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TRATTORIA TAMMERIN PUISTO
www.ravintolatammer.com
Feel fancy at the first ever beer terrace in
Tampere. Satakunnankatu 13
PAAPPA MUSIC PUB
www.paapankapakka.fi
Attention, jazz lovers! Live music every
night. Koskikatu 9
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RESTAURANT TELAKKA
www.telakka.eu
This artsy restaurant and culture house
hosts a tiny gallery and a theatre, as well
as good food and live music.
Tullikamarin aukio 3
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VIIKINSAARI ISLAND
www.hopealinja.fi/sivut/viikinsaari.htm
All that is needed for a fun summer
day: playground, restaurant, kiosk, swimming beach, lakeside sauna, barbecue
grill and a 2,5 km nature path – and as a
bonus, boat cruise to the island!
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GASTROPUB NORDIC
www.gastropub.net/nordic
Casually superb service in Tamperean
dialect, Finnish microbrewery beers and
Nordic pub menu. Otavalankatu 3
45
RUBY & FELLAS - IRISH PUB AND
KITCHEN
www.rubyandfellas.fi
Great pub menu and live music all year
round. In summertime, a big terrace
overlooking the rapids. Hämeenkatu 15
RESTAURANT BOATS IN RATINA
STREAM POOL
In Ratina stream pool, there are several
restaurant boats with sunny terraces
where you can enjoy a nice summer’s day
or a cozy evening.
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JACK THE ROOSTER - ROCK &
KITCHEN
www.jacktherooster.fi
Proper rock’n’roll bar, with food. Reggae
& Sausage on the rapid-side terrace on
summer Mondays. Satakunnankatu 13
DESIGN ON TAMPERE -SHOPS:
DESIGN BOULEVARD, SUPER
MUKAVA, SEELE
designontampere.com
Tampere has Design! The events and
shops of Design On Tampere association
offer easy access to local handicrafts and
design, that are ethical, ecological and
aesthetic. All shops are listed on
http://designontampere.com/
51A Design Boulevard: Hatanpään valtatie 6,
51B Super Mukava: Otavalankatu 3,
51C Seele: Kuninkaankatu 21
52
MIRAAKKELI
miraakkeli.valmiskauppa.fi
Natural design for your kid! Designing
and producing in Tampere, Miraakkeli
sells childrens’ wear and toys made of
natural materials. Aleksanterinkatu 28
53
TAITO SHOP
www.taitopirkanmaa.fi
In need of gifts? Taito Shop offers Finnish
handicrafts for everyday life as well as
special occasions. Hatanpään valtatie 4
54
STABLE YARDS
www.tallipiha.fi
A blast from the past, the old Stable
Yards of Finlayson allow you to get lost in
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pretty boutiques and a lovely café amidst
the old-style stable buildings.
Kuninkaankatu 4
55
BOUTIQUES IN KEHRÄSAARI
www.pikkuputiikit.fi, kenkapajapihka.fi,
www.ateljeekatu.fi
Kehräsaari in the heart of Tampere is definitely something to check out, if for no
other reason, at least for its boutiques. At
Ateljeekatu, Pikkuputiikit and Shoesmith
Pihka, you can buy the products straight
from the designer. Kehräsaari
56
OPTIMAL SHOPPING TERRAIN:
KOSKIKESKUS, SOKOS, STOCKMANN
www.koskikeskus.fi, www.sokos.fi,
www.stockmann.com,
56A Koskikeskus: Hatanpään valtatie 1,
56B Sokos: Hämeenkatu 21,
56C Stockmann: Hämeenkatu 4
Local treats
57
MINETTI AND TAMPEREEN
JÄÄTELÖTEHDAS (TAMPERE ICE
CREAM FACTORY)
www.minetti.fi,
www.tampereenjaatelotehdas.fi
Minetti has the largest selection of ice
cream flavors. At a sneaky location in
a tunnel from the Frenckell square to
Finlayson, the local ice cream factory
Tampereen Jäätelötehdas shop offers
amazing Italian style gelato.
57A Main kiosk of Minetti: Hatanpään
valtatie 1 (Koskikeskus),
57B Kiosk of Jäätelötehdas: Frenckellin
aukio
58
TAMPEREEN PAAHTIMO, MOKKAMESTARIT AND PIRKANMAAN
PAAHTIMO
www.tampereenpaahtimo.fi, mokkamestarit.fi, www.pirkanmaanpaahtimo.fi
Finns are famous coffee drinkers. Local
roasting factories create amazing coffee
to drink on site or to take home with you.
58A Tampereen Paahtimo: Tuomiokirkonkatu 26,
58B Mokkamestarit: Verkatehtaankatu 9
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TAMPERE MARKET HALL
www.tampereenkauppahalli.fi
On the idyllic aisles of the Market
Hall, you’ll find dozens of food and
specialty shops. Stop by to do some
shopping or just to enjoy a freshly
brewed coffee! Hämeenkatu 19
60
PLEVNA RESTAURANT & BREWERY
www.plevna.fi
Prize-winning beers! Itäinenkatu 8
61
DAMMENBERG AND CHOCOLATE
FARM SUOJÄRVI
www.dammenberg.fi, www.suklaatila.fi
Local chocolate producers, worth a taste!
Buy them at the Stable Yards Chocolate
Shop. Kuninkaankatu 4
62
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PLAYGROUNDS: SORSAPUISTO,
FAIRY TALE PARK TIITIÄINEN, PIKKU KAKKONEN PARK AND EMIL AALTONEN PARK
Imagination is not needed at these playgrounds. They are that awesome. And
free. 66A Sorsapuisto, 66B Fairy Tale Park
Tiitiäinen, 66C Pikku Kakkonen Park, 66D
Emil Aaltonen Park
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CHILDREN’S CULTURAL CENTRE
RULLA
www.tampere.fi/rulla
Rulla is a unique place in the city centre
for families with kids. For the smallest
ones, it offers lots to marvel in the
underwater kingdom, and the bigger
kids can make handicrafts and visit the
seasonally changing theme exhibition.
Finlaysoninkuja 6
LAN
DORIS
www.ravintoladoris.fi
”Sticky floors and slow service” as they
advertise themselves. Get your drinks
cheaper on Tuesdays. Aleksanterinkatu 20
46
91
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51
Terraces,
restaurant boats
Family fun
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44
BLUES BAR GOBI DESERT CANOE
CLUB
bluesbaari.com
A mini-sized pub with homely international atmosphere catered by the Dutch
bartender Patrik and a multi-cultural
clientele. Rautatienkatu 12 E
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Beer and more
SALHOJANKADUN PUB
www.sqc.fi/salhis
The first pub in Finland. Salhojankatu 29
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GLORIA
A nightclub on 3 floors, in Gloria you can
sing karaoke, dance your shoes off or
just enjoy a quiet beer with friends. Or all
three! Hämeenkatu 24
43
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ENTERTAINMENT WORLD ILONA
www.ravintola.fi
Four bars in one: Karaoke Lounge, Live
Club, Saana Cocktail Bar and Bobby Pub.
Verkatehtaankatu 3
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38
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Retail therapy
42
O’CONNELL’S IRISH BAR
www.oconnells.fi
This genuine Irish pub hosts pub quizzes
and stand up nights in English, as well as
live music. All free of charge.
Rautatienkatu 24
TU
RESTAURANT HULLU PORO
koskiravintolat.fi/hulluporo
They don’t call it Mad Reindeer for
nothing.
Hatanpään valtatie 1 (Koskikeskus)
KATU
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Dance your shoes off
37
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GASTROPUB TUULENSUU
www.gastropub.net/tuulensuu
Works as a perfect getaway for a candlelight date as well as a shelter from the
Finnish weather round the year. Beer
plays just as an important part as the
great food. Hämeenpuisto 23
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VAAKON NAKKI
www.vaakonnakki.fi
The forefather of all fast food kiosks!
Pispalan valtatie 37
30
OHRANJYVÄ
www.ohranjyva.fi
This legendary pub & restaurant is not on
the most welcoming street in town but
worth a visit. Also home to the famous
traditional pork sauce - served on the 3rd
Monday of each month.
Näsilinnankatu 15
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PIZZERIA NAPOLI
pizzerianapoli.fi
You can check out the 100 pizzas on the
menu while you queue. Aleksanterinkatu 31
NIGHTCLUB TÄHTI
www.nightclubtahti.fi
A place for those who love couples’ dancing, or just listening to Finnish artists live.
Hämeenkatu 13
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RESTAURANT COUSSICCA
www.coussicca.com
Mention Coussicca to a local and watch
him drool. The steaks are worth taking a
bit of a walk or a bus ride from the city
centre. Nyyrikintie 2
PISPALAN PULTERI
www.pispalanpulteri.fi
Pispala is a place for many good things
and Pulteri is one of them. Try the Super
Steak they’ve served since ‘68.
Pispalan valtatie 23
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KLUBI
www.klubi.net
Whether the band of the evening was
about heavy metal, acustic rock, or
African rythms, after 2am all people
with passion for different music genres
dance together on the same dance floor.
Tullikamarinaukio 2
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TILLIKKA
www.raflaamo.fi/tampere/tillikka-tampere
Tillikka might look too fancy for a potato
and sausage stir fry but take your chance
and enjoy the nation famous dish!
Hämeenkatu 14
NPUIS
SAM
28
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VIINIKANKA
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PYYMÄEN OMA
www.pyymaenleipomo.fi
One of the flashiest cafés in the city offers
tasty treats freshly made by the popular
Pyymäen Leipomo bakery. Try it for lunch
as well! Tuomiokirkonkatu 30
LIISA
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PYYNIKKI BEACH, BY THE SCANDIC HOTEL ROSENDAHL
You will find a local in every waterfront
during the summer but THE place for
sunbathing and beach games is the
Pyynikki beach near the hotel Rosendahl.
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TAMMELAN PUISTOKATU
RATINA
PINNINKATU
CAFÉ AMURIN HELMI
www.tampere.fi/amuri/kahvila
In the Workers’ Museum cafe, the clock
turns back a hundred years, yet the
bakery products couldn’t be more fresh.
Hustle disappears at the traditional Finnish breakfast. Satakunnankatu 49
2
8A 62B
PELTOKATU
26
55
88
70
Did you lose your way in a long
menu? Then order waffles with
smoked salmon and cream sauce,
lemon and greens – you can’t go
wrong! Olga
CAFÉ PISPALA
Facebook: Cafe Pispala - Kahvila
A piece of an American dream in the middle of former workers’ part of town. Try
the pancake brunch! Pispankatu 30
56A
37 57A
47
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29
ILMARINKATU
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43
TULLIKATU
Pyhäjärvi
CAFÉ RUNO
www.kahvilaruno.fi
In this café even a Finn feels
like a European. Ojakatu 3
25
52 23
51A
40 51B
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HTAAN
VERKATE
53
KATU
TAMMELA
66D
ITSENÄISYYDENKATU
SORINKATU
68
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THE WAFFLE CAFÉ
www.vohvelikahvila.com
Sweet or salty, waffles are good. Here,
you get them in the smallest building in
town. Ojakatu 2
10A
13
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10B
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KULLERVONKATU
JALKASAARI
PYYNIKINSAARET
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JOSELININNIEMI
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PYYNIKKI DOUGHNUT CAFÉ
www.munkkikahvila.net
If you’ve been here before you know why
people keep coming back for doughnuts.
If you haven’t, you’re about to find out.
21A Näkötornintie 20 , 21B Keskustori 1
OOPSY DAISY
Facebook: Oopsy Daisy - Café
Culture café Oopsy Daisy, located inside
the retro shop Forget Me Not, is about
Fair Trade and organic, also gluten-free
and vegan-friendly. Aleksanterinkatu 30
KATU
HÄMEEN
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TAMMELANKATU
35
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VAINIOKATU
VELLAMONKATU
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SECRET GEM:
KONDITORIA MARI, NEKALA
Facebook: Konditoria Mari
In my neighbourhood we have this
phenomenon called Mari. No words
to describe the awesome doughnuts,
for a single euro at this suburbian café.
Everything baked on site. Best for a
morning coffee and a “munkki” straight
out of the oven. Mind you, the queues
reach out of the café on most mornings.
-Laura Ahotie 34
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KINKATU
KURILAN
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TIILIRUU
VENKATU
PYHÄJÄR
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PELLAVA
LAISKOLANKUJA
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KATU
SATAMA
77
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KIRKKOK
75
POHJOLANKATU
K.
7
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56B 14
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ANKATU
RESTAURANT HUBER
www.ravintelihuber.fi
Aleksis Kiven katu 13
85
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Sweet cafés
NI
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HALLITUS
39
KUNIN KA
HELLA & HUONE
hellajahuone.fi, Salhojankatu 48
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SA
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KAUPPA
NANKAT
RESTAURANT NÄSINNEULA
www.sarkanniemi.fi/nasinneula
Laiturikatu 1
82
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PAPIN KAT
RAVINTELI BERTHA
www.bertha.fi, Rautatienkatu 14
ALA
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12C
41
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KOULUK
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NÄSILIN
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A M M ATTIKOULUNK
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LAYSONIN
ATU FIN
87 67 80
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26 79
PIRKANK
TAHMELANTIE
KATU
15
RESTAURANT C
www.ravintola-c.fi, Rautatienkatu 20
PISPALA
NR
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P
LAHDEN
THE FINEST RESTAURANTS OF THEM
ALL, FULL OF FINNISH GOODNESS
WITH AN INTERNATIONAL TWIST.
72A
AS IKIVE NKA TU
MUSTAN
Fine Dining
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UUVILLA
KATU
MARIAN
14
RESTAURANT 4 SEASONS
4vuodenaikaa.fi
A small piece of France is located in the
Market Hall and offers top notch food.
Lunchtime can be crowded and while for
you sharing a table with strangers might
be normal, to a Finn it’s an adventure.
Hämeenkatu 19 (Market Hall)
K.
NK
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KATU
TU
HDENKA
KORTELA
ATU
AMURINK
HOT WINGS RESTAURANT
SIIPIWEIKOT
www.hotwings.fi
The special diet of Tampere is served in
several locations but SiipiWeikot is the
most legendary amongst them!
Aleksanterinkatu 26
IN
KATU
13
RT
SOTKAN
VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT GOPAL
www.gopal.fi
Local vegetarian restaurant chain Gobal
offers Indian flavoured veggie food in
three locations. We recommend it for
meat eaters too!
12A Ilmarinkatu 16, 12B Rongankatu 6,
12C Kuninkaankatu 15 (Café Gopal)
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NIEMIKA
12
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KANKUR
11
RESTAURANT PORK & MORE
www.porkandmore.fi
The smoky barbecue savours of the
deep South served with a cool, laid-back
feeling. Aleksanterinkatu 29 B
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SEPÄNKA
BAR BURRITO
www.barburrito.fi
You find yourself scraping the burrito
fillings from your lap as you don’t want
to waste a single bite. 10A Keskustori 5,
10B Itsenäisyydenkatu 2
3
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SITKO PIZZA & BAR
Facebook: Sitko Pizza&Bar
A pizza where fillings play the supporting
role. Näsilinnankatu 22
17
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SUMMER DAY ON VIIKINSAARI
ISLAND
www.hopealinja.fi/sivut/viikinsaari.htm
A summery island with fun activities,
just a short boat trip away from Laukontori harbor.
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Must taste
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HATANPÄÄ ARBORETUM
Not too far a walk from the centre, you’ll
find the Hatanpää Arboretum with
the lovely rose garden. The arboretum
welcomes wedding parties and joggers
alike. Hatanpään puistokuja
KAUPPI
81
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MYLLYSAARI
25
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THE TASTY DOUGHNUTS OF THE
PYYNIKKI OBSERVATION TOWER
www.munkkikahvila.net
The best doughnuts in the universe and
views on the side! Pyynikki Observation
Tower sits on top of the world’s largest
gravel hill and is open every day of the
year. Näkötornintie 20 and Keskustori 1
KATU
PUISTON
KAUPIN
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COFFEE AT TAMMELANTORI OR
LAUKONTORI MARKET PLACE
www.tampere.fi/liikuntajavapaaaika/
torit
Tampereans enjoy their morning coffee
at a market place! Few inches of our
famous black sausage is a normal side
order for a coffee and if that doesn’t fill
your belly, there are plenty of café and
food cars to choose from.
8A Laukontori
MEET
A LOC
8B Tammelantori
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Train like a hockey player! The 310 steps
of Pispala stairs and “traffic lights” for
fitness testing. Spurt to the green level
in 2 minutes and you can officially call
yourself fit! Pispalanportaat
TAMPERE CATHEDRAL
Our architecturally impressive Cathedral
is a must see! Designed by Lars Sonck, it
boasts impressive interior art including
controversial frescoes by Hugo Simberg.
Tuomiokirkonkatu
TIE
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33
7
SORSAPUISTO PARK
Grab a few friends and head to Sorsapuisto park for a picnic - like the locals
have done since the 1930’s.
Sorsapuisto
6C
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MOVIE THEATRE NIAGARA
www.elokuvakeskus.fi/niagara
Sink in to the red seats! This sympathetic movie theatre in the nook of Kehräsaari shows both European movies
and American indie movies in its single
theatre. Kehräsaari B-talo
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THE PISPALA STAIRS
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63
MOISIONKATU
2
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A LOC
SAUNAS RAJAPORTTI,
AL
RAUHANIEMI AND KAUPINOJA
www.rajaportinsauna.fi,
www.rauhaniemi.net,
www.talviuimarit.fi/kaupinojan-sauna
This is unique even for Finns! The deeply
loved remain of the town’s worker
background is the public sauna culture.
Rajaportti in Pispala is Finland’s oldest
public sauna still in use, and from the
heat of Rauhaniemi and Kaupinoja you
can dive straight into the lake Näsijärvi,
all year round.
6A Rajaportti: Pispalan valtatie 9,
6B Rauhaniemi: Rauhaniementie 23 B,
6C Kaupinoja: Kaupinpuistonkatu 1 A
LAPINNIEMENRANTA
KATU
THE FINLAYSON / TAMPELLA
AREAS – NEW LIFE OF THE INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE SITES
www.finlaysoninalue.fi
From the magnificent national heritage
landscape of the Tammerkoski rapids,
you can find both former industrial areas, ingeniuously converted into shops
and restaurants, as well as operational
industry and hydroelectric plants. Finlaysoninkatu, Alaverstaanraitti
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BLACK SAUSAGE AT TAMMELANTORI OR LAUKONTORI MARKET PLACE.
The ultimate Tampere diet includes black
sausage. You can find it at both Laukontori and Tammelantori market squares.
Have it with milk and lingonberry jam!
62A Tammelantori
62B Laukontori
69
TAMPERE ART MUSEUM
MOOMINVALLEY
muumilaakso.tampere.fi
Did you know that the Moomin House
actually exists? The Moomin museum
in Tampere is based on Tove Jansson’s
original Moomin books. The gem of the
collection is the genuine Moomin house,
with dwellers just as unique as the house
itself – and its builders, Tuulikki Pietilä,
Pentti Eistola and Tove Jansson. Hint:
Peek inside the Moomin house sauna
with a flashlight! Puutarhakatu 34
70
SPA HOTEL RANTASIPI EDEN
www.rantasipi.fi/hotellit/eden
Waterslides, outdoor pool, flowing river,
wave machine, bubbles, saunas and fun
watery playing areas for the smallest
ones of the family – many reasons to
spend a fun day in the spa. And when
you get hungry or thirsty, refreshments
are available from the pool bar.
Paratiisikatu 2, Nokia
71
CULTURE CENTRE PIIPOO
kulttuuripiipoo.fi
Art workshops and nice activities for
children and the young. The smallest
children play with their own adults –
there’s plenty of room for free playing
as well as a climbing wall for the bigger
ones. Ideaparkinkatu 4, Lempäälä
72
HOPLOP TAMPERE AND IDEAPARK
www.hoplop.fi
A place where kids are guaranteed to get
rid of excess energy by play and adventure! Swing, climb, slide, bounce, crawl...
In HopLop, even a rainy day is filled with
joy of playing and exercising.
72A HopLop Tampere: Haarlankatu 1,
72B HopLop Ideapark: Ideaparkinkatu 4,
Lempäälä
73
Särkänniemi
www.sarkanniemi.fi
Every toddler should experience their
first roller coaster ride aboard the legendary Possujuna “piggy train”.
Summer’s top moment is a refreshing
splash in the surges of the Tukkijoki “log
river”.
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TAMPERE ART MUSEUM
www.tampere.fi/english/artmuseum.html
The museum presents art-historic
themes and phenomena of contemporary art from Finland and abroad. Spring
2015, the museum presents the works
of the local artist Janne Laine. The Young
Artist of the Year 2015 exhibition, in
summer, consists of photographs and
skillful drawings by Ville Andersson. Art
Museum is also the home of Moominvalley. Puutarhakatu 34
75
THE LENIN MUSEUM
www.lenin.fi
The world-famous museum is located
at the Worker’s Hall of Tampere, Finland,
where Lenin and Stalin met for the first
time. Museum presents the life and ideas
of Lenin and the history of the Soviet
Union/Russia, particularly connections
with Finland. Hämeenpuisto 28
76
VAPRIIKKI MUSEUM CENTRE
vapriikki.fi
With a picturesque location beside
the Tammerkoski rapids, Vapriikki is a
museum centre that hosts 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
Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame, the Shoe
Museum, the Doll Museum, Tampere
Mineral Museum and Postal Museum.
Alaverstaanraitti 5
77
SPY MUSEUM
www.vakoilumuseo.fi
The world’s first Spy Museum presents
character stories, technical equipment,
historical changes and cunning methods
of espionage. The museum has become
a popular attraction for the whole family
for its interactive exhibition.
Satakunnankatu 18
78
SARA HILDÉN ART MUSEUM
www.tampere.fi/sarahilden
The Sara Hildén Art Museum is the
permanent home to the collection of
modern art both Finnish and foreign,
owned by the Sara Hildén Foundation.
The art museum also features changing
exhibitions. Laiturikatu 13 (Särkänniemi)
79
AMURI MUSEUM OF WORKERS’
HOUSING
www.tampere.fi/amuri
Where and how did people live in the
olden days? Amuri Museum of Workers’
Housing showcases dwellings from
different times, introduces visitors to
various life stories and portrays living
from the late 19th century to the 1970s.
Satakunnankatu 49
80
LABOUR MUSEUM WERSTAS
www.werstas.fi
The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas
is situated in the historical Finlayson
factory area in the heart of Tampere. Visit
the Textile Industry and Steam Engine
Museums, free admission.
Väinö Linnan aukio 8
Urban nature
81
KAUPPI FOREST
(Kuntokatu 5)
82
PYYNIKKI RIDGE
Taking your camera
out for a walk
83
BRIDGE ON ROAD PALATSINRAITTI
84
HATANPÄÄ ARBORETUM
Hatanpään puistokuja
85
PISPALA AND PYYNIKKI
86
RAUHANIEMI
87
FINLAYSON AREA
www.finlaysoninalue.fi
(Finlaysoninkatu)
The atmospheric Doghill Christmas,
where you can experience the real, old
time Christmas.
88
MORO SKY BAR, SOLO SOKOS
HOTEL TORNI TAMPERE
www.sokoshotels.fi
Ratapihankatu 43
Summer, Särkänniemi and cotton candy
as the sugar on the top. A perfect day
at the Adventure park topped off with
delicacies..
89
KOSKIPUISTO BY NIGHT
Koskipuisto
See the whole city on one go from the
Näsinneula observation tower..
On a rainy day:
Aquarium and
Planetarium.
Laiturikatu 1
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25.7.–1.8. TAMPERE
FLORAL FESTIVAL
29.10.–1.11.
TAMPERE JAZZ
HAPPENING
21.–22.8.
BLOCKFEST
5. From the cozy Laukontori marketplace to the eventful Hämeenpuisto
park, cycling over Pyynikki ridge to the
old and colourful wooden houses of
Pispala district.
3. A visit to Tampere is not complete
without riding your bike through
Kauppi forest with several signposted
routes, one leading to the coffee place
called ‘Niihama cottage’.
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2. Kaukajärvi has an official cycling
route through its nice lake and forest
area. It is a short route that includes
some steep climbs and has some
stunning views.
Love
18.–20.9. WORLD OF
TANGO FESTIVAL
with
30.5.–7.6. TAMPERE
GUITAR FESTIVAL
3.–9.8. TAMPERE
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4. Pyhäjärvi’s official cycling route
that passes several beaches, tranquil
surroundings and Hatanpää Arboretum. At the halfway point you can
see Tampere from a distance when
crossing the lake.
Winter
fun
Local food
from the
Region
RÖNNVIK VINEYARD
www.ronnvik.com
A wine shop, atmospheric stable café
and art exhibitions in summertime.
At the stable café, you can taste
some award-winning, unique Finnish
vineyard wines, as well as liqueurs
and other products. There’s also a
playground for the children.
Hämeenlinnantie 270, Laitikkala
(Pälkäne)
SUTTINEN FARM
www.suttinen.fi
In summer, the shelves of the farm
store are bursting with fresh berries
and crisp veggies. The strawberries,
raspberries, cucumber, maize and
brussels sprouts come straight from
the farm’s own fields, also many other
local delicacies and specialities are in
stock. On the upper floor of the farm
store, there’s an attic craft and coffee
shop where you can find handmade
Finnish craft and décor items
for sale. Kissalammintie 43, Laitikkala
(Pälkäne)
YRJÖLÄ FARM
www.mahnala.com/noutotilat/yrjola
Strawberries, apples, potatoes,
blueberries – to be picked and taken
home through the exquisite views of
the Hämeenkyrö scenic route. To top it
off, there are all sorts of animals for the
kids to pet! Maisematie 642, Mahnala
(Hämeenkyrö)
FRANTSILA KEHÄKUKKA
www.frantsilankehakukka.fi
Kehäkukka restaurant, decorated in
rustic style, offers delicious vegetarian
food. There’s also a shop with a selection of natural cosmetics from the
farm’s own produce, as well as other
local products such as handicrafts and
grain produce. During the summertime, there’s also an exhibition
garden with 300 herbs. The harbor by
the river is the home of m/s Purimo.
Yrjö-Koskisentie 1, Hämeenkyrö
AHOLAITA FARM
www.aholaidantila.fi
Genuine local and organic food, wool
yarn and products as well as sheep
hides, produced with love in the
traditional landscapes of the region.
Aholaita Farm offers a holiday experience in the form of a quality farm
accommodation. Kirkkosaarentie 60,
Tohkala (Kangasala)
staurant Days
Remember Re a and Pirkko
Ir
!
in Tampere
PADDLING
www.hikingtravelhit.fi
Get into a canoe to experience the
Tampere lake scenery from a whole
new perspective! Canoe rental at
Kaupinoja.
KELO JA KALLIO ADVENTURES
(ABSEILING)
www.pro-kiipeily.fi
Daredevils will be excited to step into
a harness and abseil from the Pyynikki
Observation Tower. Read more from
the Weekly Programme! Pyynikin
näkötorni, Näkötornintie 20
TORISEVA CAFE
www.jaahdyspohja.net/kahvimaja
The Toriseva Café has refreshed the
travellers already for 75 years. The
magnificent view from this vantage
point to the Toriseva lakes makes the
refreshing stop perfect. There’s also a
nature path starting from the café, in
case you’d like to stretch your legs a bit
longer. After the hike, you can allow
yourself to enjoy the lovely delicacies
baked on the spot. Torisevajärvientie
493, Virrat
KIRSKAANNIEMI VANTAGE POINT
Kirskaanniemi, (Green Trail area) is a
vantage point and a beautiful place to
visit with family and friends. Here you
can spend a day fishing and swimming
or just enjoying the peace and quiet of
the beautiful nature. Lempäälä
PIRUNVUORI
Pirunvuori mountain is known for its
magnificent view from 151 metres
above sea level, as well as the Pirunluola cave underneath. The cave formation with its jagged rocks is where
they say the devil itself used to dwell.
The old folk remembers how people
used to visit the mouth of the cave
to ask for advice from the devil; they
couldn’t wait too long for the answer,
though, or the devil would send a
raging storm over their heads! The
caves have been studied plenty, but
although there’s no knowing where it
might take you, it’s safest to admire it
from the outside only. Sastamala
Summer
Fun
BOATS: STEAMSHIP TARJANNE,
FINNISH SILVERLINE
www.hopealinja.fi
You can take a cruise towards south
as well as north from Tampere. Make
a reservation and plunge into the lake
scenery!
MEET
A LOC
MINIATURE GOLF
AL
COURSE AT KOULUKATU
www.manseratagolf.fi
A must summer activity on three
different courses! Koulukatu
Selection of Region’s Gems
EPILÄ DISCGOLFPARK
If miniature golf isn’t fast enough for
you try Frisbee Golf. 9 park holes in
Epilä wait for you. Rankasillankatu
ISO-VILUNEN SKATE PARK
The biggest skate park in the Nordic
countries will be opened in spring
2015. Vilusen puistokatu
SERLACHIUS MUSEUM GUSTAF
AND GÖSTA
www.serlachius.fi
Mänttä-Vilppula is the must place in
the region for art buffs. It offers high
quality experiences for friends of art,
stories, architecture and good food.
The collection of the Gösta Serlachius
Foundation is known for its masterpieces from the Finnish Golden Era as
well as a collection of old European
paintworks. Get to know the history of
this influential paper industry family
of Serlachius in the beautiful town
of Mänttä-Vilppula! Gustaf: R. Erik
Serlachiuksen katu 2, Mänttä; Gösta:
Joenniementie 47, Mänttä
VEHONIEMI AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
www.automuseo.com
The most popular car museum in
Finland is situated in the nature
reserve area near the Vehoniemi ridge,
only ca. 20 kilometres from Tampere.
Exhibitions change constantly and are
free, and the café is known for its tasty
treats. The spot is also known for motorists meeting up there in summer.
Get your miniatures and souvenirs
here as well! Vehoniemenharjuntie 92,
Kangasala
THE HOUSE OF MR. CLUTTERBUCK
www.herrahakkaraisentalo.net
The House of Mr. Clutterbuck is based
on the beloved stories of artist Mauri
Kunnas. Kunnas was born in 1950
in Vammala (now called Sastamala),
where he spent his childhood and
youth. Kunnas is still active in his old
home town and has been actively
involved in the design, building and
renovation stages of the different
areas in the house, that offers fun for
children of all ages. Marttilankatu 10,
Sastamala
VISAVUORI
www.visavuori.com
Sculptor Emil Wikström’s home and
studio, a magnificent jugend-style
building that has remained nearly
unchanged to these days. Visavuorentie 80, Tarttila (Valkeakoski)
ST. OLAF’S CHURCH
www.pyhaolavi.fi
St. Olaf’s Church stands on a scenic
location by lake Rautavesi, in the
city of Sastamala. The church was
reconstructed for 12 years and was
reopened in 2009. Since then, over 100
000 visitors have seen the church and
its 20th century paintings. Kallialan
kirkkotie 50, Sastamala
ART CENTER PURNU
www.purnu.fi
The Art Center Purnu is located in the
centre of the most beautiful nature on
the shore of Längelmävesi. Each year,
Purnu organises summer exhibitions
with changing themes, full of current
Finnish as well as international
modern art. Also different events,
performances and courses are held
during summer. Harmony between
nature and culture creates a unique
environment for experiencing art.
Mustasaari 63, Orivesi
KIVINIITTY FARM
www.kiviniitty.fi
Perfect spot for families to see farm
animals in their natural habitat on the
Finnish countryside, Kiviniitty Farm
features over 200 animals of over 30
species. Iirolantie 108, Sastamala
NORDIC SKIING, SKATING OR
WALKING OVER THE ICE TO THE
SIILINKARI LIGHTHOUSE
Equipment rental: www.hikingtravelhit.fi
When Lake Näsijärvi gets an ice coat,
the locals set out on their pilgrimage
to Siilinkari lighthouse. With any
luck, the doughnut kiosk is open too.
You can get there by skis, skates or
walking.
ICE FISHING
As soon as there’s a strong enough ice
on the lake, there will be people on it
and fishing through a hole in it. Grab
an ice drill and join in!
Things to
do on a
rainy day
SLEDDING SLOPES AND HOCKEY
KIDS
www.tampere.fi/liikuntajavapaaaika/liikuntajaulkoilu/ulkoilu/talviliikunta.html
There are 110 skating rinks and dozens
of winter sliding hills in Tampere. Grab
a sled, a glider or come as you are –
and learn form the locals!
TAMPERE CHRISTMAS MARKET
tampereenjoulutori.fi
From the atmospheric Christmas
Market, you can find both local and
middle-European treats. This is a great
place to wait for Christmas! Keskustori
WINTER SWIMMING
www.tampere.fi/liikuntajavapaaaika/
liikuntajaulkoilu/ulkoilu/talviliikunta/
talviuinti.html
Winter swimming at Rauhaniemi or
Kaupinoja sauna is an important local
winter tradition, refreshed feeling
guaranteed! Rauhaniemi: Rauhaniementie 23, Kaupinoja: Kaupinpuistonkatu 1 A
HELVETINKOLU
www.luontoon.fi/helvetinjarvi
The landscape here is dominated by
geological features created millions of
years ago by mighty movements deep
in the Earth’s crust. After admiring
IDEAPARK
www.ideapark.fi
Everything for everyone, for real! Over
150 shops, happenings, restaurants
and the inside amusement park Funpark. Ideaparkinkatu 4, Lempäälä
POLICE & OUTLAW – FROM POLICE
MUSEUM TO SPY MUSEUM
www.vakoilumuseo.fi, www.poliisimuseo.fi
Learn how the Finnish police works,
and then hear about the interesting
history of espionage in Finland. Or
the other way round! In any case,
you’ll get a peek into both the roles of
police and the outlaw. Vakoilumuseo:
Satakunnankatu 18, Poliisimuseo:
Vaajakatu 2
OUT AND
ABOUT
BIRGITTA TRAIL / KIRSKAANNIEMI
www.lempaala.fi/matkailu/birgitan_
polku/esittely
The Birgitta trail is situated in the
beautiful nature of the municipality of
Lempäälä. The trail is approximately 50
km long and it offers different kinds of
routes to everybody from professionals to families with children. Lempäälä
MAIN LIBRARY METSO
kirjasto.tampere.fi/kirjastot-ja-aukiolot/
paakirjasto-metso
Find the Kalevala epic! Pirkankatu 2
PYYNIKKI SWIMMING HALL
www.tampere.fi/liikuntajavapaaaika/liikuntajaulkoilu/uimahallit/pyynikki.html
Since you’d get wet anyway why not
do it at a swimming pool? Pyynikki
Swimming hall is one of the oldest
ones in Finland and was renovated in
2012 honouring the old style.
Kortelahdenkatu 26
SAPPEEN MATKAILUKESKUS AND
ELLIVUORI SKI CENTER
www.sappee.fi, www.ellivuori.fi/ski/fi
Slopes and other winter fun! Off
season you can find great terrain and
sceneries for outdoor activities.
Sappee: Sappeenvuorentie 200, Salmentaka (Pälkäne); Ellivuori: Karkunkyläntie
600, Ellivuori (Sastamala)
SEITSEMINEN NATURE CENTRE
www.luontoon.fi/seitsemisenluontokeskus
Experience how crofters used to make
their living in these remote backwoods
at the heritage farm in Kovero. Learn
about the park’s flora and fauna at the
pleasant Seitseminen Nature Centre
– the best place to start exploring
the old forests, lakes and marshes of
this fascinating part of Finland’s backwoods. Seitsemisentie 110, Länsi-Aure
(Ylöjärvi)
MUSEUM CENTRE VAPRIIKKI
www.vapriikki.fi
You don’t have to be crazy about
modern art and archeology, or past
middle-age, to enjoy Vapriikki. Explore
history, technology and natural sciences in over ten exhibitions.
Alaverstaanraitti 5
the rugged cliffs around Helvetinjärvi
(Hell’s Lake) and Helvetinkolu (Hell’s
Gorge), you can relax on the sandy
lakeshore at Haukanhieta. Ruovesi
PUKALA RECREATIONAL FOREST
www.luontoon.fi/pukala
Pukala is a serene destination for a
one-day or a weekend trip, where
you’ll find good hiking grounds as
well as spots for picking berries or
mushrooms. On the northern side of
the Pukala lake, there are rock shored
islands, straits and bays offering a sheltering surrounding for e.g. kayaking
and fishing. Orivesi
KAARINA TRAIL
www.kangasala.info/paikat/kaarinanpolku.htm
The Kaarinanpolku hiking track is unrivalled. The popular trail is 60 kilometres long and passes various historical
sites, occasionally branching out to
undisturbed wilderness. Footbridges
help hikers over swamps and access
bridges reach over brooks. There are
two huts, or laavus, and campfire
places on the trail. Kangasala
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Good night
Nice weather today
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The best thing about Tampere
are the sceneries from childhood,
especially in Järvensivu and Kaleva.
Also best are the two local hockey
teams, Ilves and the other one. Mustamakkara (black sausage) is also the best.
As well as the lakes and ridges.
Tammerkoski rapids and the renewed
gems around it. Locals are the best, too.
And the University. And Sorsapuisto
park. Tammelantori market place.
Tampere Hall. Ilves. Blue buses. Ilves. Ice
Stadium. Ilves. Ratina stadium. Theatres.
Pispala district. Did I mention Ilves
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and umbrella, and step
outside to discover you
can also enjoy a rainy day
in Tampere! Climb onto
Näsinkallio rock to have a
better view.
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WINTER SWIMMING
IN MÄLTINRANTA
Six minutes walking from the Central
Square and a dip in a hole on ice!
Mältinranta
EVERYMAN’S RIGHT
Everyman’s right to enjoy nature – the
sempiternal Finnish way! Take a mug
with you and pick blueberries in Kauppi – clean enough to eat even without
washing! The Region boasts almost
192 km2 of natural parks.
Useful info
FISHING IN THE TAMMERKOSKI
RAPIDS
Don’t get puzzled if you see someone
casually flying their lures into the
rapids right at Koskipuisto. That’s the
nearest fishing spot, you see. You can
buy a license from Frenckell, if you
happen to have your gear with you.
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to see how the two lakes kiss each
other, giving birth to the most
romantic city...
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3.–7.6. TAMPERE VOCAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
1. Day-trip through Kangasala to
their observation tower enjoying the
countryside and being rewarded with
a stunning view over the surroundings
while sipping a warm or cold drink at
the cafeteria.
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Taxi: 0100 4131
Airport Taxi: 0100 4131 (book beforehand!)
www.taksitampere.fi
First Aid Unit Acuta
Teiskontie 35 (TAYS K-building), www.pshp.fi/acuta
City buses
Tampere Public Transport customer service
Frenckellinaukio 2 B, joukkoliikenne.tampere.fi
Long distance buses: Bus station
Matkahuolto: Hatanpään valtatie 7
www.matkahuolto.fi
Trains: Railway station
VR: Rautatienkatu 25, www.vr.fi
Currency exhange (Forex)
Hämeenkatu 4 (Stockmann 3. krs) and Rautatienkatu 14b
www.forex.fi
Visit Tampere Tourist Information
Hämeenkatu 14b
www.visittampere.fi
Emergency
number
112
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