16 days in Tampere Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips 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: see the interesting displays at Vapriikin Museokeskus, enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, stroll through Riihiniemen Uimaranta, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Old Church of Keuruu.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Tampere tour planning website.

If you are flying in from Germany, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Tampere-Pirkkala Airport and Turku Airport. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in October, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel back home.