Finland is clean air, the smell of pine trees, blueberries in the forest and fishing. Skiing in winter. Northern Lights and Santa Claus. Night life Helsinki 🙂 And Finland is the country of a thousand lakes. The city of Tampere in Finland is a clear confirmation of this.
I want to come back here again and again. Finland is the first country where I arrived with my still brand new passport. Since then it so happened that we have been there quite a few times.
Today I will tell you about a promotional tour in Tampere, Southern Finland, organized by VisitTampere. Let's see the sights of Tampere and find out what you can do in its surroundings.
Departure towards the Finnish border from pre-dawn St. Petersburg:
The road to the border with Finland takes 2-2.5 hours, a couple of hours to Helsinki, and the same amount to the city of Tampere.
Tampere is the third largest city in Finland. This Finnish city is located in picturesque place on the isthmus between lakes Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi. The rapids of the Tammerkoski River, located in the heart of Tampere, are recognized as the country's national landscape.
Sights of Tampere
Tampere is a relatively young city with a very industrial past. Finnish designers and architects managed to make the worker-factory component the highlight of Tampere. 
Stone and brick factories in the center of Tampere coexist with glass lofts, greenery and canals. The former factories now house craft breweries and galleries.
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One of the attractions of Tampere is the museum complex Vapriikki on the banks of the Tammerkoski river. The museum is interactive: here you can touch and experience everything for yourself. For example, take a ride on the first Finnish bus or roll a puck into a hockey goal.
The Vapriikki Museum in Tampere is located in one of the workshops of the Tampella plant.
Pispala District- one of the most prestigious areas in the city of Tampere.
Once upon a time, farmers settled on this hill, then workers and the poor. And the Pispala area was considered so unfavorable that the residents of Tampere did not even want to include it in the city.
But now everything is different. Life changes, and Tampere has changed too. Today, the Pispalanharju ridge, lying between two lakes, is filled with narrow winding streets and tiny colorful houses. Very cozy place! It's hard to believe that the center of Tampere is just a couple of kilometers away.
The Pispala district in Tampere got its name from the Bishop's House (Pispan talo), where bishops stopped during their travels. Now Pispala in Tampere is considered a prestigious and even bohemian area - artists, artists and the rich settle here. A small cottage can be rented from 1200 euros per month.
An underground tunnel runs from Lake Näsijärvi to Lake Pyhäjärvi in Tampere:
The 280-meter long Piispalan Uittotunnel tunnel was built to float logs to a wood processing plant, but it was never used for these purposes.
The city of Tampere has several interesting museums. For example, spy museum.
The Tampere Spy Museum tells visitors about various spy gadgets and gadgets.
And children will certainly enjoy the Moomin Museum in Tampere.
It will be nice to walk around Lempäälä district in Tampere. Here, in the beautiful and tranquil countryside on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi, lies the Vaihmalan Hovi Hotel and Restaurant. There are apple orchards around:
The next attraction in Tampere that is definitely worth seeing is Laukontori city port. Boats depart from here to nearby islands.
We are going to get to know the Finnish lake district better - on Viikinsaari island.
If you look at the map, it seems that the island is almost completely covered with forest.
From Tampere you can get to Viikinsaari Island by ferry in 20 minutes. Round trip fare: adults - 10 euros, children 4-17 years old - 5 euros. Please note that ferries only operate during summer.
The island of Viikinsaari is loved by Finns. Not far from Tampere you can relax in nature and have a picnic. Viikinsaari has its own beach, mini golf course, volleyball net, grill, field kitchen with rain shelter, restaurant and of course, sauna.
The map shows that all activity is concentrated in the eastern part of the island. The western part of Viikinsaari is a nature reserve with rare species of plants, deciduous and coniferous trees.
It’s mid-August, and the water is already icy :)
And here is another attraction of the city of Tampere in Finland - amusement park Särkänniemi.
There are more than 30 attractions in Särkaniemi - there is plenty to go around. You can enter the park for free, look at the attractions and then buy a ticket. Part of the park is occupied by Angry Birds. There is also a dolphinarium and an aquarium:
Fabulous Koiramäki village in Särkänniemi- a thematic complex dedicated to the book Doghill (“Dog Hill”) by Finnish author Mauri Kunnas. This is something like a zoo for children, where the cutest furry animals (mini pigs, guinea pigs, llamas) are collected.
The best way to see Tampere from above is from Nyasinneula observation tower. This is the tallest building not only in the city, but throughout Finland.
At the top of the tower there is a glass-enclosed observation deck and a revolving restaurant.
What else to do in Tampere
Tampere is not only about city attractions and a university. A trip to Finland cannot be considered complete without trying real Finnish adventures 😎.
A real Finnish sauna. Many Finns are convinced that it is impossible to understand their country and Finnish culture without visiting a sauna. A hot sauna on the shore of a summer lake is a classic.
And of course, swimming in the lake :)
The most convenient and enjoyable way to stay in Finland is to choose traditional Finnish cottage. Rumor has it that there are almost more cottages built in Finland than there are Finns living in.
If you don't want to stay in a hotel in Tampere, choose a cottage outside the city.
A cottage in nature is as integral an attribute of Finnish life as a sauna. Moreover, the nature in Finland is extraordinary: the forests are pristine green, and the water in the lakes is crystal clear.
Preferably with a swing on the veranda overlooking the lake and forest. Beauty!
Almost always, when booking a cottage in Finland, there will be a sauna - either inside or separate, on the shore of the lake.
If independent living in a cottage does not appeal, you can combine outdoor recreation in Tampere with life in a hotel.
As an example, here is a small but cute hotel in the form of a Finnish estate near Tampere.
Here you can breathe clean air, ride horses, and everything is not far from civilization.
Another thing you can’t miss in Scandinavia is huskies and huskies. There are them in Tampere too 🙂 Laikas are strong and playful dogs, they can easily carry sleighs with people in the snow.
The real treasure of Finland is the forest and berries: cloudberries, blueberries, raspberries, lingonberries... At the market in Tampere you can buy baskets with berries picked this morning from farmers.
The Tampere region of Finland is a great place to get to know Finnish nature better. Maybe after this you will also want to return to Finland again and again :)
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Tampere is a southern Finnish city, large and beautiful. Almost 215 thousand people live here. By the way, according to a recent survey, it is Tampere that Finns consider the best city for accommodation. Just like that! The town is divided by the Tammerkoski River. Tampere can be called a city developed in all areas, and it is constantly developing. Tampere is known among Russians for its airport, from which they fly with transfers to other European cities. And a few words about the sights of Tampere.
Spy Museum 
The only museum of its kind in Europe. In it you will learn more about the history of espionage. Firstly, here you will learn about the most famous spies - Richard Sorge, Oleg Gordievsky, etc. Next, technical means of espionage - listening devices, lie detectors, weapons, optical instruments and all that. Some things are terribly entertaining. For example, a device that changes your voice. Or a pistol microphone. Or invisible ink. You will have the chance to crack the safe yourself and play around with other gizmos.
Address: Satakunnankatu 18
Media Museum Rupriikki 
This museum is all about modern media, radio, televisions, computers, as well as the history of their creation and development. The museum is located in the building of an old factory, which was built in the 30s of the 19th century.
Address: Väinö Linnan aukio 13
Tampere Mineral Museum 
The museum's collections contain a large number of rocks and minerals. In total there are about 7,000 exhibits from 70 countries. Including, there is a hall with fossils, which is very interesting. The most interesting collection of the museum is dinosaur eggs. You can also admire beautiful jewelry, including those made from rare stones.
Address: Hameenpuisto 20
Museum Center Vapriikki 
Or simply "Factory". It is located in a former factory workshop on the banks of the Tammerkoski. This complex contains as many as six museums, workshops, laboratories, and concerts and exhibitions are held here. Plus a restaurant, a souvenir shop and even a sauna. Gallery exhibits range from archaeological finds to contemporary art. Everything in a row and everything is very interesting.
Address: Veturiaukio 4
Tampere Cathedral 
The beautiful Tampere Cathedral (sometimes St. John's Cathedral) was built at the beginning of the last century. This is a powerful structure for 2000 people, made of blue-gray granite, covered with a reddish roof. The stained glass windows and frescoes inside the cathedral are impressive.
Address: Tuomiokirkonkatu 3A
Tampere Art Museum 
The museum was opened in 1931 and presents its guests with luxurious collections of works of art. The museum is located in a sort of barn that stood on this land before the opening of the museum for another hundred years. In the museum you can trace how art trends have changed from the beginning of the 19th century to the present day. There are works by both Finnish masters and international artists.
Address: Puutarhakatu 34
Emil Aaltonen Museum 
This museum has been operating for more than 10 years. The museum building is located in a very picturesque location, surrounded by a garden, on the shore of a lake. It's almost in the city center. The museum is located in the former home of Emil Aaltonen, a famous manufacturer of shoes for the military (including for Tsarist Russia). He lived in this house since 1932, and at the same time he housed his art collections there. Such a versatile person. By the way, this Emil started out as a shepherd, then became an apprentice, and only then reached such heights. In this museum you can learn more about the businessman and admire his collections, as well as the works of Finnish masters (I think there is no point in listing their names). This building also hosts temporary exhibitions dedicated to the history of industry in the field of footwear, plastics, steel, etc.
Address: Mariankatu 40
Nässineula Observation Tower (Särkänniemi Observation Tower) 
Be sure to climb to the top of this Näsinneula tower, and don’t forget your camera to capture all this beauty - mountains, forests, lakes, you can see everything up to 20 kilometers away. This tower became a symbol of the city. At the top of the tower, in addition to the observation deck with telescopes, there is a restaurant. This tower was built terribly quickly, by the way, 4 meters per day, so it was opened almost a month later. By the way, the tower is 130 meters high! At the top there is a lighthouse on a steel mast (it turns out that it is at an altitude of almost 170 meters). You can get to the top of the tower by elevator, which simply flies up so quickly that you won’t even have time to blink.
Address: Nakötornintie 20
Kalev Church (Kalevan kirkko) 
The Art Nouveau church was built in the 60s of the last century. This temple, of course, looks quite unusual, so the locals nicknamed the temple “Granary of Souls.” These are such inventors. But this is not surprising. A tall 18-story reinforced concrete building with arches and windows of various shapes, however, is very impressive from the inside, especially with the play of light and shadow inside. The interior is decorated with ceramic tiles, the furniture is made of Finnish pine. The church seats 1120 people. The altar of an unusual shape is also impressive: the cross on it is slightly inclined. The top of the temple is decorated with a clock tower and a cross.
Address: Liisanpuisto 1
Messukylä Old Church 
The church was built in the 15th - 16th centuries and is considered oldest building Tampere. It seems like it turns out that this temple is already twice as old as the city itself. Today, of course, the church has been slightly modified; it is made of stone (it used to be made of wood). Once upon a time, the walls of the temple were covered with paintings - today only part of them is visible to the eye, unfortunately. At the end of the 70s of the 19th century, this church was simply abandoned (because a new one was built nearby), grain and agricultural equipment were stored in it. But by the beginning of the last century, the old church was repaired, and it began to function again. Services are still held there today. True, the church is not heated, so it is only open in the summer, usually from Wednesday to Sunday until 2 pm.
Address: 2, Kivikirkontie
Museum of Dolls and Costumes
The museum is located in a house on the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi. The collection contains about five thousand dolls, some of which were made in the 12th century! Plus, doll costumes and accessories. From these toys you can understand how aristocrats and ordinary people lived from the Middle Ages to recent times. Around the museum there is a luxurious old park with ancient buildings (stables, barns).
Address: Hatanpään puistokuja 1
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Tampere is an amazingly beautiful Finnish city, surrounded on all sides by almost two hundred lakes. The city was founded in 1779, and this event took place during the reign of the young Swedish king Gustav III. Tampere is actually located on an isthmus between two lakes - Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi, and has a rather hilly landscape.
The city has several very interesting sights that you should definitely get to know.
Perhaps the main attraction of Tampere is the Finlayson complex, consisting of a factory building and a hydroelectric power station. It is located almost in the very center of the city, so it is very easy to notice. These are red buildings standing on the Tammerkoski River. To date, work related to their reconstruction has been completed, and various galleries, salons, shops and cafes are open here. You can get to them through a pedestrian tunnel starting from the central city square.
Tampere has long been considered a proletarian city, a city of workers, which is why it is the only place outside of Russia (at the moment) where there is a Lenin Museum. It must be said that in pre-revolutionary times, Finland often served as a place of refuge for Russian Social Democrats. The Lenin Museum is located in the very house in which the very first meeting of Stalin and Lenin took place in 1905. The staff and founders of the museum approached the creation of exhibitions with great care and presented a very neutral point of view on all the events that took place at that time, even on the historically complex relationship between Finland and Russia. The Lenin Museum is located at Hameenpuisto, 28, 3rd floor. The museum is open seven days a week, on weekdays from 9.00 to 18.00, and on weekends from 11.00 to 16.00. Tickets cost 5 euros for adults, 3 euros for children under 16 years old and students.
Another very unusual and interesting museum located in Tampere is the Espionage Museum. In it you can get acquainted with the most unusual and amazing collection various devices and devices used by spies. These include clock radio transmitters, cameras disguised as packs of cigarettes, various hiding places and much more. Here you can take a real lie detector test or an agent test to determine your ability to play the role of a spy. The museum operates in the basement of the Finlayson complex at the address - Satakunnankatu, 18. In the summer, the museum is open from Monday to Saturday from 10.00 to 18.00, on Sunday from 11.00 to 17.00. The museum's opening hours during the rest of the year are from 11.00 to 17.00. Tickets for adults can be purchased for 8 euros, for children under 17 years of age and students - for 6 euros. Children under 6 years old with their parents are admitted free of charge. 
Children in Rovaniemi will certainly enjoy the unusual and fascinating Moomin Museum – “Mummy Valley”. It is entirely dedicated to the fairy-tale characters of the Swedish writer Tove Jansson. In the museum you can get acquainted with more than 2000 exhibits telling about the life and adventures of these fabulous creatures - these are three-dimensional models, drawings and illustrations for books. But most of all, kids like the two-meter Moomin house with furniture, interior items and figurines of the owners. The museum has a souvenir shop where you can buy comics and books, various souvenirs with figurines of funny creatures as souvenirs. The museum is located on the ground floor of the city library at Hameenpuisto, 20. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday - from 9.00 to 17.00, and on Saturdays and Sundays - from 10.00 to 18.00.
Another place that will certainly interest children in Tampere is the very popular amusement park Särkanniemi. The park occupies a huge area - over 50,000 hectares, and has over 30 attractions designed for both the youngest and exclusively adult visitors. In addition to them, the park includes a dolphinarium (considered the northernmost in the world), a zoo, an aquarium and a planetarium with the latest technologies to display the Universe. To visit the park, it is best to buy a single bracelet; with it you can get access to all the rides and entertainment. Its cost is 37 euros for adults, and for children below 120 centimeters - 31 euros. The park is open all year round, but the attractions are only open in the summer - from 11.00 to 18.00.
On the territory of the park there is another city attraction - the Nyasinneula observation tower. It reaches a height of 168 meters and today is the tallest tower in the entire territory occupied by Scandinavian countries. The top platform of the tower offers an amazing view of the city and surrounding lakes; at the top of the tower there is a revolving restaurant. A high-speed elevator will take you to the top of the tower. The park itself is located on the banks of the Näsijärvi River. You can get there by buses 16 and 4.
The city of Tampere is located between lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, formed during the Ice Age. When the land rose and the rivers could not flow up towards the sea bay, they flowed down to the lowland, where modern Tampere is now located, and formed two incredibly beautiful lakes in the lowlands. On the lakes of Tampere they fish, go on yachts - motorized and sailing, they come to soak up the sun in the summer and just dream, looking at the mirror surfaces of the lakes. Tours on the Silverline motor ships, which depart from the Laukontori and Mustalahti piers, are popular among city guests.
A little history
One of the reasons for the emergence of the city of Tampere was trade routes and markets. From time immemorial, fishermen, hunters and artisans gathered on the banks of the Tammerkoski River and offered their goods. The city of Tammerfors (Swedish version of the name) was founded by decree of the Swedish king Gustav III on October 1, 1779. Tammerfors was the first in the kingdom to receive the status of a free city. Local residents could engage in any craft with this permit. Nowadays, the markets of Tammelantori, Laukontori, Hämeenpuisto, Keskustori and Kauppahalli sell goods for every taste; the products of local craftsmen and products of Finnish farmers are especially popular.
Those in power have always treated the city well and admired it. For example, when Finland became part of the Russian Empire, Alexander I visited Tampere.
Legend has it that the Eagle Rock Memorial Structure is where the Emperor viewed the city from. The monarch was so fascinated by its beauty that he signed a decree declaring the city free (once again), which meant the exemption of Tampere entrepreneurs from paying taxes and customs duties.
The decree contributed to the development of industry in the city. Along the Tammerkoski River there were a flax spinning mill, a cotton mill, a paper mill, a power station and many other factories. The vibrant city of Tampere, dressed in elegant brick from local factories, did not bear the fame of “Finnish Manchester” for nothing.
Most enterprises have now been re-equipped to meet the needs of new times.
The building of the former Finlayson cotton factory now houses offices, museum exhibitions, a cinema, a cafe and other facilities. You can get to Finlayson from the central square via a pedestrian tunnel.
Interesting facts from the history of Tampere
Interestingly, when talking about the city of Tampere, the adjective “first” is used quite often.
- In 1882, the first electric light bulb in Scandinavia was lit at the Finlayson factory.
- In 1900, the first Finnish steam locomotive was assembled here, and nine years later - the first Finnish car.
- In 1965, the first indoor hockey stadium was built.
- In 1974, the world's first call was made from a mobile phone (NMT system).
- In 1991, the world's first GSM call was made. In 1996, Nokia released its first communicators.
IT technologies are now actively developing in Tampere. Developments in the field of nanotechnology are being carried out at an active pace. Nanodevelopment is most active in the Hervant area.
Tampere is often called the “royal place”. In addition to Alexander I, Alexander II also visited the city here.
Main attractions of Tampere
By the way, in Tampere (Finland) sights are found literally at every step. For example, one of the most ancient attractions of the city is the ridge Pyynikki(Pyynikki). This is the highest moraine hill in the world. Its height is 80 m and its length is about 200 km. There was once a glacier here, the height of which in some places reached 2 km. Now located here natural Park Pyynikki. The park has an observation tower and an excellent cafe serving excellent coffee and pastries. The rocky cliff marks the place where the largest lake in Europe, Anculus, was located 9 thousand years ago. Most city tours start from this park. Pyynikki will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on you.
An amusement park is located on the shore of Lake Näsijärvi Särkänniemi. Local residents and tourists relax here with their entire families. We recommend visiting the planetarium, dolphinarium, aquarium and dog town Koiramäki. The Angry Birds Park, which occupies a vast territory, deserves special attention for kids. The park is home to the Näsinneula observation tower (168 m), the tallest in Scandinavia.
Architecture and history lovers should definitely visit the estate Näsinlinna. The local park hosted battles during the war with the Swedes, and the uprising of the “red” revolutionaries was suppressed here. Interestingly, one of the streets in Tampere is called “Red Widows”. From the name it is not difficult to guess who lived on this street after those tragic events.
The Pispla area is of great interest. The architecture here is reminiscent of Italian villages and cities.
The religious temples of Tampere are impressive: the Cathedral, the Old Church, the Aleksanteri Church, the Kalev Church, the Messyakylä Church, the Orthodox Church, etc. All the temples were built in different historical eras, and differ significantly from each other in style.
Museums in Tampere
It is worth talking about the museums of Tampere. Here is the only operating Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Museum in Europe (Hameenpuisto, 28), the Espionage Museum (Satakunnankatu, 18), the Hockey Museum, the Museum of Stones and Minerals, the Doll Museum, the Moomin Museum (Hameenpuisto, 20), and the Amuri Workers' Housing Museum. The police school houses the Police Museum (Hervanta district). There are also many art museums and galleries in the city.
Museum V.I. Lenin
Open daily from 11.00 to 16.00, in summer from 11.00 to 18.00.
Weekends (2014) April 18, April 21, May 1, June 20-22, December 6, December 24-26.
Spy Museum
Schedule:
September – May
Monday – Saturday from 12.00 to 18.00
Sunday – from 11.00 to 17.00
June August
Monday – Saturday from 10.00 to 18.00
Sunday – from 11.00 to 17.00.
Weekends (2014) January 1, April 18, April 20-21, May 1, June 20-22, December 6, December 22-26.
The museum contains an interesting collection of devices that different times were used for espionage. Museum visitors can even take a lie detector test.
Ticket prices:
Adult – 8 euros
Children and students under 17 years old – 6 euros
Children under 6 years old accompanied by an adult have a free ticket.
Audio guide for rent +2 euros.
Agent test + 5 euros
Moomin Museum in Tampere
The main place in the exhibition is given to the two-meter Moomin house. It fully corresponds to the descriptions in Tove Janson's books. Your children will surely enjoy this museum.
Schedule:
Tue – Fri. – from 9.00 to 17.00
Sat. – Sun. – from 10.00 to 18.00.
Vapriiki Museum Center
About 10 exhibitions on various topics are held here every year. In the center there is a hockey museum, a shoe museum, etc. Address: Alverstraanraitti, 5.
Sarah Hilden Museum
This museum is located in Särkanniemi Park. The museum presents works by contemporary painters from Finland and the world.
Schedule:
Tuesday – Sunday from 10.00 to 18.00.
Weekends (2014) January 1, April 18, April 21, May 1, June 20-22, December 6, December 22-26.
April 17, 30, December 23, 31, the museum is open from 10.00 to 16.00.
Ticket prices:
Adult – 12 euros
For members of groups of more than 10 people – 10 euros
Pension – 8 euros
Student – 6 euros
Child – 5 euros
Family (2+2) – 25 euros
Group ticket – 46 euros
Tampere is very interesting city, so if you are vacationing on the lakes next to it, then be sure to go there.
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Cathedral
In the city of Tampere there is a unique attraction made in the style of romanticism, the famous Cathedral. This structure, made of gray-blue granite, was built in 1907 according to the design of Lars Sonck. The cathedral preserves beautiful frescoes by Hugo Simberg and original stained glass windows by Mangus Enckel.
Art Museum
In 1931, the Art Museum was founded in Tampere, which revealed the features of Finnish art of the 19th century. At the moment, the museum houses more than 7,000 drawings, sculptures and engravings by various authors. The museum regularly hosts various thematic exhibitions and competitions for aspiring artists.
Kaleva Church
According to the design of the architect Reim Pietil, the Kalev Church was built in Tampere in 1966 in the Art Nouveau style. This city landmark is a monolithic concrete building, the external appearance of which differs from traditional church buildings. The Church of Kalev has another name - “Granary of Souls.” The church building reaches 18 floors in height, and also has many doors, windows and arches of various shapes. On the roof of the structure there is a clock tower and a cross.
Lenin Museum
In 1946, within the walls famous building The Lenin Museum was opened at the Workers' House. It was here that Lenin and Stalin secretly met in 1905. Today, the city landmark is the only operating museum in the world dedicated to the life and work of V.I. Lenin. It should be noted that the Lenin Museum does not promote the cult of personality and does not engage in ideological education. The museum's collection is constantly updated with new documents and exhibits.
Vapriikki Museum Center
In the city of Tampere, a comprehensive museum center is located in a four-story former factory building. The area of this city attraction is 13,000 sq.m. The museum center includes restoration workshops, exhibition spaces, and research laboratories. In addition, the Vapriikki center unites six unique museums where interesting thematic exhibitions are held.
Spy Museum
The Spy Museum is founded in Tampere, which is the only one in Europe. Within the walls of this attraction, guides talk about famous spies, as well as the technical means and methods they used. Here you can take part in espionage activities yourself: try to crack a safe or eavesdrop on a conversation.
Workers' Museum "Verstas"
In 1993, the second largest museum in Tampere, the Verstas Workers' Museum, was founded in the building of the Finlayson cotton mill. There are permanent and thematic exhibitions here that reveal the features of the social history and working life of the region.
Särkänniemi Aquarium
The Särkänniemi Aquarium is recognized as a favorite vacation spot for visitors to the city of Tampere and its local residents. About 3,000 fish and waterfowl live here, for which conditions close to the natural environment have been created.
Mineral Museum
The famous Tampere Mineral Museum houses more than 7,000 rocks and minerals collected from all over the world. Within the walls of this attraction are samples of metals, a collection of decorative stones, ores, minerals, and meteorites. In the fossil collection you can see unique dinosaur eggs.
Nyasinneula observation tower
Tampere is home to the tallest observation tower in Scandinavia, Näsinneula. Its height is 168 meters. This landmark has received the status of a symbol of the city. From the height of the observation tower there is an amazing view of all the surroundings of the city.
Näsilinna Palace
On the outskirts of the city is the Näsilinna Palace, built in the original neo-Baroque style. This attraction was built in 1898 according to the design of Karl August Wrede. In the period from 1908-1998, the palace housed the regional museum, which has now become a branch of the St. Petersburg Hermitage.
Park complex "Sarkaniemi"
This city is home to one of the best amusement parks in all of Europe - the Sarkaniemi park complex. The park houses Finland's only dolphinarium, as well as an aquarium, planetarium, children's zoo and a large number of attractions.
National Police Museum
This city landmark is located in the building of the High School of Police and was opened to visitors and local residents in 2004. The museum's exhibitions are dedicated to the history of the Finnish police, which dates back about 900 years. Total within the walls National Museum The police are presented with about 60,000 exhibits. These include documents, films and photographs.
Story
The Swedish king Gustav III founded this industrial center in 1779. After the annexation of Finland to Russia (1809), Emperor Alexander I also began to patronize Tampere, like his Swedish predecessors, and freed the city from customs duties on goods supplied to Russia, to period from 1821 to 1906. In the case of Tampere, “industrial” does not mean “gloomy” and “boring”.
What to see in Tampere
Keskustori
The main transport artery of the city, Hameemkatu Street, runs from the station through the central Keskustori square and further to Hameenpuisto. The old classicist church with a cruciform base was built in 1824, and its bell tower in the Empire style was built later. On Central Square- the beautiful buildings of the town hall (1890) and the city theater of Tampere (1913) - both built according to the design of Georg Schreck. The Koskikeskus shopping center is located near the waterfall.
Museum V.I. Lenin
The only permanent museum of V.I. Lenina Abroad Russia talks about the life of V.I. Lenin - from a Finnish point of view (Hameenpuisto 28). Opening hours: Mon.-Fri. 9.00-18.00, Sat., Sun. 11.00-16.00.
Hiekka
The Hiekka Art Museum displays Finnish art, furniture, gold and silver items, as well as works by the famous Finnish sculptor Väinö Valdemar Aaltonen. Opening hours: Tue.-Thu. 15.00-18.00, Sun. 12.00-15.00.
Moomin Valley Museum
Every child in Finland knows the stories written by the writer and artist Tove Janson (1914-2001). In the museum (in the city library building) you can learn everything about the magical world of the Moomins.
Opening hours: in summer Mon.-Fri. 9.00-17.00, Sat., Sun. 10.00-18.00; winter mon. closed.
Museum of Workers' Life
It details working class life from the 1880s to the 1970s. Over 30 replicas of a bakery, shoemaker's shop, cooperative store and public sauna are on display. Opening hours: Tue.-Sun. 10.00-18.00.
Willa M.A.C.
Willa MAC has a private museum of Finnish contemporary art in Pyyniki (Palomaentie 23). The collection includes over 800 works by Finnish artists, and there is a small department of naive and traditional art. Opening hours: Wed., Sat., Sun. 12.00-17.00.
Särkänniemi
In the north of the city on Lake Näsijärvi there is a unique adventure park called Sarkanniemi. In the center of the park stands the Nyasinneula Lookout Tower (173 m above sea level). At an altitude of 124 m there is a restaurant with a rotating platform. On the territory of Särkänniemi there are carousels, attractions, an aquarium, a dolphinarium, a planetarium and the Sarah Hilden Art Museum. Opening hours: daily in summer. 11.00-18.00, other times Mon. closed.
Vaprikka Museum
On the banks of the Tammerkoski, in the old industrial quarter, the Vapriikki Museum Center is open - one of the most interesting multidisciplinary museums in the city. The range of exhibitions here is very wide and extends from archeology to contemporary art and technology. Vaprikki has a shoe museum (2004) and a hockey museum, where you can score (or not score, as it happens) a puck on a simulator. From the windows of the Valssi restaurant there is a beautiful view of the river; in summer there are tables on the terrace right above the river rapids. Opening hours: Tue., Thu., Fri.-Sun. 10.00-18.00, Wed. 11.00-20.00.
Cathedral
North of the station - Cathedral(design by Lars Sonck, 1902-1907). The cathedral is considered one of the outstanding typical buildings of the Finnish Art Nouveau style and is known far beyond the country's borders.
University, Tampere Palace
To the east of the station there are two more impressive buildings: the university (1961) designed by Toivo Kohonen and the modern Tampere Palace - the largest center for concerts and congresses in Scandinavia (1990), the authors of the project are Sakari Aartelo and Esa Piironen.
Kaleva Church
Just a few steps from the Tampere Palace we will find the Kaleva Church - a concrete temple in a modern style (1966), built according to the design of Reima and Riley Pietil. Although decades have passed since the church was built, controversy about it still does not subside. The interior of the church is amazing.
Kauppi People's Park
To the north of the church is Kauppi Park with a boat dock. The park has an observatory and various sports facilities.
Pyynikki Park
To the southwest of the center, on a small hill, there is a large park called Pyynikki. The Green Theater has a rotating stand for spectators. In the summer, the Workers' Theater shows its performances here (check with the travel agency). Adjacent to the park from the west is the old city district of Nispala, famous for its wooden houses; it is located in the western part of the stone ridge, from where there is a beautiful view of the city.
Tampere area
Vikinsari Island
Viikinsaari Island on Lake Pyhäjärvi - favorite place recreation for the townspeople: there is a boat station and covered grilling areas, there are old wooden houses decorated with carvings near the water, there are children's playgrounds and a beautiful beach. There are regular boat trips from Tampere.
Näsijärvi
To the north of Tampere, all the way to Ruovesn, lies the picturesque Lake Näspärvi, popular with tourists, especially in summer. Along with excursions around the lake (see: p. 600), the national parks along the shores of the lake offer many walking routes.
Seitseminen National Park
Seitseminen National Park lies on the way from Kuru to Lansi-Aure, 1 km to the information center. On its territory (1982) virgin forest, stone ridges, lakes, ponds and swamps coexist perfectly. On Lake Pitkäjärvi there is a cabin for lumberjacks (1930s) and a farm in Kovero (late 19th century), where traditional Finnish tools are exhibited. Opening hours: June-Aug. daily 10.00-18.00, September, May every day. 9.00-17.00.
The park has many marked hiking trails, one of the most popular routes- circular (8 km); There is also a study trail leading to Multiharju and a Pirkan Taival trail crossing National parks Seitseminen and Helvetinjärvi. The route leads from Kourou through Rouvesi and Virrat to Ahtari.
Holidays
Typically Finnish musical instrument- accordion. At the end of June and beginning of July, Tampere hosts the annual Sata-Hame Soi festival, one of the largest accordion festivals in the world.
