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 begins on 9.5.2026!
At Doghill Fairytale Farm you will find the town of Doghill, home to the atmospheric Café von Guggelböö with its tempting display of treats, as well as charming little boutiques that sell candy and souvenirs. At the Doghill farm, you can meet the animal friends and play with traditional old-fashioned play equipment. Doghill is also home to characters familiar from Mauri Kunnas’s books. The Edenred, Epassi, and Smartum culture benefits can be used as payment for admission to Doghill or for the Doghill Christmas wristband.
Programme 9 May – 7 June 2026
When open 10:00–17:00
11:00 Programme at the Paw Theatre (Tassuteatteri) 12:30 Feeding time for the Doghill animals 14:00 Animal pampering moment (the enclosure and species vary – listen for announcements) 14:30 Programme at the Paw Theatre (Tassuteatteri) 15:15 Story time and crafts at Prännäri 16:00 Programme at the Paw Theatre (Tassuteatteri) When open 11:00–18:00 11:00–11:15 Meet Tilta of Doghill at the entrance (weekends only) 11:30 Programme at the Paw Theatre (Tassuteatteri) 12:30 Feeding time for the Doghill animals 14:00 Animal pampering moment (the enclosure and species vary – listen for announcements) 14:30 Programme at the Paw Theatre (Tassuteatteri) 15:15 Story time and crafts at Prännäri 16:00 Programme at the Paw Theatre (Tassuteatteri) 17:45–18:00 Meet Tilta of Doghill at the entrance The June–August programme will be published later. Pony rides: July 1 – August 2, 2026
Elsa, Kille and the Bohemian Broiler – play starting June 8
It’s the best day of the year for Elsa – her birthday! The party preparations suddenly face an unexpected problem when the Doghill chickens disappear, leaving Elsa without eggs for her birthday cake. Where have the chickens gone? Can Kille save Elsa’s birthday? And who is the Bohemian Broiler? Elsa, Kille and the Bohemian Broiler is a lively children’s musical performed daily at Doghill Fairytale Farm from June 8 to August 2, 2026. The play is in Finnish. Duration approx. 20 minutes.
Animal residents of Doghill in summer 2026
During summer 2026, the following animals from nearby farms can be found at Doghill Fairytale Farm:
Alpacas and llamas (Rockwood Alpacas)
Sheep and lambs (Huitun tila)
Young goats (Peevon tila)
Cattle (Ahlman)
Chickens
Ponies (Viitaniemen ratsutila)
Rabbits (Viitaniemen ratsutila)
Shetland ponies (Melville Shetland Ponies)
Guinea pigs (Vikatikin marsut)
Please do not feed the animals. Incorrect or excessive food may cause them to become ill.
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.