Forest Treasures in North Karelia – Mushroom and Berry Week in Finland
This trip tastes like the forest. Discover the most delicious secrets of Finnish forests – and take a piece of nature home.
Welcome to a 7-day experience in the autumn forest, where the peace of nature, pure ingredients and Finnish traditions combine into a unique trip. This week is aimed at adults who love being outdoors, local food and a relaxed atmosphere.
Highlights of the trip:
- Guided mushroom hikes
- Berry picking day
- Campfire lunches in the middle of the forest
- Cooking and preserving – learn how to make delicacies from wild game
- Relaxing sauna evenings
- Optional excursions such as fishing, canoeing or a visit to an alpaca farm
Valid: September – October | For groups of 4–12 people
Program
Day 1 – Arrival to the Guesthouse Pihlajapuu
Welcome dinner, evening
Day 2 – Mushroom picking
A nature hike to the nearby forest, guidance on mushroom picking techniques and searching for chanterelles. Lunch by the campfire and dinner of wild game.
Day 3 – Berry picking day
Blueberries, lingonberries and preserving tips. In the evening, a local dinner with a berry twist.
Day 4 – Suppilovahvero hunting and forest spirit
Quiet walk in moist forests, collecting Suppilovahvero mushroom.
Day 5 – Free day or additional excursion (optional)
Relaxing time on your own or additional excursions such as fishing, canoeing or a spa day.
- or a forest trip to pick up forest treasures
Day 6 – Forest on a plate
A joint cooking class: a three-course dinner is cooked from the collected ingredients. Karelian pies and berry pies workshop.
Day 7 – Departure
Transportation back to the airport or train station.
Price from: 1500€/person. 6 nights, 7 days.
Includes:
✔ Accommodation in double rooms (shared showers and toilets)
✔ Full board: breakfast, picnic lunch and dinner daily
✔ Daily sauna
✔ Guided excursions and collecting equipment
✔ Preservation material and recipes to take home
✔ Transportation from Kuopio airport or Nurmes train station
Read more: Everyman’s Right
All people whether residing in Finland or just visiting have the right to enjoy nature anywhere in the Finnish countryside regardless of land ownership. The legal concept of “Everyman’s Right” in Finland extends immense freedom to roam but comes with some responsibilities.
Link: Everyman's right in Finland
