The park is officially themed after Mauri Kunnas's 'Doghill' (Koiramäki) book series.
Buildings in the park are constructed in a historical Finnish small-town aesthetic from the 1800s.
The animal residents are kept in habitats designed to look like traditional farmsteads.
The park features a miniature version of the Tampere Old Town square as it appeared in the 19th century.
All animal enclosures strictly adhere to Finnish animal welfare regulations for public interaction zones.
Doghill Fairytale Farm (Koiramäki) is a themed children's park located within the Särkänniemi amusement complex in Tampere, Finland. The park is based on the popular children's books by author Mauri Kunnas, featuring 18th-century style architecture and countryside settings. It functions as a petting zoo and interactive farm where children can observe and interact with traditional Finnish domestic animals, including ponies, pigs, sheep, and chickens. The park provides educational demonstrations and supervised animal encounters throughout the day. Visitors can explore miniature houses, a small theater for performances, and historical craft workshops. The site is designed to replicate an old-fashioned Finnish village atmosphere suitable for younger audiences. Facilities include play areas and themed cafes designed for families.
The central square featuring the miniature historical townhouses.
Visit the animal feeding times, which are scheduled throughout the day for supervised interactions.
Check the park map upon arrival to time your visit with the daily theater performances.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes suitable for sandy paths and farm environments.
Do not attempt to enter animal enclosures without staff supervision or explicit permission.
Open only during the summer season; closed during autumn, winter, and spring.
Do not feed the animals your own food; wash hands thoroughly at designated stations after touching animals.
