Discover Finland’s wild berries on a guided tour from Helsinki. Forage, feast, and take home nature’s bounty from Liesjärvi National Park.
Discover Finland’s wild berries on a guided tour from Helsinki. Forage, feast, and take home nature’s bounty from Liesjärvi National Park.
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Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - The meeting point is in front of the Kiasma museum, located at Mannerheiminaukio 1H (easily found on Google Maps). It is just 500 meters from the Helsinki Central Railway station. Please ensure punctuality at the meeting point.
The journey to the national park takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, including…
- Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma - The meeting point is in front of the Kiasma museum, located at Mannerheiminaukio 1H (easily found on Google Maps). It is just 500 meters from the Helsinki Central Railway station. Please ensure punctuality at the meeting point.
The journey to the national park takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, including a short bathroom break.
- Liesjärvi National Park - Upon arrival at the national park, the group will embark on a walk through the forest to some of the best berry-picking spots. The guide will identify which berries are safe to eat and share insights about the surrounding forest and wildlife.
While gathering berries, the group will head towards the lakeside campfire. As the guide prepares a Finnish-style lunch, there will be ample opportunity to take photos, enjoy the berries, and soak in the peacefulness of the Taiga forest.
After lunch, the exploration of Liesjärvi’s natural beauty will continue as the group makes its way back to the starting point. The day will conclude with a satisfying experience of nature and a belly full of berries.
The time spent in the national park is approximately 4.5 hours. Including transfers, the total duration of this tour is 7 hours.
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Committed to sustainability, this tour proudly holds the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Activities certificate.
- Berry picking bag
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Raincoat
- Berry picking bag
- On-board WiFi
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Raincoat
- Bottled water
- Bottled water
Finland’s forests are teeming with wild edibles! As spring gives way to summer, the forest bursts with new growth and the scent of fresh berries permeates the air. Whether you’re here to embrace the Finnish tradition of berry picking or to savor these natural and organic berries, this intimate experience in Finland’s wilderness will be cherished….
Finland’s forests are teeming with wild edibles! As spring gives way to summer, the forest bursts with new growth and the scent of fresh berries permeates the air. Whether you’re here to embrace the Finnish tradition of berry picking or to savor these natural and organic berries, this intimate experience in Finland’s wilderness will be cherished.
Highlights:
• Discover and learn about Finland’s wild foods
• Explore a hidden gem national park
• Relish a fresh Finnish-style lunch (Have dietary requirements? Inform us when booking.)
• Take home your extra berries and enjoy your harvest
This guided tour from Helsinki takes you through the tranquil, moss-covered forests of Liesjärvi National Park. While searching for berries, you might fill your baskets with Finnish superfoods like blueberries, lingonberries, and, with a bit of luck, some sweet wild strawberries. These superfoods are packed with vitamins and nutrients and are sweeter than any store-bought berries!
- For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
