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What is it like to live in Tampere?
Tampere, affectionately known as Manse, is the regional centre of Pirkanmaa and Finland’s third largest city. Built between two lakes, the city blends its industrial heritage, vibrant urban culture and easy everyday living in a way that encourages many newcomers to stay for good. Tampere attracts residents of all ages, from students and families with children to long-time city dwellers.
A relaxed approach to life is an essential part of Tampere’s identity. It is therefore no surprise that Tampere has repeatedly been named Finland’s most attractive city. Everyday life here has just the right amount of energy, while still leaving plenty of room to slow down and unwind. Dreaming of a rental home in Tampere? Here are just a few reasons why so many people enjoy living here.
Extensive public transport keeps you well connected
Tampere enjoys an excellent location at the heart of southern Finland. Rail connections run in every major direction, with Helsinki reachable in as little as an hour and a half. For those travelling by car, major roads provide convenient connections to the Helsinki metropolitan area, Turku and Jyväskylä. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport complements these links with both domestic and international flights.
Within the city, the tram makes everyday travel easy, connecting the city centre with areas including Hervanta, Kaleva and Lentävänniemi. Alongside the tram, the extensive Nysse bus network means that owning a car is far from essential.
The city has also invested heavily in walking and cycling, making it easy to cover shorter distances by city bike or your own bicycle. During the summer, you can also step aboard an inland waterway cruise and admire the city from the lakes.
Expertise and career opportunities
Tampere is one of Finland’s most attractive cities for both work and study. Tampere is known for its strong expertise in technology and industry, but employment opportunities are available across a wide range of sectors. The city's largest employers include the City of Tampere, Tampere University Hospital (Tays), and international companies such as Nokia, Sandvik and Valmet.
Student life is visible throughout the city. Tampere University and Tampere University of Applied Sciences offer a wide range of study opportunities that attract students from across Finland. The Hervanta campus is only around 15 minutes from the city centre by tram.
Peaceful lakeside scenery and rich cultural experiences
Surrounded by waterways, Tampere offers excellent opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities both on land and on the water. Popular outdoor areas include the ridges of Kauppi and Pyynikki close to the city centre, as well as the more distant landscapes of Velaatta and Teisko. Nature is never far away, with walking trails beginning almost at your doorstep, and many fitness routes are transformed into cross-country ski tracks during winter. Lakes Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi are popular destinations for water sports, from sailing and kayaking to fishing.
When it comes to culture, Tampere is hard to match. Art lovers head to Vapriikki Museum Centre, which brings together several exhibitions under one roof. Tampere Hall attracts visitors with concerts and events, while Tampere Theatre and Tampere Workers’ Theatre help maintain the city’s well-earned reputation as Finland’s theatre capital.
The city’s events calendar remains lively throughout the year. In summer, Tammerfest and Blockfest fill the city with music, while autumn brings the internationally acclaimed Tampere Jazz Happening. Film enthusiasts gather each spring for the Tampere Film Festival. For families, Särkänniemi Adventure Park is a summer favourite, and its iconic Näsinneula observation tower is also a much-loved landmark for local residents.
And no description of Tampere would be complete without mentioning ice hockey. The atmosphere reaches its peak whenever local rivals Tappara and Ilves face each other at Nokia Arena.
Relaxed everyday living and comprehensive services
There is no need to rush through everyday life in Tampere. The city’s market square culture thrives at Tammelantori and Laukontori, where you can enjoy a cup of coffee, catch up with friends and sample a local favourite, mustamakkara, Tampere’s famous black sausage. Larger shopping trips are easily taken care of at destinations such as Ratina, Koskikeskus, Kaleva and Lielahti.
Did you know that Tampere has more public saunas than any other city in Finland? It was even named the Sauna Capital of the World in 2018.
A wide range of services and inspiring leisure activities is available for everyone looking for something to do, from the youngest members of the family to senior residents.
Cities similar to Tampere
Are you moving to Tampere from abroad? Would it help you to know that Tampere is like Manchester in England, Eindhoven in the Netherlands, Brno in the Czech Republic, and Aarhus in Denmark? They all combine a strong industrial heritage, thriving universities, vibrant cultural scenes, compact city centres, and easy access to nature. Nice, right? Welcome to Finland!