# Things to see in Tampere (Finland): 38 places and when to go

> Tampere is a city in Finland with around 259,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 38 places in and around it, mainly Temples (9), Nature (9), Wildlife (8). The best known are Tampere Cathedral, Näsinneula and Tampere Ice Stadium. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h of daylight, and in December, 4 h 59. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tampere/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Finland · 61.5, 23.75
- **Population:** About 259,000
- **Places:** 38 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espiritual/) (9) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/naturaleza/) (9) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/fauna/) (8) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/familia/) (6) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/gastronomia/) (4) · [Hot springs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/termal/) (4)
- **Best time:** December to March and June to September.
- **Also possible:** April to May and October.
- **Nearest airport:** HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 147 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Tampere

The places in and around Tampere, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Tampere Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tampere-cathedral/): Cathedral in Tampere, Finland · 1.1 km
- [Näsinneula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nasinneula/): Observation tower in Tampere, Finland · 657 m
- [Tampere Ice Stadium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tampere-ice-stadium/): Ice hall in Tampere, Finland · 4.0 km
- [Tampere Orthodox Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/iglesia-ortodoxa-de-tampere/): Eastern Orthodox church in Tampere, Finland · 1.3 km
- [Kaleva Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kalevan-kirkko/): Church building in Tampere, Finland · 2.3 km
- [Spy Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/museo-de-espionaje/): Museum in Tampere · 598 m
- [Messukylä Old Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/messukyla-old-church/): Church building in Tampere, Finland · 5.2 km
- [Police Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/national-police-museum/): Police museum in Tampere, Finland · 7.5 km
- [Aitolahti Old Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/aitolahden-vanha-kirkko/): Church building in Tampere, Finland · 9.1 km
- [Messukylä Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/messukyla-church/): Church building in Tampere, Finland · 5.5 km
- [Nokia Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nokian-kirkko/): Church in Nokia, Finland · 12 km
- [Tampere Market Hall](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tampere-market-hall/): Market hall in Tampere, Finland · 576 m
- [Pyynikki Esker](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pyynikinharju/): Esker in Tampere, Finland · 1.1 km
- [Rajaportin sauna](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/rajaportin-sauna/): Public sauna in Tampere, Finland · 1.6 km
- [Mustalahti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/mustalahti/): Bay of Näsijärvi in Tampere, Finland · 478 m
- [Lempäälän helluntaiseurakunta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lempaalan-helluntaiseurakunta/): Temples · 20 km
- [Pyynikki beach](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pyynikki-beach-west/): Beach in Tampere, Finland · 1.4 km
- [Rauhaniemi Public Baths](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/rauhaniemi-public-sauna/): Public bath in Tampere, Finland · 2.6 km
- [Särkänniemi Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/sarkanniemi-aquarium/): Public aquarium in Tampere, Finland · 669 m
- [Scandic Eden Nokia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/scandic-eden-nokia/): Spa hotel in Nokia, Finland · 12 km
- [Ylöjärven Helluntaiseurakunta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ylojarven-helluntaiseurakunta/): Temples · 10 km
- [Hervantajärven uimaranta](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hervantajarven-uimaranta/): Hot spring bath · 9.3 km
- [Kaleva Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kaleva-brewing-company/): Brewery · 3.0 km
- [Kintulammin luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kintulammin-luonnonsuojelualue/): Protected area · 16 km

And the other 14, by what you come to do:

- **Hiking**: [Korvola-Porin yhdystie retkeilyreitti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/korvola-porin-yhdystie-retkeilyreitti/)
- **With kids**: [Lastukka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lastukka/), [Pool area and day spa at Tampereen Kehräämö](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pool-area-and-day-spa-at-tampereen-kehraamo/), [Vesimaailma Louhi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/vesimaailma-louhi/), [Viihdekeskus Ideapark](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/viihdekeskus-ideapark/)
- **Nature**: [Luodon saaren luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/luodon-saaren-luonnonsuojelualue/), [Makkarajärvi-viitastenperän Luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/makkarajarvi-viitastenpera-nature-reserve/), [Myllypuron luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/myllypuron-luonnonsuojelualue/), [Pahaluoman luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/pahaluoman-luonnonsuojelualue/), [Vaakkolammi-Likokallion luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/vaakkolammi-likokallion-luonnonsuojelualue/), [Valkeekiven lehto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/valkeekiven-lehto/)
- **Hot springs**: [Massunlasten uimapaikka](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/massunlasten-uimapaikka/)
- **Food and drink**: [Nokian Panimo Oyj](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nokian-panimo-oyj/), [Teiskon Viini](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/teiskon-viini/)

## When to go to Tampere

The best time to visit Tampere is **December to March and June to September**; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 5 h 54 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 34 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 18 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 22 |
| May | Possible | 17 h 10 |
| June | Best time | 19 h |
| July | Best time | 18 h 12 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 35 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 33 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 35 |
| November | Better not | 6 h 42 |
| December | Best time | 4 h 59 |

In June there are 19 h of daylight, and in December, 4 h 59. In June, 38 of the 38 places are at their best.

When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Tampere

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 147 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=61.5%2C23.75)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.5%2C23.75)

## Other towns nearby

- [Kangasala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kangasala/): 14 places · 24 km
- [Valkeakoski](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/valkeakoski/): 10 places · 30 km
- [Ylöjärvi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ylojarvi/): 6 places · 33 km
- [Eräjärvi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/erajarvi/): 6 places · 44 km
- [Ikaalinen](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ikaalinen/): 6 places · 46 km
- [Sastamala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/sastamala/): 11 places · 47 km

And all of Finland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Tampere?

The best known: [Tampere Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tampere-cathedral/), [Näsinneula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nasinneula/), [Tampere Ice Stadium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tampere-ice-stadium/), [Tampere Orthodox Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/iglesia-ortodoxa-de-tampere/), [Kaleva Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kalevan-kirkko/). In all, 38 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Tampere?

December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 19 h of daylight, and in December, 4 h 59.

### How do you get to Tampere?

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 147 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=61.5%2C23.75) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Tampere as the destination and these 38 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).