Liesjärvi National Park forest hike guided walk with lunch
Taiga forest walk, fire-cooked lunch by the water, and afternoon drive back to Helsinki
A full-day guided hike through Liesjärvi National Park from Helsinki includes forest trails, a scenic lunch spot where your guide cooks a Finnish meal by the lake, and round-trip transport from Kiasma Museum near Central Station. You walk roughly 4.5 to 5 kilometers over the day, with time to explore and photograph between the hike in and the hike out. The tour runs in any season (spring's icy lakes, summer's blueberries, autumn's mushrooms), and operates rain or shine except in extreme weather, with a full refund if canceled.
Step-by-step itinerary
Hike and lunch in Liesjärvi Park
- Meet at Kiasma Museum, Helsinki
- Drive 1h 20m to Liesjärvi National Park
- Hike through forest and lakes
- Prepare and enjoy Finnish-style lunch by lake
- Continue hiking back to start
- Return to central Helsinki by 4 PM
What’s included
- Round-trip transport from Kiasma Museum in central Helsinki.
- an English-speaking guide leading the hike through Liesjärvi National Park.
- Finnish-style lunch with a drink and dessert, cooked by the lake.
- a raincoat if needed.
- and an air-conditioned vehicle for the drive.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Taiga Times
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The experience
You meet at Kiasma Museum (500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway Station) and ride north for an hour and twenty minutes to Liesjärvi National Park, with a brief stop along the way. Once there, your guide leads you into the forest on a marked trail that opens onto the lakes and clearings the park is known for. The walk is steady but not strenuous, suitable for all fitness levels, and the guide points out local plants and wildlife as you move through the Taiga landscape.
The day's centerpiece is lunch at a scenic spot by the water. Your guide starts a fire and cooks a Finnish-style meal with a drink and dessert included. If you have dietary restrictions, you can note them when booking and the menu adjusts. This is also when most people stop to photograph the forest and the lake, or simply sit in the quiet. After an hour or so, you walk for roughly another hour back toward the starting point, taking in a different section of the park on the return.
The van picks you up and drives back to central Helsinki, arriving around 4 P.M. You'll have a raincoat if the weather turns (the tour runs rain or shine), and the vehicle is air-conditioned. Bring your own reusable water bottle. The operator does not provide plastic ones as part of its sustainability commitment. Children are welcome from age 7 onward.
Is this one for you?Choose this shared tour if you want a guide leading you through the park's best routes and cooking lunch by the lake. Pick the self-guided option if you'd rather set your own pace and explore solo.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 12 years). Children under 7 can't be included in the booking.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
How far is the walk in Liesjärvi National Park?
The total walking distance is approximately 4.5 to 5 kilometers, spread across the hike in to the lunch spot and the hike back out. You spend around 4.5 hours on foot in the national park itself, with the full tour taking 7 hours including the drive from and to Helsinki.
What does the Finnish-style lunch include?
Lunch is cooked by your guide at a scenic spot by the lake and includes a main dish, a drink, and dessert. You can inform the operator of any dietary restrictions when you book, and the menu will be adjusted to suit your needs.
Where do I meet the guide in Helsinki?
The meeting point is at Kiasma Museum of Contemporary Art, Mannerheiminaukio 1H, which is 500 meters from Helsinki Central Railway Station and searchable on Google Maps. Be on time. The drive to the national park takes 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Does the tour run if the weather is bad?
The tour runs rain or shine, and you'll have a raincoat provided if it rains. It is only canceled in cases of extreme weather, and you receive a full refund if that happens.
What can I see in Liesjärvi National Park in different seasons?
Spring brings crisp blue skies and icy lakes; summer offers juicy blueberries and lush green forests; autumn features wild mushrooms and earthy colors. Winter has its own dedicated "Winter Wonderland Hike" tour. Each season gives a different perspective on the Taiga forest.
Liesjärvi National Park forest hike guided walk with lunch
7h · EN
from € 155 per person
≈ US$ 176 in your currency
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