Get to know Tampere

Wondering what to do in Tampere? Check out these links – they have many great tips on what to do and where to go!

Visit Tampere. Tampere Tourist Information's website has everything you want to know about sights and attractions, restaurants, cultural events and other activities. All-round information about what to do and where to go in the Tampere region.
Tampere City Public Transport. Tampere City Public Transport's website is the place to go if you need information about tickets and fares, timetables or how to get from one place to another either by bus or by bike. You can even use the traffic monitor to follow bus traffic in real time.

Culture in Tamy and in Tampere. This list of cultural events and associations put together by the Secretary for Organizational Affairs includes everything from concerts and gigs to museums, theatres, movies and clubs.
Tampere City Library. This PDF document is a brief overview of the services of the Tampere City Library.
Tampereen työväenopisto. Want to start a new hobby? Tampereen työväenopisto education centre offers a variety of classes and courses at affordable prices.

Sports and leisure in Tampere. Want to go for a swim or a ski but don't know where? The City of Tampere website has information about e.g. indoor swimming pools, indoor sports centres, ice stadiums, clubs, outdoor activities and the main sports events.
Want to go on a picnic? The most idyllic spot is the Hatanpää Arboretum. Another great picnic spot is the lush Viikinsaari Island. Boat connections operate from late May to mid-August.
Beaches. The City of Tampere website has an alphabetical list of all beaches in Tampere. During summer, you can even check water temperatures here!

Pyynikki Observation Tower and the Observation Tower Café. The Pyynikki Observation Tower offers a wonderful view over Tampere and its café sells what many people think are the best doughnuts in Finland. This attraction is a definite must!
Rajaportti Sauna and Rauhaniemi Public Saunas. The Rajaportti sauna block in the idyllic Pispala is the oldest public sauna still operating in Finland. In the Rauhaniemi Public Saunas, you can go for a swim in Lake Näsijärvi – even in winter! Could it get more Finnish than this?

Is the list missing something important? Let the Secretary for Organizational Affairs know!

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