Flavours of the Forest
Guided Mushroom Foraging Trip and Campfire Meal
14th August 2027 | 10:00 | Ruka
Join a guided mushroom foraging trip and discover the edible mushrooms of the northern forests, learn how to identify them and explore the natural ingredients the forest has to offer. Accompanied by a guide, you will walk through the forest terrain of [trip destination], learn about different edible mushroom species and practise identifying them in their natural habitats. You will also collect mushrooms and learn more about foraging. No previous mushroom foraging experience is required.
After the forest walk, we will head to a campfire site to prepare a warm meal together. Whenever possible, the meal will include mushrooms and other ingredients collected during the trip. Food will be prepared over an open fire using cooking equipment such as pans and pots. At the end of the trip, we will enjoy the meal together surrounded by nature.
This experience combines outdoor activities, learning, cooking and shared experiences. It offers an opportunity to discover mushroom foraging in practice and experience how the natural treasures of the forest can be used in cooking.
Trip details:
Price: 96 € per person
Date: 14th August 2027
Start time: 10:00
Duration: approximately 3 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Click → here to view the map
Destination: Kivilampi lean-to shelter and surrounding forests
Distance: 1-2 km
Difficulty level: Easy to moderate
Guiding language: Finnish and/or English
Group size: Minimum 3, maximum 8 participants.
The trip will take place once the minimum number of participants has been reached.
What's included in the experience:
Guidance on edible mushrooms of the northern forests
Practical experience in mushroom identification
Information about mushroom habitats and foraging
A guided mushroom foraging trip in nature
Use of a mushroom basket and mushroom knife during the trip
A shared cooking experience and a warm meal surrounded by nature
The price includes:
Preparation and delivery of the service
Guide services throughout the trip
Use of mushroom foraging equipment
Ingredients needed for cooking
Cooking and dining equipment
Company liability insurance
The price does not include:
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Personal clothing and footwear
Booking and payment terms:
Bookings are binding in accordance with the booking and payment terms. Please read the booking and cancellation terms before making a purchase.
Submit a preliminary booking → here. The binding booking and booking fee will be completed at a later date.
14th August 2027
10:00–13:30
96 €
Mushroom Foraging and Meal
The availability of mushrooms varies depending on natural conditions, so a specific quantity of mushrooms cannot be guaranteed. However, the meal does not depend on how many mushrooms are found during the trip.
Whenever possible, the guide will assess the availability of mushrooms in advance and may bring along previously collected, positively identified edible mushrooms if necessary. The meal also includes other ingredients.
Cooking takes place primarily over an open fire. If open fires are prohibited or weather conditions do not allow their use, the meal will be prepared using a gas stove.
Difficulty Level
The trip involves walking through varied forest terrain, which may include uneven ground, tree roots, rocks and damp areas. The pace is relaxed. The trip is suitable for people who are able to walk independently on varied forest terrain.
No previous experience of mushroom foraging or hiking is required.
Equipment
Please bring:
• Weather-appropriate clothing
• Sturdy outdoor footwear or rubber boots
• A hat or other suitable headwear
• Rainwear and an extra layer of clothing, if needed
• A water bottle
Mushroom baskets, mushroom knives, and all cooking and dining equipment are provided.
Safety
Do not taste or use any mushrooms you have collected in food until the guide has identified and approved them. Follow the guide's instructions when walking in the forest, using mushroom knives and at the campfire site.
The trip will take place provided that weather and safety conditions allow. If necessary, the guide may change the route or cancel the trip for safety reasons.
The northern forests are home to a wide variety of edible mushrooms, and their occurrence depends on the habitat, weather conditions and time of year. Mushrooms can be found in moss-covered spruce forests as well as in light-filled pine forests. Every forest trip is different, as the natural harvest varies from year to year and even throughout the same summer.
Mushroom foraging combines knowledge of nature, observation and a relaxed pace. When identifying mushrooms, it is important to learn how to distinguish edible species from similar-looking varieties. Mushrooms should never be collected or used as food unless they have been positively identified. The trip also highlights responsible foraging and respect for nature, helping to preserve the forest's natural resources for future generations.
Cooking outdoors adds a special dimension to the hiking experience. Food prepared over an open fire, a dining spot surrounded by forest and time spent outdoors make an ordinary meal a rather different experience.
