So what makes Tampere so special? Sun-bathed lakes and lush ridges, local baker's butter-eyed buns. European experiences and our own special stuff. Morning coffee at Laukontori Market Square with wind in your hair. Fresh urban nature that caresses you. Fail-safe classics and unique destinations the way we like'em. Exciting events one after another.
Tampere is at its best both animated and peaceful. Tampere is welcoming like a small village with a cosmopolitan atmosphere. There's nothing not to love about Tampere. And yes, Keskustori Central Square is probably the best spot in Finland for watching people and the world go by.
You'll find many gems and places worth a visit and many more by keeping your eyes open and asking the locals. And pop into Tourist Information at Tampere railway station if you come across it. There's plenty of information and insight to adapt everything to suit your trip and desires.
Your stories and subplots are created on the spot from moments and moods that often quite unexpectedly crown the whole trip. You'll see.
Here you go: Tampere Region: It's All Bright !
LET'S GET ACQUAINTED IN A BIG WAY:
When Finns are asked where they would like to live if they were moving, the most popular destination is no surprise: Tampere of course.
Tampere is as much a temptation for tourists as well. Every year almost a million tourists and thousands of congress guests visit the Tmpere Region. But don't worry about the popularity of Tampere: even during high season there's plenty of room for all to join in and the atmosphere is refreshingly relaxed.
TAMPERE & IT'S REGION TRIVIA:
-One of Finland's fastest growing centres.
-Population: over 2,15,000 in Tampere, almost half a million in the Tampere Region, well over five million in Finland
- There are 22 municipalities in the Tampere Region and 11 of them are towns or cities
- Tampere was founded by Sweden's young reformist monarch, Gustav 3, in 1779
- Centre of the Tampere Region, third largest city in Finland and the largest inland city in the Nordic countries
- Located on an isthmus between lakes Nasijarvi and Phyajarvi in ridge scenery; the nationally recognised landscape of the Tammerkoski rapids, the award-winning lighting at Keskustori Central Square
- A monumental industrial history: The Finlayson cotton mill was the first large-scale industrial enterprise in Finland
- The head of fall of the Tammerkoski rapids is 18 metres and about 6.9 million cubic metres of water flow through the rapids daily.
- A leading centre in technology, research, education, culture, sports and business.
- The longest day lasts 19 hrs 30 mins (June) and the shortest 5 hrs 20 mins (December)
- Of special interest: run by the first Mayor of Finland: neighbourhoods of Pispala, Hervanta and Vuores; only the sea and fells are mising
- Some 4,500 kg of the national delicacy-black sausage is manufactured daily
In short, Tampere possesses a unique energy and the range of events is beyond comparison.
Come and experience the fascinating atmosphere: there's everything from culture to sports to choose from.
So what are you waiting for, FINLAND IS CALLING YOU !!!!!!
