7 days in Tampere Itinerary

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Rauhaniemi Beach and Gösta Serlachius Museum, Museum of Art. Change things up with these side-trips from Tampere: Pori (Central Pori Church (Keski-Porin kirkko) & Juselius Mausoleum), Sastamala (The House of Mr. Clutterbuck & St Olaf's Church in Tyrvaa) and Hameenlinna (Museo Militaria & Birthplace of Jean Sibelius). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Tampere City Library, Metso, steep yourself in history at Serlachius Museum Gustaf, have some family-friendly fun at Irti Maasta Tampere, and learn about all things military at The Parola Armour Museum.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Tampere road trip planner.

If you are flying in from Croatia, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Tampere-Pirkkala Airport and Turku Airport. In January in Tampere, expect temperatures between -5°C during the day and -12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.