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If your children want to get out of the city and there is no time for long trips, it is worth heading to the tiny island Saunasaari, a few miles west of downtown Tampere. The best time to go is when the ice is still frozen soli... more

Larger-than-life is a frequent theme at Tampereen Työväen Teatteri (the Tampere Workers' Theatre), whether it refers to the emotions expressed or the people portrayed. Tampereen Työväen Teatteri is one of Tampere's two main the... more

Saiman ja Eevan Perilliset is a nice, peaceful little café near the Cathedral of Tampere. The café's name (Heirs of Saima and Eeva) was originally a joke, but in fact, Saima and Eeva are the real names of the owners' grandmothe... more

All those who are suffering from an uncontrollable need to activate a machine by dropping a coin in a slot are well advised to seek relief in a place such as this one. It is slot machines from the beginning to the end. There ar... more

The first museum in Finland specializing in contemporary art was founded in Pyynikki in 1966 and later moved to Hatanpää. The museum's own premises no longer house exhibitions; the projects are carried out in different location... more

Despite the name, this place has nothing to do with classical music - the connection between classical music and club nights is yet to be found in Tampere. This is a good place if you want to eat a little and have a few drinks... more

Rauhaniemi is one of the places in Tampere where you can take a winter swim in a lake. For a small fee, you can visit the sauna as well - only the hardiest of the hardy have it in them to go straight to the avanto. Winter swimm... more

There are three slopes with different difficulty levels at Hervanta Ski Center, on which the whole family can enjoy skiing on a beautiful winter's day. A skiing school is available for those who are yet unfamiliar with the art... more

In Mustavuori you can sometimes observe a group of enthusiastic people ascending a thirty-metre rock wall. The members of climbing club Vertikaali start the rock-climbing season as early in spring as the conditions allow. For n... more

The name, translated verbatim, is simply "The Old Hole." The reason for this strange name is most likely the fact that the pub is completely below street level. If you are looking for a typical Tampere pub, Monttu is a good cho... more