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 Serlachius Museum Gustaf. 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). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Tampere City Library, Metso, admire the masterpieces at Gösta Serlachius Museum, Museum of Art, stop by Tallipihan Suklaapuoti, and have some family-friendly fun at Irti Maasta Tampere.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Tampere trip maker.

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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.