Visit Tampere

08/06/2024

Tampere – the Home of Happiness awaits❤️! Get inspired and find our tips for the summer in Tampere region:
👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/tampere-home-of-happiness/

📷: Laura Vanzo

06/06/2024

The Soul of Sauna Week is in full swing in the Tampere region! The entire week is a celebration of the Finnish sauna 💚

One of the highlights of the week is the traditional Declaration of Sauna Peace, which will be declared at Rajaportti Sauna on Finnish Sauna Day, Saturday June 8th at 3 pm.✨

Check the amazing programme of the Soul of Sauna Week and be part of the celebration🤩
👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/soulofsauna/

🚌 Remember to take advantage of the Sauna Express bus rides to Pereensaari Sauna and Niemi-Kapee Smoke Sauna!

📷: Laura Vanzo

04/06/2024

Looking for tourist information or tips for summer🌞? Visit Tampere tourist information is at your service from Monday to Friday at 10-15. You can reach us by phone, e-mail or chat that can be found on our webpage.

Please note that we don't have a physical tourist information office.📲 Feel free to contact us – we're happy to help❤️!

📷: Laura Vanzo

02/06/2024

Summer and cafés are a perfect combination💛! Tampere offers several lovely summer cafés by the lake and in parks, serving mouth-watering treats and refreshing drinks.😋 So sit down, relax, have a cup of coffee or an ice cream and just enjoy!

See our tips 👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/lovely-summer-cafes/

See what Tampere region has to offer! Get to know the wide selection from nature experiences to amusement park and market hall to hotels and camping sites.

31/05/2024

Viikinsari island is an oasis just a 20-minute boat ride from Laukontori harbour 💙 Now you can spend a night there in the charming Nolla Cabins, in the middle of the most beautiful nature🌲!

Read more about Viikinsaari island and add it to your summer bucket list: 👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/viikinsaari-island-a-summer-oasis-in-the-city/

Spend a summer day with your family, friends or a loved one on Viikinsaari Island, only a 20 minute boat ride away from the city centre.

29/05/2024

In the World's Sauna Capital, the Soul of Sauna week will be celebrated next week🌿💦! There will be a variety of sauna-themed events, so come and experience the unique atmosphere and sauna experiences of the Sauna Capital!

🚌 On Saturday, June 8th, there will be a free bus ride from Tampere railway station to Pereensaari sauna.

🚌 On Sunday, June 9th, you can easily reach the Niemi-Kapee smoke sauna and the Soul of Sauna event with the Sauna Express.

For more information and the programme for the Soul of Sauna week, visit our website:
👉 https://visittampere.fi/soulofsauna/

📷: Laura Vanzo & Emilia Gustafsson

26/05/2024

Saunas in Tampere are easy to reach by public transportation. Hop on blue buses or take a city bike and head to the saunas🚌🚲! Read our tips 👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/experience-saunas-by-public-transportation/

See what Tampere region has to offer! Get to know the wide selection from nature experiences to amusement park and market hall to hotels and camping sites.

24/05/2024

Are you planning a trip to Tampere region this summer🌞? We highly recommend! See what’s happening in the city and find some great tips from our article:
👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/a-wonderful-summer-in-tampere/

See what Tampere region has to offer! Get to know the wide selection from nature experiences to amusement park and market hall to hotels and camping sites.

22/05/2024

Soul of Sauna Week will take place again at the beginning of June🤩! Come and explore the Sauna Capital of the World, its unique atmosphere and sauna experiences.✨

During the week, June 3–9, 2024, various sauna-themed events will be organized, and the week culminates in the Declaration of Sauna Peace at Rajaportti Sauna on Finnish Sauna Day.🌿

Additionally, free bus transportation will be provided to the Pereensaaren sauna and the Niemi-Kapee smoke sauna on the Soul of Sauna Week this year. 🚌

See more and check the programme:
👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/soulofsauna/

📷: Laura Vanzo

21/05/2024

And suddenly, it is summer in Tampere region🤩🌞🌷!

📷: Laura Vanzo & Laura Paronen / Visit Tampere

19/05/2024

How do you think we're doing? We'd love to get some feedback from you! It won't take long, we promise!
👉https://ecv.microsoft.com/aG3zMzmXs9

Thank you in advance❤️!

📷: Laura Vanzo

17/05/2024

Sunny weekend ahead🌞! Are you going to spend it on a summer terrace, lake cruise, Särkänniemi amusement park or at the International Grand Market in Hämeenpuisto?🤗

Check out our webpage and event calendar for some inspiration 🤩
👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/

📷: Laura Vanzo

16/05/2024

Have you been wondering what's been happening at Keskustori Central Square recently🤔? There will be a new city festival Kirkon juhlat (Church celebrations), between 17-19 May.

The festival will offer a diverse program including topical discussions, ambitious art from circus organs to a mini-festival, and a wide array of music. Additionally, 2100 choir singers will perform there. So, it will be hard to miss - or not hear - the city festival!🤩🎶

📷: Laura Vanzo
Tampereen seurakunnat

15/05/2024

Cathy Adams from The Times visited Tampere this spring and the article is now published.🗞️

How to spend 48 hours in Tampere, city which is a snowy wonderland in winter and a place of never-ending daylight in summer✨? "But whatever the season, you can be guaranteed a good time, probably in a sauna followed by an icy lake plunge", she writes.

Read more, see the video recap and get inspired:
👉 https://www.thetimes.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe-travel/finland/tampere-city-guide-zlmn23nr3


The Times and The Sunday Times

Moomins, cheap coffee and icy plunges await in Finland’s Tampere, just 90 minutes from Helsinki

13/05/2024

Cherry blossoms at Frenckell square🌸🌸 One sure sign of spring💗!

📷: Laura Vanzo

11/05/2024

The Wannabe Eurovision Host City wishes Windows95man the best of luck in the Eurovision final tonight😎👖💙🥚✨!

Eurovision final will be watched tonight at Nokia Arena after a huge Eurovision party!🎉

📷: Laura Vanzo

10/05/2024

Exciting events and fun activities coming up again this weekend, such as 🤩👇

🏒 The Ice Hockey World Championship games will start and can be watched in some terraces and pubs
🗨️ The largest pop culture event in the Nordics, Comic Con, comes to Finland for the first time
🎉 Finland's biggest Eurovision party at the Nokia Arena

See more from our event calendar 👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/events/

📷: Laura Vanzo

08/05/2024

The Outdoor Express season has officially started last weekend🤩! The shuttle bus operates during weekends from Tampere city centre to Seitseminen, Helvetinjärvi and Isojärvi national parks. 🚌🌲

This weekend the bus takes you to Seitseminen national park.🌲

Hop on the bus and head into nature sustainably and effortlessly! Check out the timetables and buy tickets: 👉 https://outdoorexpress.fi/en/

Outdoor Express

07/05/2024

"Whether seeking adventure, connection with nature, or relaxation, Finland's varied regions promise new experiences and a taste of why Finns hold the title of the happiest people on earth", writes David Nikel.✍️

From Tampere, he mentions the location between two big lakes, hub of education, culture, events, and technology – and also Muumimuseo - Moomin Museum and the Museum Centre Vapriikki.

See more 👉 https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidnikel/2024/05/04/the-very-best-places-to-visit-in-finland/?sh=352540906719

Finland's varied regions promise fun outdoor experiences and a taste of why Finns hold the title of the happiest people on earth.

05/05/2024

Are you looking for a special sauna experience🧐? The sauna capital of the world offers plenty of unique saunas and sauna experiences, besides the traditional ones.🔥 Why not try floating sauna boats, art sauna or sauna cars?😜

Get inspired:👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/looking-for-a-special-sauna-experience/

See what Tampere region has to offer! Get to know the wide selection from nature experiences to amusement park and market hall to hotels and camping sites.

03/05/2024

The Night of the Museums will take place in Tampere tomorrow🤩🌛! Museums and other interesting places will be open until midnight and have plenty of exciting programme.

With the event wristband, you’ll have access to all the Night of the Museums venues and can use the Night of the Museums bus.🚌

See the programme: 👉
https://visittampere.fi/en/events/night-of-the-museums/

Museoiden Yö - Tampere

01/05/2024

Happy First of May🌞🎈🥂! May it be full of sunshine, picnics and laughter!

📷: Laura Vanzo

29/04/2024

Congratulations Tappara official for the Finnish Championship – for the 3rd time in a row🏆👏🤩!

The public celebration of the championship will take place today, Monday April 29th at 5pm at Keskustori Central Square. 🎉 In addition to the gold-winning team, some of the top Finnish artists will be seen on stage.🎶 It's recommended to arrive using public transportation.🚊🚌

29/04/2024

First of May celebrations are almost here🎈!

Students in colorful overalls have been a common sight on the streets for some time already and their May Day celebration culminates in the traditional "teekkarikaste", dipping students in Tammerkoski rapids.💦 Also, for traditional May Day festivities you should head to Hämeenpuisto - there will be a huge May Day market.🎈 Don't forget the May Day brunches and menus!

See our tips: 👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/may-day-celebrations-in-tampere/

Every year on April 30 and May 1, Tampere seems to go crazy as people celebrate May Day.

27/04/2024

It's weekend which means it's time for brunch😋🤩! Get inspired by our article👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/articles/lets-have-some-brunch/

We chose the best places in Tampere to enjoy an easygoing brunch on the weekend.

25/04/2024

In May, the Särkänniemi wristbands include public transport ticket as well 🤩🚌🎢! So hop on a bus or tram and head to the amusement park for some fun! Did you know that Särkänniemi even has its own tram stop 🚊?

💚 The goal of the collaboration between Särkänniemi and Nysse, which began at the end of last year, is to reduce the carbon footprint of Särkänniemi visits and encourage visitors to use public transportation to get there.

Read more and see the more specific information:
👉 https://sarkanniemi.fi/en/news

📷: Laura Vanzo
Särkänniemi Tampereen seudun joukkoliikenne

23/04/2024

To mark Earth Day 2024, Travel Times made a round-up of some of the best outdoor and nature experiences across Europe – including Tampere💚!

See more 👉 https://traveltimes.ie/earth-day-inspiration-5-green-getaways-across-europe/

To mark Earth Day 2024, here is a round-up of some of the best outdoor and nature experiences across Europe. Poland: Get up, close and personal with one of Europe’s largest and rarest land mammals Nothing beats the heritage of Poland’s natural landscapes. Poland is at the forefront of preserving...

21/04/2024

Marco discovered Tampere ten years ago, and he quickly fell in love with the city. A decade later, the Frenchman has been involved in opening several restaurants in Tampere, and Marco Boulangerie Cuisine is so popular that sometimes you have to queue for lunch and other delicacies!

Marco's five tips are 👇

🍓Tammelantori square
He describes it as “full of life”, especially on a sunny day ☀️

🥐 Boulangerie Marco
“An honest, cheerful, and cozy place where you can get good food.” - we couldn’t agree more with Marco’s words!

🎧Music & Arts café Onda
“You can listen to good music there, buy records, enjoy tasty coffee, and have some snacks. Onda also serves cocktails.” 😍

🎨Children’s Cultural Centre Rulla Lastenkulttuurikeskus Rulla
“It’s a nice place with changing art exhibitions. We’ve also done crafts and played at Rulla, as they have a playground for children.”

🧱 Hiedanranta
“Visitors can admire street art in the old factory area, and there are also festivals and craft workshops – plenty of interesting things to see.”🎶

Read more on our webpage👉 visittampere.fi/en/locals-tipshttps://visittampere.fi/en/locals-tips/marco-kaniecki/

19/04/2024

Once again an eventful weekend ahead! 👇

☘️ Irish Festival Tampere - The Spring Gathering
🐟 Fish Market at Laukontori Market Square
🎈 Kauppakeskus Ratina Ratina Shopping Centre's birthday
🌱 Spring market fair at Tallipiha stable yards
.. and a lot more! See more from our event calendar at visittampere.com 😎

📷: Laura Vanzo

18/04/2024

The Night of the Museums is taking place again this May🤩! There will once again be an amazing program on the 4th of May, from 6pm until midnight. Now is the time to enjoy the museums!

See more👉 https://visittampere.fi/en/events/night-of-the-museums/

Museoiden Yö - Tampere