picking Tour
Step into the heart of the Finnish wilderness on a full-day berry picking adventure to Liesjärvi National Park, just outside Helsinki. Finland is renowned for its abundance of wild superfoods, and this tour offers you the chance to experience its pristine nature while collecting seasonal berries straight from the forest floor. Whether you’re a nature lover, a foodie, or just curious to try something new, this hands-on experience combines culture, foraging, and local flavors in a truly authentic setting.
Your journey begins in central Helsinki, where you’ll meet your guide and travel by comfortable van to Liesjärvi National Park, about 90 minutes from the city. This untouched area is one of Finland’s hidden gems, known for its mossy forests, peaceful lakes, and biodiversity.
As you enter the park, your guide will provide an overview of the route and teach you how to identify Finland’s most common wild berries. During peak season, you’ll have the opportunity to pick blueberries, lingonberries, and—if lucky—some of the rare and delicious wild strawberries. These berries are packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and flavor, making them a delightful and nutritious forest snack.
After a couple of hours of foraging and learning about local flora, you’ll arrive at a beautiful lakeside campsite. There, your guide will prepare a traditional Finnish-style lunch over an open fire, allowing you time to relax, explore the surrounding nature, or simply enjoy the peaceful setting.
Following lunch, you’ll continue with a gentle walk through the forest, perhaps picking more berries along the way. The experience concludes with a return drive to Helsinki, leaving you with a basket of berries and a heart full of forest memories.
Approximately 7 hours
- Forage seasonal berries like blueberries, lingonberries, and wild strawberries
- Guided nature walk through a peaceful national park
- Learn about wild edible plants and Finnish forest traditions
- Enjoy a traditional lunch cooked over an open fire
- Relax in nature and escape the city crowds
- Take home the berries you collect
149 EUR per person
- Round-trip transportation from Helsinki
- Professional English-speaking wilderness guide
- Guided berry foraging tour
- Finnish-style campfire lunch
- Use of berry-picking baskets and gear
- Meet your guide in front of Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki at 9:00 a.m.
- Scenic 1.5-hour drive to Liesjärvi National Park with a short bathroom break.
- Introduction to the park and outline of the day’s plan.
- 2-hour berry picking walk through the forest while learning about wild Finnish plants.
- Enjoy a freshly prepared Finnish-style lunch cooked over a campfire by a serene lake.
- Free time to explore the lakeside area, take photos, or continue foraging.
- Continue the forest walk for approximately 1 hour.
- Drive back to Helsinki, arriving around 4:00 p.m
- Suitable for all fitness levels
- Maximum group size: 8 persons
- Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and walking shoes
- Bring a water bottle
- Available: Mid-July through September
- Language: English
- Meeting point: In front of Kiasma Museum, Mannerheiminaukio 1H
- Cancellation policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
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More than just a tour—it was a truly cultural and culinary adventure. The joy of finding wild strawberries and collecting our own basket of berries was so rewarding. We appreciated that the pace was relaxed and didn’t feel rushed, with plenty of time for photos and just soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of the lake. The return drive at 4 P.M. felt well-timed, leaving us refreshed and recharged. A perfect, authentic day out in the Finnish wilderness!
A fantastic blend of relaxation and hands-on fun! The berry picking was a unique activity and a great way to explore the forest slowly and mindfully. The guides were professional, very focused on safety, and committed to sustainable travel practices. The lakeside campfire setting for lunch was beautiful, and the food was simple but incredibly fresh and tasty. We even had fresh blueberry juice and campfire coffee! If you want an authentic, peaceful, and unhurried outdoor experience from Helsinki, this is the one to book.
Loved this immersive full-day escape! The 7-hour duration with the 90-minute scenic drive was completely worth it to reach this off-the-beaten-path and serene national park. Our guide, Helena, was a wilderness expert, sharing insights into the local ecosystem and showing us how to identify various edible wild plants. The 4.5-5km gentle walk was suitable for our family and allowed for plenty of foraging time. We enjoyed the tranquility of the Taiga forest and the chance to take home our berry bounty.
An absolutely perfect and authentic Finnish experience! The guide, Alex, was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making the drive and the walk to Liesjärvi National Park fascinating. We spent a wonderful couple of hours picking blueberries and lingonberries right from the mossy forest floor—they tasted sweeter and fresher than anything in a store! The highlight was the traditional salmon soup lunch prepared over an open fire by the lake. It was hearty, delicious, and incredibly cozy. The small group size made the experience intimate and personal. Highly recommend this for a genuine taste of Finnish nature and culture!
More than just a tour—it was a truly cultural and culinary adventure. The joy of finding wild strawberries and collecting our own basket of berries was so rewarding. We appreciated that the pace was relaxed and didn’t feel rushed, with plenty of time for photos and just soaking in the peaceful atmosphere of the lake. The return drive at 4 P.M. felt well-timed, leaving us refreshed and recharged. A perfect, authentic day out in the Finnish wilderness!
A fantastic blend of relaxation and hands-on fun! The berry picking was a unique activity and a great way to explore the forest slowly and mindfully. The guides were professional, very focused on safety, and committed to sustainable travel practices. The lakeside campfire setting for lunch was beautiful, and the food was simple but incredibly fresh and tasty. We even had fresh blueberry juice and campfire coffee! If you want an authentic, peaceful, and unhurried outdoor experience from Helsinki, this is the one to book.
Loved this immersive full-day escape! The 7-hour duration with the 90-minute scenic drive was completely worth it to reach this off-the-beaten-path and serene national park. Our guide, Helena, was a wilderness expert, sharing insights into the local ecosystem and showing us how to identify various edible wild plants. The 4.5-5km gentle walk was suitable for our family and allowed for plenty of foraging time. We enjoyed the tranquility of the Taiga forest and the chance to take home our berry bounty.
An absolutely perfect and authentic Finnish experience! The guide, Alex, was incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic, making the drive and the walk to Liesjärvi National Park fascinating. We spent a wonderful couple of hours picking blueberries and lingonberries right from the mossy forest floor—they tasted sweeter and fresher than anything in a store! The highlight was the traditional salmon soup lunch prepared over an open fire by the lake. It was hearty, delicious, and incredibly cozy. The small group size made the experience intimate and personal. Highly recommend this for a genuine taste of Finnish nature and culture!