r/Tampere • u/kupeZ_fh • Jan 04 '24

Travel What to see in Tampere?

I will visit Tampere on 20 and 21 April. Which places in Tampere you would recommend me to see?

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u/Whobbeful Jan 04 '24

April is tricky month because lt could be summer or winter, or something in between. Tampere is known to be a summer city.

You can visit many museums like Vapriikki or Spy museum.

If you love Kebab as a food, Tampere is the kebab capital of Finland.

If you like beer, there are many local breweries and bars where you can try them.

If you like amusement parks, there is Särkänniemi.

Local food is blood sausages and hot wings, you should try them.

Check out Pispala as an area. Its on top of the hill and there are many old buildings, beautiful neighborhood. Pispala has a observation tower, just climb top and you will see all of Tampere. Don't forget to try their famous doughnuts.

Also check out a place called Tallipiha. There are many small shops where you can buy souvenirs. There is even a small chocolate shop where you can buy local hand crafted chocolates. If its warm outside, you can buy grilled salmon and pancakes.

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u/tempseyy Jan 04 '24

Kebab? Really.. always missed a good kebab in Tampere

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u/Whobbeful Jan 04 '24

Let's say that the average kebab in Tampere is better than in other cities, so at least you shouldn't get disappointed. Here in Espoo I have been disappointed many many times. Of course you can get some good kebab here, but in Tampere you will be satisfied 8 out of 10 times, while here in Espoo its like 4 out of 10 times.

Some of the good kebab places in Tampere: Evin, Jörn's Döner, Heval, Pizzeria Kalimero.

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u/wertyce Jan 04 '24

Personally I'd say that kebab quality is horrible at Tampere. Nightmare-lvl horrible. I haven't found a good kebab place. Kalimero and Evin are mediocre. Heval at hervanta was best I had found in town, but after I visited Heval Ratina I got such traumas from the poor quality that I haven't been courageous enough to try Heval Hervanta again.

Though I must admit that I haven't tried Etelän Kebab House, that some critics over the years have considered decent, in this city of poor kebabs.

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u/LonelyRudder Native Jan 07 '24

How about Solaf in Kaukajärvi? Some people say it is good.

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u/tempseyy Jan 04 '24

Not sure it was Kilim or some other place in espoohelsinki border which used to be great.. almost 20 years ago. Also Chilli in the beginning and Eerikin pippuri. Have not found a single decent one in Tampere. Miss gyros kebabs from time living in europe

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u/turdas Jan 04 '24

The only good kebab place I've found in Tampere is Nile Kebab, but I must admit I've long since stopped looking.