Finlayson Area

Welcome to Finlayson Area full of culture, events and entertainment!

Finlayson area is a unique and historic factory milieu located in the heart of Tampere, within the beautiful national landscape of Tammerkoski. Here, history and modern life meet amidst red-brick factory buildings – this traditional area traces its origins to the Finlayson cotton mill established in the 1820s, around which the city of Tampere was built.

Today, Finlayson area is known for its diverse cultural offerings and events, most of which are free of charge for visitors. The area is home to over a hundred businesses – including shops, restaurants, cafés, a cinema, and several museums. Its wide range of services and charming atmosphere make it a truly unique destination.

There is plenty to see and experience in he Finlayson area all year round. Whether you seek peaceful enjoyment or are excited by new experiences, the area offers something for everyone. Visitors can explore the 200-year-old factory tunnels or walk on the rooftops of historic buildings along The only rooftop walkway in Finland. The Factory Garden showcases biodiversity, and its plants and greenery spread throughout the factory surroundings can be admired year-round.

Finlayson area is owned by the pension insurance company Varma.

Museum Centre Vapriikki

With a picturesque location beside the Tammerkoski rapids, Vapriikki is a museum centre that offers things to see and do for the whole family. We host about a dozen exhibitions each year, with varied themes, including history, technology, and natural sciences.

Vapriikki is also home to the Natural History Museum of Tampere, the Media Museum Rupriikki, the Mineral Museum, the Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame, Postal Museum and The Finnish Museum of Games. Our visitors are served by museum restaurant Valssi and the Vapriikki museum shop, which offers a wide selection of books, gifts, and souvenirs.

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!

Tallipiha Stable Yards

Stable Yards, old time idyll in Tampere centre

A hundred years ago the Stable Yards were part of the Finlayson factory community that dominated the city of Tampere for half a century. The Stable Yards were the domain of the factory owner’s horses and the staff needed to care for them. The charming Russian Karelian style cottages in beautiful garden surroundings have now been restored to their 1880´s appearance and made home to a range of little gift shops, artisans’ workshops and café.

Today, the historic Tallipiha is a free-of-charge sight with a fascinating cafe, chocolate and handicraft shops and various events. The community is also home to different seasonal events. Summer events include a traditional Finnish Midsummer celebration, market days and artisans’ work demonstrations. During the summer, a genuine old time horse cab awaits customers in the Yards. During winter, Stable Yards celebrate Shrovetide and Christmas with various events. The Stable Yards have something to offer to people of all ages.

Free entry!

Sauna-Restaurant Kuuma

Kuuma offers social, cozy “living room for everybody” in a New-Nordic style.

You can experience the hottest löyly sensations either in our wood-heated sauna or the modern smoke sauna. The wood-heated sauna might be more of a traditional type of experience for the first-time sauna-goers, whereas the smoke sauna can give the experienced sauna enthusiasts a chance to step up a notch.

There are two public mixed saunas at Kuuma, where you can come with a friend or by yourself to relax. The bigger one is the smoke sauna and the smaller of our saunas is a traditional wood-heated sauna.

An essential part of the experience for all senses that Kuuma offers, is delicious food. Our menu is created by a local gift to the Finnish kitchen, Eero Mäkelä.

The Kuuma food philosophy is based on pure Nordic tastes, spiced up with some small, surprising twists. The menu changes according to the season.

Rajaportti Sauna – Oldest Public Sauna in Finland

Rajaportti sauna in Pispala, Tampere, is the oldest public sauna in Finland still in use. Built 1906. Separate departments for men and women. A preheated, massive stove. A long-lasting, sturdy löyly, that is the sauna spirit. Also a coffee house and services of a massotherapist available.

Rajaportti Sauna has remained more or less unchanged through decades. Here you can experience a genuine time travel to the past while entering the best sauna ever. Actually, the only change in facilities worth mentioning was made in 1930’s by erecting a wall to separate men’s washroom from women’s. This sauna, still heated by wood in traditional manner, was established in 1906 and has since offered memorable sauna bathing for Tampere dwellers as well as visitors from near and far.

The massive masonry stove makes the heart of the sauna. Meter-long logs are needed to make the stones, in all weighing over a ton, to glow and sparkle in red. After the fire is out, water is thrown over the stones to remove remains of carbon monoxide, then the lids of the funnel are shut, and the heat is getting smooth and steady, the stove calms down. Löyly, the heat and the spirit of the sauna, spreads out and lasts for the whole of the evening. First somewhat stern and dry, the löyly gets more gentle, moist and supple later in the evening.

In each dressing room there is space for 15-20 persons at a time, and approximately 12 in the sauna room itself. We do not want any haste in the sauna and therefore appreciate that mobile phones will be shut when entering the sauna zone. Sauna bath with other sauna fellows, whether new acquaintances or old friends of yours, is an essential part of a visit to a public sauna and may makes your sauna visit all the more pleasant and interesting experience.

Scandic Tampere City

A refurbished hotel right in the centre of Tampere, directly opposite the railway station. Stylish rooms and a popular restaurant guarantee a relaxing stay. You can organise a successful meeting in our flexible facilities.

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves

Welcome to a new chapter in the Ilves story!

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, owing its design to a matchbox, has always been a free spirit. One of those who are said to be born legends. When the revolving doors of Ilves revolved for the very first time in 1986, it was a remarkable period. Ilves was the biggest, the highest and the prettiest of its time.

Now the legend has come to life – again. The iconic revolving doors revolved once more in March 2022 to mark the beginning of a new era.

The completely renewed rooms, even more diverse restaurant offering and warm, Tampere hospitality make Ilves a lively meeting place for locals and travellers alike. Rising from the midst of the white waters of Tampere’s rapids, this landmark is an event hotspot where you can relish life from early in the morning to late at night. Forget stuffy formality and let’s enjoy life – now is the time to make new stories for the next chapter!

Grand Hotel Tammer

In Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer, you can feel the unique Grand Hotel feeling in a traditional and preserved cultural enviroment.

Built in 1929, Grand Hotel Tammer is the third oldest hotel in Finland. Designed by the city architect Bertel Strömmer, the building is a great example of Nordic Classicism. From the very beginning, it was built to house a hotel of international standards. Rest well on premium bedding surrounded by modern amenities and city views. In the 87 rooms and corridors, restored with honor, you can feel the spirit of history. All our rooms are non-smoking.

UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas, Accommodation

UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas

Before, socks and knitwear were made here. Now there is a place to stay in an unforgettable environment – and much more. UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas is located at Pyynikki old tricot factory. We have renovated the factory into a place where you can stay comfortably for a weekend or live conveniently for even months. At the same time, we made it a new kind of busy center of working life and a beacon for all travelers.

Our fully furnished studio apartments are suitable for both short and longer stays. The accommodation price includes use of the gym and sauna.

Come for a day, a month or a year to enjoy nature and city life. UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas is a home for one, a hotel for another and an inspiring place to work for the third.

Serlachius in Tampere Region

Serlachius takes you away from the crowded places to a harmonious atmosphere of art, design and nature! You will find national art treasures, contemporary exhibitions, internationally awarded architecture, exciting history and excellent cuisine in the midst of beautiful Finnish nature. Add some soft activities in your day and borrow a bike or Nordic walking poles and take a turn in the Art Town Mänttä. Or perhaps you would like to have a picnic in the Sculpture Park and row a boat on the lake close by? Your choice! Welcome to the Finnish top sight – far out art with a historic heart!

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Petäjävesi Old Church

Petäjävesi Old Church tells stories of Finnish peoples’ everyday lives, during four different centuries. Built by central Finland’s land-owning peasants in 1763–65, the Old Church features superb carving and has witnessed some of the most profound feelings in life. The mysterious Petäjävesi Old Church was listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1994, as a unique example of traditional Nordic wooden church architecture and log construction. The appearance of the church has remained nearly un-changed.

Scandic Laajavuori

Scandic Laajavuori offers a true resort experience in the scenic landscapes of Jyväskylä. Enjoy a tropically warm spa, diverse services, and activities for a relaxing or adventure-filled stay.

The 800 m² spa area features jacuzzies, pools, a children’s pool, and a variety of saunas. The Day Spa provides pampering treatments and massages. Guests can also access a modern gym, bowling alley, playroom, ball pit, and a teen lounge with games.

Comfortable rooms feature individual cooling, high-quality beds, and scenic views. Some rooms offer balconies, while larger groups can opt for bunk beds or sofa beds.

Dining options include a relaxed café, and two restaurants. Versatile event spaces accommodate meetings, conferences, and celebrations. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and parking.

Located just five minutes from the city center, with a direct bus connection, Scandic Laajavuori is steps from top outdoor trails, Laajavuori Ski Resort, and Laajis Adventure Park. The hotel is Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified and operates on 100% renewable energy.

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra is modern city hotel in the middle of Jyväskylä. Everything you need in a Jyväskylä-visit is near. It is easy to reach as the railway- and bus-station is just opposite the hotel. Hotel has two different kinds of restaurants and breakfast restaurant that serve many local specialities. If you need to organize a nice meeting, we are the place! In our rooms you sleep well and we have guite a good selection of different kind of roomtypes. In our vibrant hotel we have cosy atmosphere. Our friendly staff welcome you warmly and want to take good care of you.

GreenStar Hotel Jyväskylä

Affordable and ecological stay near by Jyväskylä central railway station. Each of our hotels continues its unique green journey towards a feel-good, do-good accommodation service that doesn’t burden the environment but rather creates a positive impact on it. The hotel has 107 rooms. You can book breakfast, parking and extra beds for children separately. Every room accommodates 1-3 person with same affordable rate

Accommodation by the lake in the heart of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finlandia hotel Alba

Finlandia Hotel Alba is a private hotel in Jyväskylä.
We produce hotel and restaurant services and put our heart into it.

We are located by the beautiful Lake Jyväsjärvi and Mattilanniemi campus and park area. Location is ideal for swimming during summer and skating and cross country skiing during winter. So remember to pack your skiis and skates – swimming shorts too.

Aalto2 museum center, University of Jyväskylä and the Jyväskylä city center are within walking distance from us.

You can choose accommodation in economy, standard, superior and JrSuite class. JrSuites are equipped with private saunas.

Hotel Alba’s lake view restaurant serves customers all year round. Breakfast, lunch and á la carte is served daily.

Over 40,000 travelers visit us annually and they have appreciated our delicious food, good night sleep and friendly service.

We hope to see you soon at Finlandia Hotel Alba.

Aalto2 Museum Centre

Aalto2 is a unique museum centre where architecture, design and cultural heritage meet. Located in the heart of Jyväskylä, the centre operates in two buildings designed by Alvar Aalto. The permanent exhibitions explore Aalto’s life and work alongside the cultural heritage of Central Finland. In addition, Aalto2 features several temporary exhibitions throughout the year. The experience is completed by the carefully curated Aalto2 Shop, offering Finnish design products, and the Aalto2 Café. Aalto2 offers inspiring exhibitions and a welcoming place to pause, surrounded by Aalto’s architecture.

The café and shop are open without an entrance fee. We accept Museum Card.

Craft Museum of Finland

Nostalgia and modern time – a recipe for handicraft that will interest the whole family!
Several temporary exhibitions are on display at the same time, where different handicraft techniques, their masters and art craft are presented, as well as, of course, the Finnish national costume tradition. Handicraft is a broad concept that covers both soft and hard materials, traditional techniques as well as new innovations. Come and be inspired!

Get to know A Joyrney in Time exhibition and travel trough 2000 years of crafts s in the museum’s lecture hall, or try your hand at the crafts in the museum’s open workshop. In the workshop space on the second floor of the museum, children and adults can try their hand at making their own souvenirs. Or book a guided tour to the exhibitions.

The museum shop has products by Finnish crafts people for big or small needs.

The museum is renewing its permanent exhibitions. All new exhibition of craft and national costume will open to the public in 6/2025.

Harju Ridge & Vesilinna Observation Tower

The Harju ridge is a pine forest ridge formation in the middle of the city of Jyväskylä and the Vesilinna with its observation tower on the top of the ridge is a recognisable landmark that can be seen everywhere the city. Harju is also a year-round area for outdoor activities and recreation for the city dwellers, a soothing green oasis right next to the city centre. The Vesilinna Observation Tower houses the Natural History Museum and a café-restaurant. The observation tower is always open during the opening hours of the Vesilinna Cafe & Restaurant. It is recommended to check the opening times of the Vesilinna Cafe & Restaurant website before the visit.

The Nero Stairs that ascend to the top of the ridge are one of Jyväskylä’s more picturesque sights. The robust stairs, whose foot is at the edge of the city centre, were built as an unemployment relief project in 1925. The name of the stairs derives from the municipal engineer of the day, Oskar Nero.

Scandic Laajavuori

Scandic Laajavuori offers a true resort experience in the scenic landscapes of Jyväskylä. Enjoy a tropically warm spa, diverse services, and activities for a relaxing or adventure-filled stay.

The 800 m² spa area features jacuzzies, pools, a children’s pool, and a variety of saunas. The Day Spa provides pampering treatments and massages. Guests can also access a modern gym, bowling alley, playroom, ball pit, and a teen lounge with games.

Comfortable rooms feature individual cooling, high-quality beds, and scenic views. Some rooms offer balconies, while larger groups can opt for bunk beds or sofa beds.

Dining options include a relaxed café, and two restaurants. Versatile event spaces accommodate meetings, conferences, and celebrations. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi and parking.

Located just five minutes from the city center, with a direct bus connection, Scandic Laajavuori is steps from top outdoor trails, Laajavuori Ski Resort, and Laajis Adventure Park. The hotel is Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified and operates on 100% renewable energy.

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra

Original Sokos Hotel Alexandra is modern city hotel in the middle of Jyväskylä. Everything you need in a Jyväskylä-visit is near. It is easy to reach as the railway- and bus-station is just opposite the hotel. Hotel has two different kinds of restaurants and breakfast restaurant that serve many local specialities. If you need to organize a nice meeting, we are the place! In our rooms you sleep well and we have guite a good selection of different kind of roomtypes. In our vibrant hotel we have cosy atmosphere. Our friendly staff welcome you warmly and want to take good care of you.

GreenStar Hotel Jyväskylä

Affordable and ecological stay near by Jyväskylä central railway station. Each of our hotels continues its unique green journey towards a feel-good, do-good accommodation service that doesn’t burden the environment but rather creates a positive impact on it. The hotel has 107 rooms. You can book breakfast, parking and extra beds for children separately. Every room accommodates 1-3 person with same affordable rate

Accommodation by the lake in the heart of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finlandia hotel Alba

Finlandia Hotel Alba is a private hotel in Jyväskylä.
We produce hotel and restaurant services and put our heart into it.

We are located by the beautiful Lake Jyväsjärvi and Mattilanniemi campus and park area. Location is ideal for swimming during summer and skating and cross country skiing during winter. So remember to pack your skiis and skates – swimming shorts too.

Aalto2 museum center, University of Jyväskylä and the Jyväskylä city center are within walking distance from us.

You can choose accommodation in economy, standard, superior and JrSuite class. JrSuites are equipped with private saunas.

Hotel Alba’s lake view restaurant serves customers all year round. Breakfast, lunch and á la carte is served daily.

Over 40,000 travelers visit us annually and they have appreciated our delicious food, good night sleep and friendly service.

We hope to see you soon at Finlandia Hotel Alba.

In the Footsteps of Alvar Aalto – Tour at Säynätsalo Town Hall

Säynätsalo Town Hall is one of the architect Alvar Aalto’s most significant works. It enjoys a unique position in the history of modern architecture.
During the tour, you will hear fascinating stories and facts about Aalto’s life, architecture, and the history of Säynätsalo. The tour takes about half an hour, and after that, you are allowed to experience the building more on your own.

Lahtiset Factory Shop

The Lahtiset company has cherished the noble skill of manufacturing felt boots since 1921. Every pair of boots which depart from the Lahtiset Factory proudly represents the long traditions of the Lahtinen family’s history. Even today, the felt boots are made carefully, step by step by hand.

Visit Lahtiset factory shop at a small village Partala in Jämsä. Factory shop is located in a beautiful scenery in the proximity of a waterfall about 8 km from Jämsä and 11 km from Himos.

Restaurant Moose Manor

Welcome to Ravintola Hirvikartano for a Moosing experience!

Ravintola Hirvikartano offers Finnish gourmet food in the summer & winter seasons and for private events.
We primarily prefer domestic raw materials and game meat.
The first and only moose park in Finland is connected to the restaurant, where you can get up close and personal with moose, reindeer and fallow deer with a guide.
Free entrance to the zoo for all main- and children’s meal eaters.
(Norm. adults/€15 12 years and under/€7)

More information by clicking on the link to our website! 🙂

Restaurant Näsinneula

Restaurant Näsinneula located on top of Näsinneula Observation Tower in Tampere gives you a bird-eye-view over the Finnish Lakeland. You can taste one of the finest cuisines in all of Finland at the height of 124 meters as you gaze upon the gorgeous scenery that changes according to the season. The cuisine is seasonal and local as well and the menu changes regularly throughout the year. The freshest Finnish ingredients are turned in to amazing dishes prepared by our local chefs. Every table is the best table at Näsinneula as the restaurant slowly rotates as you dine so you get to see every corner of Tampere and more! We highly recommend making a reservation well in advance as Näsinneula gets fully booked especially during weekends and holidays.

Kajo: Ode to Nature

Restaurant Kajo’s “Ode to Nature” -menu serves the best local produce the season has to offer. With the support of our network of local producers and our constant curiosity we never stop learning from our ingredients.

The experience can be upgraded by our drink pairings. We happily take into account possible special diets or allergies.

Scandic Tampere City

A refurbished hotel right in the centre of Tampere, directly opposite the railway station. Stylish rooms and a popular restaurant guarantee a relaxing stay. You can organise a successful meeting in our flexible facilities.

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves

Welcome to a new chapter in the Ilves story!

Original Sokos Hotel Ilves, owing its design to a matchbox, has always been a free spirit. One of those who are said to be born legends. When the revolving doors of Ilves revolved for the very first time in 1986, it was a remarkable period. Ilves was the biggest, the highest and the prettiest of its time.

Now the legend has come to life – again. The iconic revolving doors revolved once more in March 2022 to mark the beginning of a new era.

The completely renewed rooms, even more diverse restaurant offering and warm, Tampere hospitality make Ilves a lively meeting place for locals and travellers alike. Rising from the midst of the white waters of Tampere’s rapids, this landmark is an event hotspot where you can relish life from early in the morning to late at night. Forget stuffy formality and let’s enjoy life – now is the time to make new stories for the next chapter!

Grand Hotel Tammer

In Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer, you can feel the unique Grand Hotel feeling in a traditional and preserved cultural enviroment.

Built in 1929, Grand Hotel Tammer is the third oldest hotel in Finland. Designed by the city architect Bertel Strömmer, the building is a great example of Nordic Classicism. From the very beginning, it was built to house a hotel of international standards. Rest well on premium bedding surrounded by modern amenities and city views. In the 87 rooms and corridors, restored with honor, you can feel the spirit of history. All our rooms are non-smoking.

UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas, Accommodation

UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas

Before, socks and knitwear were made here. Now there is a place to stay in an unforgettable environment – and much more. UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas is located at Pyynikki old tricot factory. We have renovated the factory into a place where you can stay comfortably for a weekend or live conveniently for even months. At the same time, we made it a new kind of busy center of working life and a beacon for all travelers.

Our fully furnished studio apartments are suitable for both short and longer stays. The accommodation price includes use of the gym and sauna.

Come for a day, a month or a year to enjoy nature and city life. UNITY Tampere Trikootehdas is a home for one, a hotel for another and an inspiring place to work for the third.

Tammelantori Square

Tammelantori square is a traditional marketplace with markets throughout the year. Shop for strawberries, potatoes, flowers and smoked fish during the summer, and Christmas wreaths and ham in wintertime. Remember to sample the local black sausage – any time of the year.

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!