Why go
- City in Western Finland.
- 2 curated must-see attractions on record, including Museum Milavida.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP).
History
Tampere is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Pirkanmaa. It is in the Finnish Lakeland. Tampere's population is about 263,000, while the metropolitan area has a population of about 428,000. It is Finland's 3rd most populous municipality and the second most populous urban area in the country after the Helsinki metropolitan area.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 10 direct destinations
- Ryanair FR (737-800) · 8 routes: Alicante, Bergamo, Bremen, Budapest, Gerona, Hahn, London, Malaga
- Air China CA (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm
- Finnair AY (ATR 72, ATR) · 1 route: Helsinki*
- Scandinavian Airlines System SK (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm*
- Thai Airways International TG (S20) · 1 route: Stockholm*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP); 5 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: TMP has direct flights to 10 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Stockholm, Alicante, Bergamo, Bremen, Budapest…). By water: 5 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Laukontori, 1.5 km); routes include Laukontori–Viikinsaari, Laukontori–Laukon kartano, Tampere–Lempäälä.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Tampere, Finland. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.