Leisure in Tampere [City of Tampere]

We all know that all work and no play make a dull Jack and Jill! Hence, the city of Tampere offers plenty of recreational activities for all 4 seasons. There are plenty to choose from for different interests and all ages, from libraries, cultural events, playgrounds and sports facilities to saunas and different kinds of festivals. We encourage internationals living in Tampere to immerse themselves into these activities and get to know the Finnish culture, society and integrate into the local community.

Get info on where to wine, dine and have fun at our visittampere.fi site.

Activities in Tampere

Tampere City Libraries are a great meeting point and relaxing place for everyone. There are books in over 100 languages, free internet, music, games and spaces for work and study. Occasionally, the libraries also organise events you can participate in. Find out more about Tampere’s city library locations and services here. You will need a library card to access the library services, find out how to apply here.

There are plenty of different types of facilities that are owned and managed by the city, from indoor facilities such as swimming halls, gyms and indoor sports hall to outdoor facilities, such as frisbee golf courses, skateparks, ice rinks, athletic fields and more. Both the outdoor and indoor sports and exercise facilities that are owned by the city are opened for everyone to use, including sports clubs, associations or groups. Some are free to use and some have affordable fee charges. Find out more about the locations and facilities here.

Tampere is home to a few interesting museums including the famous Moomin character museum. You can find the different types of museums in Tampere here. For museum lovers, you can also get a museum card which gives you access to over 300 museums around Finland for a year.

Did you know that Tampere is the sauna capital of the world?

Tampere – The Sauna Capital of the World – welcomes everybody to its cosy warmth! We have over 30 public saunas in the region for anyone to relax in, throughout the year. We indulge in particular those who love hot steam and ice-cold water, as our region offers the most numerous possibilities in Finland to enjoy this addictive combination.

Social media is also a good source for finding activities and events in Tampere. We recommend you to follow the Tampere Foreigners Facebook page for up to date info on events and other cool stuff. Just click here to enter the Facebook page.

Leisure and Hobbies

Here you can find more information on leisure and hobbies, such as parks and playgrounds in Tampere.

Leisure and Hobbies in Tampere

Leisure in Tampere

Activities in Tampere

Libraries

Sports and exercise activities

Exhibitions and museums

Recreational activities for families

Did you know that Tampere is the sauna capital of the world?

Leisure and Hobbies