Animals
In the Himos-Jämsä region, you can get to know a wide variety of animals. Charming huskies and sympathetic deer welcome tourists. The Himos-Jämsä area has the only domestic deer garden in Finland and two husky farms. In the Moose Zoo, it is possible to pet moose and deers. At the Husky farms, you can get to know lovely dogs and experience the charm of speed in the winter with a sdog-sledding. In addition, you can find farms in the Jämsä area which sell agricultural products and local food. Near Himos-Jämsä, there is also the Haanpää alpaca farm just over 20 km from Jämsä and the Nihtilä domestic animal farm in Kuhmoinen. Go spend time with the adorable animals!
Moose zoo
Come along to meet and stroke a moose – or even give it a kiss, if you dare! The Moose zoo, located close to Himos, is a unique opportunity to meet the moose from eye to eye and to get to taste delicious moose delicacies. Hirvikartano Manor, located in the Himos-Jämsä region, is Finland’s only domesticated moose farm. In addition to moose, the farm also offers the opportunity to meet beautiful fallow deer and cute reindeer. Meet the moose from eye to eye, book your Zoo tour.
Visit to kennel
See happy and friendly Siberian huskies at the McAhon Kennel! Visits according to reservation, arm drink and gingerbread in warm Lapp hut. In winter, dog sledding is one of the most popular activities in Himos-Jämsä.
Nurmolandia
Nurmolandia is a company profiled in experiential horse and animal activities, whose services focus on accepting, animal-oriented and natural activities. In Nurmolandia you can experience horse-, nature- and animal-assisted activities. You can enjoy horse riding, animal husbandry moments, nature walks with goats and sheep, and forest meditation. Address: Salovuorentie 58, 42100 Jämsä. Tel. +358443409517 (phonecalls, sms, whatsapp). Email: nurmolandia@gmail.com