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Forest walk and open-fire cooking on Lake Saimaa
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STEP INTO THE FOREST, GATHER SEASONAL INGREDIENTS AND COOK A BLUEBERRY DESSERT TOGETHER OVER AN OPEN FIRE.

Join your host for a relaxed walk in the forest, where you’ll discover what the season has to offer and feel the simple joy of being in nature. Along the way, we gather what the forest offers – typically berries in late summer – while learning about local nature and everyday life in rural Finland.

Back at the fire, we cook together outdoors using what we have gathered. You’ll take part in preparing a traditional Finnish blueberry dessert, cooked over an open fire and shared together straight fom the pan. This delicacy is served with vanilla cream and freshly brewed Finnish campfire coffee and seasonal homemade drink.

This is a hands-on, easygoing experience – no rush, just time spent in nature, cooking and sharing a meal together.

Seasonal option: During mushroom season, the experience can alternatively include a foraging and cooking session with wild mushrooms – for example chanterelles prepared over the fire and enjoyed on bread with coffee.

AVAILABLE: July – September (mushroom option later in the season)

GUIDING LANGUAGES: Finnish, English
GROUP SIZE: 6 - 12 people
DURATION: approx. 2,5 hours, flexible starting time
WALKING DISTANCE: approx. 2 km (easy terrain)

PRICE: 75 € / person (incl. VAT), minimum charge equivalent to 6 people

The experience takes place near our house (Suurlahdentie 3189, 52360 Someenjärvi) in Ristiina. Alternative locations nearby are possible on request (additional fee will be applied).


This experience can be booked as described, but we are also happy to tailor it to your needs. We believe the best experiences are created through dialogue, so feel free to contact us to plan your visit.

Reservations and more detailed information on request:

Asta Aalto / +358 40 744 7631 / asta@uhkua.fi