Forest Gastro Express Experience Tour

Guests can embark on a forest gastronomic tour on the Forest Gastro Express departing from the Michelin-recommended Végállomás Bistro & Wine restaurant, travelling to the Edible Forest stop in the Bükk, where they can explore the edible parts of the surrounding Bükk forest through a guided wild plant exploration tour and forest stand-up session.

During the forest train ride, you will learn about the secrets of gathering and using various wild greens, wild fruits, and mushrooms.

The guided tour is conducted by two experts, including Gyula Bózsó, a certified forest engineer, forest food scout, mushroom expert, and wild plant specialist – author of the book "The Forest is Delicious".

What can you expect?

- A magical forest train ride
- A guided wild plant exploration forest hike
- Tasting opportunities
- Forest stand-up with Gyula Bózsó, wild plant expert and author of "The Forest is Delicious"
Optional programme:
An extra culinary experience at the Végállomás Restaurant, which can be booked separately on the restaurant's website. While not part of the basic trip, it complements it perfectly:
Flavours of the Bükk – a four-course Gastro Express tasting menu

Spring menu:

*Chef's welcome: Forest nettle hummus with quail egg, wild onion, and sourdough bread

Starter: Bükk-smoked trout "salad", wild apple, fresh forest green shoots

Main course: Wild boar cheek in Bükk acorn crumb, ground elder aioli, roasted mushrooms, savoury herb straw potatoes

Dessert: Blackberry "bear paw", spruce powder, wood sorrel ice cream

*The menu can be paired with wines, but we also offer non-alcoholic options, including "A Drop of Forest", which can be ordered on-site during the event.

Price: 11,900 HUF / Person + service charge

Purchase tickets on the Végállomás Bistro & Wine website.

Departure and return: From the Dorottya Street terminus of the Lillafüred State Forest Railway.

Discover the edible parts of the surrounding Bükk forest with us!
And you can even take the experience home, as the "Edible Forest" cookbook and photo album is available for purchase – a perfect and lasting souvenir or gift!

Ticket types:

Category 1 Hiking Ticket (54 available) – mandatory for all participants. Purchase tickets here!
Category 2 Flavours of the Bükk – four-course Gastro Express tasting menu, plated service at the Végállomás Bistro. +11,900 HUF + service charge/person (Optional programme, purchase tickets on the Végállomás Restaurant website)

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