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 dog-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!
Photo: Julie Weien Forøy/Visit Jyväskylä Region
Moose zoo
Come along to meet the moose eye to eye – or if you dare, give it a kiss! 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. The summer season is from June 26th to 1st of September, 2024. Outside of the season, you can book Moose tour in advance. All tours are guided and include treats for the moose, reindeer, and fallow deer. Book at hirvikartano.fi.
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.
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