Natura i parki w Tampere

Tampere's Nature Escapes

Tampere’s landscape is defined by its position between lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi. This selection features the Hatanpää Arboretum’s extensive rose gardens and the 168-meter Näsinneula observation tower. Outdoor spaces range from central Tammerkoski riverside parks to remote shelters like Viitastenperän laavu. It includes sandy beaches at Pyynikki and Loukonlahti, alongside protected wetlands and glacial erratics like Siirtolohkare, highlighting the region's post-glacial topography and lakeside ecosystems.

Tampere's Nature Escapes — Mapa

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Näsinneula

Observation tower standing 168 meters tall, making it the tallest free-standing structure in Finland. It features a rotating restaurant at the top.

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B

Hatanpää Arboretum

Botanical garden on Lake Pyhäjärvi featuring a rose garden with over 350 species, a rock garden, and a collection of rare trees.

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C

Koskipuisto

Koskipuisto is a park in Kyttälä, Tampere, Finland, to the east of the Tammerkoski rapids.

D

Pyynikin uimaranta

Large sandy beach and park area on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi, located near the Pyynikki Esker.

E

Turrin uimaranta

Sandy beach in Pirkkala with accessible facilities.

F

Loukonlahden uimaranta

Public sandy beach located in the Loukonlahti district.

G

Liutun uimaranta

Sandy swimming beach located on the shore of Lake Kirkkojärvi.

H

Pohtolanpuisto

Park area in the Pohtola district.

I

Petäjäsuonpuisto

Park area located in Kangasala.

J

Viitastenperän laavu

Accessible lean-to shelter with a fireplace and public toilets on the Hervantajärvi hiking trail.

K

Housusuon laavu

Lean-to shelter with a fireplace located in the Teisko area.

L

Hurmanniitty

Wetland area.

M

Nuutilanlahti

Wetland area in northern Tampere.

N

Saarijärvi

Lake destination featuring a lean-to shelter and fireplace.

O

Paskolammi

Small lake in the Teisko district.

P

Hervantajärvi

Lake surrounded by hiking trails and nature reserves in southern Tampere.

Q

Pieni-Virolainen

Small lake located in the Hervantajärvi area.

R

Mikkolanlammi

Small lake in the Teisko region.

S

Siirtolohkare

Large glacial erratic boulder.

T

Väljäsuo

Swamp and wetland area.