On the move with a volunteer companion

The walking groups are free of charge and you do not need to register. The use of walking poles adds efficiency to the walk, but you can also participate without them if you wish. The pace of the walk is determined by the group. Weather permitting.

• Lentävänniemi, Wednesdays at 10 am, meeting in front of K-market, Männistönkuja 2.
• Lielahti, Mondays at 10.30, meeting in front of Lielahden lähitori, in front of the entrance on the Lielahdenkatu side.
• Kauppi, Tuesdays at 10 am, meeting at the outdoor gym, near the baseball stadium, Kuntokatu 5.
• Pyynikki Ridge, Tuesdays at 2 pm, meeting by the steps next to the Rollikkahalli, Pirkankatu 37.
• Lamminpää, Thursdays at 10 am, meeting at Rauhanportti, Rauhantie 21. Brisk pace.
• Tesoma, Wednesdays at 1 pm, meeting in front of Tesoma Welfare Centre information desk, Tesomankatu 4.

A peer instructor is primarily a fitness partner; they do not replace a personal assistant or exercise instructor. In the gym, you must be able to use the equipment independently or with your own personal assistant. There is no need to register for the groups; customers pay the applicable one-time fee.

• Kaukajärvi Leisure Centre, Käätykatu 8, Tuesdays 10–11 am
• Nääshalli, Näsijärvenkatu 8, Mondays 11–12 am, Thursdays 10–11 am and Fridays 1–2 pm
• Tampere Swimming Centre, Joukahaisenkatu 7, Wednesdays 10–11 am
• Tesoma Ice Hall gym, Tuomarinkatu 7, Tuesdays 10–11 am

Get out and about with companions are a variety of peer-led events across the city. Nature walks and cycling events are free and open to all, lasting 1–2 hours for walking and 2–3 hours for cycling. Bring your own snacks and drinks. There is no need to register in advance.

• Nekala Allotment Garden on Thursday 4 September at 1 pm. Meet at the gate of the allotment garden (Muotialantie 43). The walk takes about 1 hour and is accessible to all.
• Suolijärvi nature trail, Hervanta, on Tuesday 23 September at 1 pm. We will meet at Suolijärvi beach (Suolijärvenkatu 5).  We will eat our packed lunches at the campfire site on the shore of Särkijärvi. The trip will last approximately two hours.
• Makkarajärvi hiking trail, Hervanta, on Wednesday, 8 October at 1 pm. We will meet at the tram terminus (Hervantajärvi). We will walk around Makkarajärvi, stop at the forest chapel, and eat our packed lunches at the campfire site. The hike will take about two hours.
• Pyynikki Ridge, on Wednesday 5 Novenber at 1 pm. We will meet at the Pyynikki observation tower (Näkötornintie 20). We will relax in the November nature and do asahi exercises in the forest. The route includes stairs, duration approx. 1 hour.

Indoor walking group at Hakametsä Ice Stadium on Tuesdays from 10–11 am. The indoor walking group also includes gymnastics sessions. The group is free of charge and no registration is required.

Entrance and meeting point is at the door on the Edun Herkkukeidas side, at the corner of Hakametsä 2, Keltinkatu 2.

A relaxed cycling event for seniors at 12–14 km/h, lasting 2–3 hours. Gear according to the weather, bring a water bottle and wear a helmet. 

•  Iso-Naistenjärven lean-to/Pirkkala on Monday 8 September. Departure at 12 noon from the front of Tampere Stadium, Ratinan rantatie 1A. We will eat our packed lunch at the Iso-Naistenjärvi lean-to. Duration 4 hours and distance 25 km.

Orienteering is an excellent form of exercise that is suitable for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. If you find it difficult to go into the woods on your own, you can ask a sports peer to accompany you. Evening orienteering ("Iltarastit") can also be self-supporting, so you can walk the trail with a peer at a time that suits you.

Contact us at [email protected] to arrange time for orienteering.

You can go into the forest alone or in a small group, and you can also ask a companion to accompany you. Please contact us, contact details on this page.

Walking in the forest promotes heart, respiratory and circulatory health, improves balance and strengthens the muscles of the legs and buttocks in particular. There are many ways to move in nature, and even quiet exercise has health benefits.

Forest trips by reservation.

Open to all, culture routes are always held on the last Wednesday of the month at 13:00 in Finnish.

The routes are usually announced in the same day's Aamulehti and on Kulttuuri Tampere Facebook the day before.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. There will also be standing, so remember to dress warmly!

Spring 2025

Wednesday 29.1. at 13:00 Lauri Viita's Pispala and Tampere, Laikku Lecture hall, lecture in Finnish (accessible, no walking).

Wednesday 26.2. at 13:00 Industrial Tammela, Laikku Music Hall, lecture in Finnish (accessible, no walking)

Wednesday 26.3. at 13:00 Elin Danielson-Gambogi, Laikku Lecture Hall, lecture in Finnish (accessible, no walking)

Wednesday 23.4. at 13:00 Wivi Lönn, starting point: in front of Wivi Lönn School (Hämeenpuisto 34)

Wednesday 28.5. at 13:00 Juice's Tampere, starting point: Juice's library (Pellavantori), ending point: Laikku.

Wednesday 11.6. at 13:00 Härmälä beach villas, starting point: Härmälä boat launch, at the end of Valmetinkatu.

Welcome to the routes to update your knowledge of Tampere's history and culture!

Read more about the culture routes

In spring 2025, the companions will be on duty at the Tampere Art Museum on Valentine's Day. You can ask a companion to come with you to see the exhibition or you can just discuss art. Admission to the Tampere Art Museum is €4 for everyone all day, free with a companion by advance booking.

Valentine's Day on Friday 14.2.

12 noon - 16 p.m. If you need a companion for your exhibition tour, take a tour with a guide.

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Companions by prior reservation: a companion can be booked by a resident of Tampere who is of legal age. To arrange your own time in advance, please email: [email protected]. Pre-booking is free of charge.

More information on Tampere Art Museum

Dance Theatre MD is also a companion site.

Go with a companion to see the great dance performances at Dance Theatre MD. 1-5 people can go with a companion free of charge.