13 days in Tampere & Mantta-Vilppula Itinerary

Finland's third largest city, Tampere boasts an array of cultural offerings and a lively music scene.

Change things up with these side-trips from Tampere: Helsinki (Helsinki Central Railway Station, Temppeliaukio Church, &more), Visavuori (in Valkeakoski) and Yyteri Beach (in Pori). There's still lots to do: take in panoramic vistas at Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to Nasinneula Tower, and examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tampere trip builder tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Tampere-Pirkkala Airport and Turku Airport. In September in Tampere, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Fri) early enough to drive to Mantta-Vilppula.

On the 21st (Sat), don't miss a visit to Kallenaution Kievari, then look for gifts at Vitikkala Manor, then contemplate the long history of Oravivuori Triangulation Tower, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Petajavesi Old Church.

To find photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Mantta-Vilppula trip planner.

Traveling by car from Tampere to Mantta-Vilppula takes 1.5 hours. In September in Mantta-Vilppula, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 7°C at night. On the 22nd (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.