Mushroom Hunting

This guided foraging tour from Helsinki immerses us into the forest and the magical world of fungi. Bright oranges, golden yellows, and deep reds decorate the forest floor. We are in search of Finland's most delicious and prized edible mushrooms, the chanterelle. It is also a personal favourite here at Taiga Times.

However, as the name suggests, it is a hunt! We will not always find what we are looking for, and although most of the mushrooms are harmless, there are many poisonous ones too. But not to worry, for your guide will be able to show you which are edible and is always available to explain about the different fungi you have found.

Highlights:

• Forage with a professional guide in a national park 

• Learn how to identify specific edible mushrooms 

• Help prepare and cook your wild fungi finds 

• Enjoy a Finnish-style lunch and coffee by the campfire 

If we collect enough mushrooms to cook, we will fry them over the campfire for lunch. Fortunately for us, if there are no edible mushrooms to be found,  we will still have plenty to scavenge and talk about.

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Committed to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland and Green Activities certificates. We treat everyone in an equal manner and welcome you to join us for an adventure that contributes positively to the environment.

Your journey for the day

Pick-up time: 9 A.M.
Drop-off time: 4 P.M.

Foragers paradise

Once we have arrived at Liesjärvi National Park, our group will begin their hike through the forest to some of our favourite mushroom picking spots. 

The first 2 hours include a fun and educational hunt for wild mushrooms.  Your guide will take you to their favourite mushroom hunting locations  in the national park and show you the edible and non-edible mushrooms.

While searching and foraging the mushrooms, we will make our way to the campfire by the lakeside. While your guide starts the fire and prepares a traditional Finnish-style lunch, there will be plenty of time to take photos, enjoy conversation with one another, and experience the peace of the Taiga forest.

If we found enough edible mushrooms, you have the chance to cook and taste them. After lunch, the group will continue to explore the natural beauty of Liesjärvi and we will walk around one hour back to the starting point. We will drop you off in Helsinki feeling relaxed from this wonderful adventure.

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.