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With the arrival of freezing temperatures, the freezing of natural ice has also begun.

A problem with Mastercard card payments and refunds in the Sports Services online shop has been fixed.

The effects of the financial rebalancing of the City of Tampere also extend to the fees for sports services, which is why all prices have been increased by 10 percent.

The City of Tampere provides general grants to support regular activities that are open to everyone and organized by local communities.

Registration for the spring season groups starts on Friday 2 January.

The City of Tampere’s new Outdoor Recreation Service Program aims to make Tampere the capital of outdoor activities by 2035, where spending time in nature is a natural part of everyday life.

Tampere’s swimming pools have achieved a historic milestone as the number of visits this year surpassed one million on 5 December.

The City of Tampere’s general grants and personal grants for professional artists are open for applications from 7 to 30 January 2026. Those interested in grants may attend the grants information session and grants clinic, which will take place at the Main Library Metso on Thursday 8 January 2026 starting at 17:30.

This December, Tampere launches the #MyHarrastus campaign, aimed at encouraging residents with foreign backgrounds to explore and find new hobbies for themselves.

Winter holidays affect the opening hours of sports facilities during the rest of the year and at the turn of the year.