Ulvilan Koirametsä visitor guide
Area map
Before arrival
Getting here
Alisennokantie 65, 28450 Vanha-Ulvila, FinlandFrom Pori
Follow Tampereentie (route 11) towards Tampere. After crossing the Kokemäenjoki bridge, turn left at the next junction onto Alisennokantie. Continue for approximately 650 metres to reach the dog forest.
From Tampere
Follow Tampereentie (route 11) towards Pori. Just before the Kokemäenjoki bridge, turn right onto Alisennokantie and continue for approximately 650 metres to the dog forest.
Parking and the private road
Park in the parking area in front of the dog forest. Allow visitors from the previous booking room to leave. Do not park along Alisennokantie.
The dog forest is located along a private road. Drive slowly, respect other road users and nearby residents, and keep access routes clear. Keep your dog on a lead in the parking area and on the way to the gate.
Entering and leaving
The gate and your PIN
Using the lock
With your PIN
Unlock
- Wake the lock by pressing any number button.
- Enter your PIN, then press the unlock button at the bottom right. Unlock button
- A green light confirms unlocking. Lift the shackle open.
During your visit
Once you have opened the lock, you can hang it on the hook for your visit. Close the gate from the inside using the latch.
At the end of your visit
- If needed, open the lock again with the same PIN. Close the gate and put the lock back in place to secure it.
- Push the shackle fully closed.
- If it does not lock automatically, hold the unlock button for 2 seconds.
- Check that the shackle stays secured.
IMPORTANT! The lock must be closed between visits. Do not leave the gate open, even if the next visitor is already arriving.
Where can I find my PIN?
The gate PIN will be sent by email and SMS 10 minutes before your booking starts. At the same time, the PIN will become visible under My bookings.
My bookingsPassing through the gate
Your gate PIN is sent by email and SMS 10 minutes before your booking. Close the gate securely on arrival, during your visit and when leaving. Do not share the code outside your group.
Keep your dog on a lead outside the fenced area and when passing through the gate. Let your dog off the lead only once your whole group is inside and the gate is closed.
For a safe visit
Rules
Your booking:
Use the area only during your booking and leave by its end. Wait until the previous group has left. There is a 10-minute changeover between visits.
Gate:
Your gate PIN is sent by email and SMS 10 minutes before your booking. Close the gate securely on arrival, during your visit and when leaving. Do not share the code outside your group.
Dogs on leads:
Keep your dog on a lead outside the fenced area and when passing through the gate. Let your dog off the lead only once your whole group is inside and the gate is closed.
Keep it clean:
Pick up your dog’s waste and use the designated bins. Put rubbish in a bin and take your toys and belongings with you. Do not leave food, treats or cigarette ends on the ground.
Supervision and safety:
Supervise your dog throughout the visit and never leave it alone in the area. Ensure the dogs in your group get along and supervise children. Natural terrain can be uneven and slippery.
Healthy visits:
Do not bring a dog with a contagious illness or symptoms suggesting one. Keep your dog’s vaccinations up to date and take care to prevent infections.
Respect the forest:
Do not damage trees, plants, fencing or structures. Prevent your dog from digging under the fence. Respect other visitors and the peace of the surrounding area.
Report problems:
Tell us if you notice damage or a safety hazard involving the fence, gate or grounds. Do not use damaged structures. The person booking must ensure the whole group knows these rules.
Help with your visit
If something does not work
My PIN or the gate does not work
The gate PIN will be sent by email and SMS 10 minutes before your booking starts. At the same time, the PIN will become visible under My bookings.
A separate backup access service is available if the gate will not open. The service verifies your booking and provides further instructions.
Open backup accessThe previous group is still in the area
Use the area only during your booking and leave by its end. Wait until the previous group has left. There is a 10-minute changeover between visits.
There is a problem with my booking
The fence, gate or another structure is damaged
Tell us if you notice damage or a safety hazard involving the fence, gate or grounds. Do not use damaged structures. The person booking must ensure the whole group knows these rules.
Report damage (in Finnish)Emergency
In an emergency, call 112
Tell the emergency operator that you are at Ulvilan Koirametsä.
112
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