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Hotel in the nature

Hotel Mesikämmen

Ähtäri Zoo’s own hotel is located just across the road from the zoo’s main entrance. The hotel has 101 rooms, a spa, restaurant, bowling alley, and a bar. Mesikämmen is known for its unique architecture and the natural rock surrounding the interiors.

Unforgettable experience

Villa Ursus

A night next to the zoo’s brown bears is definitely a night to remember. Here you have a unique opportunity to watch the bears during their evening and night activities.

4 star camping

Ähtäri Zoo Camping

Ähtäri Zoo Camping is located within a walking distance from Hotel Mesikämmen and the Zoo, next to a beautiful lake. There are 15 cabins that are for all year round use, 25 cabins for summer use only, and 100 RV spots (80 with electricity). The camping has its own minimarket, beach, sauna and minigolf.

How to get here

Ähtäri Zoo’s exact address is Karhunkierros 150, 63920 Ähtäri

By car

Once you are close to Ähtäri, you can find the Zoo following the road signs. There are two parking areas, from which P1 is closer to the entrance and P2 is within a 10min walking distance. Parking is for free. There are several accessible parking spaces right next to the entrance on P1 for those in need.

By train

Ähtäri Zoo has its own train stop. The stop is close to P2 area, so it is within a 10-15min walking distance from the Zoo entrance. You can check the schedule and buy train tickets from the Finnish Railway company VR.