Helsinki National Park Tours: Our 10 Favourites

1.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 688 reviews · 5 hours · from $66Our pick

Meet your English-speaking biologist guide near Helsinki Central Railway Station, then ride by train and bus to Nuuksio National Park. Over about five hours, you’ll walk among spruce trees, moss-covered rocks, ferns, lakes, mushrooms, and berries. Guides such as Mikhail and Michael add useful detail about Finnish plants, animals, and outdoor life. Small groups are limited to 10 people.

“Excellent experience away from the city for half a day. Enjoyed walking in the forest listening to bird song and foraging berries. Enjoyed the lake scenery too.”

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2.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 379 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $110

Join David from Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a 4.5-hour trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, then enjoy seasonal glögi or berry juice, biscuits, and homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp. The group is limited to eight.

“Brilliant day out. David was an enthusiastic guide with great knowledge. We were lucky to pick a glorious winter's day for our hike with the trees heavy with snow. Beautiful! The food provided was also tasty and interesting. Would most definitely recommend.”

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3.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Travel from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park for a guided 7.5 km hike with viewpoints, lakeside trails, and a campfire lunch. Guides such as Nikolai, Patricia, and Szabi share Finnish nature and culture in English. Expect a small group of up to eight, a relaxed pace, uneven ground, and homemade berry juice.

“Nikolai was awesome, he was very knowledgeable and tentive to our needs! Lunch was very enjoyable and yummy! Thank you, Nikolai”

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4.Hiking tour in Nuuksio National Park with meal and snacks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 184 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $113Top rated

Join David for a roughly 5-kilometer guided hike through Nuuksio National Park, with stops for berries, mushrooms, Finnish flora, warm glögi, and sweets. Finish beside a lake with homemade mushroom soup, rye bread, biscuits, and tea. The pace suits moderate fitness, but boggy ground, roots, and steep patches call for sturdy waterproof shoes.

“This was a really nice half day trip to get out of the city. David communicated wonderfully the entire time. The meeting location was very central and very easy to find. I did this trip in winter and the park was so magically fille with snow covered trees, but that didn't stop us from learning about the local flora and fauna. We had a little extra time so we climbed up to an overlook and had great views. David provided wonderful snacks and a delicious mushroom soup for lunch. He spent the time talking to all of us and really cared for the group. I'm so happy I booked this…”

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5.National Park Hike & Finnish Smoke Sauna Experience with Campfire Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $199

Leave central Helsinki with a small group of up to eight for a 6-kilometer forest walk in Sipoonkorpi National Park. Guides such as Alex, Jeff, Didi, and Helena share local knowledge about plants and mushrooms, then cook a Finnish lunch over a campfire. Finish with a smoke sauna, lake dip, shower, and return ride.

“It is much better than wandering in the city centre. You learn so much about nature, mushrooms and the Finnish soul!”

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6.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 164 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park for a guided 7 km forest walk, lake views, campfire food, and homemade berry juice. Guides including Nikolai, Patricia, Szabi, and Peter share Finnish nature, culture, plants, and local stories. The small group is capped at eight, with transport included and photos taken during the outing.

“It was a great hiking trip to Nuuksio National Park. Our guide Nickolav knew the park inside out and took us on a great hike and cooked a nice campfire lunch. I highly recommend this trip to people visiting Helsinki.”

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7.From Helsinki: Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $194

Join a small group of up to eight for a 6-kilometer guided walk in Sipoonkorpi National Park, a Finnish-style barbecue lunch, and a traditional smoke sauna at Kuusijärvi Lake. Guides such as Jeff, Alex, Ronja, and Didi share local nature and culture. Round-trip transport, towels, sandals, and sauna entry are included.

“Perfect excursion in landscapes of fresh snow! The campfire lunch was delicious ; the cake was absolutely delightful! Ending the day in the sauna and managing to dip into the lake was an amazing experience. I really highly recommend this trip! It is an experience you will never forget, thanks to a fabulous guide. Thanks so much Taiga Times, for your fantastic company, and taking such good care of the group”

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8.From Helsinki: Magical Taiga Hike in Liesjärvi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 70 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Travel from central Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park for a 4.5 to 5 km guided forest walk, Finnish nature lessons, and lunch cooked beside a lake. Guides such as Alex and Jeff lead small groups of up to eight, with salmon soup, dessert, berry juice, and roundtrip transport included.

“Such a lovely day with Jeff and Alex - a fantastic introduction to the beautiful Finnish countryside and hiking culture. Can’t wait to come back!”

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9.From Helsinki: Mushroom Hunting Tour in a National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Meet your English-speaking Taiga Times guide at Kiasma and ride to Liesjärvi National Park for a small-group mushroom hunt. Learn to identify edible fungi, then help prepare a Finnish lunch by the lake. The seven-hour trip includes transport, lunch, dessert, berry juice, campfire coffee, and some rain jackets.

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10.From Helsinki: Berry Picking Day Trip in a National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Meet your Taiga Times guide at Helsinki’s Kiasma museum for a small-group day in Liesjärvi National Park. Over about 4.5 hours, you’ll walk 4.5 to 5 kilometers, learn to identify Finnish berries, gather your own snacks, and eat a Finnish-style lunch by a campfire. Guide Alex has led the outing with warmth and plenty of answers.

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