Finland · National Parks

Winter Wonderland Hike in a National Park

7 Hours Round trip from Helsinki Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore the winter landscapes of Liesjärvi National Park
  • 02 Enjoy an easygoing guided hike through Finland’s taiga forest
  • 03 Warm up by the campfire in a traditional wilderness hut
  • 04 Savor a Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a hot drink
  • 05 Look for signs of local wildlife in the snow
  • 06 Roundtrip transportation from Helsinki included

Escape the city for a peaceful winter day in Liesjärvi National Park, one of Southern Finland’s hidden gems. Walk through snow-covered taiga forest with a professional wilderness guide, learn about the surrounding nature and wildlife, and enjoy the rare silence that only a winter forest can offer.

During the day, you’ll hike at an easygoing pace, warm up by the campfire in a traditional wilderness hut, and enjoy a Finnish-style lunch with dessert and a hot drink. With roundtrip transportation from Helsinki included, this full-day experience is a relaxing way to discover Finland’s winter landscapes.

This tour spends approximately 4.5 hours in the national park, with a total duration of 7 hours including transport.

Escape the city for a peaceful winter day in Liesjärvi National Park, one of Southern Finland’s hidden gems.

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. 

Winter magic in the Taiga Forest

Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, the winter hike begins with a look at the national parks map and a rundown of the day's activities. Your guide will show you the fine details of the forest and wildlife which inhabit Finland. 

The first 2 hours include a fun, easygoing, and educational hike exploring the winter nature and wildlife that surrounds you.

Then we will arrive at a beautiful wilderness hut which will be heated by our campfire. While your guide starts the fire and begins to prepare a traditional Finnish-style lunch, there will be plenty of time to take photos, explore, throw snowballs, converse, and enjoy the peace of Finland’s Taiga forest.

After lunch, we will continue to explore the beauty of Liesjärvi under the towering snow-covered spruces. Walking for about one hour, the group will make their way back to the starting point, feeling refreshed and rejuvenated from this wonderful experience in nature.
Please note that, on some occasions, arrival times may vary slightly.

On this day trip, we spend approximately 4.5 hours within the national park. With transportation, the total length of this nature tour is 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 hot drink
  • Rainjackets available in case of rain
  • Some winter accessories available for lend
  • Winter boots available during snowy months

What's Not Included

  • a water bottle

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 eventslike 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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