Welcome to Arctic Coast Mushing Center, located in Pyhäjoki, just off the coast of the Baltic Sea. At Arctic Coast Mushing Center you meet Siberian Huskies, Greenland Dogs and Yakutian Laikas – all primal arctic sled dog breeds. We have around 70 dogs of all ages.
First, we get familiar with the dogs. Arctic sled dogs are herd animals and need the company of their kins to feel well and thrive. But what does a musher do? Mushing is driving a sled pulled by a team of sled dogs, but there is so much more to being a musher. Mushers care for their dogs by feeding, loving, exercising, and entertaining them. Sounds like a fun life, huh? You get to try out and participate in the daily activities of the farm together with the musher.
During the day you get to know the dogs and maybe even find a favorite amongst them. We enjoy a lunch and some hot beverages at the farm in between the chores. A true highlight of the day is the 10 km ride by sled or kart, for the dogs the exercise, for you the mushing!

Price 250 eur / adult - 125 eur / child 2-12 years.
Price does not include transfer to / from Arctic Coast Mushing Center

The church of the Pyhäjoki parish was designed by Karvala & Silvennoinen and completed in 1977 after the previous one designed by Carl Ludvig Engel was destroyed in a fire in 1974. The church is the third built in Pyhäjoki: The first church was built already in the 16th century. The candle chandeliers and the baptismal font dating back to that time decorate the present church of Pyhäjoki. Built in 1736 within the first church, the bell tower designed by Simon Knup still serves the parishioners. The second church of Pyhäjoki was a large 1200-seat empirical cruciform church drawn by C.L. Engel, and it was completed in 1844. The fire that broke out of a lightning destroyed this magnificent building in the midsummer night of 1974.

The designer used the following words of a psalm as the starting point: “Lift up your hearts to the Lord.” The church combines a modern exterior appearance to an interior that exudes sanctity and harmony. The central positioning of the items salvaged from the burnt church creates a striking link between the old and the new. The wall of the church hall is adorned by sculptor Kari Juva’s brick relief ‘Ten Virgins’. The evocative piece also serves as a statement of faith and an acoustic element.

You can admire the Hourunkoski rapids and the river current at Koskipuisto, south of Pyhäjoki river’s northern tributary. Coming from the south side (Niskantie), park’s routes are accessible for persons with reduced mobility as well.

You can access the opposite shore via the Koskikuja street. There is a Lapp-style hut and fireplace on the shore.

The atmospheric museum area of Annala includes 22 buildings with nearly 8,000 objects. The most important function of the Annala museum is to describe rural life before the era of tractors. The museum is open in the summer, when changing exhibitions, concerts, summer theatre performances and other events are also organised in the area.

The museum is open for visitors during summer. Groups can reserve a tour outside of the opening times as well.

Traditional Annala Christmas 2025 ✨

Step into the true spirit of Christmas at Annala Museum
in Pyhäjoki on Friday, November 28th, from 6–8 PM.
Experience the warm and magical atmosphere of this
beloved holiday tradition!

🐴 Horse rides and an elf trail for the little ones
🎅 Santa Claus visiting throughout the evening
🎶 Church choir singing beautiful Christmas carols at 6
:30 PM and 7:30 PM
🍚 Local entrepreneurs serving warm Christmas
porridge for everyone
🧶 Handmade crafts and local delicacies for sale –
perfect gifts and holiday treats

Welcome to enjoy the magic of Christmas in the
charming Annala courtyard! ❤️
The event takes place in the courtyard of the Annala local heritage museum. The charming Annala museum area has 22 buildings, housing nearly 8,000 items. The main purpose of the Annala museum is to showcase rural life before the era of tractors.

In the Ylimattila Arboretum you can admire more than 300 varieties of trees, shrubs and perennials. Various birch species, conifers, apple trees and rowan trees grow along the paths of the park. Ornamental bushes, roses and berry bushes bring color to the park. The arboretum is established in 2010 and it is open every day all year round.

Welcome to Arctic Coast Mushing Center, located in Pyhäjoki, just off the coast of the Baltic Sea. You are greeted by the mushers and the enthusiastic arctic sled dogs. At the farm you get to meet several kinds of arctic sled dogs: Siberian Huskies, Greenland Dogs and Yakutian Laikas.
Today you get to experience what riding in a sledge or kart pulled by a team of huskies is like. The mushers ask you to take a seat and admire the nature while they take you on a tour in the forest. The dogs might be barking impatiently before the take-off, but as they get to do what they love, they work in silence.
After the tour you will have time to cuddle with your new furry friends before it is time to leave the farm.

Price 100 eur / adult - 50 eur / child 2-12 years
Prices do not include transfers to / from Arctic Coast Mushing Center