Tampere Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in the region of Pirkanmaa in Finland
About Tampere
The Tammerkoski rapids, which now run in a canal through Tampere centre, connect the two major lakes with an elevation drop of 18 metres. As early as the 7th century people started to gather at the banks of the lakes, and in the 18th century the utilization of the rapids as a source of hydropower resulted in a population boom. Tampere was officially founded on the banks of Tammerkoski in 1775 by Gustav III of Sweden, and four years later, 1 October 1779, Tampere was granted full city rights. The newly founded city was soon after established as a proving ground of revolutionary economical theories by declaring a freedom of trade to the city dwellers. The status of free town enabled import and export of foreign goods without customs. In addition, it was ordered that the citizens were allowed
Top Attractions in Tampere
Explore the best things to see and do in Tampere:
- ★Aitolahti Old Church
- ★Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing
- ★Art and Craftcenter Verkaranta
- ★Arthouse Cinema Niagara
- ★Aunes Bridge
- ★Blockfest
- ★Casino Tampere
- ★Charter cruises
Where to Eat in Tampere
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴2h+k
- 🍴4 vuodenaikaa
- 🍴Antika
- 🍴Bertha
- 🍴Bodega Salud
- 🍴Carotiini
Where to Stay in Tampere
- 🏨Dream Hostel
- 🏨Härmälä Camping
- 🏨Holiday Club Tampere
- 🏨Holiday Inn Tampere
- 🏨Homeland Tampere
- 🏨Hotel Hermica
Tampere Travel Guide Sections
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