Mushrooming in Vicinity of Riga

About

Join a professional mycologist on a mushroom-picking tour, blending the fascinating world of fungi. Latvia, known for its vibrant mushroom-gathering culture, sees many people with baskets full of mushrooms along country roads in autumn. The tour is perfect for those who enjoy forests, wildlife, and have an interest in mushrooms and their various methods of preparation. The most popular edible mushrooms include various Boletus and Chanterelles. During the tour, you'll forage for species like Chanterelles, Russulas, and various Boletus, Birch Boletes, Aspen Bolete and others. During the tour the guide will also show you some rare and interesting species which are neither edible nor poisonous; some of them could be used in different ways, for example for dyeing wool in various colours. During the tour you will spend 2-3 hours picking mushrooms, then sort your finds with the guide.
The tour can be also provided in German.

Tour profile

Additional activities
Wild foods
Duration
1 day
Distance
3-5 km
Location
Vicinity of Riga
Difficulty
Who can participate?
Individuals, Groups (max 15 persons) minimum 5 pers.
Season
Autumn
Price
Starting at EUR 50 EUR/person (minimum group of 5 persons or 250 eur)
Included in price:
Tour guide/mycologist
Mushrooming tour (~2-3h)
Mushrooming equipment for the day (if necessary) – basket, knife

Not included in price (optional): Bus transfer from Riga to starting point, guest house and back to Riga
Mushroom dishes` tasting in guest house Mauriņi (2-3h) (only for larger groups)
Practical Information
  • Pick-up is possible on a request
  • Notes Several hours are spent in the forests, as mushroom picking is a slow process. Wear long trousers, closed shoes (rubber boots are fine), and a raincoat.