What to do and see in Southern Ostrobothnia, Finland: The Best Nature & Parks

At HopLop, you have permission to play! Our parks are inspiring, safe places full of fun activities that encourage the whole family to move: exciting adventure labyrinths, super-fun trampolines, action-packed electric race cars, speedy slides…

Alpo´s Savannah will open next Spring: follow our home sites and facebook “If you can, let it shine!” In hands of Alpo Koivumaki waste gets a new life as an Savannah animals. There is over one hundred animals - elephants, tigers, bears etc - in Alpo´s Savannah Sculpture Park

Ähtäri Snowpanda Resort is a close-to-nature holiday destination and one of the main family attractions in Finland. The heart of the resort is Ähtäri Zoo, the oldest natural animal park in Finland. Ähtäri Zoo houses over 50 different animal species, mainly from the Northern Hemisphere and Scandinavian forest zone - such as brown bear, lynx, snow leopard and roe deer. One highlight of the zoo is Nordic's first giant panda couple and their modern home, the Snowpanda House. Meet the Snowpandas Jin BaoBao (Lumi) and Hua Bao (Pyry) and the rest of the zoo family in Ähtäri!

A brand new 4000 sq.m. dog park close to Kauhava town center. Dedicated areas for both small and large dogs and also a rain cover for owners. We welcome both old and new dog owners. Open also to visitors.

Guided excursions in the Finnish nature. Find great land­scapes and surprising details. Get exercise, walk on forest paths or on snowshoes. Relax and feel the atmosphere, listen to stories and learn fascinating facts about the nature. You can choose from different kind of excursions in Lauhanvuori National Park and Kauhaneva-Pohjankangas National Park. Or discover other attractive nature sites in Southern Ostrobothnia.