Sightseeing in Tampere - what to see. Complete travel guide
In terms of popularity Tampere occupies the second place and loses to only one resort of Finland - Helsinki. The choice of attractions and tour itineraries here is no less diversified as in the capital.
1. Travelers arriving Tampere for the first time are sure to visit the VisitTampere tourist center, which is located in the train station. Here you can take a map of the city and tourist … Open
Tampere is a city with an abundance of dining places. Almost every local restaurant has an interesting legend and is ready to surprise its visitors not only with lots of branded treats, but … Open
A visit to the Tower of Näsinneula is going to turn out an exciting event. It is directed up on 168 meters and is one of the highest in Scandinavia. You can see a fantastic panorama of the city streets and nearby lakes from the tower's observation deck. Lovers of romantic getaway have an opportunity to visit a rotating restaurant located on the top of the tower. It is considered one of the most prestigious in the city.
Talking about cultural traditions of Tampere we have to mention the Week of Flowers. This beautiful summer festival over the years has enriched with lots of distinctive features and amazing … Open
Among the outstanding architectural monuments, the building of the Town Hall is allocated. It is a vivid example of the neo-renaissance style, built in 1890. The Hall itself and the square in front of it are a permanent venue for important social events. The most interesting events take place here on national holidays. On the outskirts of the city is found a beautiful Nyasilinna palace. It is considered the most beautiful architectural monument in the Neo-Baroque style. The palace was built in 1898 by one of the wealthy local businessmen and was privately owned until 1908. Later, a regional museum was opened there. It operated until 1998. Shortly after the museum was closed, the luxurious palace has been neglected for several years. Only after a while, they decided to open a branch of the Hermitage, located in St. Petersburg. Now visitors have an opportunity to admire unique works of art. Excellent temporary exhibitions of contemporary artists are often held there.
The main cultural symbol of the city is the Tampere Cathedral. The construction of religious buildings was started in 1902 and lasted a little more than five years. The majestic and stately … Open
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Survived castles around Tampere
♥ Castle 'Häme Castle' , 67 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Hakoinen Castle' , 82.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Häme Castle' , 67 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Castle 'Hakoinen Castle' , 82.6 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Tampere
♥ National Park 'Seitsemisen kansallispuisto' , 52 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Helvetinjärven kansallispuisto' , 58.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Puurijärven ja Isonsuon kansallispuisto' , 68.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Isojärven kansallispuisto' , 69.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Torronsuon kansallispuisto' , 85.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Seitsemisen kansallispuisto' , 52 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Helvetinjärven kansallispuisto' , 58.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Puurijärven ja Isonsuon kansallispuisto' , 68.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Isojärven kansallispuisto' , 69.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ National Park 'Torronsuon kansallispuisto' , 85.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Tampere from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Nasinneula Observation Tower
From the series “Elegant Architectural Structures for Fans of Skywalks”
Check on the map: Distance from Tampere center - 0.7 km.
Besides the observation deck, there is an excellent restaurant on the top floor, where you can taste the wonderful local dishes and enjoy the opening enormous panorama at the same time. It is important to note that this restaurant is very popular among visitors with children. Besides common dishes its menu features a huge selection of ice cream. The history of the construction of the tower is very amazing; it took only 33 days to build a structure. The builders worked around the clock, every day increasing the height of the tower for 4 meters. The initiator of the construction of the tower was Mayor Erkki Lindfors. An amusement park was opened next to this iconic landmark quite recently. …
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