8 days in Tampere Itinerary

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tampere Cathedral and Sarkanniemi Theme Park. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Hame Castle and Ristinkirkko. Get out of town with these interesting Tampere side-trips: Yyteri Beach (in Pori), Seitsemisen Kansallispuisto (in Ylojarvi) and Lahti (Motorcycle Museum of Finland & Sibelius Hall). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Vapriikin Museokeskus, enjoy breathtaking views from Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower, identify plant and animal life at Hatanpaa Arboretum, and contemplate the long history of Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing.

To see photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Tampere driving holiday planner .

If you are flying in from Algeria, the closest major airport is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In July, daytime highs in Tampere are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.