Tampere City Business Directory

Tampere located in the Pirkanmaa district of Finland is the most densely populated Nordic city. It is situated between the Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi lakes. The city also functions as a hub of commercial and cultural activities for central Finland. Historically, Tampere was a hugely industrious city for Finland. Moreover, the city is known worldwide for its numerous public saunas. This has made Tampere the ‘Sauna Capital’ of the world. The city is neighbouring to Helsinki and Turku. The city is connected by the Tampere-Pirkkala airport and also has routes to three highways. These highways serve as important connectors for the entirety of Finland. Tampere experiences subarctic climate. Presently the city is economically dependant on auto and mechanical engineering industries. The Tampere University is a prominent education institute for higher studies in the city. The city is also known for producing some well-known literary figures like Hannu Salama and Kalle Päätalo. Mustamakkara is the most popular dish in the city. The city is also rich in cultural aspects of music and theatre. Some popular tourist destinations in Tampere are, Vapriikki Museum Centre, Särkänniemi amusement park, Näsinneula tower, the Tampere Hall, the Tampere Cathedral and the Tampere Market Hall among other sites.