Tampere is a beautiful city that is located in the Pirkanmaa region of Finland. The city features some stunning natural scenery and is nestled between Lake Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi. To the west of Tampere is one of the oldest cities in Finland, Turku, which can be reached conveniently in a couple hours by car. Tourists recommend hiring a car from Tampere Airport and doing a day trip to Turku – here you can make the most of the historically rich attractions such as the castle and cathedral, which are both essential parts of Swedish and Finnish heritage.
Visit Tampere in winter, and you'll be spoiled for choice on where to ice skate. There are over 150 ice skating rinks and you can even try cross-country skiing if you want. Tampere is all about the outdoor attractions and Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower is a peaceful area favoured by locals for its beautiful scenery. The view from the tower overlooks illustrious lakes, Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi.
For an incredible insight into the Russian Revolution and Finnish history, tourists should head to the famous Lenin Museum – here you can learn all about soviet politics in a setting that really brings history to life.
