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Viinikka-Park

Viinikka Park – Amazing basswood trees!

"Viinikka Park" is definitely one of the most beautiful parks in Tampere if you ask me! Its basswood trees are beautiful all year round...

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Relaxing

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Katja

Lehtinen

Jan 22, 2025
Pikku-Kakkonen-Park

Pikku Kakkonen Park – The place to be with kids!

"Pikku Kakkonen Park" is themed around the famous children's show of the same name that takes place in Tampere. It's definitely a must-see place for kids!

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Relaxing

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Katja

Lehtinen

Jan 22, 2025
Lapinniemi

Lapinniemi – Best place for a picnic

"Lapinniemi" in Tampere is a 'hidden' spot for having a picnic by the water. I love the views over the lake to Särkänniemi amusement park!

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Relaxing

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Katja

Lehtinen

Jan 22, 2025
East-Asia-Mart

East Asia Mart – For all your foodstuff from Asia

If you love adventurous and experimental cooking as much as I do, then Tampere's East Asia Mart in the Tullintori shopping center should be your next stop!

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Shopping
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Snacks

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Kaipo

van Kampen

Jan 19, 2025
Woodhenge

Woodhenge – Tampere's own Stonehenge

"Woodhenge" in Tampere is an artistic structure made out of rotting lime tree trunks modeled after the original Stonehenge in England.

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Art & culture

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Kaipo

van Kampen

Jan 19, 2025
Bar-Passion

Bar Passion – Enjoy a drink in the sun!

"Bar Passion" in Tampere is a lounge bar and pub with a modern-day touch. In my opinion, it is perfect for a student or company get-together...

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Bars

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Kaipo

van Kampen

Jan 19, 2025
Cafe-amp-Bakery-Mimosa

Cafe & Bakery Mimosa – Cozy vegan lunch cafe

"Cafe & Bakery Mimosa" in Tampere is a proper vegan lunch café and a small bakery. You can enjoy a healthy soup & salad lunch here; everything's delicious!

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Coffee & tea

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Kaipo

van Kampen

Jan 19, 2025
Varala-Flow-Park

Varala Flow Park – Fun on trees

At "Varala Flow Park" in Tampere is a place for true ecological fun: here you can have an adventure - put a helmet and harness and go tree climbing!

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Art & culture

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Johanna

Peurala

Jan 18, 2025
Pellas-Cafe

Pella's Cafe – Delicacies and gluten-free options

"Pella's Cafe" in the heart of Tampere is without a doubt the best gluten-free cafe in town! Go there to try different sort of local delicacies...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Johanna

Peurala

Jan 18, 2025
Kalevankangas-Iidesjarvi-Trail

Kalevankangas-Iidesjärvi Trail – Views and birds

The "Kalevankangas-Iidesjärvi Trail" in Tampere gets you from a cemetery to a lake. It's easy to walk on and takes you through nice, large pine trees...

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Relaxing

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Johanna

Peurala

Jan 18, 2025
Nasinneula

Näsinneula – The iconic landmark of Tampere

"Näsinneula" in Tampere is our city's most iconic landmark! Come here to enjoy the views from 168m above and get a real feel of how the city is laid out.

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Relaxing
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Restaurants

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Johanna

Peurala

Jan 17, 2025
Lillan-Kok

Lillan Kök – Best dinner in town

"Lillan Kök" in Tampere might just be the city's best fine dining restaurant, and believe me, I've tried them all!

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Restaurants

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Johanna

Peurala

Jan 16, 2025

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