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27/03/2025

The Independent writes in its article about the happiest country in the world and highlights three ways for readers to tap into Finnish happiness. The spotlight is on sauna, celebrating, and relaxation.

🌿 As a prime example of sauna culture, The Independent features Rajaportti sauna. Sauna heater and guide Alex Lembke describes the experience at Rajaportti as follows: "It’s like a little piece of heaven on earth. A sauna is a place where you can reconnect to nature and feel the best of everything: the purifying power of fire and the warmth of the flames, the earthiness of the stones, air and the coolness of the water."

Read the article:
👉 https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/europe/finland/finland-united-nations-world-happiness-report-three-ways-to-experience-b2719435.html?loginSuccessful=true

Why not try out a sauna or a Scandinavian rave to lap up those happy Finnish vibes? Sarah Marshall shares how to make the most of a trip

25/03/2025

New exhibitions opened recently at Serlachius.🤩 Make sure to visit the Art Sauna, too!

23/03/2025

Discover what type of Tampere visitor you are with a fun quiz✨! Whether you're a family-oriented traveller, culture enthusiast, active explorer, or someone who loves to sit back and relax, Tampere has something special for you.🤩

Find out what kind of a traveller you are and check out the best tips for your next Tampere visit 👉
https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/what-type-of-tampere-visitor-are-you/

📷: Laura Vanzo

21/03/2025

The summer lineup of Radio Nova Festival has expanded! Comedy group KAJ will perform at Radio Nova Festival in Tampere in June🤩🎶! KAJ's show at the festival will be their only show in Tampere this summer.

Radio Nova Festival will take place June 13–14, 2025. 📅

The event features two stages with a lineup of international and domestic stars.⭐ The festival will host performances by Rita Ora (UK), Jason Derulo (US), Jenni Vartiainen, BEHM, Gasellit, Sexmane, Juha Tapio, Alvaro Soler (ESP), INNA (ROM), BLANKA (POL), Elastinen, Robin Packalen, and Vesterinen Yhtyeineen.

As part of the Retro Friday program, festivalgoers can enjoy performances by Vengaboys (NL), Da Buzz (SWE), Jenny Berggren of Ace of Base (SWE), and PartaMatti.


Tampere-talo Talo Events

20/03/2025

It's time for another round of applause for Tampere and Finland 👏👏! Finland has been ranked the world's happiest country for the 8th year in a row, and Tampere is considered the most attractive travel destination in Finland by Finns themselves, according to a research! 🤩

🌿 As the Sauna Capital of the World, Tampere, along with Visit Finland, has the perfect answer when the world asks once again: What makes Finland so happy? The answer is sauna. The 2025 World Happiness Report highlights the importance of social connections, sharing, and caring. Sauna is an essential part of the Finnish way of life – not just a place for relaxation, but also a source of well-being and community for many.

📷: Laura Vanzo/Visit Tampere
I wish I was in Finland Taloustutkimus Oy

19/03/2025

The sun is shining and spring is in the air🌞!

Easter is still a little while away, but we've gathered tips Easter events and other fun things to do in our article. The article will be updated but you can take a look at it already:👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/easter-events-in-the-tampere-region/

📷: Laura Vanzo

14/03/2025

Weekend in Tampere can look like this✨! Great food, drinks, culture, versatile events and sauna, of course🤩

Find the best tips for your visit 👉 visittampere.fi

📷: Laura Vanzo

12/03/2025

A new sauna event is coming to the World's Sauna Capital! This upcoming weekend, Tampere’s first-ever ice carousel sauna will be built by the shore of Tahmelan Huvila (Tahmela's Villa). 🧊🔥

🙌 At the heart of the ice carousel, a tent sauna with a Narvi stove will be heating up, and visitors will have the chance to experience it on Sunday, March 16, starting at 1pm.

💡 The approximately 30-meter-wide, 200,000-kilogram ice carousel is being built by Janne Käpylehto and his team – the current world record holders for the largest ice carousel.

📍 Where & when?
Sunday, March 16, from 1pm until sunset at Tahmela's Villa , Tampere.

Read more on our website:
👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/news/another-special-sauna-in-the-sauna-capital-of-the-world-the-first-ice-carousel-sauna-in-tampere-spins-on-sunday/

📷: Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere, Janne Käpylehto

10/03/2025

Just a reminder of what Tampere will look like in a few months...💙

📷: Laura Vanzo

08/03/2025

Today, on International Women's Day, we celebrate the achievements of women - past, present, and future. Tampere, known for its progressive spirit and innovation, has always been shaped by strong women who have left their mark on its history, culture, and development.✨

Today, Tampere continues to thrive thanks to the women leading the way as entrepreneurs, scientists, artists, and political leaders. Their courage, resilience, and vision drive the city forward, inspiring future generations.

Let’s celebrate the women who have built, shaped, and continue to influence Tampere. Progress happens when we uplift and support one another, today and every day.

Happy International Women’s Day💕!

📷: Laura Vanzo

06/03/2025

Tampere Film Festival is in full swing this week in Tampere for the 55th time🤩🎬! As one of the largest short film festivals in Europe, it offers five days of short film screenings all around the city.

Short films will be shown at various locations, including Finnkino Cine Atlas and Plevna, Arthouse Cinema Niagara, Olympia, Tampere Cathedral, the Finlayson area event center near Väinö Linna Square, Laterna, the Main Library Metso, and Vastavirta Club.

So, head out and enjoy the festival’s offerings 🎬! Find the full program, events, and screenings here 👉 https://tamperefilmfestival.fi/en/programme2025/

📷: Laura Vanzo

04/03/2025

Great news from Tampere-talo, Tamper Hall! Next summer, an incredible immersive art experience, Van Gogh Alive 🎨, is coming to Tampere Hall! This art exhibition, opening in June, has already toured over a hundred cities and will be on display at Tampere Hall from June 25 to August 17, 2025. 🗓️

🎶 Arriving in Finland for the first time, the exhibition presents Vincent van Gogh in a way that takes over the walls, columns, ceiling, and floor of the exhibition space. Alongside the artworks, visitors can enjoy classical music that reflects the era of the artist.

🍽️ The multi-sensory experience continues at the exhibition's pop-up shop and at Ravintola Tuhto, where visitors can enjoy a three-course Van Gogh-inspired menu and a café influenced by the artist.

📷: Grande Experiences

02/03/2025

Happy Shrove Sunday 🤍! Even though the weather might not be ideal for sledding, it's always a perfect time to enjoy some delicious Finnish Shrovetide buns, laskiaispullat! 😋

Some of the most famous Shrovetide treats in Tampere are probably Marco Boulangerie Cuisine's Shrovetide croissants and Tallipihan Kahvila-Café's double-layered Shrovetide buns. ✨ The delicious bun in the picture is from Bakery Café Puusti.😋

Explore Tampere’s charming cafés:
👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/charming-cafes-in-tampere/

📷: Laura Vanzo

28/02/2025

Is a trip to Tampere already on your bucket list? Here's a few reason why it should be✨:

✔️ the Sauna Capital of the World
✔️ home of the world's only Moomin museum
✔️ great outdoors by the lakes
✔️ interesting museums
✔️ great culinary experiences
✔️ history and the industrial heritage is visible in the heart of the city
✔️ a diverse range of events throughout the year

Is there any other reasons that you would add on the list?😇 Comment below👇!

📷: Laura Vanzo

27/02/2025

On Saturday, March 1st, Winter Warrior Finland, an incredible obstacle race, will take place in Tampere for the first time! 🏃 The event attracts participants from all over the world. 🌎

This unique competition offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the rapidly growing sport of Obstacle Course Racing. The course challenges participants to face nature’s elements: running across the frozen Näsijärvi, crawling and climbing over obstacles, and diving into an ice-cold plunge. Such an unforgettable experience❄️!

In the image below, you can see the race course. Read more about the event here👉 https://winterwarrior.fi/fi/etusivu-fi/

📷: Winter Warrior Finland

25/02/2025

Former U.S. President Barack Obama will be visiting Tampere, Finland in May. He will host the event "A Conversation with President Barack Obama" at Nokia Arena on Tuesday, 13 May.📅

💡 During A Conversation with President Barack Obama, President Obama will reflect on the key themes that defined his presidency and share insights from his time in the White House as well as his perspective on leadership.

💡 This is a rare opportunity to hear from one of the most influential global leaders of our time.

Tickets will be on sale here:
👉 https://www.lippu.fi/en/artist/barack-obama/

24/02/2025

1,2,3, sauna🌿! Världens bastuhuvudstad Tammerfors congratulates the KAJ on their amazing success in Sweden's Eurovision qualifiers – hopefully, we'll see some sauna vibes in Basel as well✨! Best of luck in the Melodifestivalen final🏆!

Tampere, the World's Sauna Capital, is also featured in the neighboring country's biggest travel magazine, Vagabond. 🎉 Check out what travel tips Tampere has to offer 👉 https://www.vagabond.se/restips/5-skal-att-besoka-varldens-bastuhuvudstad

Glöm eldrivna bastuaggregat och furupanel på väggarna. I Finlands äldsta ännu verksamma bastu är det eld, ånga, murade kalkstensväggar och sten som gäller – ofantliga mängder het sten.