International Tampere
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.

European Masters Games 2023
Athletes around the world will have a chance to discover the magic of Tampere at the 5th edition of the European Masters Games from June 26 to July 9.
Thousands of master-aged athletes compete in more than 30 sports creating a true sports festival that celebrates friendship, passion and inspiration between sports.


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!
Expats in Tampere
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.
International news from city of Tampere
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Tampere Technical Creativity Award for a sand battery that stores renewable energy
6.6.2023 | News item -
Tampere will host the Men's Floorball World Championship in 2026
26.5.2023 | News item -
Tampere will host the European Basketball Championships for 18-year-old men in 2024.
26.5.2023 | News item -
Population of Tampere exceeds 250,000
25.5.2023 | News item -
Tampere aims to be at the top of European chips expertise
17.5.2023 | News item -
Nominate a candidate for the 2023 International Gender Equality Prize
15.5.2023 | News item