Top 10 National Park Hikes in Finland

1.From Helsinki: Nuuksio National Park Hiking Tour with Food

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

Join David of Backpacker Helsinki Tour for a four-and-a-half-hour small-group outing from central Helsinki to Nuuksio National Park. Walk forest trails, learn about local plants and animals, enjoy seasonal drinks and biscuits, and finish with homemade mushroom soup at a Finnish fire camp.

“This an absolute must do! David was a brilliant guide - super informative, punctual and the included food / drink were homemade and delicious! Thank You David”

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2.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 189 reviews · 6 hours · from $141

Leave Helsinki by blue minivan with Wild Frame Adventures for a 7.5 km guided hike in Nuuksio National Park. Guides Nikolai, Patricia, and others lead you over rocky paths to viewpoints and lakeshores, then prepare Finnish campfire snacks and homemade berry juice.

“The Nuuksio park is the most beautiful also I loved how much Nikolai our tour guide know about everything – he made the trip super interesting and the local food by the campfire was absolutely delicious I really recommend this trip especially with our tour guide Nikolai”

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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

Meet David in central Helsinki for a half-day hike in Nuuksio National Park. Walk about 5 kilometers through woodland, bogs, and lakeside trails, with stops for plants, berries, glögi, snacks, and homemade mushroom soup. The pace is adjusted to the group, and transport is included.

“Very nice trip in the outskirts of Helsinki. A good and informative guide in David who took us trough the forrest and showed us the different flora and fauna.Also the mushroom soup was very good👌”

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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 small group and guides such as Alex or Jeff for a 6-kilometer forest hike near Kuusijarvi and Sipoonkorpi. Learn about Finnish plants and mushrooms, eat lunch by a campfire, then spend an hour in a smoke sauna with time for lake swims.

“My father and I took the tour together so that we could have a different view of Finland's culture and sightseeing. We were amazed by the nature, the hike, and the attention given by the guide. He was so charismatic and friendly, also very knowledgeable about the ecosystem we were visiting, and we learned some about the endemic species of the area, had a nice cooked meal, and a refreshing time at the sauna and the lake. Highly recommend.”

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5.Helsinki: Nuuksio National park hiking with campfire lunch

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

Join a small group of up to eight for a 7-kilometer walk through Nuuksio National Park. Guides such as Nikolai, Szabi, and Patricia share Finnish nature and culture, cook campfire snacks, pour homemade berry juice, and take photos along the way.

“Great escape out of the city. Beautiful scenery and knowledgeable guides! Highly recommend for anyone who wants explore the outdoors.”

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6.Hiking in Riisitunturi National Park with Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 114 reviews · 8 hours · from $222

Spend eight hours hiking 5km through Riisitunturi National Park from Rovaniemi, with guide-photographer Valeriia or another English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect a long van ride, magical snow-covered trees, a campfire lunch, and edited photos to take home.

“Very good with Valerii a good guide and good service”

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7.From Helsinki: Hike and Sauna in Sipoonkorpi National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 85 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $194

Travel by small van from central Helsinki to Sipoonkorpi National Park for a gentle 6-kilometer forest hike, campfire barbecue, and traditional smoke sauna at Kuusijärvi Lake. Guides such as Jeff, Alex, and Ronja share Finnish nature and culture in a group capped at eight people.

“Jeff was a very friendly guide. I can recommend this trip for 100 %. Forest walk, mushroom hunt, delicious meal and nice sauna experience with swimming in the lake.”

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8.From Helsinki: Magical Taiga Hike in Liesjärvi National Park

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

Travel from Helsinki with guides such as Alex, Jeff, or Helena for a 4.5 to 5 km walk through Liesjärvi National Park. Expect forest lore, wildlife tips, a lakeside campfire lunch, and a small group of up to eight people.

“This trip was fantastic! Alex was brilliant, not only for telling us all about the flora and fauna of the Taiga Forest, but also giving us recommendations for things to do in Helsinki. Alex made the day so much fun and the campfire lunch was delicious. The minivan is very comfortable and we appreciated the stop at a gas station half way for snacks/bathroom. We recommend this tour to see one of the beautiful national parks outside of the city. Thanks, Alex, for a wonderful day!”

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9.Winter Wonderland Hike in a National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $187

Travel from central Helsinki to Liesjärvi National Park for an easy 4.5 to 5-kilometer winter walk. Guides such as Jeff, Alex, Mari, and Helena point out Finnish wildlife and forest details, then cook a hot lunch in a traditional hut. Boots, warm accessories, and rain jackets are provided.

“An amazing snowy day out in the forest with the best guide, Jeff. He matched the calm and stillness of the forest, whilst demonstrating his knowledge and enthusiasm with much aplomb. An easy engaging small group walk with a very delicious freshly prepared lunch. Yums!”

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10.Korouoma National Park Guided Hike with Snacks

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 20 reviews · 6 hours · from $194

Travel from Rovaniemi to Korouoma National Park for a guided 4.5-kilometer canyon hike. Expect cliff views, the Korojoki River, winter waterfalls, plant stories, and a forest-fire snack stop with hot drinks. Pickup is included from central hotels and Santa’s Village.

“When you are here, take this tour ! It is the best.”

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