Doghill Fairytale Farm
Doghill Fairytale Farm is a petting zoo in Tampere. You can meet real animals in an environment that takes you back to the old days. You can also meet the famous Doghill (Koiramäki) characters created by Finnish author Mauri Kunnas. Doghill is open during the summer and just before Christmas.
Doghill Fairytale Farm's summer season opens on 10th of May 2025!
Särkänniemi Theme Park's very own Doghill Fairytale Farm invites visitors to step right into the 19th century fairytale world based on famous Finnish author and illustrator Mauri Kunnas' works. Doghill Fairytale Farm is divided into a charming little town and a beautiful farm area with real animals.
Doghill Fairytale Farm's authentic atmosphere, handcrafted wooden buildings, various playgrounds and real Finnish farm animals welcome visitors to experience the olden days with a touch of modern fun.
Tassuteatteri theater presents
Count Drakkula and the Daring Stunt
Did you know that Count Drakkula was once part of Doghill's boldest and most reckless circus duo in his youth? One day, a new daring circus act is at risk of going terribly wrong. In an attempt to save their performance, Count Drakkula and his friend Leona the Lion get swept into an unexpected adventure filled with music, speed, and quirky characters.
9.6.2025 – 3.8.2025. Only in Finnish.
Animals of Doghill in 2025
You can meet the following animals at Doghill Fairytale Farm this summer. The animals arrive to stay with us from local farms.
Alpacas and Llamas (Rockwood Aplacas)
Sheep and lamb (Huitun tila)
Goat (Peevon tila)
Cows (Ahlman)
Chicken and Zorro the cock
Ponies (Viitaniemen ratsutila)
Rabbits (Viitaniemen ratsutila)
Explore Doghill
Animals
Meet the traditional Finnsih farm animals at Doghill Fairytale Farm. The animals vary depending on the season.
Things to do in Doghill
At Doghill Fairytale Farm, you can experience in a fun way what it was like in the 19th century Finland! At the Doghill Farmhouse, you can play just like in the olden days or experience the fun in count Drakkula's Castle.
Shops and cafes
Doghill offers various things to shop, for example sweets, books, toys, games and many more Doghill gifts and souvenirs to go home with! Von Guggelböö cafe serves the town's sweetest treats and tastiest savoury pastries.
News
Welcome to Doghill Christmas
During Christmas time, even in Doghill, everyone takes a break from work and focus on enjoying a happy time together with loved ones. Buy tickets inn advance! Christmas Passes purchased from the online store also include travel rights to the event and back on Nysse's buses and trams.
Time Traveller
Time Traveller on pakopelityyppinen seikkailupeli Koiramäen idyllisessä ympäristössä. Aitojen sisälle kätkeytyvä kaupunki muuntuu pelikentäksi, kun tutkimusryhmän matka saa uusia käänteitä. Jokaisen on pelattava selviytyäkseen...