Animals
In the Himos-Jämsä region, you can get to know a wide variety of animals. Nurmolandia’s cute 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 Nurmolandia you can take care of animals and go hiking with them. 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 tame moose 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. The zoo and the Restaurant is open 4.1.2023-09.04.2023, TUE – SAT at 12-20.
Dog -Sledding
You’ll find the southernmost Husky farm and dog-sled safari in the Himos-Jämsä region. Dog-sledding is one of the most popular activities in Jämsä. You can play with the huskies at the farm, take a little spin around a field, sit back and let the dogs take you for a ride or learn how to drive the team yourself.You can also head out on a long, 2 to 3-hour dog sled safari out into the magnificent winter lake country. Make some unforgettable memories with these heartwarming huskies!
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
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