Wild Berry and Mushroom Foraging Forest Hike from Rovaniemi

Learn an ancestral skill as you forage for berries and mushrooms on this amazing forest hike from Rovaniemi! Rovaniemi is located in the Arctic Circle around northern Finland, and this specific location makes the city an ideal destination for winter activities such as dog sledding and snowmobiling. However, from July to October, visitors and locals alike get the opportunity to explore the surroundings of Finnish Lapland's capital and its diverse Arctic landscapes without having to face the biting cold.

On the day of your wild berry and mushroom foraging forest hike from Rovaniemi, you'll be picked up at your accommodations and meet your expert instructor. They'll take you on a scenic drive out of the city and into the Finnish wilderness until you reach the Arctic forest they've chosen for the day. You'll receive a basket, a knife, and any other equipment your instructor deems necessary, and once you're ready, you'll follow your expert instructor into the forest!

The Arctic forest near Rovaniemi is known for producing seasonal ingredients such as bilberries, lingonberries, cloudberries, cranberries, crowberries, and wild blueberries, as well as golden chanterelles, porcini, and other wild, edible mushrooms. During your forest hike near Rovaniemi, you'll learn to recognize which berries and mushrooms are edible, their traditional uses, their nutritional benefits, and preservation methods, all of which will give you insight into Lapland's culinary traditions. And not only that, but you will also make a stop at a scenic spot to eat some delicious handmade snacks and drink a refreshing berry smoothie or warm tea!

Don't forget to bring comfortable clothing adapted to the weather conditions on the day of your excursion, hiking or trail shoes, sunscreen, a hat, a bottle of water, mosquito repellent, and anything else you might need (medication, extra snacks, etc) to spend an amazing 2 to 3 hours on this wild berry and mushroom foraging forest hike from Rovaniemi!

Take your chance to learn a new skill and explore a stunning Arctic forest with an expert who will keep you safe. Book your wild berry and mushroom foraging forest hike from Rovaniemi today!