Tampere is a city in southern Finland with a population of roughly 300,000 people. It is actually the most populous city in inland Scandinavia which is surprising given its low profile. The city's history is founded on its industrial past, but it is now becoming more popular with tourists with an increase in the number of holiday lettings in Tampere.

Tampere is located one and a half hours by train from the capital Helsinki, alternatively the city does have its own airport. Moving on from its industrial past, Tampere is now a cultural hotspot of Finland with many famous writers coming from here. Theatre is also well established in the city with many people booking Tampere serviced apartments during the Theatre Festival every August.

The city is also home to the Tampere Film Festival, an urban rock festival and the Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra. Music plays a large role here with numerous festivals for various kinds of music every year. When you are booking your Tampere apartment rental, be sure to look in advance to see if any of these festivals are being held during the time of your visit. This will give you something extra to go and see, and also give you prior notice if the city is expected to be busier than normal.

Sports fans may be interested to know that the two major sports of the city football and ice hockey. In fact, Tampere is actually known as the home town of Finnish hockey and has two successful teams. A trip from your Tampere holiday apartment to watch an ice hockey match in the Hakametsä Arena is a highlight for many visitors. Alternatively, an afternoon watching the city's football team play is another option.

Culture buffs will also be happy here in Tampere with numerous fine art galleries and museums to visit. As well as traditional museums detailing natural history and culture, there are also some less conventional museums to choose from; these include an ice hockey museum, a Moomin museum, a Lenin museum and even a spy museum. There is certainly no lack of interesting collections to view, and plenty of days out from your Tampere holiday rental.

Other destinations of interest include the Särkänniemi amusement park, an adventure park which includes a planetarium, children's zoo, aquarium and even a dolphinarium. One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Näsinneula tower which even has a revolving restaurant at the top. Book in advance and try to spot your Tampere short-term apartment from the restaurant!

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around the Tampere city centre.

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