Stockholm, Mushroom and Wild Plant Foraging Tour with expert
ID: GYG858249-1354770
Category:
Country: Sweden
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Embark on a guided foraging adventure with mushroom expert Helena and learn to identify various mushrooms and wild plants. Gather around an open fire to prepare a meal using your foraged finds.
Discover the Edible Wilderness: Mushroom and Wild Plant Foraging Tour with Open-Fire Cooking with Helena, biologist and mushroom consultant. Step into the enchanting forest on a guided foraging adventure, where you'll discover the diverse world of mushrooms, edible berries, and wild plants—each changing with the seasons. Reconnect with nature, using all your senses to uncover the secrets of edible and medicinal treasures hidden in the woods. Finish with a shared cooking experience around an open fire.
As you stroll through mossy forests and enjoy the serenity of a nearby lake, you’ll have the chance to unwind, absorb the peaceful scenery, and perhaps have a dip in the refreshing water if you bring a towel. Learn to identify various mushrooms—from flavorful edibles to medicinal varieties, along with important look-alikes.
In the old Swedish forest, Helena will share insights on sustainable foraging practices, the importance of fungi and wild plants in forest ecosystems, and how these species communicate through the forest’s “wood wide web.” Hear fascinating stories about these plants and mushrooms and how they nourish the forest around them.
Take time to pause, breathe deeply, and connect with your surroundings. With an emphasis on mindful foraging, learn to recognize the subtle colors, textures, and scents that reveal the forest’s edible secrets. This experience goes beyond identification, fostering a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
After filling your baskets, gather around an open fire to prepare a simple, delicious meal using your foraged mushrooms and wild plants. Under guidance, help clean, prepare, and cook your finds.
As you enjoy your meal, sip tea made from the medicinal mushrooms Chaga. This moment offers a chance to review your bounty, ask questions, share stories, and celebrate the joys of foraging together.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in an old mossy Swedish forest on a guided foraging adventure
- Learn to identify various mushrooms, berries and wild plants
- Discover the importance of fungi and wild plants in forest ecosystems
- Gather around an open fire to prepare a meal with foraged mushrooms and plants
- Relax your senses and enjoy Swedish nature wildlife
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear weather-appropriate clothing
Take the Stockholm Metro Red Line (Line 13) to Ropsten. Ropsten is the last stop on this line, so stay on the train until you arrive there. The journey takes approximately 10 minutes from T-Centralen.
Once you arrive at Ropsten, follow signs to the Lidingöbanan tram station, which is adjacent to the metro. Transfer to the Lidingöbanan (Tram 21)
Take Tram 21 in the direction of Gåshaga brygga.
Arrive at Brevik Station after 15-20 minutes, then get off at Brevik Station. Your guide Helena will meet you at the station. She will wear a green backpack and a holding a basket for foraging.
INCLUDED
- Guided foraging walk
- Botanical and ecological insights
- Mossy forest experience
- Open-fire cooking and tasting at the lake with bathing possibility
- Tea ceremony and reflection
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing (layered for warmth, rain gear if needed)
- Hiking boots or waterproof shoes for walking on forest trails
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
