Hossan Poropuisto

Central Finland


Within Hossa National Park, this reindeer farm offers the opportunity to get to know these gentle, antlered beasts. You can feed the reindeer (€5 per bag); in summer, boat trips take you out to an island in the lake, while in winter, reindeer-pulled sleigh rides (€60 per 30 minutes) can be arranged. Its restaurant specialises in reindeer.


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