Mushroom Hunting

Finland is one of the world’s best places for foraging wild foods. From the end of summer until late autumn, Liesjärvi National Park is a foragers' paradise. At Taiga Times, our guide will take you to the best mushroom hunting spots in the national park, hunting for mushrooms as a peaceful and unique pastime.However, as the name suggests, it is a hunt! We cannot always find what we are looking for, and although most mushrooms are harmless, there are many poisonous ones too. But not to worry, for your guide will accurately advise and direct you to edible mushrooms and will always be available to tell you about the ones you have found.

Our group will be on the lookout for trumpet chanterelles, golden chanterelles, and penny buns, three prized fungi of the forest. If we can collect enough for a meal, we will be able to cook 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!

Please note: - Requires basic fitness level - Not wheelchair accessible - Not for people with serious medical conditions - Please provide any dietary-restriction information - This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events like thunderstorms