Top Helsinki Hiking Tours

Finland is surrounded by hundreds of small islands, which can be difficult to explore on your own. Join this small-group, half-day tour and explore the Finnish Archipelago for a brief respite from Helsinki’s busy streets. Hike a forest trail, explore the landscape, spot native flora and fauna, and enjoy a freshly prepared lunch with a beautiful coastal view.

Nature lovers will cherish this opportunity to experience the beauty and tranquility of Finland’s Taiga forest. The full-day excursion includes a guided hike through Liesjärvi National Park along with a traditional Finnish lunch with drink and dessert cooked and eaten beside a lake. Hassle-free roundtrip transfer from central Helsinki makes it easy to get out of the city to experience this stunning natural habitat.

Discover the beauty of Nuuksio National Park on a relaxing afternoon walk. This easygoing tour is a great intro to one of Finland’s most beloved national parks. Ideal for those who’ve spent the morning exploring the city, or simply enjoyed a slow start to the day, this relaxing afternoon tour offers the perfect balance of calm, nature, and cultural insight. First, walk 3 km through old-growth Taiga forest as your guide shares insights into Finnish nature, wildlife, and traditions. Midway, pause at a scenic lakeside for a cozy campfire break. Grill your Finnish sausage, enjoy a sweet bun, and sip blueberry juice. After relaxing by the fire, we return through the woods. You’ll head back to the city refreshed and recharged. Highlights - Explore Nuuksio National Park on an afternoon tour - Grill your own sausage over an open campfire - Learn nature and traditions from a local guide - Easy 3 km forest walk for all fitness levels - Hassle-free trip with transfers from Helsinki

Escape the city without the hassle of arranging transport, and explore one of Finland's top natural attractions in the company of a biologist guide who provides depth to your experience. In a small group, travel by commuter train and local bus into the heart of Nuuksio National Park where you embark upon a hike through the hilly landscape, through forest, and past small lakes.

Make the most of your time in Finland by hiking through either the Nuuksio or Sipoonkorppi National Park—without the worry of getting lost—during a half-day trip from Helsinki. Benefit from the undivided attention of your guide, who will tailor the hike to your fitness level and, depending on the season, take the chance to forage for mushrooms and berries or try snowshoeing.

This is a great pick for nature lovers visiting Finland. Swap Helsinki for a day trip to a stunning national park. First get there with ease, as transportation from Helsinki is included. Then, enjoy a guided hike with a professional wilderness guide to show you the off-the-beaten-path highlights of the winter forest. Along the way, look out for animal trails, and stop for a tasty lunch around a fire.

Experience the pleasure of foraging for your own sweet berries in Finland’s boreal forest. This small-group excursion from Helsinki will take you into Liesjärvi National Park, where your guide will show you how to forage for wild Finnish foods such as blueberries, lingonberries, or strawberries. You’ll also enjoy a Finnish-style lunch cooked over a lakeside campfire.

To protect Saint Petersburg, using their knowledge and combat experience gained while defending Port Arthur, from 1914 to 1918 the Russians with the support of many local contractors, designed, engineered, and constructed the WWI Land Fortifications which extended inland the defensive walls of the Suomenlinna. The tour guide is a professional historian and anthropologist who has been studying and researching in Finland since 1999.

Soak up the snowy wilderness outside Helsinki on a snowmobile tour. With an experienced guide, travel through the winter landscape near the frozen Gulf of Finland, following a route along forest trails. Take a break to warm up with hot drinks and lunch cooked over a campfire. Two adults ride on one snowmobile, or you can upgrade if you want one to yourself. Located about 19 miles (30 km) east of Helsinki, the snowmobile base will be reached with provided round-trip transport.