Wanha Markki — Attraction in Seinäjoki sub-region

Unfortunately a huge disappointment. Traveled from pretty far away and the place started to close much before the closing time, which we did not know before and also they failed to mention when we paid the entrance. The personnel started to tell us to leave and come back tomorrow (and surely pay another 8€ for visiting) already before the closing time. Had to drag the disappointed toddler even from the cars on the yard(!!), which he would had so liked to see still, when the old woman came for third time in 5minutes to tell us off. Did not leave a family friendly image or customer friendly attitude, but I get it, there isn’t much more around here for kids to see. For the ones with energy to travel Aava Kertun Kotitila was a much much better experience, and so much...

Only one register to pay by card (main building), makes purchases a tiny bit too complicated. Ice cream? Walk to main building to pay. Kahvi & pulla? Walk from cafeteria to main register to pay. Every time main register had customers, so every time had to wait a bit. No biggie, but could try to figure out ways past it... Entry + one cafeteria item + ice cream combo coupon? :)

No online purchase possibility as far as I know.

Bags for animal feed varieties (4) don't match combo deal (3); If you want all, you have to pay combo + 1, or two combo and then think which two you get twice out of 4 options. As a parent on holiday, I don't want to think about choices. :_)

But the place...

The place is located about 25km away from Seinäjoki. The yard was full of animals (ducks, chickens, turkeys, bunnies, goats, horses and sheep's. You are able to purchase some goods to feed them with just 1e a bag. Animals were really friendly and used to people. There is also a coffee house if you feel like having a coffee break. Entrance fee was 8 euros which was totally worth it. You definitely should visit the place if...