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Hiedanranta is a true hidden gem in Tampere. Unique and continually evolving, the area charms visitors with its personality, laid-back atmosphere, and photogenic surroundings. There’s plenty to see and experience for visitors of all ages throughout the summer. Easily accessible, you can reach Hiedanranta conveniently by taking tram number 1.

Street art and graffitis

South of the Hiedanranta Factory lies an area dedicated to street art and graffiti. Street art park features curated artworks along with extensive legal graffiti walls. Additionally, the park offers open walls and a practice area for beginners to experiment with new techniques and improve their skills.

Cozy restaurants, terraces, and sauna

Hiedanranta offers various dining options. Restaurant Väst brings a fresh seasonal menu, which includes the always-available three-course Midsommar -menu inspired by Finnish midsummer. Enjoy dishes either indoors or on their 100-seat terrace.

The 250-seat Tehtaan Terassi serves hungry and thirsty visitors alike, featuring fish and vegetarian dishes from Katukeittiö Leidi, vegan treats from Muona, Mexican-inspired cuisine from Ramona, and wings and burgers from Ravintola Palkki. Guests can freely order food and drinks from any restaurant and enjoy them on the shared terrace. More details and opening hours can be found here.

Tehtaan Terassi also includes the wood-fired Tehdasaukio sauna, offering public sauna sessions during the summer. The sauna accommodates up to 10 people at once and is available for private rental as well.

Photo: Marjaana Malkamäki

Ice cream and picnics by the lake

At the Hempee x Minetti ice cream kiosk, you can try their Hempee cookie ice cream sandwich created by young entrepreneurs, along with Minetti ice creams and various drinks like iced coffee and tea.

You can also rent picnic blankets and games from the kiosk.

Café Kartano in Lielahti Manor provides coffee, wines, pastries, and delicacies from local producers, along with lunch offerings.

Concerts, outdoor movies, and other summer events

From June to August, Hiedanranta hosts free park concerts featuring artists performing indie folk, pop, and jazz. In addition, paid park yoga sessions are held in Kartanonpuisto every Tuesday. Frisbee golf enthusiasts can enjoy the 9-hole course at Sellupuisto. Additionally, there are two skate halls in the area, one of which has expanded into outdoor spaces.

In the evenings of August, there’s a special summer atmosphere when Filmipyörä, a touring cinema, shows movies outdoors at Tehdasaukio from August 7–9, 2025. Films shown include The Shawshank Redemption, The Bodyguard, and Finnish Tyttö sinä olet tähti.

Katutaidetta Hiedanrannassa

Photo: Marjaana Malkamäki

End of summer celebrations at Garden Party

The Hiedanranta Garden Party is a family-oriented event marking the end of summer, featuring music, performances, children’s activities, art, dance, and contemporary circus. The event takes place on Saturday, August 16, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The detailed program will be announced during the summer.

Design products and second-hand finds

The Katutaso shop at Hiedanranta’s Paja offers a selection of art, ceramics, home decor, design items, books, jewelry, accessories, yarns, and coffee roasted locally in Hiedanranta. The Katutaso shop is open from Wednesday to Friday, 12–6 p.m., and on weekends, 12–5 p.m., until August 17.

Banger Second Hand offers quality vintage clothing, accessories, and shoes from various eras, focusing particularly on 90s and early 2000s fashion. Products are available for both adults and children. Banger operates until September 6, 2025, open Monday to Friday from 12–8 p.m. and Saturdays from 12–6 p.m.

Article main photo: Marjaana Malkamäki