Wild Flavours

The Wild Taiga area’s forests and mires offer outstanding possibilities for mushroom and berry picking. The spectrum of natural berries is broad. The first, generally appearing in mid-July, is the cloudberry, a speciality of the north ripening in mires. Later in the summer, the harvest includes blueberries, raspberries, bog bilberries and crowberries. Lingonberries and cranberries ripen further into the autumn.

Of the edible wild mushrooms growing in the area, the most common are false morels, various boletes, russulas, milk-caps, and sheep polypores.

Besides being an adventure for the senses, a hike through the varied terrain amidst unspoiled nature is also the best possible exercise. The berries nurtured by the midnight sun are also healthy, and can be eaten just as they are when you find them.

The Wild Taiga area features accommodations conveniently close to mushroom and berry picking locations. If you prefer, you can also hire an expert guide who knows the area for your forest trip. We particularly recommend the presence of a guide on mushroom picking expeditions to ensure that the harvest includes only edible mushrooms. 

Further information about berries and mushrooms: 
Arctic Flavours -brochure. 
Brochure on foraging instructions and common recipies