The 9 Best Hiking Tours in Helsinki

1.Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

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

Join guide David for a 4.5-hour small-group trip from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, spot berries, mushrooms, trees, and animal tracks, and enjoy seasonal treats before homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish laavu. Winter may bring snowshoes and frozen lakes; summer can include a lake swim.

“The hike was just the right length & difficulty, for a person who is not a frequent hiker. with the group not being so large it gave a nice and relaxing atmosphere too. David was a very nice guide and his mushroom soup & snacks were delicious:)”

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2.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 through forest, rocky viewpoints, and lakeshore paths. Guides such as Nikolai, Patricia, and Szabi lead small groups of up to eight, sharing Finnish nature and culture before a campfire lunch with local snacks and homemade berry juice.

“This your was amazing, the guide Patricia was clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the Forrest and this really shone through in the trip. The food was a nice way to try traditional Finnish foods and the views in the Forrest were stunning. If I’m ever in Finland again I’d come for the summer trip. Thank you Patricia!”

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

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

Join David of Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a four-and-a-half-hour outing from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Expect a guided hike of about 5 kilometers through woods, bogs, and lake country, with Finnish plants, berries, mushrooms, warm glögi, snacks, rye bread, and homemade mushroom soup. The group is limited to eight.

“A relaxing walk with a kind and expert guide. We discovered native plants and the history of the place. Recommended!”

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4.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 guide such as Alex, Jeff, Helena, or Didi for a 6-kilometer forest walk near Kuusijärvi and Sipoonkorpi. Stop for a Finnish campfire lunch, then spend an hour in a wood-fired smoke sauna with optional lake dips. The group is limited to eight.

“What a great day! Beautiful walk through the forest, learning about foraging mushrooms and berries, birds, and plants. Beautiful setting and great guide Jeff. The lunch after the nature walk was fantastic. Then, we enjoyed the wooed fired saunas right by the lake where we cooled off in between our sauna sessions. Learned a lot and have a wonderful experience. Would highly recommend!”

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5.Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

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

Walk about 7 kilometers through Nuuksio National Park with guides such as Nikolai, Szabi, or Patricia. Expect pine woods, rocky paths, lake views, a campfire lunch with Finnish snacks, homemade berry juice, nature stories, and professional photos. The small group is capped at eight people.

“We had a great time on this hike excursion. It was fun meeting others from around the world and sharing this experience with them. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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6.Magical Taiga Forest Hike with Lunch and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 145 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

Leave central Helsinki at 9 a.m. for Liesjärvi National Park, where guides such as Alex, Jeff, and Didi lead an easy 4.5 to 5-kilometer forest walk. Look for mushrooms, berries, birds, lichen, and wildlife, then enjoy a Finnish lunch cooked over a campfire beside a lake. Small groups are limited to eight people.

“This was a great excursion! Even before the trip, I was emailed about my dietary restrictions, which they accommodated. The meeting spot was centrally located, and our guide, Alex, was already there to meet us. He gave us a quick overview of the day, and let us know that he had ponchos, sunscreen, and insect repellent for each of us if we needed it. The trail itself was beautiful- great to be in nature after spending a couple of days in the very busy industrial city. The trail was lined with blueberry plants, and Alex shared interesting details about the plants and animals that we encountered. The campground was great…”

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7.Winter Wonderland Liesjärvi National Park Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 98 reviews · 7 hours · from $182

Travel from central Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park for an easy 4.5 to 5 kilometer winter hike. Your English-speaking guide, often Jeff, Mari, Alex, or Helena, explains Finnish wildlife and forest life before cooking salmon soup, sausages, dessert, and berry juice by a campfire. Warm boots and accessories are available.

“What an awesome day. I woke up hearing the wind blowing & I didn't think I'd make it out of bed but I'm so glad I did! Mari met us promptly at the meeting spot & drove us so nice & safely to the park. They say dynamite comes in small packages & this is Mari through & through. She was an amazing guide, knowledgeable, prepared great food & was overall a bubbly person while also giving you your space. And the hike through the park was beautiful & amazing, I highly recommend this trip to nature, and hike/cycle lovers. Great way to see a bit of the Finnish countryside…”

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8.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, followed by a campfire lunch and a traditional smoke sauna at Kuusijärvi Lake. Guides such as Alex, Jeff, and Ronja bring Finnish nature and culture to life. Round-trip van transport from central Helsinki is included.

“Really wonderful day spent at Sipoonkorpi National Park - the hike is super relaxed, the forest is beautiful, and the sauna and lake are the perfect way to finish off. Jeff has so much knowledge and passion to share about foraging, nature and life in Finland. Highly recommend!”

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9.Magical Taiga Hike in Liesjärvi National Park

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

Join Taiga Times for a seven-hour trip from Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park. With guides such as Alex, Jeff, Helena, or Lily, you’ll walk 4.5 to 5 kilometers through Finnish forest, learn about plants and wildlife, and eat a hot Finnish-style lunch by the lake.

“It was an amazing experience, our tour guide Jeff is knowledgeable, having fun walking into the wood and picking porcini ( the newest word that I learned). And the meal was delicious as well, we sat down by the lake and enjoyed the meal together, just like a picturesque.”

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