Berry & Mushroom picking

Find Nordic Nature’s Hidden Gems

Picking berries and mushrooms fresh from the ground is granted for everyone in Finland. It is an actively practiced living tradition and the spine of Nordic well-being. Join us exploring the woods and find out yourself what the forest has to oﬀer.

Berry & Mushroom Picking

One of our professional guides will take you and your group to the woods of Nuuksio and show you the way to the best berry or mushroom picking locations. You will easily learn to recognize the healthy blueberries, lingonberries, chanterelles and other goods, and loose the sense of time whilst picking the best ones.

Taste the pearls of the land fresh from ground. Finns have never called it raw food, as for us it’s just the way berries have always been eaten. After we are happy with our catch we move to the freside to have a break.

Relaxing by the bonfre before returning to civilization is a perfect way to end your trip in the woods.

Options for self-catering snacks or pre-ordered services.

Location: Haltia, Nuuksio National Park, Espoo
Duration: 2 hrs
Price: From 65 € + 12 €/person, private groups starting from 560 €
What’s included: A guided walk in the Nuuksio forest, basket for picking berries or mushrooms
Availability: By request from August to October
Capacity: Pax: 1–14

Enquiries

Finland Naturally Experiences
[email protected]
+35840 1636200

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“The path feels soft and springy underfoot as step by step leads you deeper into the embrace of Nordic forest. Light filtering through the trees plays with shadows and brilliance, and the air smells fresh, of trees and mosses. Take a deep breath with the forest and relax.

As our guide leads you off the path, your senses begin to sharpen on their own. The guide can read the signs of the forest: the damp forest floor, the cool faces of the rocks, and the shadows of the foliage leading to rich patches of berries or mushrooms. When your eyes catch the first porcini by the trail, a group of chanterelles amidst the moss, or a tuft of blueberries, you feel the true joy of discovery.

The guide shows you how to pick and handle mushrooms and berries – all you have to do is immerse yourself in the quiet and peace the forest offers and enjoy the focus. The guide shares stories of the hidden life of the Finnish forest and brings you mentally closer to Finnish nature and your connection to it.

Foraging for mushrooms and picking berries is a part of the routine for many Finns during summer and autumn. For many of us, it is a way to relax and surrender to nature’s care, to let go of everyday worries, and to enjoy how the forest and perfect concentration stop time’s flow. It is also a way to connect with our ancestors back through time.

We take care of the safety and ensure that you get the most out of this adventure. Leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind and step into the forest with us.”