Berry and mushroom picking

Go on a relaxing forest trip and pick fresh local food directly from nature!

Finns' national autumn hobby is definitely Berry and mushroom picking, and this tradition is strong here in Rajamailla as well. The area's vast, quiet, and clean forests offer excellent opportunities for picking berries and mushrooms to your heart's content. Walking in the forest is a relaxing activity, and at the same time, you get to gather nature's own superfoods and vitamins.

Remember responsible hiking and everyman's rights:

• Freedom to gather: In Finnish nature, you are free to move around and gather wild berries and edible mushrooms under everyman's rights (also known as 'jokamiehenoikeudet').

• Respect home privacy: However, please always remember when moving in the forest not to disturb anyone's home or cabin privacy. Please keep a fair distance from private yard areas and holiday homes.

Read more about rules for moving in nature:

• Review everyman's rights and responsibilities before heading into the forest: luontoon.fi/fi/lajit/retkeily-ja-ulkoilu/jokaisenoikeudet

Photo: Markku "Marsa" Anttonen