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About Tampere

Sandwiched between the picturesque Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi lakes is the city of Tampere. Located 100 miles north of Finland's capital Helsinki, Tampere has become increasingly popular with holidaymakers in recent years due to its scenic surroundings, unique attractions, and an array of quality family-friendly excursions. 

Tampere was first established as a market place in the late 18th century and quickly developed into a city. Tampere has drawn similarities to Manchester in the UK, as it was the center of industry in Finland during the 19th century. Tampere was an industrial behemoth due to the presence of the Tammerkoski rapids, from which Tampere draws most of its power. Today, Tampere is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the country and one of Finland's most popular cities for tourists.

Fun fact: Tampere has been dubbed the "Sauna Capital of the World" due to it having the highest concentration of saunas globally. 

Things to do in Tampere

Tampere is known for its vibrant modern culture and attractive cityscape. You'll find plenty of quality local eateries and chic boutiques dotted across Tampere, where you can chow down on Finnish cuisine and check out the latest fashion. After dropping your bags off at a Tampere luggage storage service, check out some of these great local excursions. 

• Check out a Finnish shopping mall at Ideapark. As one of the largest malls in the country, Ideapark offers everything from furniture to clothes. There are also a few places to grab a snack if you get peckish while shopping.

• Sample local delicacies at some of Tampere's classy restaurants. Some of the best in the city include Restaurant Nasinneula, Viikinkiravintola Harald, and Lielahden Mustamakkarabaari.

• Delve into Tampere's past at the Lenin Museum. This museum was formerly a former communist Worker's Meeting Hall, where Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin met for the first time. 

• Reconnect with your inner child at the Moomin Museum. The only museum of its kind, the Moomin Museum, is dedicated to the famed Finnish book and cartoon series.

• Take a stroll through the Hatanpään Arboretum. Sat overlooking the crescent-shaped Pyhäjärvi lake, Hatanpään Arboretum is known for its vibrant flower gardens. 

Transit options in Tampere

• Local bus service (Tampere Regional Transport)

• National bus service (Onnibus, Oy Matkahuolto Ab)

• National train services (Tikkurila Station)

• Taxi ranks (PTS Finland, Taksi Tampere, Liuttu Logistics)

Luggage storage in Tampere

Tampere is a relaxing, tranquil city ideal for family vacations. Once you touch down in Tampere, you'll have plenty of intriguing attractions to visit, from quirky museums to historic buildings to thrilling theme parks. Once you've touched down in Tampere, consider stashing your stuff at a Tampere luggage storage service. Bounce offers the best facilities in the business. Located conveniently at local stores and hotels, these services are a breeze to book through the Bounce app. Once you've dropped off your bags you'll be free to discover Tampere, knowing your bags are safely stowed in a Bounce storage facility. 

Attractions and activities

• Särkänniemi: This multifaceted amusement park is one of the most popular attractions in Tampere. Särkänniemi boasts amusement park rides, an aquarium, a planetarium, and even an art gallery. Due to its size and scope, Särkänniemi is the second most popular theme park in Finland. You'll find over 30 different rides and attractions at Särkänniemi's amusement park, including several roller coasters that are sure to get your adrenaline pumping. There are also loads of rides suitable for younger children, as well as two water rides in case you need to cool off on a hot summer's day.
  After you're done at the amusement park, head over the aquarium and check out some of the exotic fish on display. There are tons of intriguing aquatic critters who call this aquarium home, including red piranha, axolotl, and Cuvier's dwarf caiman. You can also head to the planetarium and watch their 30 minutes star show for a truly out-of-this-world experience. If you fancy something cultural, swing by the Sara Hilden Art Museum. With over 4,500 works from Finnish and international artists, the Sara Hilden Art Museum boasts paintings by Joan Miró, Francis Bacon, and Pablo Picasso. You won't want to drag any heavy bags around this sprawling amusement park, so swing by a Tampere luggage storage service. 

• Näsinneula Observation Tower: While technically part of Särkänniemi, Näsinneula Observation Tower is a standout attraction in Tampere. Constructed in the 1970s, this observation tower stands at over 550 feet tall and is the highest observation tower in the Nordic countries. You can ride the elevator up nearly 400 feet to the viewing platform, which affords panoramas of Tampere and Näsijärvi lake. On a clear day, you'll be able to see for over 20 miles. If you fancy dinner with a view, book a table at the revolving Restaurant Näsinneula and enjoy a classy meal above the clouds.

• Tampere Cathedral:  One of Tampere's best old-world buildings is Tampere Cathedral. Built at the turn of the 20th century, this Lutheran cathedral Romantic-style architecture with iconic granite walls and a red brick roof. One of the main reasons people visit Tampere Cathedral is for its famed frescos. These frescoes were painted by well-known Finnish artists Hugo Simberg and Magnus Enckell. Two of the most notable frescos are by Hugo Simberg. These frescos include versions of his paintings, The Garden of Death and The Wounded Angel.