"Lielahden Kirjasto", or the library in Lielahti, is definitely one of my favorite spots in Tampere. And you can fully enjoy it, too...

"Ravintola Borneo" is a Malaysian restaurant in Tampere where I love both the buffet and a la carte options, and that's hard to find!

"Restaurant LiV" in Tampere is a small piece of Europe. It's a magical place where all your worries disapear and you're treated like a king or queen...

"Sorsapuisto Skating Rink" in Tampere is just the place for enjoying a winter day with friends! I also recommend getting a cinnamon roll nearby...

"Tohlopin Tynnyrisauna" in Tampere is a sauna in a barrel. Here I had my first experience of an icy-water swim, so I can definitely recommend coming here!

"Levykauppa Äx" in Tampere is where I go to buy music in LPs, CDs & C-cassettes. It's a cozy little shop with lots of Finnish music to explore - and more!

"Myllypuro stream" is a hidden little river that is nestled in the nature of the western end of Tampere and many locals have never even seen it. Follow me!

"SPR Kontti" is one of my favorite places to shop in Tampere! This second-hand shop run by the Finnish red cross just has anything you can imagine...

"Näsilinna" in Tampere is a beautiful mansion with a sad story. It's worth visiting (you can even bump into ghosts!), with a museum and even a café!

"Tesoman Uimahalli" is one of Tampere's indoor swimming pools and saunas -- and one of my favorites. Ideal in winter and for swimming for exercise...

"Mustamakkarabaari" in Tampere is where they make the local delicacy, mustamakkara - blood sausage. It's something we're very proud of. You have to try it!

The "Moomin Museum" in Tampere is the only one in the world! It's not just for children -- I found the inner Moomin in me when I visited it as an adult...