If you ask a Finn, where you would like to
the long term. The European Capitals of Culture initiative is a way for the European Union to support European cultural diversity. A Finnish city will be elected a Capital of Culture 2026 by a European panel. To ensure the beautiful nature and means to enjoy it, we are working ambitiously towards our climate goal to be a carbon-neutral city by 2030. We are developing our infrastructure and also constructing plenty of new to ensure your visit is worthwhile even in the future. We are getting new shapes to our skyline, creating more services, possibilities to live and work in Tampere, but also looking into ways to include ecological and sustainable new approaches and technologies as a part of our operations. Today the City of Tampere is a growing city with over 240,000 residents, and the growth is expected to continue. Our aim is to provide an opportunity for a good life for everyone. The City of Tampere is investing over EUR 6 billion in the development of the city by 2030. There are several major ongoing projects in the city region for smart and sustainable housing, mobility and logistics, such as the construction of the tramway, the development of the main rail line and new Deck Arena called UROS Live is being built in the heart of Tampere.
live, the answer is most likely: Tampere. If you ask a soon-to-be student in Finland,
where you would like to move for studies,
the answer is most likely: Tampere. Our city is one of the fastest-growing cities.
We are the second largest city area in Finland and the biggest inland city in the Nordic countries. We are also The Sauna Capital of the world. Home to the only Moomin Museum in the world, but also to culture, congresses, nature, lakes, activities, great food, cool people, events, and festivals all year round. Tampere is not just a city, Tampere is a state of mind! The story of Tampere began in 1779 when the city was established by King of Sweden, Gustav III, on the bank of Tammerkoski rapids. The location has always been our competitive edge. We are at the crossroads of Finland, always close yet conveniently reachable. Tampere’s city center is surrounded by lake and ridge scenery. It is sited on an isthmus between lakes Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi. The Tammerkoski rapids run through the city. Tampere and its industrial heritage can be considered as one of the starting points of our industrial businesses and commerce. By the beginning of the 20th century, Tampere was the most significant industrial city in Finland. The rapids were then and still are a great source of power to the people and businesses in the Tampere area. Our unique industrial heritage is present in the heart of the city. The red-brick walls located on the banks of the Tammerkoski rapids, old factory buildings housing modern ICT-work, and the laidback atmosphere are the key elements of our city’s atmosphere. Since the beginning of our story over 240 years ago, Tampere has seen the many phases of history. We have grown from a cotton factory town into a modern capital of culture in Finland. Our aim is to strengthen our role as a culturally rich university town. We are very proud to be the city of Events. Our city has to offer a variety of unique events and festivals all year round. We are the home to the world’s only Moomin Museum, to numerous congresses and conferences as well as festivals. Thus, Tampere and the whole Tampere Region have decided to apply to become the next European center of Culture because we want to increase our residents’ well-being and boost the region’s vitality in
Tampere has an optimal location at the crossroads of Finland’s logistics routes, the most important highways, and railways. Several major mobility projects and logistics projects are underway in the city region, such as the construction of the tramway and the development of the main rail line. The most modern mode of public transport in Finland, the Tampere tram, will start operating in August 2021! And these are only a few visible examples of Future Tampere. Our aim is to be the very best for you. Enjoy and explore Tampere during your visitation and perhaps even longer! s Lauri Lyly mayor of tampere 8
photo: Kimmo Torkkeli
photo: Laura Vanzo / Visit Tampere
Welcome to Tampere, Finland
