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Tampere - the Most Loved City in Finland

Tampere is Finland's second largest urban area and one of the fastest growing city regions in the country.

A perfect location, top higher education institutions, world-class business environment and living life with Tampere attitude make it the favourite city of the Finns year by year.

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The Lord of the Rings

Tampere Theatre and Tampere Hall invite you to the adventure of a lifetime as J.R.R. Tolkien’s beloved classic, The Lord of the Rings™, has its world premiere at the Grand Hall of Tampere Hall on August 23, 2024. This unique production combines unforgettable theatrical art, music composed by Tuomas Kantelinen for the play and performed by the Tampere Philharmonic, and the astonishing circus art of Sorin Sirkus. Shows take place between August 23, 2024 and January 11, 2025.

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In the exhibition, side by side standing Anna Hjorth-Röntynen, Nick Cave, Sarianne Saikkonen, Thomas Houseago, Anna-Kaisa Ikonen and Brad Pitt.
Actor Brad Pitt and rock star Nick Cave made their premieres in visual arts in Tampere in Thomas Houseago's WE with Nick Cave and Brad Pitt at Sara Hildén Art Museum.

TAMPERE, A WORLD-CLASS CITY OF CULTURE

Tampere is known for its distinctive local culture as well as its vivid and original sauna traditions. But almost secretly, it has become a city of international buzz among artists, musicians, architects, and Hollywood stars alike. 

For the pleasure of Tampere citizens, actor Brad Pitt and rock star Nick Cave chose to exhibit their artwork publicly first time in their life at Sara Hildén Art Museum in Tampere in late 2022 and early 2023.  Their premiere in visual arts took place in Thomas Houseago's exhibition WE with Nick Cave and Brad Pitt.

Hollywood made its first grand entry to Tampere in 2020, when Riley Stearns's Dual starring Aaron Paul and Karen Gillan became the first Hollywood movie fully filmed in Finland. And who knows, if Director David Fincher's visit to Sara Hildén exhibition would pave way for the next Hollywood production in the city.

In addition to arts and movies, world-class artists and bands such as Eric Clapton, Johnny Depp, Queen, Steve Vai, 50 Cent, Sting and Robbie Williams have all recently made their way to Tampere. Not least due to Nokia Arena, Europe’s leading and award-winning multipurpose venue designed by American architect Daniel Libeskind. Since its opening in late 2021, Nokia Arena has quickly become a mainstay of culture, sports and entertainment in Nordic countries. 

And whenever a breather is needed from the beauty of all culture and entertainment, the amazing public saunas of the Sauna Capital of the World will calm your soul, mind, and body for new adventures in Tampere, a city of world-class culture!

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Number one city for internationals in Finland

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Most wanted city in Finland for business and living. Tampere is a regular winner in annual researches looking for Finland's most wanted city for business and living.

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Most loved tourism city in Finland. A special, laid-back Tampere atmosphere keeps attracting tourists to visit the Sauna Capital of the World and its major events, museums, theatres and sports.

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Number one student city in Finland. Versatile education opportunities, unbeatable living environment, and active student societies have made Tampere Finland's most popular city for students.

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Sauna Capital of the World
City of Tampere is an international Sauna Capital of the World, as proven by the sign at Rajaportti sauna.
Sauna enthusiast outside a barrel sauna at Lake Tohloppi in city of Tampere, the international Sauna Capital of the World
Four people enjoying löyly in Suolijärvi sauna at city of Tampere, the international sauna capital of the world.
Man relaxing outside ice sauna in Rauhaniemi at city of Tampere, the international sauna capital of the world
Sauna enthusiasts enjoying Rajaportti sauna at city of Tampere. Rajaportti is the oldest public sauna in Tampere, the international sauna capital of the world.

Climate-neutral Tampere

Tampere is one of the European Commission's 100 European Climate-neutral and Smart Cities, and aims to be carbon neutral by 2030. City of Tampere has signed several international declarations and commitments, which promote sustainable climate policies. Tampere's climate actions have been compiled into a Carbon Neutral Tampere 2030 roadmap, which includes 236 actions under six themes: urban planning, mobility, construction, energy, consumption and nature.

Story of Tampere

Tampere. Tampere is a state of mind. It is something that resides within all of us and is deeply rooted in the ridges of the landscape. Here, by the banks of the Tammerkoski rapids, ideas have always been born. They have turned into lines of work – and even entire communities. Whenever a set of machines has fallen silent, new thoughts have soon filled that space. Rolls of cloth have changed into lines of code and unforgettable experiences. A promise of things to come has been planted into the rough brick walls and the rows of windows rise ever higher. The city skyline may change, but you can always find that familiar feeling in Tampere. This is home.

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Tampere Ambassadors

Tampere Ambassadors are a group of internationally renowned researches, pioneers in business sector, influential players in culture, international experts, and alumni of Tampere Universities, who promote the international activities of the city on many fronts.

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