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Tampere was established on the isthmus of two major lakes in the region, Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi. It is an easy place to navigate as there are some very distinct landmarks in the city centre to guide visitors wherever they are headed. Accommodation services are mostly located in the centre.

Tampere is a rapidly growing centre especially in the fields of information technology and other high-tech applications. Furthermore, Tampere is a well known university and congress city. Tourism in its various forms is an important industry, too. As a consequence, a substantial service network has been developed to facilitate a pleasant stay to every visitor.

Accommodation plays a key role in Tampere's service structure. Most of the hotels can be found in the centre, within an area of one-two square kilometres, but there are some very nice ones, a reasonable distance from the city.

In the Lapp of Luxury

Approaching Tampere from the east leads us conveniently to Best Western Hotel Kauppi. Hotel Kauppi is a cosy family hotel in Kaleva, a district close to the city centre. A few minutes additional driving brings us to Hotel Victoria. Casting a glance from Victoria, we'll see the railway station and Tullintori shopping centre. In conjunction with Tullintori there is Sokos Hotel Villa. The Hotel Villa building used to be a granary some 100 years ago. Villa offers nice facilities for both business and private visitors. Ramada Hotel Tampere is very much of deluxe caliber, located close to the university and Tampere-talo (Tampere Hall) opposite to the idyllic Sorsapuisto park.

Tampere's eastern landmark, with regard to the centre, is undoubtedly the railway station. Next to it, there is Scandic Hotel Tampere, a modern cityhotel in connection with Galleria shopping centre. Stockmann department store stands accross Hämeenkatu, the main street of Tampere. Hämeenkatu actually begins from a triangle formed by the railway station, Scandic Hotel and Stockmann.

The area between both ends of Hämeenkatu is the real heart of the city. YWCA Hostel on Tuomiokirkonkatu offers inexpensive accommodation on a peaceful spot beside the imposing Tampere Cathedral. Art Nouveau-style Cumulus Hotel Pinja on Satakunnankatu is located in the same quarter too.

After a few hundred meters west along Hämeenkatu we arrive at the banks of Tammerkoski Rapids and Koskipuisto Park. Koskipuisto is sometimes called the green lungs of Tampere. It covers a large area on both sides of Hämeenkatu. Koskikeskus shopping centre and business class Hotel Ilves are located on the edge of Koskipuisto. The same applies to Cumulus Hotel Koskikatu, as well as to Hotel Tammer, a distinguished piece of pre-war period elegance and splendour.

Moving along Hämeenkatu from Koskipuisto we get to the Central Square, after first crossing the Tammerkoski Rapids. Fortunately there is the architectonically impressive Hämeensilta bridge we can use - you could say it is like leaving Pest for Buda, in a much smaller scale!

Central Square is surrounded by a number of important places and buildings. The Old Church from the eighteenth century stands in the middle of it. A plethora of cafés, restaurants, cinemas, department stores and boutiques can be found near Central Square. The magnificent Raatihuone (City Hall) is there too. There is also a whole network of pedastrian streets to enable everyone to move comfortably in city centre. A paradise for indolent people!

Lake Comers

Our trip on Hämeenkatu from one end to the other ends at Hämeenpuisto, a beautiful boulevard with a park in the middle. Hämeenpuisto connects the two big lakes, Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, to each other. In the southern end of Hämenpuisto we find the good-quality Cumulus Hotel Hämeenpuisto for comfortable accommodation. The area has many sights, among others the famous, and most imposing, main library Metso (Wood Grouse), which houses the Moominvalley - also the world's only Lenin museum happens to be situated in Hämeenpuisto. Very interesting for people keen on political history. The northern end of Hämeenpuisto is of particular significance as far as children are concerned. Särkänniemi Experience Park is only a stone's throw away. Seen from this angle, the closest accommodation alternative is Hostel Uimahallin Maja, which provides inexpensive basic accommodation for low budget travellers. Uimahallin Maja is located by Pyynikintori, right next to Tampere Art Museum. A couple of kilometres further there is business hotel Scandic Hotel Rosendahl, located by Lake Pyhäjärvi. Rosendahl stands in absolutely stunning surroundings with great views over the lake.

As we can see, most of the accommodation facilities can be found in the city centre. There are some nice hotels in the suburban areas, too. Lapinniemi area by Lake Näsijärvi, 2 kilometres from the centre, has two hotels at your disposal. Spa Hotel Tampere is a first-class hotel and holiday resort in a former cotton mill. It provides a wide variety of treatments and therapies in addition to hotel services. Hotel Lapinkaari near the Spa is an inexpensive hotel but of very good quality offering excellent value for the money.

Hervanta district is the technological centre of Tampere. Hotel Hermica is conveniently located there, close to the Tampere University of Technology and other high-tech organisations and companies. In Härmälä you can find a campsite and Summer Hotel Härmälä. These are only 4 kilometres from the centre.

Tampere International Airport is located in Pirkkala some 12 kilometres from Tampere. There are no accommodation facilities nearby, but connections by bus or taxi to Tampere are very good. For instance, approaching Tampere from Helsinki leads us directly over to the versatile accommodation offerings of the city.







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Best Western Hotel Kauppi


Hotel Kauppi
Kalevan puistotie 2
Tampere 33500
Finland
+358 3 253 5353
http://www.hotelli-kauppi.fi/
Just outside the centre of Tampere, near the Kauppi sports and recreation area, is this intimate hotel ideal for tourists and business travelers alike because of its comfy atmosphere and proximity to popular nearby venues. It only takes about 15 minutes to walk to the Central Square, the true heart of the city. Hotel Kauppi is particularly suitable for those who appreciate staying in a tranquil environment but who still like being close to services of all kinds. The hotel is modern, built only a decade ago, and well equipped: There is a microwave oven and a refrigerator in every room.

Review © 2007, Wcities
 

 
Central Square of Tampere


Markets, festivals, music and dance
Keskustori
Tampere 33100
Finland
The Central Square of Tampere is a place of commerce and a meeting point for people. The general market day is Monday, but there are several theme markets organised at the Central Square throughout the year (for example the Vappu market on 1 May, the crayfish market, a Lapp market or the "countryside comes into the city" market). During the summer there are events here almost every weekend, because the Central Square is often the site for festivals, concerts and dance performances, too. There is a mention of Keskustori already in the first town plan of 1775. During that time the square was larger than today, reaching all the way to the Tammerkoski rapids (the city theatre had not been built yet). There were wooden houses around the square, but only one of them still stands today; this is the Old Church, built in 1824, and its bell tower (1828). It was only in the late nineteenth century when the city water and sewage network was properly constructed so that the big stone buildings could be built next to the Central Square. The Southern side of the square is undergoing some changes. The old bus stops and the kiosk will be taken down and modern, glass-covered bus and taxi stops will be built. The other side of the area will be constructed as a small market area and a new kiosk will be built next to that. Also the streets going down to the Laukontori marketplace will be turned into pedestrian streets, at least partially.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Central Square of Tampere photo by Teemu Mäki
Photo: Teemu Mäki
Central Square of Tampere photo by Yenching Cui
Photo: Yenching Cui
 

 
Holiday Club Tampere Spa


Modern relaxation
Lapinniemenranta 12
Tampere 33180
Finland
+358 9 549 7444
http://www.holidayclub.fi/
Holiday Club Tampere Spa is a first-class holiday resort in a former cotton mill. The contrast between past and present is impressive, and is guaranteed to provide a unique atmosphere. There is much more to this spa hotel than just admiring the premises, though. An array of high-quality services is available at the hotel, including a sauna and pool section with a wide variety of therapies and treatments. Room prices include free use of the pool.

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Hostel Uimahallin Maja


Inexpensive hostel near the city centre
Pirkankatu 10-12
Tampere 33230
Finland
+358 3 222 9460
http://www.hosteltampere.com/
Uimahallin Maja is a cosy hostel located near the city centre. It is an inexpensive choice, good for tight-budget travellers. The hostel is a few hundred metres from the Särkänniemi amusement park, the Pyynikki observation tower and the Moomin Valley. Right next to the hostel is the City Art Museum. Hostel Uimahallin Maja is ideal for larger groups of visitors. There are rooms for 1-5 people and the more people share one room, the cheaper it gets.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hostel Uimahallin Maja photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Hotelli Cumulus Hämeenpuisto


On Hämeenpuisto boulevard
Hämeenpuisto 47
Tampere 33200
Finland
+358 3 242 4242
http://www.cumulus.fi/
Hotel Cumulus Hämeenpuisto is on the Hämeenpuisto boulevard. On the opposite side of the Boulevard is the prominent TTT-Theatre. The idyllic market square Laukontori is also within a couple of hundred metres. The hotel is ideally located in the city centre, the Central Square being only 500 metres from the hotel. Many shops, pubs and restaurants can be found within a few blocks. In addition to other services, Cumulus Hämeenpuisto offers possibilities for fitness training; the Go-Go fitness centre can be found in the same building.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hotelli Cumulus Hämeenpuisto photo by Agnes Palko
Photo: Agnes Palko
 

 
Hotelli Cumulus Koskikatu


On the banks of Tammerkoski
Koskikatu 5
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 242 4111
http://www.cumulus.fi/
Located on the banks of Tammerkoski Rapids, Hotel Cumulus Koskikatu is in the heart of Tampere. You may choose any direction from the hotel and be certain of ending up very soon at a number of attractions. Koskikeskus shopping centre, Stockmann department store, the railway station and the Central Square can practically be seen from the hotel. One of the main nighclubs in Tampere, Night Life, popular among the young and youthful adults, is next door to the hotel.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hotelli Cumulus Koskikatu photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Hotelli Cumulus Pinja


Hotel in Art Nouveau style
Satakunnankatu 10
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 241 5111
http://www.cumulus.fi/
This cozy hotel is rich in atmosphere but very peaceful, considering that it is located in the city centre. Tampere Cathedral, the railway station and the main street, Hämeenkatu, are only a stone's throw away. At Pinja you can enjoy one of Tampere's specialities: peace and quiet practically in the heart of the city. The bus station, the Central Square and all the major department stores and shopping centres are at a distance of less than one kilometre.

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Hotelli Hermica


Popular hotel in Hervanta, Tampere
Insinöörinkatu 78
Tampere 33720
Finland
+358 3 365 1111
http://www.juvenes.fi/
Hotel Hermica may be an ideal place to stay for business travelers because it is located in the technological centre of Tampere—Hervanta. The Tampere University of Technology and the Hermia Technology Centre are very close to the hotel. The location is also convenient for sports enthusiasts going to the Pirkkahalli sports and exhibition centre. Central Tampere is 6.5km away from the hotel. Hervanta is one of the major suburban areas in Tampere. A wide variety of services are available there including two cinemas, a library and a shopping centre.

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Hotelli Lapinkaari


Hotel by Lake Näsijärvi
Lapinkaari 1
Tampere 33180
Finland
+358 3 3138 4500
http://www.lapinkaari.com
Hotel Lapinkaari is an inexpensive hotel located by the beautiful lake Näsijärvi. The distance from the hotel to the city centre, railway station or Tampere-talo is about 2 kilometres. It takes only quarter of an hour to walk, but there is also a bus connection available. The surroundings of the hotel are very peaceful, as it is located near the Kauppi sports and recreation area. Hotel Lapinkaari is particularly suitable for visitors who appreciate staying in a modern and well-equipped hotel, which nevertheless has a moderate price level.

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Hotelli Victoria


Refurbished hotel next to the railway station
Itsenäisyydenkatu 1
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 242 5111
http://www.hotellivictoria.fi/
The hotel offers, among other things, conference facilities, free parking and a children's room complete with toys and video games. It is suitable for both business travellers and families with children. This hotel is located in the centre of Tampere, near Tammelantori market square and railway station. The University, Stockmann department store and Tampere Hall are also within a couple of hundred metres. Adults, may be interested in the pub next door to the hotel.

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Hämeen Park


European-style boulevard
Hämeenpuisto
Tampere 33200
Finland
This kilometre-long park was built in 1909. Back then its main purpose was to act as a firewall between two districts in Tampere. Today Hämeenpuisto Park has nothing to do with fire prevention, and has mostly recreational and cultural value. Two busy streets run on each side of the narrow park, hence the impression of a boulevard. The northern end of Hämeenpuisto has is a small square with a children's playground and an ice cream kiosk in the summer. The park is full of benches, so it is a good spot to take a breather and just watch people go by. In the middle of the park, next to the city library Metso, there is another square. Here the Statue of Freedom, made by sculptor Viktor Jansson, commemorates the victory of the Whites in the Finnish Civil War in 1918. The residents of Tampere say that the White soldier in the statue is shaking his first towards Pispala, which used to be the living area of the working classes. It is worth seeing for yourself whether you agree with this. There are many other statues and monuments in Hämeenpuisto, among them one in honour of the famous Realist author Minna Canth.

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Hämeen Park photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Hämeensilta Bridge


Important crossing point
Hämeensilta
Tampere 33100
Finland
Hämeensilta bridge lies halfway along main street Hämeenkatu, right in the middle of the city. There are four statues of hunters by sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen standing at each end and on both sides of the beautiful, arched bridge. There have been large bridges in this place even before Hämeensilta: a wooden bridge was built here in 1848 and a steel framework one in 1884. However, when traffic increased, a competition was launched in 1924 to design a bridge to replace the old one. The winning proposal was built so that it could be inaugurated for the 150th anniversary of the city of Tampere in October 1929. Today, the Hämeensilta bridge is used by thousands of people every day, and in a sense the bridge can be seen as a meeting point between the flow of people and the flow of the Tammerkoski rapids.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Hämeensilta Bridge photo by Chris Underhill
Photo: Chris Underhill
Hämeensilta Bridge photo by Rachel Schassburger
Photo: Rachel Schassburger
 

 
Härmälän Kesähotelli


Summer hotel beside the campsite
Nuolialantie 48
Tampere 33900
Finland
+358 3 265 1355
http://www.lomaliitto.fi/
Located in a park-like area on the shore of lake Pyhäjärvi, Summer Hotel Härmälä offers a nice environment for inexpensive but comfortable accommodation. The city centre is 4km away. This summer hotel is right next to the Härmälä Camping area and all its services and activities. A stop for buses to the city is 100 metres away. Single rooms are equipped with mini-kitchens.

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Koski Park


Peaceful spot within the buzzing city
Koskipuisto
Tampere 33100
Finland
http://www.tampere.fi/ytoteto/...
Many people would say this park is one of the most romantic spots in Tampere. Located in the centre of the city, it still retains a peaceful and idyllic atmosphere. Against the roar of Tammerkoski rapids it is easy to imagine yourself far away from the hassle of the surrounding city. The amazingly colourful flowers in Koskipuisto, especially the gorgeous flaming-red canna lilies create a striking contrast to the thundering Tammerkoski rapids. The statues in Koskipuisto include Shepherd Boy by Yrjö Liipola, Swans by Jussi Mäntynen and the monument to the Finnish soldier, Will-o'-the-wisps by Aimo Tukiainen. There is a separate children's playground attached to Koskipuisto park, built according to the wishes of children who took part in a competition organized specifically for the design of the playground. An interesting tradition in Koskipuisto is the baptism of the teekkari on the First of May in Finnish. During the "baptism", hundreds of people gather on Hämeensilta bridge to watch first-year technical students at the Tampere University of Technology being dipped into the ice-cold waters of the Tammerkoski rapids.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Koski Park photo by Mikko Aho
Photo: Mikko Aho
 

 
Koski Shopping Center


The biggest shopping centre in town
Hatanpään valtatie 1
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 274 0470
http://www.koskikeskus.fi/
Shop at over a hundred stores and boutiques. Some of them offer trendy and expensive clothing, but most of them sell products at reasonable prices. Here you can find toys, sporting and outdoor gear, books, cosmetics, shoes, you name it. Koskikeskus also offers a florist, bank, dentist, carwash, and health Clinic. Check out the aerobics, dance shows, competitions, and themed happenings. You can spend the whole day here with the entire family. There are over 400 spaces in the parking hall.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Koski Shopping Center photo by Oleg Kozitsyn
Photo: Oleg Kozitsyn
 

 
Lenin Museum


History of an individual
Hämeenpuisto 28
Tampere 33200
Finland
+358 3 276 8100
http://www.tampere.fi/culture/...
The Lenin Museum is a unique institution in the post-Cold War world. Owned by the Finland Russia Society, the museum contains two permanent displays, one of which describes and depicts Lenin's life, and the other his strong association with Finland. The museum began operating in 1946, but its significance and functions have been changing ever since, as a result of the junctures in world politics. There is also a shop with books and souvenirs. Admission fees are EUR4 for adults and EUR2 for children and students.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Lenin Museum photo by Bernard Langham
Photo: Bernard Langham
Lenin Museum photo by kany1120@gmail.com
Photo: kany1120@gmail.com
Lenin Museum photo by Alex T.
Photo: Alex T.
Lenin Museum photo by Tracy Fullerton
Photo: Tracy Fullerton
Lenin Museum photo by Tarnie
Photo: Tarnie
Lenin Museum photo by mapsadaisical
Photo: mapsadaisical
Lenin Museum photo by emsterc
Photo: emsterc
Lenin Museum photo by Lucy Fife
Photo: Lucy Fife
Lenin Museum photo by Martin Betz
Photo: Martin Betz
 

 
Main Street


The main route of movement and life in Tampere
Hämeenkatu
Tampere 33100
Finland
Hämeenkatu is the main street in Tampere. All the largest department stores, banks, insurance companies and other major businesses can be found along it. Hämeenkatu is the only cobble-stoned street in Tampere, and it is going to be kept that way. The street was first shown on a map in 1779, but it had a different name then. In the beginning of the nineteenth century Tampere was a city of craftsmen, and rows of low wooden houses and workshops lined the main street. The growth of industry in Tampere led to better standards of living, and the first stone buildings were erected at the end of the century. It was during this time that the western side of Hämeenkatu street got its art nouveau look. Eleven of the sixteen plots between the central square and Hämeenpuisto park were re-built during 1890s, and most of these buildings still stand today. On the other side of the Hämeensilta bridge the oldest buildings represent the Neo-Renaissance style. The new Hämeensilta with its wonderful hunter statues (by sculptor Wäinö Aaltonen) was built in 1929. The bridge is one of the best-known symbols of Tampere these days. Hämeenkatu is the centre-point of life in Tampere.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Main Street photo by John Collier
Photo: John Collier
Main Street photo by Kristina Martino
Photo: Kristina Martino
Main Street photo by laura.77
Photo: laura.77
 

 
Moomin Valley


The enchanting world of the Moomin family
Hämeenpuisto 20
(PL 487)
Tampere 33101
Finland
+358 3 3146 6578
http://www.tampere.fi/muumi/
The Moomin Valley is dedicated to the charming fantasy world created by Tove Jansson. Published in 1945, the first Moomin book was followed by seven other novels and many other illustrated works. At the Moomin Valley, a number of copies in different languages are on display. A multimedia programme allows you to examine the content of the original books. The museum has something to offer guests of all ages. Check out the five-floor miniature Moomin house and the interactive computer installation.

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Neoclassical Old Church


The central square's wooden landmark
Keskustori 6
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 219 0266
The Neoclassical Old Church has stood on the Central Square since 1824. At that time, there were only a few thousand inhabitants in Tampere. The wooden church has been restored and otherwise altered on several occasions, but its present appearance is very close to the original. The church bell tower features the oldest public clock in Tampere, a one-hand apparatus made by Juho Könni. The altarpiece was painted by Robert Wilhelm Ekman in 1831. The church is a popular venue for weddings and small concerts.

The Old Church is the home of the Swedish Congregation of Tampere. Services are held in Swedish at 10.30am on Sundays. In addition, an international group gathers for a service in English at 4pm every Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Neoclassical Old Church photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Scandic Hotel Rosendahl Tampere


Hotel on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi
Pyynikintie 13
Tampere 33230
Finland
+358 3 244 1111
It is difficult to imagine a more beautiful place for a hotel; the surroundings are absolutely fabulous. Hotel Rosendahl is located on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi, one of the two big lakes in the Tampere area. There is an open-air theatre and an observation tower close by to the hotel. There are also tennis courts, which provide the venue of the only ATP Challenge-level tennis tournament in Finland. The distance to city centre is only two kilometres.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Scandic Hotel Rosendahl Tampere photo by Eric Ebel
Photo: Eric Ebel
 

 
Scandic Hotel Tampere


Style in the centre
Hämeenkatu 1
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 244 6111
http://www.tampere.fi/conventi...
Scandic Hotel Tampere is a modern urban hotel, centrally located right next to the railway station. A wide variety of city center services, as well as Tampere's versatile cultural offerings are within walking distance. The hotel is also the first building on the main street of Tampere, and thus inevitably one of the landmarks of the city. One peculiar feature in the hotel is its lounge bar, from which many local musicians leave for their gigs. They call the place The Office. There are 13 conference rooms in the hotel, all of them named after famous composers, artists and explorers.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Scandic Hotel Tampere photo by eis@ward
Photo: eis@ward
 

 
Sokos Hotel Ilves


The best quality in town
Hatanpään valtatie 1
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 262 6262
http://www.sokoshotels.fi/engl...
Located on the banks of Tammerkoski Rapids, in the very center of the city, Hotel Ilves rises well above any other building nearby. It represents the highest quality in Tampere and is particularly popular among business travelers. Many services lie close by, like Koskikeskus shopping center. Tampere tourist office, Tampere Theatre, the railway station and a number of department stores, boutiques and restaurants are within a few hundred metres. Ilves is also famous for its nightclub.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Sokos Hotel Ilves photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Sokos Hotel Tammer


Part of Finland's national heritage
Satakunnankatu 13
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 262 6265
http://www.sokoshotels.fi
Sokos Hotel Tammer is one of the oldest hotels in Finland, filled with the splendor and elegance of the 1920s. Today the hotel is a combination of new and old. While enjoying the peerless atmosphere of the hotel, you'll be in the midst of a modern and smoothly run facility. Sokos Hotel Tammer is located in downtown, near the Tammerkoski rapids. Art and science enthusiasts will most likely be interested in the nearby museum center Vapriikki.

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Sokos Hotel Tammer photo by wcities
Photo: wcities
 

 
Sokos Hotel Villa


Quality for a moderate price
Sumeliuksenkatu 14
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 262 6267
http://www.sokoshotels.fi
The building that now houses Sokos Hotel Villa used to be a granary, as you can see in the hotel's décor. The building is an important feature of the restored old Tampere city center. Hotel Villa has a central location near the railway station, Tampere-talo, Tullintori shopping center and the University of Tampere. A wide variety of services as well as Tampere's versatile cultural possibilities are all within walking distance. Thanks to this and a moderate price level Hotel Villa is very popular among both business and leisure travelers.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Sokos Hotel Villa photo by fabio parisi
Photo: fabio parisi
 

 
Tampere Art Museum


Impressive special exhibitions
Puutarhakatu 34
(PL 487)
Tampere 33101
Finland
+358 3 3146 6577
http://www.tampere.fi/tamu/
A former granary designed by C.L. Engel houses the Tampere Art Museum, which has a collection of more than 6,000 works by hundreds of artists. However, the museum is chiefly known for its non-permanent exhibitions. The comprehensive displays of work by well-known individual artists, and elaborate selections from specific historical eras usually draw large audiences. The museum's own collections consist mainly of Finnish art from the last two centuries. Tampere Art Museum also organises the annual 'Young Artist of the Year' event, and maintains the Moomin Valley museum in the main library.

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Tampere Art Museum photo by mareike gödemann
Photo: mareike gödemann
 

 
Tampere Cathedral


Hugo Simberg's brave vision
Tuomiokirkonkatu 3
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 219 0265
Tampere Cathedral, one of the city's best-known sites, aroused vehement debates when it was built at the beginning of the twentieth century. The daring paintings by famous Finnish artist Hugo Simberg, inside the church, caused controversy with visions of snakes, naked boys and skeletons. Of course, this has made the building popular internationally. The church is used by the Cathedral Congregation and the Diocese of Tampere (one of Finland's eight Dioceses) as their primary place of worship.

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Tampere Cathedral photo by Miikka Tuori
Photo: Miikka Tuori
Tampere Cathedral photo by Kimmo Pirkkalainen
Photo: Kimmo Pirkkalainen
Tampere Cathedral photo by Dan Morgan
Photo: Dan Morgan
Tampere Cathedral photo by Lisa Fendelander
Photo: Lisa Fendelander
Tampere Cathedral photo by Megan Thruston
Photo: Megan Thruston
Tampere Cathedral photo by Becky
Photo: Becky
Tampere Cathedral photo by Orsolya Gyenes
Photo: Orsolya Gyenes
 

 
Tampere Center


Concerts, conferences and art exhibitions
Yliopistonkatu 55
(PL 16)
Tampere 33101
Finland
+358 3 243 4111
http://www.tampere-talo.fi/
Tampere-talo is the largest concert and conference center in Finland, and all of Scandinavia. Its architecture and the works of art inside make it amazing just to see on its own. However, concerts by international stars, symphony orchestras and opera companies fill the main stage with music and offer spectacular experiences. With several events organized simultaneously, the four-level complex is multidimensional and practical, with easily adaptable facilities for any event, large or small.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tampere Center photo by Teemu Mäki
Photo: Teemu Mäki
Tampere Center photo by M. Hirsimäki
Photo: M. Hirsimäki
 

 
Tampere City Library


Bringing Finnish Nature to the City
Pirkankatu 2
Tampere 33101
Finland
+358 3 314 614
http://www.tampere.fi/kirjasto...
Tampere City Library, Metso, is a distinctive and memorable building. It is also the central library of the province of Pirkanmaa. The building has been named Metso because from a bird's eye perspective the building looks like a wood grouse (metso in Finnish). The library was designed by architects Reima and Raili Pietilä, very famous and well respected in their field. In addition to Metso, they have also designed Mäntyniemi, the official residence of the President of Finland. Metso is the most visited library in Finland, with 5,000-6,000 visitors every day. There are 1.1 million books and 91,000 recordings in the library. There are also lecture rooms, a café and an office that distributes EU information to the people of Tampere in the library. On the lower ground floor are the Moomin Valley Museum and Tampere Mineral Museum (entrance is from the Hämeenpuisto side of the building).

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tampere City Library photo by Maurelita Pligaa
Photo: Maurelita Pligaa
Tampere City Library photo by Piia Anneli Lehto
Photo: Piia Anneli Lehto
Tampere City Library photo by falsummatti
Photo: falsummatti
Tampere City Library photo by YSL ToDay
Photo: YSL ToDay
Tampere City Library photo by Ivonne De la Guardia
Photo: Ivonne De la Guardia
Tampere City Library photo by Samuel Green
Photo: Samuel Green
Tampere City Library photo by jyrki ahonen
Photo: jyrki ahonen
 

 
Tampere Härmälä Camping


Popular campsite in Tampere
Leirintäkatu 8
Tampere 33900
Finland
+358 3 265 1355
http://www.lomaliitto.fi/
One on the most popular campsites in Finland, Tampere Camping Härmälä, is only 4km from the city centre. Located in beautiful surroundings by the shore of lake Pyhäjärvi, Härmälä is an ideal place to stay for any camping enthusiast. There are 113 cottages and 400 spots for tents and caravans. While staying at Camping Härmälä, you can take advantage of a wide variety of activities - minigolf, badminton, volleyball, boat trips, sightseeing and, naturally, swimming. The campsite is open from early May till late August.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tampere Härmälä Camping photo by Richard Lytton
Photo: Richard Lytton
 

 
Tampere Railway Station


Modern travelling
Rautatienkatu 25
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 0710
http://www.vr.fi/
The first railway station in Tampere was built in 1876. However, this station was too small for the growing city; a new, more spacious station was needed. The new railway station and clock tower were built in 1936 and together they form an impressive eastern end to Hämeenkatu street. The building represents Functionalist style and its outer walls are covered with beautiful, burnt-red brick.

The winds of change are blowing at the Tampere railway station again. The platforms are going to be covered with a huge glass roof - there is also a plan to turn the railway station into a huge transport center, which would also include a bus station.

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Tampere Railway Station photo by metatron1
Photo: metatron1
Tampere Railway Station photo by Ilkka Harmanen
Photo: Ilkka Harmanen
Tampere Railway Station photo by MichaelJ
Photo: MichaelJ
Tampere Railway Station photo by fearghal222
Photo: fearghal222
Tampere Railway Station photo by jillesvangurp
Photo: jillesvangurp
Tampere Railway Station photo by Christopher Brazier
Photo: Christopher Brazier
 

 
Tampere Town Hall


Centre of political thought in Tampere
Keskustori
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 212 2393
The Tampere Town Hall was designed by architect Georg Schreck and inaugurated in January 1890 (there had been an old wooden town hall in the same place before). The Town Hall is the centre of political events in Tampere. The city's inhabitants gather at the central square in front of the building for example on Finland's Independence Day (6 December) and New Year's Eve to listen to the mayor speak. There is a granite slate with historical text carved on it in the stone base of the building. The text tells us how a proposal demanding Finnish independence from Russia was declared from the Town Hall balcony during the great strike in 1905. The proposal also demanded universal suffrage, as well as the freedoms of assembly, association and speech. After this these principles were commonly accepted in the whole country, and the dream of Finnish independence finally came true on 6 December 1917. The Independence Day torch procession organised by the University of Tampere and the Tampere University of Technology ends in front of the Town Hall. Here Finland's national anthem Maamme (Our Land) is sung as a way of showing respect to Finland's independence and to the war veterans who fought to defend it during the Second World War.

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Tampere Town Hall photo by Erkki Perälä
Photo: Erkki Perälä
Tampere Town Hall photo by Oliver Götz
Photo: Oliver Götz
 

 
Tampere University of Technology


High-level technical knowledge and development
Korkeakoulunkatu 10
Tampere 33720
Finland
+358 3 311 511
http://www.tut.fi/
The Tampere University of Technology (TTKK) concentrates on teaching and the research and development of products in the fields of technology and architecture. To finance its projects, TTKK co-operates with many kinds of industry. There are nine separate teaching units in the school: architecture, automation, civil engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering and management, information technology, materials engineering, mechanical engineering and environmental technology. Altogether, there are about 9000 students. These technical students are called teekkarit, and they have strong traditions in organising various events.

TTKK participates in several international exchange programmes, and there are about 100 foreign researchers working at the University each year. There are opportunities for receiving tutoring in English in many teaching units, and some of the degrees can be taken almost entirely in English.

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Tampere University of Technology photo by dolphingirl2007
Photo: dolphingirl2007
Tampere University of Technology photo by Touko Apajalahti
Photo: Touko Apajalahti
Tampere University of Technology photo by Christian Rapold
Photo: Christian Rapold
Tampere University of Technology photo by Jaakko Keränen
Photo: Jaakko Keränen
 

 
Tullintori


Comfortable shopping centre
Tullikatu 6
Tampere 33100
Finland
+358 3 259 6422
Tullintori is the second biggest shopping centre in the centre. It offers food, daily consumer products and a wide variety of services. This quite new shopping centre is by no means expensive, on the contrary prices are very reasonable. The biggest food shop in Tullintori is the S-supermarket on the ground floor. In addition to that, you will find Vapaa Valinta (household products), Tiimari (stationery), Aholaita (cheap cosmetics) and Eurokangas (fabrics). Many shops, such as Punnitse ja Säästä, are known for their low prices. It also possible to visit a hairdresser or physiotherapist, or have a massage or a meal in the several restaurants. Tullintori is right behind the main Railway Station on its east side.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Tullintori photo by Bruce Marsland
Photo: Bruce Marsland
 

 
University of Tampere


Social knowledge and research
Kalevantie 4
Tampere 33014
Finland
+358 3 215 6111
http://www.uta.fi/
The main building of the University of Tampere was built in 1960, designed by architect Toivo Korhonen. The University moved from Helsinki to Tampere after the main building had been built. It was then called The Social Institute of Higher Education (established in 1925); soon after moving to Tampere the institute would be called the University of Tampere. The university is very international, and participates in several EU programmes.

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University of Tampere photo by Karsten Wolf
Photo: Karsten Wolf
University of Tampere photo by Tuija Aalto
Photo: Tuija Aalto
University of Tampere photo by demuxxx
Photo: demuxxx
University of Tampere photo by Chris Angelis
Photo: Chris Angelis
University of Tampere photo by guerrapromo
Photo: guerrapromo
University of Tampere photo by Robert K
Photo: Robert K
University of Tampere photo by Hanna Leppänen
Photo: Hanna Leppänen
University of Tampere photo by p451
Photo: p451
 

 
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