Tampere

Welcome to Tampere, the third largest city of Finland. Tampere is internationally known as a city of technology, often going in the forefront of development. That's why it is a great place for hosting Future Mobile Work Machines event too.

Tampere is a beautiful and vibrant city built in the middle of two large lakes of Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi.

In October the weather will most likely be already quite chilly and there's also less sunlight. During the FMWM event time there usually is no snow yet.

Tampere in a nutshell by Visit Tampere:

Tampere was founded in 1779 by Gustav III of Sweden
The third largest city in Finland, and the centre of its region
Over 255 000 inhabitants (prediction 300 000 inhabitants by the year 2040)
Area 689 km2, from which water 164 km2
According to studies, Tampere is the most attractive tourism and residential city and the most popular city for studying (Taloustutkimus)
Located between two lakes – Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi
The city is diveded in two halfs by Tammerkoski rapids. The centre of city is defined by the national landscape of Tammerkoski rapids, red-brick buildings and beautiful lighting
Impressive history as an industrial city; The Finlayson cotton factory was the first large-scale industry company in Finland
Specialities:
- Local treats: black sausage, world’s best doughnut at Pyynikki Observation Tower Café
- The first mayor in Finland was elected in Tampere
- The Sauna Capital of the World
- Hometown of the World’s only Moomin Museum
- Lacking only sea and mountains
Tampere is a city of innovation and technology, and a city of culture and theatre
170 km (1,5 hours) away from Helsinki, direct flights to various cities in Europe
Tampere is divided into 107 districts
In the Tampere Region, the duration of the year’s shortest day is approx. 5 h 20 min (December 22nd) and the longest day of the year (June 21st) lasts for about 19 h 30 min
Neighbour cities (Tampere City Region): Kangasala, Lempäälä, Nokia, Orivesi, Pirkkala, Vesilahti, Ylöjärvi