Place to visit
Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard, Finland: what it is and when to go
Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard is a visitor attraction (Glimsin 4H-kotieläinpiha) in Finland (Helsinki). Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29. 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
- Local name
- Glimsin 4H-kotieläinpiha
- Where
- Finland · Glimsintie 1, 02740, Espoo
- Best time
- December to March and June to September.
- Nearest airport
- HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 19 km as the crow flies
- Website
- pks4h.fi
- Run by
- Pääkaupunkiseudun 4H-yhdistys / Helsingin 4H-yhdistys
- Coordinates
- 60.22066, 24.68167
What it is and where
Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard is a visitor attraction (Glimsin 4H-kotieläinpiha) in Finland (Helsinki).
It is in Helsinki, where this site lists 123 more places to see, 15 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 60.22066, 24.68167; the nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 19 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
- Pääkaupunkiseudun 4H-yhdistys / Helsingin 4H-yhdistys
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 Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard is December to March and June to September.
- JanBest time6:17
- FebBest time8:45
- MarBest time11:21
- AprPossible14:15
- MayPossible16:52
- JunBest time18:31
- JulBest time17:48
- AugBest time15:23
- SepBest time12:31
- OctPossible9:43
- NovBetter not7:01
- DecBest time5:29
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29. 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: Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard 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
- Glims Farmstead MuseumMuseum in Espoo, Finland110 m
- Salama BrewingBrewery640 m
- Kasavuoren luonnonsuojelualueProtected area890 m
- Karvasbackan pähkinäpensaslehtoProtected area1.5 km
- Espoo CathedralCathedral church building in Espoo, Finland2.1 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 Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard?
It is a visitor attraction (Glimsin 4H-kotieläinpiha in the local language) in Finland.
When is the best time to visit Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard?
December to March and June to September. In June there are 18 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 29.
How do you get to Glims 4-H Farm Animal Yard?
The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 19 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 Glims Farmstead Museum, Salama Brewing, Kasavuoren luonnonsuojelualue. The rest is in the Finland guide.
Keep reading
- Helsinki123 places to see in and around Helsinki, Finland: Suomenlinna, Helsinki Cathedral, Aalto University. 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.