Berry Picking in a National Park

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Enjoy your hand-picked blueberries by the lakeside! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Berry Picking in a National Park, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The forests of Finland are packed with wild foods! As spring transitions into summer, the forest flourishes new vegetation and the aroma of fresh berries fills the air. Whether you are here to experience the Finnish culture of berry picking or simply taste these natural and organic berries, you will treasure this intimate experience in Finland's wilderness.

Highlights:

Forage and learn about the wild foods of Finland
Experience an off the beaten path national park
Enjoy a fresh Finnish-style lunch (Dietary needs? Let us know when booking.)
Take home your extra berries and snack on your bounty

On this guided tour from Helsinki, we will explore the serene mossy forests of Liesjärvi National Park. While looking for berries, we may fill our baskets with Finnish superfoods such as blueberries, lingonberries and, with some extra luck, some sweet wild strawberries. These superfoods are rich in vitamins and nutrients and sweeter than any berry you could buy from the stores!

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At a glance

Duration: 7 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Taiga Times

Ages: Children (7–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Finnish-style lunch with a drink and dessert. Please inform us of any food restrictions when booking.
Included: Raincoat in case of rain
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: As a sustainable company, we don’t provide plastic bottles, so we kindly ask guests to bring their own reusable water bottle.

Itinerary

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma

10 min

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps).

It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

Kindly be on time at the meeting point.

The drive to the national park takes 1 hour and 20 minutes, including a brief bathroom break.
Liesjarven Kansallispuisto

4 hours

When we have arrived at the national park, we will begin our walk through the forest to some of our favourite berry-picking spots. Our guide will explain which berries are edible as well as provide information about the forest and wildlife around you.

While picking berries we will make our way to the campfire by the lakeside. While your guide starts to cook Finnish-style lunch, there will be plenty of time to take photos, snack on the berries, and experience the tranquillity 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.

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You spend about 4.5 hours in the national park (+ transfers). Total walking distance is 4.5–5 km.

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Dedicated to sustainability, this tour proudly carries the Sustainable Travel Finland label and Green Activities certificate.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

End point

Meeting point is front of Kiasma museum, address: Mannerheiminaukio 1H (searchable on google maps). It is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway station.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For any dietary restrictions, please add it under special requirements upon booking
The tour runs rain or shine and is only canceled in cases of extreme weather conditions. If the tour is canceled, you will receive a full refund.