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Introduction to Tampere

Home to more than 225.1 thousand people and the magnificent Museokeskus Vapriikki, Koskipuisto Park, and Hatanpää Park Arboretum, Tampere is an adventure awaiting you. With a unique historical background and an incredible variety of natural and architectural beauty, Tampere is a highlight in Finland. This city in the region of Pirkanmaa in Finland is a travel destination with plenty to offer curious travelers.

Explore this culturally-rich city and easily plan your trip to Finland. Welcome to Guide to Europe’s comprehensive Tampere travel guide.

Easily accessible from Tampere–Pirkkala airport, Tampere is the perfect base for a memorable and unique vacation in Finland any time of the year.

You'll learn more fascinating facts about Tampere as you explore this spectacular city.

Traveling to Tampere is especially rewarding for anyone eager to connect with locals and learn more about their unique culture and traditions.

Get ready to explore and learn more about the city of Tampere below!

Top services in Tampere

Here on this page, you'll find all the top travel services in Tampere, Finland. Check out the cheapest and most popular flights offered by 359 airlines that fly to Finland. Browse the 4 top-rated tours available to you in Tampere. Compare the rates and services of the 5 types of places to stay in Tampere and the 5 car rental companies offering CDW insurance coverage. We make it easy for you to find and book the top services in Tampere.

Enjoy the convenience of planning and booking every detail of your trip to Tampere, including flights, accommodations, activities, and more, in one place. Book with Guide to Europe to get an expertly-curated and fully-customizable itinerary and experience the best of Tampere on your vacation in Finland.

Get answers to questions about the routes and services offered in Tampere from our free 24/7 customer support. Continue reading to learn how you can enjoy a stress-free and memorable vacation in the city of Tampere!

Learn more about Finland

There are many reasons to visit the city of Tampere, but a trip to Finland needs no explanation.

Exploring Finland, which spans 338,424 square kilometers, is an adventure of a lifetime. Finland offers an abundance of truly magical places to discover, including cultural, historic, and scenic sites of significant value to both locals and travelers.

As the home country of many world-famous attractions like the spectacular Museokeskus Vapriikki, Koskipuisto Park, and the Hatanpää Park Arboretum, you’re all set for a unique and memorable travel experience in Finland.

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What to see in Tampere

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Tampere has something for everyone. Regardless of age and interest, travelers have the best time exploring every corner of the city.

Read on to discover the best places to visit and find out what to expect from the city of Tampere.

Top attractions in Tampere

Home to plenty of top attractions, Tampere is more than just a wonderful city in Finland. Tampere is a travel hotspot and a great place to experience a mix of the traditional and modern culture of Finland.

One fascinating sight in Tampere is the unforgettable Museokeskus Vapriikki. Considered one of the most well-known attractions in the city, a visit to this spectacular travel destination is something you shouldn’t miss on your trip to Tampere. This remarkable attraction is located at Alaverstaanraitti 5, 33101 Tampere, Finland and is open for visitors Monday - Sunday, between 10:00-18:00.

For more information about what you can expect during a vacation in Finland, check out our list of top attractions in Tampere below. Discover the best places to visit in Tampere, including the fascinating Museokeskus Vapriikki, Koskipuisto Park, Hatanpää Park Arboretum, Moomin Museum, and Tampere Cathedral.

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Things to do in Tampere

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Enrich your travel experience in Tampere by joining tours and activities. Tampere offers an exciting selection of top-rated tours and it's easy for every traveler to find something to their liking. Take the opportunity to catch the top attractions on a tour, stay active with an adventurous excursion, or learn something new about the local history or culture of the city.

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Most popular experiences in Tampere

Traveling is all about gaining new experiences. You can have that and more in the city of Tampere.

Tampere offers numerous tours and activities for travelers to choose from.

Explore the most popular experiences you can join in Tampere by clicking on one of the top-rated tour categories below.

Top tours & tickets starting in Tampere

Travelers in Tampere can choose from 3 categories of top-rated tours and tickets.

By joining this highly recommended tour, travelers get to learn more about what makes Tampere one of the best travel destinations in Finland.

Tampere also offers plenty of budget-friendly tours and activities that promise travelers a unique experience in the city. The affordable Tampere Private Transfer from Tampere city centre to Tampere airport is the cheapest tour in the city, and is a popular Transportation Service. This experience costs around 80 EUR and allows travelers a great time in Tampere.

Secure an unforgettable experience for your upcoming trip to Tampere and book a top-rated tour in the city. Discover the best tours, activities, and tickets in Tampere below.

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Discover the best things to do in Tampere. Choose from 4 fantastic tours and activities available in the city.

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Vacation packages in Tampere

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The best and easiest way to visit Tampere is by booking a vacation package. A vacation package includes everything you need for a worry-free and perfectly planned holiday in Finland.

Booking a vacation package to Tampere means spending less time planning and more time enjoying your vacation. A vacation package includes everything from flight tickets, accomodation, and a rental car, to 24/7 personal travel support and a carefully planned travel itinerary. You can also take your vacation in Tampere to the next level by adding tours, tickets, and activities to each day of your trip.

Apart from providing you with everything you need to travel comfortably, your vacation package to Tampere is also fully customizable. In other words, you can add or remove services at your own convenience, to create the perfect vacation for you and your travel companions.

On our website, you will find 191 unique vacation packages to Tampere, including flight tickets, hotel reservations, and recommendations for the best sightseeing spots, restaurants, bars, and activities.

Continue to the next section to learn more about what types of vacations you can book in the city of Tampere.

Popular types of vacations in Tampere

The most popular way to experience Tampere is by visiting the city as part of a road trip across multiple destinations in Finland. However, it is also common for travelers to go to Tampere on both shorter and longer getaways, to get a break from everyday life, relax, and experience something new.

With Guide to Europe you can find road trips, city breaks, and weekend getaways in Finland, ranging from budget to luxury. Whether you’re planning a multi-day road trip across Finland, or you just want to enjoy a few days exploring Tampere, there is a vacation package for you.

Discover the most popular vacation packages in Tampere below.

Top vacation packages in Tampere

Travelers have a great selection of vacation packages to choose from in Finland. In fact, you can choose from as many as 191 different top-rated vacation packages to take you to Tampere, and even more if you expand your search to include a bigger area of Finland.

To help narrow your choices down, here are some of the best vacation packages for exploring the city of Tampere.

For an epic vacation, discover Tampere and other top destinations in Finland on a top-rated holiday like the Affordable 10-Day Relaxed Finland Road Trip Vacation from Tampere to Helsinki and Turku. This vacation package provides travelers with tons of opportunities to experience not only the most popular attractions in Tampere, but also in other top places to visit in Finland. If Koskipuisto Park, Museokeskus Vapriikki, Tampere Cathedral, Moomin Museum, and Hatanpää Park Arboretum are on your bucket list, this is the perfect vacation package for you.

If you would like to go on a budget vacation in Tampere, book the popular Cheap 3-Day Finland City Break in Tampere and spend as little as 376 EUR. This vacation will take you on a journey to experience some of the most incredible attractions and sights in Tampere, including the fantastic Koskipuisto Park, Museokeskus Vapriikki, Tampere Cathedral, Moomin Museum, and Hatanpää Park Arboretum.

Get more Tampere vacation ideas on this site and discover the greatest selection of vacation packages in Europe. Scroll down to find the best vacation packages in Finland that match your needs and budget.

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Discover and compare 191 vacation packages that take you to the wonderful city of Tampere.

The best flights, hotels, and activities in Tampere get fully booked quickly. Use the search tool below to find the best vacation packages in Finland. Your customized holiday package to Tampere is only a few clicks away!

How to get to Tampere

To get to the city of Tampere the fastest way possible, travelers from outside Finland can travel by plane. International travelers can fly to Tampere by booking flights with any of the 18 airlines that offer direct flights to Tampere–Pirkkala airport. Some airlines that operate flights to Tampere–Pirkkala airport are Ryanair, United Airlines, Air China, Turkish Airlines, and Azul. Go to this page to compare all flights to Tampere.

To reach the city of Tampere, travelers can choose from various airport transfer options available at Tampere–Pirkkala airport.

If you're looking for the best flight ticket deals to Tampere, knowing the cheapest travel time and which airlines offer the most affordable flights is helpful. Luckily, we have this information for you. Discover more about the cheapest and most popular flights to Tampere–Pirkkala airport and Tampere below.

Find cheap flights to Tampere

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Over the years, more airlines have started offering flexible and direct flights to Tampere, making it one of the most accessible travel destinations in Finland. However, it is usually cheaper to fly to Tampere, Finland, in May.

The cheapest one-way flight to Tampere costs around 23 EUR and is offered by the airline Ryanair.

The cheapest round-trip flights to Tampere cost approximately 45 EUR in total. The departure flight leaves on April 24 and the return flight is scheduled on April 26. The flight time is around 3 hours per way.

The return flight is operated by Helsinki.

Use the search tool below to find the cheapest flights to Finland and the city of Tampere from your city of departure.

Popular flights to Tampere

Travelers visiting Tampere in Finland can fly to Tampere–Pirkkala airport directly from 1806 destinations worldwide.

The three most popular routes to Tampere–Pirkkala airport and the city of Tampere in Finland depart from Tampere–Pirkkala airport in Tampere, Finland, Norman Manley International airport in Kingston, Jamaica, and Cochin International airport in Kochi, India.

Travelers can fly to Finland by choosing from from 1 weekly flight(s) from Tampere; from 6 weekly flight(s) from Kingston; and from 2 weekly flight(s) from Kochi.

The airline that operates most flights to Finland is Cambodia Airways. Cambodia Airways offers 4 scheduled flight routes to Finland.

Discover the most popular flights to Tampere below. Click to view flights to Tampere, Finland from destinations all across the globe.

Where to stay in Tampere

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An essential factor to consider when traveling to a new place or country is accommodation. While visiting a city as fantastic as Tampere is always exciting, any avid traveler knows that accommodations often make or break the vacation experience.

The best place to stay in Tampere usually depends on travelers' needs and preferences. However, booking accommodation in downtown Tampere offers a ton of benefits.

Staying at the heart of the city allows you to easily walk to many of the top sights and dining areas in Tampere and cut down on your travel expenses. Centrally-located accommodations are also an excellent choice for travelers in Tampere planning to go on a quick tour or drive to the neighboring regions.

In Tampere, you'll find 5 different types of places to stay catering to every taste, budget, and reason for travel. For example, honeymooners or travelers on a romantic getaway in Finland can experience the ultimate relaxation at one of the 5-star or 4-star hotels in Tampere. Travelers whose purpose is sightseeing can also find plenty of mid-range hotels to budget-friendly accommodations in the city, allowing access to many of the top attractions in Tampere.

Learn more about the most popular places to stay and the top-rated hotels in Tampere in the next sections.

Popular types of accommodation in Tampere

A trip to the fascinating Tampere, Finland, means opportunities to relax at any of the 5 different types of places to stay in the city. Overall, travelers can choose from the following: 133 vacation rental apartments, 96 hotels, 3 cottages, 1 hostel and 1 guesthouse. While each type offers varying amenities and rates, there is no denying that Tampere provides a great selection of lodging options ready to cater to every kind of guest.

Among all these choices available in the city, Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City is one of the top picks of travelers in Tampere.

The hotel is located at Yliopistokatu 57 and boasts many great utilities, including 24-hour front desk, Bar, and Gym.

Budget accommodations are also incredibly popular among travelers in Tampere. Cheaper alternatives allow travelers to save on accommodation costs and have more to spend on other experiences.

In Tampere, travelers looking for an economical yet top-rated place to stay usually choose Dream Hostel & Hotel. For approximately 22 EUR, guests can book a comfortable Unknown at this popular hotel.

Below is a list of all 5 different types of places to stay in Tampere. Select the type you prefer to compare options under each category and find the best accommodation.

Top hotels in Tampere

Hotels are travelers' go-to accommodations in Tampere for the unique experience they provide. So if you're the kind of traveler who prefers staying at hotels, you'll be glad to know that the city is home to around 234 hotels.

Besides offering basic amenities, many hotels in Tampere provide meals and extras, such as shuttle services, spa facilities, tour desks, and other services. But because not all hotels in Tampere are created equal, finding the best in the city often requires careful research. For your convenience, we've done all the research to make it easier for you to check out all the top hotels in Tampere.

If comfort, convenience, and affordability are your non-negotiables, check out Radisson Blu Grand Hotel Tammer, Tampere, the top 4-star hotel in the city. When all you need is a pleasant place to rest and sleep in between your activities in Tampere, the highest-rated 3-star hotel, Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City, is for you.

Below is our hand-picked list of the best hotels in the Tampere. Travelers are encouraged to book early as these hotels quickly reach capacity.

Click the arrows or swipe the list to see each hotel's ratings, reviews, locations, rates, and more. You can read detailed descriptions of each hotel by clicking the cards.

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Use the Accommodation Search tool below to find available stays in the city of Tampere on specific dates. This handy feature also allows you to compare prices and amenities.

Enter the preferred check-in and check-out dates. Then, select the number of guests and rooms. Click the Search button to find all the available hotels and places to stay in the city of Tampere that match the information provided.

Car rental in Tampere

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Experience the freedom and convenience of a self-drive vacation by renting a car for your adventures in Tampere. Tampere has 5 car rental companies ready to provide you with the perfect vehicle for your travels.

Automatic cars for rent in Tampere start from 44.81 EUR per day or 313.65 EUR per week. The cheapest automatic rental car is a Volkswagen Golf.

If you prefer driving a manual car, you’ll find multiple options for rent in Tampere, starting from 40.07 EUR per day or 280.5 EUR per week. The cheapest manual rental car is a Skoda Fabia.

Learn more about the different types of cars you can rent in Tampere, Finland, below.

Popular types of car rental in Tampere

Discover and choose from our broad range of popular car rental options in the city of Tampere to find the best car for your travel plans. Travelers in Tampere can choose from small cars, medium cars, large cars, estate cars, mini vans, SUVs, convertibles, premium cars, camper vans, mini campers, vans, cars. All car rentals come with CDW insurance for added protection throughout your trip.

Renting a car is a popular choice among travelers who want to explore Finland at their own pace. The most popular type of car rental among small groups of travelers in Tampere is a TopLevel.

Another very popular type of car to rent in Tampere is a TopLevel. This car is particularly popular among couples and solo travelers touring the city of Tampere.

Check out all options available in Tampere and book the car rental for your upcoming adventures in Finland below.

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Get ready to hit the road and explore the beautiful city of Tampere. Find the best deals on a variety of popular car rentals in Tampere, Finland, or any other destination in Europe by using the search tool below.

Enter your pick-up and drop-off location, driver's age, and dates. Click the green button to view your options.

Popular destinations to visit after Tampere

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The city of Tampere is just one of the many unique and scenic destinations you can visit in Finland. So if you're itching for another cultural adventure, a relaxing road trip, an action-filled city break, or a memorable weekend getaway, know that Finland has it all.

Finland is calling, and the country is asking you to experience its culture and diversity to the fullest! Take the opportunity to visit other captivating places in Finland that are as magical as the city of Tampere. The most popular travel destinations in Finland are listed below. Click on the name of the place you want to explore next to learn more about it.

All the best destinations in Finland

When unsure of where to go next, use the map below. This map shows the locations of all the best destinations in Finland. Use the map to plan your trip and find the best routes.

Domestic flights from Tampere

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A taste of Finland through a visit to Tampere can often reignite a traveler's passion for adventure. When this happens, the best way to satisfy this wanderlust is to book a domestic flight from Tampere to another remarkable destination in Finland.

To begin your search for the best or cheapest flights from the city of Tampere to other spectacular locations in Finland, jump to the last section of this travel guide.

Popular domestic flights from Tampere

Travelers in Finland can catch flights to domestic airports in Helsinki, Turku, Rovaniemi, and Oulu. Domestic flights in Finland are operated by 2 airlines: Finnair, and Ryanair. There are around 4 scheduled flight routes operating to Tampere on a weekly basis.

From Tampere, travelers can book scheduled flights to 4 domestic destinations.

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Traveling to another city or region in Finland? Use the flight search tool below to quickly find the cheapest one-way or round-trip flights from Tampere to different local destinations.

Enter all the necessary information and click or tap on the Search button to see a list of the available domestic flights in Finland on the selected dates.

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