Travel 5 Days in Tampere: Best Vacation Spots in Tampere

Day 1 | Morning

Lenin Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Fri,9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 4 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Hameenpuisto 28, Tampere 33200, Finland

The Lenin Museum in Tampere is not big and can be visited quickly. This building used to be the place where Lenin worked. The museum mainly displays some books and documents.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Spy Museum nearby is the top choice before you leave Lenin Museum and hit the road.

Spy Museum

Opening Hours: Open from 12:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 8 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Satakunnankatu 18, Tampere 33210, Finland

The Spy Museum is located on the basement level of a building in the old industrial heart of Finlayson, and it's not easy to find. The museum exhibits various spy-related things, including old-fashioned Bond-shaped toys, KGB documents and monitors, which are quite contemporary. And there is an introduction in Chinese, you can check it out, which is very convenient.

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, 2Ndhomes Espa Apartment with Sauna and Balcony is the best places.

2Ndhomes Espa Apartment with Sauna and Balcony

Property Location Located in Tampere, this apartment is minutes from Tampere Cathedral and close to Stockmann. This apartment is within close proximity of Nasinneula Tower and Sarkanniemi. Rooms Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a full-sized refrigerator/freezer and an oven. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and a 55-inch Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker. Amenities Take in the views from a terrace. Business, Other Amenities Free self parking is available onsite.

Day 2 | Morning

Moomin Museum

Opening Hours: Closed on Mon;Open on Tue-Fri,9:00am-7:00pm;Open on Sat-Sun,11:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Tampere Hall, Yliopistonkatu 55, 33100 Tampere

The Moomin Museum is a new, experimental art museum dedicated to the Moomin series by Tove Jansson (1914–2001). The Moomin Museum is located in Tampere Hall and opened its doors in June 2017.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Moomin Museum, Pyynikki Observation Tower next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Pyynikki Observation Tower

Ticket Price: 2 EUR

Location: Näkötornintie 20, 33230 Tampere

Pyynikki is the highest point in Tampere and a good place for a walk. It takes only 20 minutes to walk from the city to the foot of Pyynikki Mountain. Climb up the hill and you can come to the watchtower. Many locals climb the mountain here to exercise. At the foot of the watchtower, there is Munkki (a Finnish doughnut) that is said to be delicious in Tampere, so it is also worth coming here for foodies. Take the elevator to the top of the observatory tower, you can enjoy the city view of Tampere and the two large lakes, which is quite worth seeing.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Lillan Hotel Café Butik is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Lillan Hotel Café Butik

Situated in Tampere, 900 metres from University of Tampere, Lillan Hotel features free bikes, a garden and a terrace, as well as free WiFi. Built in 1928, the property is within 1.1 km of Tampere Hall and 1.2 km of Tampere Bus Terminal. The property is 2.2 km from Plevna Movie Theater Complex.All units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a private bathroom.A continental or buffet breakfast can be enjoyed in the breakfast area. Guests can dine in the in-house restaurant, which specialises in European cuisine and also offers Gluten-free and Vegetarian options.Tampere Ice Hall is 2.3 km from Lillan Hotel, while Tampere University Hospital is 2.6 km away. The nearest airport is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, 13 km from the property.

Day 3 | Morning

Sarkanniemi Theme Park

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 39 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Tampere 33230, Finland

Särkänniemi Amusement Park is only open in summer. It is a children's paradise. The amusement park has a carnival, an aquarium, a planetarium and the famous Angry Birds Land, which is very popular. In addition, there is a lookout tower in the middle of the amusement park, with a panoramic view of Tampere.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Vapriikki Museum Centre nearby is the top choice before you leave Sarkanniemi Theme Park and hit the road.

Vapriikki Museum Centre

Ticket Price: 12 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Alaverstaanraitti 5, 33100 Tampere

This is a very important exhibition venue in Tampere, it was converted from a mill factory, and there are many different exhibitions here every year.

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Vapriikki Museum Centre? Forenom Serviced Apartments Tampere Pyynikki is one of your top choices.

Forenom Serviced Apartments Tampere Pyynikki

Offering a keyless entry system, these modern self-catering apartments are 1.4 km from Tampere Bus Station. WiFi is free, while a fitness centre and indoor pool access are located 130 metres away. All apartments at Forenom Suites Tampere City have a TV, sofa and kitchen with a microwave and dishwasher. Featuring a shower, bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and washing machine. Some apartments offer city views from a balcony. Pyynikki Observation Tower and its surrounding parkland is a 10-minute walk from the apartments. S?rk?nniemi Adventure Park is 900 metres away. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is 12 km from the property.

Day 4 | Morning

Moominvalley

Ticket Price: 4 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1.0-2.0 Hours

Location: Hämeenpuisto 20, 33210 Tampere Finland

The basement of the public library is Mumin Valley, a very small exhibition area, which is full of hand-painted drawings by ToveJansson, which can understand the history of the entire Finnish national fairy tale, which is very novel and interesting.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Keskustori.

Keskustori

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Keskustori, Tampere, Finland

Keskustori (Central Square) is not a big place, but there are often open-air markets here from time to time, which is a good place for shopping. The square is only 5 minutes away from the railway station. Around the square, there are various attractions such as churches, commercial streets, restaurants, and museums. If you don't go anywhere, it is also a good choice to sit in the square and bask in the sun and feel quietly.

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Keskustori? Lapland Hotels Arena is one of your top choices.

Lapland Hotels Arena

The Lapland Hotels Arena provides a great place for travelers to relax after a busy day. The Lapland Hotels Arena offers a pleasant stay in Tampere for those traveling for business or leisure.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Tampere Railway Station located approximately 500m away and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport roughly 16km away. There's plenty to do nearby, with The Orthodox church of Tampere, Church of St. Alexander Nevsky and St. Nicholas and Irti Maasta Tampere all within a short distance.

In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Tampere hotel offers parking on site.

Day 5 | Morning

Finlayson Centre

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: Tampere

This is a very distinctive block, all of which are all red brick buildings, which are very conspicuous, equivalent to the cultural center of Tampere. There are various museums, art galleries, churches, cinemas, restaurants and various handicraft markets in the block.

Day 5 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Finlayson Centre, don’t forget pay a visit to Pyynikki Ridge.

Pyynikki Ridge

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1.0 Days

Location: Pyynikintie, 33230 Tampere

The Pyynikki ridge is the only way to appreciate the watchtower. The mountain is quiet and leisurely, and it is a good place for walking and exercising in all seasons. The mountain is not too high, and it can be completed very quickly.

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