Place to visit
Kotieläimet, Finland: what it is and when to go
Kotieläimet is a visitor attraction in Finland (Kalkkinen). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 04. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Activity · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Finland · Siltatie 12, 17240, Kalkkinen
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 116 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- Viini- ja puutarhatila Pihamaa
- Coordinates
- 61.29626, 25.68258
What it is and where
Kotieläimet is a visitor attraction in Finland (Kalkkinen).
It is in Kalkkinen, where this site lists 7 more places to see, 18 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 61.29626, 25.68258; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 116 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- Viini- ja puutarhatila Pihamaa
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Finland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Kotieläimet is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time5:58
- FebBest time8:36
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:21
- MayPossible17:07
- JunBest time18:55
- JulBest time18:08
- AugBest time15:33
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:36
- NovBetter not6:45
- DecBest time5:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | December to March and June to September | April to May and October |
| Wildlife | June to September | December to May and October |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Kotieläimet has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Finland
To enter Finland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Finland checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Viini- ja Puutarhatila PihamaaWinery29 m
- Huonpohjanvuori rock paintingsArchaeological site9.7 km
- Asikkala ChurchChurch building in Asikkala, Finland14 km
- Kanavan panimoBrewery15 km
- Danielson-Kalmarin huvilaHistory16 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Finland guide.
More in Finland: With kids
- Santa Claus Village: amusement Park in Rovaniemi, Finland
- Linnanmäki: amusement park in Helsinki, Finland
- Santa Park: Amusement Park in Finland
- Moomin World: theme park in Naantali, Finland
- Korkeasaari Zoo: zoo in Helsinki, Finland
- Ähtäri Zoo: zoo in Ähtäri, Finland
Every Finland place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kotieläimet?
It is a visitor attraction in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Kotieläimet?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 55 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 04.
How do you get to Kotieläimet?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 116 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Finland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Finland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Viini- ja Puutarhatila Pihamaa, Huonpohjanvuori rock paintings, Asikkala Church. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Kalkkinen7 places to see in and around Kalkkinen, Finland: Asikkala Church, Urajärvi Manor, Huonpohjanvuori rock paintings. Best time: December to March and June to September.
- With kids115 places for with kids in Finland, from Santa Claus Village to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: December to March and June to September. Each with its own season
- FinlandBefore travelling to Finland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.