Attractions

• Pyynikki Ridge

  New York has Central Park, but how many cities can boast about having a central forest? One of the Tampere city centre neighbourhoods, Pyynikki, is home to a gorgeous pine tree forest on top of a ridge. In the forest there is an illuminated jogging trail that becomes a skiing trail in the winter, and the view from the high cliffs will take your breath away.

  The residents of Pyynikki are fortunate in many ways: not only is the Central Square just a few blocks away, they have Tampere’s only outdoor minigolf course and in the area near Hotel Rosendahl by Lake Pyhäjärvi is also a stunning beach that is the place to be on hot summer days. The Pyynikki summer theatre has decades of traditions: audiences have filled its revolving auditorium summer after summer, witnessing performances of countless classics and contemporary comedies. To round off a day of culture or sporting activities, why not pop into the cafe of the old granite Pyynikki observation tower to enjoy a cup of freshly ground coffee and a delicious doughnut!

• Pyynikki Nature Trail

  Pyynikin harju ridge is a significant geological formation and is considered to be the highest gravel ridge in the world. Pyynikki was turned into a nature reserve in 1993. The nature trail provides access to ridge and grove vegetation. The trail starts from the Pyynikki observation tower and is 4 km long. Cycling is only allowed on the marked routes. Mountain biking is not allowed.

• Pyynikki Observation Tower and Café

  Located on the world’s largest gravel ridge, the 26-meter-tall red granite tower was opened in 1929 on the 150th anniversary of Tampere City. Magnificent views over Tampere and its surroundings open from the top of the tower and it continues to be one of the most popular local sights.

  On the ground level there is a famous cafeteria where they make unique doughnuts or ‘munkki’ (in Finnish), which are known all over Finland and many say they are the best in the country.

  The tower and the café are open every day of the year from 9 am ’til 8 pm (9 pm in the summertime). Only on Midsummer Eve and on Christmas Eve they close earlier, at 4 pm. The admission up to the tower is merely 2 € for adults and 1 € for children between 4 and 15 years.

• Pispala

  Pispala is perhaps the most beautiful part of Tampere: colourful wooden houses scattered all over the steep ridge with roads, gardens and stairways snaking in between. Enjoy the view down from the ridge to the lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, or take in the whole Pispala ridge from the southern lake. In Pispala you can find e.g. a museum for the Finnish writer Lauri Viita, Rajaportti, the oldest public sauna still in use, Café Pispala and Pispalan Pulteri restaurant.

• The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas

  The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, located in the historic Finlayson factory area in Tampere, specialises in social history by recording, researching and exhibiting the history of the workforce. Our versatile exhibitions and lively event activities guarantee a continuous abundance of things to see and do at Werstas.

  Admission to Werstas is always free. Drop by or explore our exhibitions for a whole day. Rain or shine, our doors are open – Werstas is your living room in the heart of the city.

  Werstas is the largest free museum in Finland. Welcome!

• Tampere Market Hall

  Welcome to the largest Market Hall in the Nordics!

  Tampere Market Hall, situated in the main street Hämeenkatu, is the heart of the city. Opened in 1901, Tampere Market Hall is the biggest indoor market in the Nordic countries. Its over 30 vendors pamper the customers with a pleasant atmosphere, high-quality products and friendly, professional service.

  Market Hall has always been the place to get local products straight from nearby bakeries, farms, lakes and forests. You will find fresh fish, meat, cheese and vegetables, warm buns, bread and pastries. Small specialty stores, restaurants and cafés offer e.g. gluten-free, organic and natural products as well as Asian, Persian, Spanish and French delicacies, not to forget chocolate and coffee. If you get hungry while shopping, surrender to all the lovely scents around you, have a seat and enjoy a coffee and bun or a tasty lunch!