16 days in Tampere Itinerary

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

Explore Tampere's surroundings by going to Turku (Bike Rental - by Carfield, Turku Cathedral, & more), Helsinki (The National Library of Finland, Helsinki Cathedral, & more) and Ahvenisto (in Hameenlinna). There's lots more to do: enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, enjoy some diversion at Pyynikki's Swim Hall, and enjoy the sand and surf at Riihiniemen Uimaranta.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Tampere trip planning site .

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major airport is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In October, daily temperatures in Tampere can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to travel back home.