Foraging in Finland 2022

Foraging or better known as “ravinnonhaku” is a popular activity for many people in Finland. The spirit of hunting and gathering is dated back millions of years ago and still is a widely practiced activity anywhere around the world. In Finland, foraging is done most in the autumn when people forage for wild mushrooms, berries […]

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What is Winter Chanterelle Mushroom?

Chanterelle Mushrooms or Cantharellus, Craterellus, Gomphus, and Polyozellus are one of the most popular wild mushrooms in Finland. There are 2 types of chanterelles I know and have tasted both. One of them is called the winter chanterelle which can be found and collected freely in the forests around Finland in the late autumn and […]

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Wild Mushroom Picking in Finland

Finland is an exciting place to wander in the forests for the following reasons: Mushroom picking Berry picking Hunting Wild animals sight seeing A breath of fresh air The best thing is, its free to pick up berries and mushrooms in any forests even if its owned by someone else and it is supported by […]

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