Tampere
The small big city in the middle of nature
You're planning your next trip and can't decide between going to a fun
city with museums, bars, and shopping - or - beautiful and serene nature
to relax, recharge, and reconnect?
✨ Good news ✨
You don't have to decide!
Citylife and Nature
Tampere is a vibrant international city, a true hidden gem in Europe. Finland's 3rd biggest city - and the sauna capital of the world - is located in the Lakeland region on a scenic spot between two great lakes. The population is approximately 255,000. Tampere is the most important urban, economic and cultural centre in the whole of inland Finland.
city life
Tampere is ranked 26th in the list of 446 hipster cities in the world 🤓 and is often rated as the most popular city in Finland. The positive development of Tampere and the Tampere metropolitan area has continued into the 21st century, largely due to the fact that Tampere is one of the most attractive cities in Finland.
Tampere is known as the "Manchester of the North" because of its past as a centre of Finnish industry. In the old fabric buildings you find museums, cafes, and a cinema. Tampere University is one of the most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. It is the second largest university in the country by student enrollment.
Foodie Heaven
Tampere boasts a diverse selection of restaurants, cafes, and street food stalls, each offering their own unique flavors and specialties. From traditional Finnish dishes to international cuisine, there is something to satisfy every palate.
The city takes pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring that every meal is a feast for the senses. A food tour in Tampere provides the opportunity to explore iconic food markets like the Tammelantori Market Hall, where you can sample regional delicacies, including the famous black sausage and delicious Karelian pies. Additionally, Tampere's lively food truck scene offers a fusion of international flavors, making it a haven for street food enthusiasts. Moreover, Tampere is home to a vibrant craft beer and microbrewery culture. You can join beer tasting tours to discover unique brews and learn about the brewing process while indulging in tasty food pairings.
Fun Things to do and Culture
Tampere Theatre is one of the oldest theatres in Finland. The city has multiple theatres as well as a theatre festival. This festival is a spectacular event and one of Europe’s most important festivals of theatre, serving as a display window for the most interesting and up-to-the-minute productions in Finnish theatre, and attracting leading international guests. Attractions on the high standard seven-day programme range from new drama, contemporary theatre and modernised classics to dance theatre, contemporary circus and even street theatre.
Tampere has a good selection of interesting museums – everyone can find their favourite here! You find a variety of art museums, the Natural History Museum, the Finnish Ice Hockey Museum, The Finnish Postal Museum, The Lenin Museum, The Spy Museum and Finland's only and offical Police Museum.... just to name a few 😉
Do you also have childhood memories of the Moomins? In Tampere is the world's only Moomin Museum. Experience the magic of Moominvalley by stepping inside the Hobgoblin’s Hat, marvel at the beautifully crafted tableaux, and be amazed by the sparkling comet soaring across the sky!
The biggest single attraction in Tampere is the Särkänniemi amusement park. Särkänniemi resort includes Särkänniemi Amusement Park, Aquarium, Planetarium, Doghill Fairytale Farm, Näsinneula Observation Tower, and Restaurant Näsinneula.
Nature
Tampere is wedged between two lakes, Lake Näsijärvi and Lake Pyhäjärvi,
with an 18 m (59 ft) difference in water level, and the rapids that
connect them, Tammerkoski, have been an important source of power
throughout history, most recently for generating electricity.
he Pyynikki observation tower is located on top of the world's largest
esker over 150 meters (500 feet) above sea level, offering a wonderful
view spanning over two lakes and the entire city of Tampere. The beautiful
Pyynikki esker surrounding the tower was selected as nationally valuable
landscape attraction in 1993. The famous cafeteria at the ground level has
been running as a family business for over 30 years. The popular doughnuts
(or 'munkki' in Finnish) made at the Pyynikki observation tower and the
Market Hall cafeterias are baked on the spot and always served fresh.
Shopping
Small boutiques, vintage shops, shopping centres and department stores… All of this within walking distance in the city centre Tampere!
Come and explore Tampere 🇫🇮 😊