Discover Tampere

The Art Nouveau cathedral is famous for its unusual, symbolic frescoes by artist Hugo Simberg, including the much-discussed work Garden of Death with its skeletal gardeners.

The former textile factory complex has been transformed into a lively district full of museums, shops and restaurants, and stands as impressive testimony to Tampere's industrial heritage as Finland's once most important industrial hub.

The forested ridge offers sweeping views over the surrounding lakes from its observation tower, and is equally famous for the legendary Pyynikki cinnamon rolls from the café at its base.

The city is home to the historic Rajaportti Sauna, Finland's oldest public sauna still used daily, and has so many public saunas overall that it confidently calls itself the sauna capital of the world.

Tampere is about an hour and a half from Helsinki by train and also has its own airport with connections to several European cities, including seasonal direct flights.

The Art Nouveau cathedral is famous for its unusual, symbolic frescoes by artist Hugo Simberg, including the much-discussed work Garden of Death with its skeletal gardeners.

The former textile factory complex has been transformed into a lively district full of museums, shops and restaurants, and stands as impressive testimony to Tampere's industrial heritage as Finland's once most important industrial hub.

The city is home to the historic Rajaportti Sauna, Finland's oldest public sauna still used daily, and has so many public saunas overall that it confidently calls itself the sauna capital of the world.