Haltiala farm welcomes visitors with newborn lambs and free entry

Hundreds of families visited Helsinki’s Haltiala farm over Easter weekend to meet 23 newborn lambs, as the city-owned property transitions to private ownership while maintaining free public access, reports Yle.

The farm, recently sold to Lännentila—a family business from northern Finland—hosted crowds of children and parents eager to pet the lambs and adult sheep. Seven-year-old Manu was among the visitors, curious about why the lambs climbed onto their mothers’ backs. The atmosphere remained calm despite the steady stream of guests, with all eager visitors getting a chance to interact with the animals.

Lännentila, which operates a similar farm near Oulu, plans to expand Haltiala’s offerings. Future developments may include farm-stay accommodations and an activity park. Current livestock—cows, sheep, goats, and chickens—will transfer to the new owner, who also intends to introduce alpacas. Entry will remain free, including for next Easter’s visitors.

The farm’s 37 adult sheep and 23 lambs, born this spring, were the stars of the weekend, drawing long lines of children like 8-year-old Enni and 10-year-old Ada, who spent time gently petting the animals.