Travelling with pets

Kuvassa retkeilijä kahden koiran kanssa Vuokatinvaaran päällä ihailemassa maisemia

There’s something to discover every day of your holiday in Vuokatti’s beautiful nature. Explore the area’s trails and routes, many of which are dog-friendly.

You’ll find plenty of pet-friendly accommodation options in Vuokatti. Simply filter your accommodation search by your preferred dates and number of guests. Once the results are listed, tick the “Pets allowed” option under amenities, and the search will display pet-friendly accommodations available for your selected dates.

The Vuokatti travel area has many pet-friendly restaurants where the whole group can stop by and enjoy a meal.

The dog park maintained by the Municipality of Sotkamo is located on the shore of Lake Rauramo, at Ratapolku, 88600 Sotkamo. The dog park is freely accessible to everyone. Never leave your dog unattended in the park and always keep the gate closed. Make sure to pick up your dog’s poop and put it in a bin. The entrance to the dog park is at the back of the heavy vehicle parking area, so don’t be put off by the surroundings as you make your way to the park.

Occasionally, even on holiday, your four-legged friend might need veterinary assistance. In the event of an accident or illness, the local emergency veterinary service is available. This service is intended only for sudden cases requiring urgent care. Typically, small animal emergency services are available in Kajaani or Sotkamo, and in exceptional cases, in Suomussalmi or Kuhmo. You can find out the location of the emergency service by calling 0600 303 301. The cost of a call to the emergency vet is 2.54 € per minute between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m., and 5.11 € per minute between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m.