Finland · Nature Walks

Berry Picking in a National Park

7 Hours Round trip from Helsinki Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Liesjärvi National Park on a guided nature walk
  • 02 Learn about edible wild berries and Finnish foraging culture
  • 03 Pick and taste seasonal berries in the forest
  • 04 Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch cooked over the fire
  • 05 Relax at a scenic lakeside lunch spot
  • 06 Roundtrip transportation from Helsinki included
  • 07 Spend around 4.5 hours in the national park

Escape the city for a day in the Finnish wilderness and discover one of the country’s most beloved outdoor traditions: berry picking. On this guided experience from Helsinki, you’ll explore the peaceful forests of Liesjärvi National Park, learn about edible wild berries, and enjoy time immersed in nature as you forage along scenic forest trails.

Along the way, your guide will share insights into the local forest, wildlife, and seasonal wild foods. After time spent picking berries, relax by the lakeside with a Finnish-style lunch cooked over the fire before continuing your walk through the park. It’s a rewarding day of fresh air, local culture, and natural flavours in an off-the-beaten-path national park.

Depending on the season and conditions, you may come across Finnish favourites such as blueberries, lingonberries, and wild strawberries. With extra berries to take home and plenty to snack on during the day, this experience offers a memorable taste of Finland’s wild side.

After time spent picking berries, relax by the lakeside with a Finnish-style lunch cooked over the fire before continuing your walk through the park.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Helsinki, Liesjärvi National Park
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Your journey for the day

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. 

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Helsinki 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Roundtrip transportation
  • Professional wilderness guide
  • Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a drink
  • Some raingear (jackets) available in case of rain

What's Not Included

As we are sustainable company we don't provide plastic bottles for guests, but we highly recommend you to take your own water bottle with you.

Know before you go

  • 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 events like thunderstorm

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Helsinki, FI
Tour start
Helsinki, FI
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Helsinki.

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