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Fun times ahead!

Here are our best tips for your family vacation in Tampere! Särkänniemi Theme Park is a must for all fun loving people – young and old. It’s located by Lake Näsijärvi and consists of four attractions: Amusement Park, Doghill Fairytale Farm, Näsinneula Observation Tower and Aquarium. Särkänniemi is celebrating its 50th anniversary and to mark the occasion, the amusement park is offering various benefits for amusement lovers. Drift is Särkänniemi’s exciting new rally-themed ride this summer.

When you combine beautiful lake views with an adventure, you’ll get Flowpark. Flowpark is a great place to spend an active day in the treetops. The whole group has a good time here!

One of the world’s most popular immersive art experiences will take place this summer at Tampere Hall. Featuring over 3,000 images, the experience explores Vincent van Gogh in a way that takes over the walls, columns, ceiling and floor of the exhibition space. The Van Gogh Alive summer exhibition opens on 25 June and is open until 17 August.

Fascinating museums for the whole family

Vapriikki Museum Centre is Tampere’s most popular museum and offers things to see and do for the whole family. Vapriikki hosts family mornings once a month – activities and experiences for the whole family!  Manserock, the music phenomenon from Tampere, has now its own exhibition at Museum Centre Vapriikki. In Vapriiki, you can also find the Finnish Museum of Games, where you can actually play! You can test, for example, a giant worm game, pinball machines and the Hugo game familiar to children of the 90s, in addition to many other games. There is something to explore for the whole day since under the same roof are also the Natural History Museum, Mineral Museum, Postal Museum and the Hockey Hall of Fame Finland. There are also guided tours available that are included in the museum ticket.

In the Amuri Museum of Historic Housing, you can get to know the life of the old days in Tampere. The museum will open its doors on May 13. Don’t forget the adorable Café Amurin Helmi!

The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas, located in the Finlayson district, has a lot to see as well. Get to know the Industrial Museum and see the original steam engine! Entrance to the museum is always free-of-charge.

Tampere is home to the world’s only Moomin Museum! The Moomin Museum is open throughout the summer and welcomes all fans of Tove Jansson and the Moomins. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Moomins and the Moomin Museum is celebrating the anniversary in a festive atmosphere. The museum’s temporary exhibition Welcome to Moomin House! is a fascinating peek into the Moomin House, located in the Moomin Museum. The exhibition will open on June 7 and is open until August 16, 2026.

Solving mysteries

Room escape is a great activity on a holiday trip with the whole family! Room Escape’s escape rooms are located in the Finlayson area, and there are many different types of rooms. All rooms at Room Escape are also suitable for children. You can also book your time there quite extempore as well, via online booking. In case of uncertain weather, escape rooms are a great option, too!

Restaurant and café tips for families

Amarillo and Rosso can be found on the side of Koskikeskus in the connection to Original Sokos Hotel Ilves. In these restaurants, you will surely find dishes suitable for every taste to quench your hunger!

In the restaurant Tuhto, located in Tampere-talo, you can stop for a coffee while visiting the Moomin Museum, enjoy lunch or sit down for dinner. Additionally, Moomin brunch is served at restaurant Tuhto every Sunday during summer. See more here.

You can find more restaurants suitable for the whole family in our article To eat with children.

Hatanpää Mansion café and shop should be visited on its own or when visiting the arboretum. On June 3, the summer café opens for the season, offering treats like bubble waffles.

Where should we sleep?

Varala is a great place to stay during your vacation. In addition to accommodation, there is a variety of exercise for adults and guaranteed fun for children with guided activities. Nearby you can also find, for example, a mini golf course, Pyynikki observation tower, swimming beaches and playgrounds. Other favorite destinations in Tampere, from Särkänniemi to the Moomin Museum, are also only a short distance away.

There are two great Lapland Hotels in Tampere, Arena and Tampere. Lapland Hotels Tampere is located near Tampere Hall and a stone’s throw from the train station. Lapland Hotels Arena, on the other hand, is the newest of Tampere’s hotels and is located in the magnificent Nokia Arena. Don’t forget to check out the scenery from the roof terrace!

Have you already tested Tampere’s only Courtyard by Marriott hotel? From the hotel, which is located in the armpit of the Tampere building, you can easily reach, for example, the Moomin Museum!