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Cemetery Lookout
Above, the sky, below, the earth
The large Kalavenkangas cemetery in Tampere is serene and scenic throughout the year, with nice views over its surroundings... Great for a quiet moment.
by
Kaipo
van Kampen
CHU
Asian street food buffet
"CHU" Asian Street Food is a buffet restaurant in Tampere. You shouldn't miss it if you like your Asian tasty and affordable!
by
Kaipo
van Kampen
Huurupiilo
The tiniest but coziest pub
"Huurupiilo" is an incredibly tiny neighborhood pub but which has a very warm atmosphere! It's perfect for beer aficionados who enjoy trying new things...
by
Kaipo
van Kampen
Spy Museum
First spy museum in the world!
Quite fittingly, this interactive "Spy Museum" is hidden away in the basement of the Finlayson Area in Tampere. It's the first of its kind in the world!
by
Kaipo
van Kampen
Underpass Art
Free art in four underpasses
Underpasses don't have to be dull, boring and gray, and these ones in Tampere are proof of that...
by
Katja
Lehtinen
Haulitorni
The red tower of the city
"Haulitorni", or the Red Tower, is a marvellous part of Tampere's industrial history. You can't visit it without grabbing something to eat from nearby!
by
Johanna
Peurala
Santalahti
A versatile new suburb
"Santalahti" is a small Tampere suburb that has big red-brick industrial buildings and villas - the former are being given an exciting new lease of life.
by
Johanna
Peurala
Wilhelm von Nottbeck Park
A palace garden
"Wilhelm von Nottbeck Park" and Finlaysonin Palatsi in Tampere are a perfect spot to stop and admire the beauty of this English-style garden...
by
Johanna
Peurala
Vapriikin Raitti
Walking above the rapid
The most spectacular walking route in the heart of the Tampere is absolutely "Vapriikin raitti" - it's the best place to admire the frothing rapids...
by
Johanna
Peurala
Pyynikinharju
Views, trails and abseiling
"Pyynikinharju" the ridge on the west side of central Tampere, is a real nature paradise. Here you can even go rappeling - the views are great!
by
Johanna
Peurala
Ahvenisjärvi
Meet the squirrels!
The pond of "Ahvenisjärvi" in Tampere is home to lots of squirrels who aren't shy of humans at all! Be prepared to feed them or have them even climb on your hand...
by
Kaipo
van Kampen
Electrical Cabinet Art
Free city art
A really nice way to see art in Tampere is to take a walk and spot the street art on the electrical cabinets all over the city...
by
Katja
Lehtinen
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