Summer excursion

Summer excursion  – a fun activity day in the countryside

Suitable as a summer excursion for children under school age, school age children and various family groups and groups from organisations.

Theme: Rural summer activities and outdoor recreation in the yard and on the shore.
Available/open: Tue–Sun, 11.00am–6.00pm. The animals have Mondays off.
Animal friends: “From the oinking pig to the silky chinchilla and the garter snake.”
For groups also: Reception event starting at the car park (must be booked in advance)

MuuMaa daily programme: The cowbell rings and calls you all to join in!

11.00am Feeding animals and morning chores
12.00pm Milking and animal programme
1.00pm Hand-led horse rides2.00pm Happenings in the yard (ask about the theme of the day)
3.00pm Pony programme and a carriage ride
4.00 Milking and taking care of animals
5.00 Giving animals their greens

Additionally, you can take tractor tours and meet Mrs. Muu during the day.

Length of excursion: We recommend preparing for at least 3 hours.
Arrival: Options to choose from 11.00am, 1.00pm or 3.00pm (check the programme)
Dining: Soup of the day can be reserved for every group slot.

Other options in addition to animal activities:
• Activity areas from hay jumping to swimming in oats and pirate barn
• Paddling and rowing (life vests available free of charge)
• Nature trails in the forest. Available with groups’ own tour guides.

Other practical matters:
• Each group’s own tour guides / adults will arrange swimming, fishing and rowing
• Children may bring food for feeding the animals, such as dry bread, as well as clothes and footwear for various types of weather. An area is reserved for spare clothes.

Group fees for area tickets (more than 20 paid admissions) incl. programme:

€11/participant (over 2-year-olds)
Free admission: tour guide, bus driver, children under 2 years, also depending on the size of the group: 1 free admission / 30 paid admissions

Dining: Soup of the day (includes a drink, crispbread, and cheese)
NOTE: We are only able to take food allergies into account if we are notified in advance.

  • children under school age €6
  • school age children €7
  • adults €8

Coffee: coffee/juice/tea and a pastry €5 (advance reservation, separate setting for groups)
In addition to the Koivuniemen Herra café-kiosk, you can also enjoy your own picnic in the area, for example, at the gazebo, grill or on the shore.

Additional options: sauna (swimming, bath barrel), boat or paddling excursion.

Reservations and inquiries: info@koivuniemenherra.fi (in Finnish, Swedish or English)