Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Blueberries are more than just a "superfood" in Finland — they’re a national obsession. Thanks to the country’s vast forests and the unique concept of "everyman's right," millions of Finns head out each summer to pick wild blueberries (mustikka) by hand. It’s estimated that up to 20 million kilograms of these antioxidant-rich berries are harvested annually. They end up in everything from breakfast porridge to blueberry pie (mustikkapiirakka), salads, smoothies and ice cream.
Unlike the larger, cultivated varieties such as the American blueberry, Finland’s wild blueberries are smaller, darker and packed with flavor and nutrients. They’re considered a true "superfruit" — high in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants — and deeply rooted in Finnish culinary traditions.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Why Finns love blueberries
00:33 Meet Varpu: Blogger and berry lover
01:27 Finnish forests and family traditions
02:12 How to make "mustikkapiirakka"
03:17 Wild vs. cultivated blueberries
04:05 Baking tips and blueberry hacks
04:21 Blueberries in Helsinki: A city obsession
05:26 Blueberries for breakfast
06:09 Blueberry salad with Finnish cheese
06:50 The Finnish way to eat blueberry pie
06:58 What’s your favorite blueberry dish?
CREDITS
Report: Regina Niedenzu
Camera: Dirk Rensmann
Edit: Dirk Rensmann
Supervising editor: Jana Oertel / Hendrik Welling
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Blueberries are more than just a "superfood" in Finland — they’re a national obsession. Thanks to the country’s vast forests and the unique concept of "everyman's right," millions of Finns head out each summer to pick wild blueberries (mustikka) by hand. It’s estimated that up to 20 million kilograms of these antioxidant-rich berries are harvested annually. They end up in everything from breakfast porridge to blueberry pie (mustikkapiirakka), salads, smoothies and ice cream.
Unlike the larger, cultivated varieties such as the American blueberry, Finland’s wild blueberries are smaller, darker and packed with flavor and nutrients. They’re considered a true "superfruit" — high in vitamin C, fiber and antioxidants — and deeply rooted in Finnish culinary traditions.
#dw #dweuromaxx #blueberry
CHAPTERS
00:00 Why Finns love blueberries
00:33 Meet Varpu: Blogger and berry lover
01:27 Finnish forests and family traditions
02:12 How to make "mustikkapiirakka"
03:17 Wild vs. cultivated blueberries
04:05 Baking tips and blueberry hacks
04:21 Blueberries in Helsinki: A city obsession
05:26 Blueberries for breakfast
06:09 Blueberry salad with Finnish cheese
06:50 The Finnish way to eat blueberry pie
06:58 What’s your favorite blueberry dish?
CREDITS
Report: Regina Niedenzu
Camera: Dirk Rensmann
Edit: Dirk Rensmann
Supervising editor: Jana Oertel / Hendrik Welling
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Subscribe to DW Food:
bit.ly/DWFood_Sub
DW Food brings you the perfect blend of culinary trends, easy DIY recipes, exciting food secrets & a look behind the scenes of Europe’s culinary culture.
