Ice skated in the lake with a layer of thin snow and thick ice, very nice 🙌🙌

The smoke saunas are truly authentic, and we met plenty of locals while we were there, which is always a good sign. It is very easy to reach by public transport and also makes the perfect stop after a hike on one of the many beautiful nearby trails. Practical tip: Bring your flip-flops and shower gel, though both are available for purchase on site. You can also rent towels if needed. A word about timing: The smoke sauna opens at 2 pm, and the temperature gradually drops throughout the day. Because it is heated in the traditional way, there is no thermostat, so the temperature cannot be controlled or predicted precisely. Early in the day, around 3 pm, it can reach up to 135°C (275°F), which most people would find far too intense. By the end of the day, it may drop to around 50°C (122°F), which could feel a bit too mild. From what we gathered, the sweet spot tends to be between 4 and 7 pm for most people, but it really depends on the day. If the smoke sauna happens to be too hot or not hot enough during your visit, the electric saunas in the main building are excellent. There are two for men, and we assume there are also two for women. Each one has its own character and charm. They are designed in an authentic Finnish way and offer a great alternative or complement to the smoke sauna. Important to know: Swimsuits are required in the smoke sauna and in all outdoor areas, including when cooling down in the lake. In the electric gender-separated saunas, however, you are not supposed to wear anything and are expected to use a seat pad. We went in naked, but we did notice that even some locals kept their swimsuits on, so it seems you are free to wear whatever makes you most comfortable. The lake itself is lovely. It has a few clearly marked very shallow areas, ideal for children or anyone who prefers not to go too deep. But most of the lake is deeper, especially by the wooden deck, reaching about three to four metres, which is perfect for a proper swim. At just €16, it is truly excellent value. While visits are technically limited to two hours, the atmosphere is relaxed. No one is watching the clock, and you will not be rushed out if you stay a little longer. There is also a cosy café serving tasty food and drinks, which makes a perfect way to wind down after your sauna session.

I stay around 6kms away from this place. It’s just two months since I landed in Finland and this place has already attracted me so much. I have been to this place twice so far. I take a walk on the side of the woods, take the 1.8 kms lake circle walk, feel the fresh chill breeze, journal for sometime. I love the tranquility and calmness of this place. The nature at its best. There is a proper swimming partition on one side of the lake and there are free saunas available. You can see lots of people taking bath even in end of autumn and beginning of winter. When you visit here plan to spend some good amount of time. There is also a grill available outside on the other side, so if you wanna have some grills and enjoy the nature, its a perfect place.

One of the best Sauna I've ever been. I'll definitely come back one day.

Beautiful natural park where you can swimming, jogging or go sauna. There is also restaurant where you can buy drinks and food. Recommend to visit in summer time.

I simply love this place - lake, the forest path and it's easy to come by bike here, cause of the straight asphalt road heading here. Grilling and swimming are always a big plus. PS If you do not tired you can explorer in the Sipoo National Park at the same shoot!

Awesome swimming spot in summer plus great hiking trails around the park

Please with this. The garden is beautiful and the place itself is a walk into a history book. The building itself is stunning and the rooms nicely kept. You can see a lot of the old ornaments and catch a glimpse of the of how people lived during this period. The garden is stunning and well kept. The cafe is also a nice place to hang out and walk around.

Very interesting home museum of the Finnish national composer Jean Sibelius.

After seen Sibelius Monument in Helsinki, it's just natural that one wants to see Ainola, the home of Jean and Aino Sibelius where they lived some half a century and which is now open for visitors as a home museum. The ticket price is 16 euro (summer25) which sounds a bit expensive if we think that the entrance costs to Kiasma, Ateneum and other big museums in Helsinki some 20 euroa. But maybe the ticket price doesn't matter so much if one is really interested in life of Finland's most famous composer.

A visit to Ainola had long been on my bucket list, so I arrived with high expectations. It's easy to see how the last 20 years or so of Sibalius' productive career, could have been influenced by such a stunning place. Today, the environment is a little spoiled by the proximity of a trunk road. But the house and gardens are unchanged since those days past, and you will appreciate the beauty and calm they install within you.

Beautiful house and gardens. Highly recommend taking the time to visit the 'temple', the route is absolutely stunning.

Really nice buildings and park. The interior and art collection are great. And the sauna! Worth visiting even if Sibelius is not your thing!

Home of Jean and Aino Sibelius, a very interesting history. A real home, did they say 99 ashtrays....he smoked cigars.

A stunning location and a truly wonderful wooden house. The view to the lake is just fantastic. Very disappointed though to find that inside the house they did not have many works of Halonen on display but instead lots of paintings and works from other Finnish artists painted whilst they had been in France. I visited hoping to specifically see and learn about the person who had lived in the house. I am not sure if I would have wished to pay the rather expensive entrance fee to see works from artists who are already on display in large museums in Helsinki.

Amazing place on the lake Tuusula. If you looking for some peace and quiet, extraordinary views - you can find it here!

A superb artist house museum that contains all the original furnishing (unlike Ahola). The changing exhibition was filled with stars and great artworka.

It is a great museum with fantastic paintings and views. Worth to visit

Beautiful place, wouldn't have minded staying a bit longer. Great artworks and architecture. It was very hot inside though due to sun all day and the house being black 😁.

Lovely piece of Finnish history. Pekka Halonen’s atelier home is gorgeus and offers art exhibitions with different themes fron Finnish Art Golden Age 1880-1930 throughout the year.

I need to visit this place every summer. A cozy, lovely place , makes one never want to leave.

Special spot. Cycling paths are great too

Very nice place. YOU CAN CAN SWIM IF YOU WANT. BUT THERE IS NO PLACE FOR DRESS CHANGE. You can grill here. Nice place.

Such a relaxing place 💙

The best place in the word!

One of the amazing place to relax, swim and kayaking.

Perfect and quiet place to relax, not much food options though

Here the soul rest. Get on the lake, but not under. It is supposed to be really unclean.

Fine old stone Church and bell tower with graveyards nearby. Sunday worship services with music and choir. Various excellent music events on summer evenings. Congregation house nearby serves coffee to service goers some sundays.

Beautiful and serene takes you back in time

Old traditional Finnish stone church. Very well maintained.

Free place to come a small peaceful little church and cute surroundings with a lake and ducks cute for a walk and picnic area

Went for a baroque concert which was very enjoyable. Church's acoustic is fine

Nice church , definitely worth a visit.

Old traditional Finnish stone church. Very well maintained.

Nice place to spend time lot for kid to do. Get little overcrowded inside when they close outside due thunderstorm for a while. Get very load noice instead when all people was inside same time. Food at place very slow, ketchup was empty many say about it took over 10 min for them to refill it. Que to buy food and they close second place to order food instead to have both open. Buffé not to recommend and burgers was soso. Work to buy todays ticket when buy ticket instead to upgrade afterward.

For a family of 5 and all kids above 8yo awesome place as all attractions are suitable. Highly recommend renting the cottage as well.

Extremely clean, beautiful, and exciting. I wish it was grass instead of asphalt.

Great overall experience. Perhaps they could do something to ease the queuing for food in hot weather. They could have some water fountains as well, that would help as I heard a mother telling her kid not to drink from the pool as she saw a floating piece of poop. I want to believe it was just her way to warn her kid from the dirty water. 🥲

Parking 5e per day. You can park and pay at the machine near the entrance. During 12pm, there was separate queue available for advanced booking. They allows outside food and there are dining spaces. Better to go with swimming suits or shorts as all others will be wearing those. Locker facility available in the dressing room, take 2euro coins to access them. Hair dryers are available in the dressing room. Many rides are indoor. First aid medicines are kept there.

Serena is the best water park in Finland and open all year, although the outdoor attractions are closed during the winter season. About half of the water slides are indoors, and the indoor area is warm all year. The park offers waterslides for the whole family, and the biggest ones serve also the slightly daring ones. A mediocre restaurant offers burgers, a buffet lunch and some smaller snacks and during summer time there is also an ice cream kiosk. Serena is a great day trip distance on a beautiful summer day.

Good waterpark, a lot of sides for all ages. But if you looking for saunas and relaxation, better go somewhere else. Also, you have to bring money or card if you are going to the restaurant, it is not so convenient.

Visited the manore together with a Ukrainian guide who gave us a nice excursion into the life and world of three renowned architects and their families who lived there. Now the museum is open only in the part of Saarinen premises. The entrance fee into the museum is 10-15 euros. The territory around is wonderful. There is a open air cafe open from June there. Definitely worth visiting.

Great place to visit in the summer! Interesting unique interior, nice surroundings- garden and a small beach down the hill, interesting history of the place. Definitely worth coming here at least once! Free entrance with the museum card. Better come by bike because the car parking is usually full

Very nice mansion complex and museum for a day tour near Helsinki. Though I do not have much knowledge of architecture, I still managed to enjoy the well-designed studio home and the amazing view. ”Work is the key to creative growth of the mind.” Btw, it is covered by the Museum Card.

A marvelous place that brings visitors serenity. We strolled through the forest and alongside the lake whole afternoon, enjoying summer sunshine to the fullest. - The museum is open from Wednesday to Sunday during summertime.

In a city full of neoclassic, minimalistic and functional design, this building still stands out as one of the best examples of Finnish architecture. The view over the lake is glorious at almost any time of the year. It is well maintained and organized.

Lake, garden, museum and sunset just enjoy the serene clam atmosphere. From Helsinki eleventh hour decision to watch sunset on longest day of the year 21/6/2023. Good experience.

I love, love, love the buildings. I could imagine living there. Beautiful place with many lovely designs from the times when people still crafted things by hand.

Lots of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and coffee-shops to easily spend your day.Good and spacious inside carparks. Visit and enjoy like we do quite often !;))

A one stop shopping centre for most of your home needs. From restaurants to pharmacy, specs shop, clothing and DNA phone provider, just to name a few. Likely also homing the nicest cafe in Hyvinkkää town, Kulmakonditoria. Parking is plenty of going by car. And it's easy to get to from the train station. Just one warning, personally found the mall a bit confusing to navigate particularly getting to/from the back side of it.

Beautiful big shopping center with very standard mall brands. Nice place to hangout or to do the shopping. Quite big that even both Prisma and K- Citymarket both situated together. H&M, Gina Tricot and New Yorker etc cheaper fast fashion retailers available, and better premium brands such as Guess also situated here.

I love this place, especially vintage shop~! there is a lot of stuff and can find good products well :D also employees are kind. I go there quite often :D. I hope a lot of people know about that store. also I hope the store will be very active~!!!

Only bigger problem is that there is no info about the store and restaurants location. You don't find what you need.

I love better then itis.

It is an ok mall, but the layout is confusing.

Great view over the history of the Finnish railways. Many old locomotives to see. There's also a cafe outside with a possibility to hop on a small train that rides around the park area during the summer time and when it is dry.

Great half-day trip from Helsinki! The Finnish Railway Museum is perfect for families with kids. The miniature train ride in the garden is a highlight. There’s also a fun indoor play area with wooden train sets, drawing corners, and even a real locomotive they can climb into. The museum is just a 10-minute walk from Hyvinkää train station, making it super easy to reach from Helsinki. The museum grounds are spacious, with well-preserved station buildings and outdoor displays that feel like walking through a piece of history. A most to-do if you’re in Uusimaa.

Great museum with unexpectedly beautiful and nice renovated trains. The condition of the locomotives are very good and during my visit there was some outdoor event as well with some modern trains and a running locomotive. It was great to visit and just around the corner from where I was living.

Great collection of historic trains. Several free entrance days, worth watching out for. Some days in the summer of steam trains running... But many more days a diesel is running. The park "ride on" train is nice, a 3min lap of the grounds for 1euro each. (Only runs in the summer)

The museum located in an old locomotive depot. A lot of rare trains as steam locomotive's. Very nice place!

I really enjoyed my visit thanks to the plurality of trains exhibited there. Despite the fact that the big hall is not heated, it was really pleasant being able to go really close to all sort of trains, and even to take look into the inside from the windows. The only negative point is that a big part of the presentation signs are only written in finnish and not translated.

One of the most interesting museums in Finland. The Uusimaa area is full of quirky modern art museums so it’s exciting to visit a history themed one that provides insight into the development of not only railway but also technology and the entire country as a whole. The museum’s premise is large, with many things to see and experience.

Interesting place! The first floor is full of the history of glass work and technology, and the second one is full of beauty.

A must-visit for anyone interested in glass, its history, and Finnish design. The restaurant and café are conveniently located in the same building, making it easy to enjoy a delicious meal right next to the beautiful artwork.

Beauty beyond imagination. A unique experience that brings true joy and in an authentic surroundings. One of the best museums I've ever visited.

Always good temporary exhibitions. Currently, Nanni Still. Lots of colourful and shapely glass. The smaller exhibition upstairs featuring student glass artists is varied and inspiring. Worth a trip.

Awesome Cafe, buffet style €10 everything included. Proper hidden gem which only locals know about. So Cosy. Absolutely worthwhile to get to know Finnish culture

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A fascinating journey through the history of glass! A beautifully curated museum showcasing glass from the 1700s to the present day. You’ll find everything from everyday items to stunning art pieces. One of the highlights was the installation displaying glass objects arranged in a color gradient – elegant and poetic. The museum isn’t huge, but the quality of the collection makes it well worth a visit. Highly recommended for anyone interested in design, craftsmanship, or Nordic aesthetics.

Exhibition on three floors. Very interesting history of glass production, not only from Finland but worldwide. Offcourse there is a show of beautiful finnish glass art. The building is old glass factory. They have also lunch restaurant. If you are nearby, you have to visit this place.

Welcome to the 80s, there is an accident waiting to happen. Don't get me wrong, kids (6&9yrs) had time of their lives during our visit. That's the good news. Problem is that the tickets for a family of four cost 124€. What did we get for the price: dirty toilets, unhappy employees, broken rides, rundown park area and a water park that was just in disgusting shape. We arrived during the first opening hour and toilets were not cleaned, great way to start the day. We didn't get a single hello from the staff. When we thanked them, we got back grunts. If the measurement is that kids have fun, great, that was achieved. With 124€ I expect more. Where is the money from the tickets put into? Not in maintenance, employees or cleaning. We spend 0€ to anything else during our visit just because everything was over priced so badly. Margins for basic ice cream must be around 85%. The whole place is a total rip off. My last visit was in the early 90s and I have to say that nostalgia was real, nothing had changed and the park was in way worse condition that I remembered. Water park side was just as run down. Black mold on the walls. Dead bugs, food and feathers from local wild birds in the water yet all staff were just on "life guard duty". Why not clean the pools while watching the pools? Why everything was covered in brown stains? There were not too many people and I understand why. You can't be asking this kind of price and keep the park in such state. This is greed in it's purest form. One star because the kids had fun, one star because there was no queues and parking was free.

Quite dated activity park for kids; has bit of a russian feel to it. Nice bang for the buck however. Really cold water in pools even on a hot day. Hard to get to without a car: from Riihimäki train station take a bus to Tervakoski and walk 1km. They go every 2-4 hours or so and only during weekdays. Very incompetent summer staff when we visited.

A bit worn out but still super fun! Definitely will come again earlier to have enough time for all the activities. Recommend to buy the return ticket too.

It was a trip down the memory lane for me. Seeing the place after tens of years with my own kids was awesome. It is good since there are a lot of activities that kids can actually do.

Lots of things that you can do here with kids. Price is not bad at all. Super kind and friendly workers, too. Were really having fun here. The best thing was puuhamaa grilli customer service. Recommending 😊

Very good place to spend a hot day with kids. Rides become lame after 1-2 times, but the water park doesn’t disappoint. The bad: food is crappy and expensive.

Went with a 4 year old and a 14 year old. We were there for opening at 10:00 and kept active until almost 19:00. Plenty to do. It was pretty quiet but well staffed. Didn't have to wait at all for anything. Plenty of sitting space while waiting for kids on every ride. Water park was clean and safe, with good slides for kids of all ages. We had a great day.

Very interesting museum where I discovered a lot about military things related to artillery, engineering and signalling. The museum has three floors with exhibitions and also has an outdoor place where you can see vehicles and weapons equipment. A combined ticket with the Hämeen Castle can be bought.

Review based on one visit. Museo Militaria is a must‑visit in Hämeenlinna for history buffs, tech‑curious families, and anyone keen to explore Finland’s national defence heritage. With its mix of immersive exhibits, broad collection, and scenic location, it remains one of the top military museums in Northern Europe. Tips: - Plan 2–3 hours to explore both the indoor galleries and outdoor artillery yard, with time for café or shop visits. - Guided tours are available in Finnish, Swedish, and English with reservation. - If you’re also visiting Parola Tank Museum or Häme Castle, consider discounted combo tickets.

Very interesting, even for someone who isn't really interested in military matters. The history of Finland was described wonderfully. However, the translations into English seemed to stop on the second floor! Very friendly lady at reception.

Buy a combo tickets and enjoy the history peacefully. You can literally touch some of the cannons, tanks and artillery.

Nice place inside and outside. Can be interesting for that who knows or is interested in story of swastika in Finland - it used since 1920 in Suomi (Army, Navy, Air Force) and is not "German idea". This is the real history of Finland and just respect it!

Spread between buildings on multiple floors and outside yards for heavy artillery. Buying a combo ticket with castle and Prison museum will cost you 19 Eur, and needs to be purchased at the castle. If buying a separate Artillery museum, it costs 10Eur Adult price. Knowing Finnish History and its wars will help you enjoy the museum. If you lack that knowledge and are not familiar with Ammunition in general it will be just a stroll.

A great museum introducing the history and evolution of the Finnish armed forces

It was perfect. The tickets, if you're a student, have a discount so it was pretty cheap. The museum is very nice, they got AA's, APC's, tanks... So many vehicles. You can even climb some tanks. Climbing on them was an awesome experience. The staff was also very nice too. 10/10, definitely worth it would come here again.

The Parola Armour Museum presents a fascinating journey through the history of armored vehicles, from early models to modern tanks. It also places Finland’s military past in a broader context, touching on alliances and conflicts involving Nazi Germany and Russia. A well-organized and informative museum for anyone interested in military history and technology. I especially enjoyed the armoured train on display, that is rarely seen in exhibits.

Review based on one visit. Located about 110 km north of Helsinki in Hattula, the Parola Armour Museum offers an extensive collection of roughly 70 tanks, 40 anti‑tank weapons, plus a full armoured train, largely unique within Europe. The only surviving BT‑42 assault gun, one of only two T‑50 light tanks left globally, and the only known BA‑10 armoured car in existence can be seen here. The indoor exhibition halls cover Finnish post‑WWI armoured unit origins, WW2 conflicts, Cold War and modern developments, with gear, medals, uniforms, and personal stories of Finnish service members. The outdoor hillside exhibits are protected by shell shelters and display retired tanks in realistic condition—some rusted, others restored. Recommended visit duration: 1.5 to 3 hours to explore indoor halls, outdoor exhibits, café, and shop.

Fantastic museum! Saw many amazing vehicles that are uncommon to see elsewhere. Definitely worth visiting. Includes a lot of Finnish history of well. 🇫🇮 Very interesting!

Parola Armour Museum shows real tanks, cannons, and army vehicles from WWII and modern age. You can try a cannon simulator that lets you aim and “fire” like in real training. A big highlight is the armored train, which is rare and almost complete, used in continuation war. The museum also has the only BT-42 tank left in the world. Cafe is also quite nice but don’t expect much from it ;) Hint: get a combined ticket with other local museums - it is 25 EUR but you get 4 museums to go.

It was a very pleasant surprise for me to see how big the place is and how much you have to see. The museum is big and you can easily spent a lots of time until you see all the tanks. The place is full of history and what is awesome is the fact that you can actually climb on two tanks, I found that a unique experience, to actually walk on top of a tank. When I visited the museum they had the Tiger II in there, a quite impressive a beautiful machine. I recommend the museum with all my heart, it's a beautiful place. P.S. They have even a simulator for artillery, you can shoot tanks (of course virtual) with an real piece of artillery. Thank you very much Parola Tank Museum! I had a very good experience and I will come back for more.

We did a Scandinavia trip this summer and we finished in Finland. My son begged me to come here and it was only an hour outside of Helsinki by train. We actually stopped in at Hameenlinna and toured a few museums there before taking an Uber to this museum. Long story short, it was worth the trip. So many exhibits and some very good history to read about. Several exhibits that the kids can get inside and move around on too so it was super cool. Very reasonably priced too. Would definitely do it again if/when we ever make our way back!

It's just not worth it. They haven't opened the slopes and there were only 3 for adults. Should take care more the edges of the slopes so they can be used, also the slopes are dirty and no done jet. So no worries about slope condition but they have raised the price even more than Himos anyway.

The place is very nice, slopes are great. Unfortunately there were so many people that 1,5 hours out of our 3h ticket was spent waiting in queues. This wasn’t nice and made it feel like the tickets are way too expensive for the experience. Maybe it’s different in other days.

Good place for skiing well kept pistes, friendly staff that are very helpful. Enjoyable day was had. Eat in the restaurant where I had a burger…. Expensive but delicious. Hired skis and boots they were of high quality and well kept.

My only downside is the price of hot coco :( otherwise a very lovely place to visit during the downhills skiing season as well as summer time for biking and the outdoor theatre.

The best downhill skiing place in Tampere region. I have been in Sappee several times, and I really like the place. There are enough slopes that it is interesting for the whole family with very diverse skiing skill levels. They have probably the longest slopes in the region and several lifts, so even on more crowded weekends we didn't have to wait too long. We have used the ski training service for our children to start this sport with great success, so I am especially thankful for this. It is a huge plus that we can reserve the tickets and the gears online so after arriving we can be on the skis in a few minutes. I can recommend Sappee to hobby skiers who want occasionally a day on good slopes but without traveling to the end of the world.

Ah, long time no ski! Tickets for a quick 3h evening downhill session were very expensive for my family, but the slopes were nice and the sunset was gorgeous. Loved the fireplace, too. Some of the staff was very nice, too.

Only visited the children section. Really good for first timers. Nice lenght and degree of slope for children to learn. Not too long sonadulta can help. Services and racilities in good shape. Long wait for rental sonreaerve time (and nerves) for thet if you need to rent gear. Small minus fir having to pay area fee when only halping child not skiing.

Old Church

(Translated by Google) A very beautiful Lutheran church built in the 17th century. There are plenty of parking spaces nearby. There is a cemetery across the road. (Original) Очень красивая лютеранская церковь построенная в 17 веке. Рядом много парковочных мест. Через дорогу находится кладбище.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful church with a lovely stone fence on a farm. Beautiful little church inside. Good location. Friendly service. (Original) Kaunis kirkko ihastuttavalla kiviaidalla maalaispitäjässä. Kaunis pieni kirkko sisältä. Hyvä sijainti. Ystävällinen palvelu.

(Translated by Google) Nice old church, the guidance could still be improved, i.e. tell a little more. (Original) Hieno vanha kirkko, opastusta voisi vielä parantaa eli kertoa vähän enemmän.

(Translated by Google) A medieval stone church, there is also a Hakkapeliitta statue in front of the church.. (I went to religious school in this place) I warmly recommend you to get to know 🌝 The church breathes history and you can feel it on the spot (Original) Keskiaikainen kivikirkko, on myös Hakkapeliittapatsas kirkon edessä..(kävin rippikoulua tässä paikassa) suosittelen lämpimästi tutustumaan 🌝 Kirkko henkii historiaa ja sen aistii paikan päällä

(Translated by Google) Medieval stone church The year of foundation defined as 1530, refers to the construction of the narrow east side. In the extension about 350 years later, the original narrow and tall shape changed to the current one. (Original) Keskiaikainen kivikirkko perustamisvuosi määritelty 1530 luvulle, viitannee kapean itäisan rakentamiseen. Laajennuksessa noin 350 vuotta myöhemmin alkuperäinen kapea ja korkea muoto vaihtunut nykyiseen.

(Translated by Google) All in all, a top-quality concert. The chamber orchestra performed, I sat right in front so I saw everything. The acoustics were perfect for that music. (Original) Kerrassaan huippu laadukas konsertti. Kamariorkesteri esiintyi, istuin aivan edessä niin näinkin kaiken. Akustiikka oli täydellinen tuolle musiikille.

Very interesting place, worth visiting, Wikström 's house like from a tale, and the cultural heritage amazing! Incredibly talented person whose house hidden in beautiful landscape. I'll definitely visit again. Little minus for the closed cafe, would be nice to have a cup of coffee inside.

This place has amazing view of lake, can spend couple of hours there during summer. Also, have a coffe shop, nice to enjoy a cup of coffee with the view.

Just five minutes from the highway or half an hour bicycle ride from Toijala railway station will take you 100 years back. Really worth visiting.

We loved visiting his home and atelier. We didn’t expect the observatory! The cafe have lovely vegan options, both vegan milk for your coffee or tea and couple of pastries that were superb. Highly recommend!

We stopped here on the route from Hämeenlinna to Tampere, but were not sure if we should visit the museum or not. First thing a lady was waiting upstairs trying to get us to buy tickets straight away. We went to the cafe first to buy some ice creams for the kids that we had promised, the ice creams were reasonably priced, but we had to go outside to the terrace because the air inside was really bad and it was raining outside. For a short while we stood by the door making sure we don’t disturb any other customers allowing the kids to eat their ice creams. The lady who tried to make us buy the tickets was clearly annoyed we hadn’t bought any at that stage, and first complained to the children that they hadn’t put their ice cream paper in the rubbish bin, then complained that we were obstructing the handrail on the completely empty stairs. She did all this in the rudest possible way. Even though we were honestly planning to pay a visit to the museum and had even checked the prices beforehand, it was an easy decision not to buy the ticket at this stage. We rather went to sit on a boat for one hour instead, waiting for it to leave. The museum might have been great, but we had no way to see it, because part of our group refused to buy the tickets at this stage. Excellent job repelling paying customers.

Not quite what I was expected when I visited without knowing what it would be. Turned out it's just 2 buildings, where the artist was living, and another one is his working place.

Very interesting place. Unfortunately, there wasn't any guide to tell us about that fantastic Place. Worth to visit again 😊

Free entrance to the museum. A small but very well presented automobile museum.

Delicious munkki, fresh coffee, and very cool old school cars on display! Plus some great views. Definitely worth a visit !

Super delicious munkki, free museum to a nice car collection. Don't miss the observation deck nearby and lake views.

Excellent collection! Rustic, authentic dislays and atmosphere. Lovely museum shop with a wide selection of scale diecast cars.

A great collection of old automobiles and also model cars. Free entry! In the museum there is a gift shop to buy model cars and souvenirs. In the same building there is a cafe, that sells hot food, pastries, and ice cream and has a great outdoor terrace to enjoy an amazing view over the lake. There is also a viewing tower next to the museum for a better view over the beautiful landscape. Beautiful place to make a stop!

A small but good museum that is free to look around and has a very popular café boasting good views as well as a shop selling scale model cars, branded mugs and other accessories. They really like foxes here too which made the visit even more entertaining as small toy foxes were placed randomly throughout the exhibition.

I nice stop off for food, coffee and some amazing vehicles!

Very interesting exhibition, pretty versatile collection in two buildings, beautiful environment, very good cafe and lunch restaurant, family friendly, beach etc. You can easily spend a few hours there. Or have a swim and spend the whole day 😊

A nice little museum in a beautiful location next to a lake. Some very interesting cars, motorcycles and trucks. A nice little cafe where you can eat at a reasonable price.

Excellent place to visit ,especially when your son is a fan of cars and ralli 😍

For 15 euro price it wasn't worth it, most of the ''exclusive cars'' had dust on them, also most cars had a really bad paintjob, and a lot of cars even had visible rust. Some cars looked liked they got taken from some parking lot and did not leave a slightest impression. Also it was really hard to find the entrance to the building. The cars themselves were behind glass so you could not walk around them, one porsche was in the middle behind all the cars and you could barely see it. Of course there were some interesting cars, but the overall exhibition didn't leave a mark.

Amazing collection! Friendly, informative staff.

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Truly one of the most amazing churches I have seen both outside and inside. From the outside it looks like a medieval castle, and from the inside it is a true work of art. It houses one of the most famous paintings in Finland, the Fallen Angel, as well as another striking one with a skull. The interior has many unusual elements that make you curious to learn more about its history and culture. We entered just after a wedding, and within five minutes we could go in without any problem. Everything was spotless. You can also walk up from one of the sides and admire the church from that angle, and it is completely free. We were lucky to hear someone playing the piano during our visit, which made the atmosphere even more special. A must-see in Tampere, and perhaps even in all of Finland.

After a long, exhausting week of exams, visiting Tampere Cathedral on 15.12 felt like a breath of peace. The quiet beauty, soft light, and calming atmosphere wrapped around us the moment we walked in. It was exactly the gentle pause our tired minds needed—a place that reminded us to breathe, slow down, and feel grounded again.

Magnificent! So pretty! The entrance way is so magical! We weren't inside the building due to wedding ceremony but I would like to visit some other time!

Tampere Cathedral (Tuomiokirkko) • Location: Tuomiokirkonkatu 3b, Tampere • Built: 1902–1907 • Style: National Romantic (Finnish early 20th-century style) • Famous for: • Frescoes by Hugo Simberg like The Wounded Angel and The Garden of Death • Altar painting by Magnus Enckell • Visiting: Free entry; open daily (hours depend on season) • Function: Lutheran cathedral, holds regular services and events

One of the most beautiful cathedrals I have been to. The exterior is built from stone. There are 2000 seats inside. Astonishing design.

Beautiful Cathedral with amazing architecture.

I had the opportunity to visit this beautiful cathedral whilst visiting for one of Tarja's Christmas shows. Finland has beautiful architecture throughout its country. Tarja's show made this environment even more surreal.

Amazing museum with unexpected themes they have. In Vapriikki, they have many themes, such as DNA museum, Hockey, and even game museum! We enjoyed the venue, and ticket for children with less than 7 y.o is still free.

Don't let the €15 Euro entry put you off! It's definitely worth visiting this museum. It's informative and interactive - especially the games exhibition which was like walking through your childhood again and I even learnt that one of my favourite games comes from Finland! There is an interesting assortment of themes for the museum such as radio, post, Dungeons and Dragons history, ice hockey hall of fame and of course, the textile industry that built Tampere. This city was built because of the British and people saw the rapids and thought "money" - classic industrial revolution starter pack. This unfortunately is where the museum loses a stat from me, all of the information about the fabric industry is in Finnish with nothing in English which is such a shame when everything else in the museum is in both languages. Last but not least, go and check out the music exhibition for some Finnish knock offs of British classics. Definitely worth a visit

An outstanding location for anyone interested in various museum exhibits. The building itself is really striking and in addition to that houses several very well curated exhibitions. We came for the video game museum, but ended up checking almost everything they had. For the 15€ entrance fee this was stellar value for the money! All the exhibitions have English translations everywhere, so visitors outside the country don't need to feel being left out. The building is very easy to navigate and all the facilities are clean. The staff at the entrance was polite. As a whole the experience was highly recommended. The only tiny annoyance was the cafeteria at the center of the building, with a 0.5l soda costing 5€, which is a highway robbery.

This place completely surpassed our expectations. It had the superheroes exhibition which was really cool. The games exhibition was highly entertaining and brought back plenty of childhood memories. Plenty of different gaming consoles and games for everyone to try. The minerals exhibition was also really cool. We stayed for about 2 hours but definitely could have stayed much longer if not for hunger pangs. Language-wise, it was pretty accommodating. There were QR codes which you could scan to learn more. Would definitely come back again!

🎸🦌💎 A little bit of everything under one roof — and free Fridays make it even better! What a fun and eclectic museum! It’s got something for everyone — from incredibly lifelike wildlife dioramas (some of them are scarily realistic 👀), to sparkling gemstones, Marvel superheroes 🦸‍♂️, Finnish history, and even a whole section dedicated to Finland’s rock ‘n roll scene 🎶🇫🇮. Best part? Fridays are free for certain exhibitions — definitely worth planning around if you're looking to visit on a budget! There’s also a cozy restaurant and a gift shop on-site, so you can grab a bite or pick up something cool after exploring. Great place to spend a few hours — kids and adults alike will find something to enjoy. #FinlandMuseums #FreeFridayFinds #MarvelMeetsMoose #RockNRollHistory #FamilyDayOut #HiddenGem

There are very enjoyable interactive games in the museum. The employees are irritable as if they haven't had enough sleep. Many people were there with their children, and they probably find it just as fun as the adults. There was even the Super Mario game. You can lock your belongings in the box at the entrance

Great experience, a bunch of exhibitions at a low price. Fun for all ages.

Näsinneula Restaurant offers a stunning setting with breathtaking views over Lake Näsijärvi and the nearby amusement park. The atmosphere is truly unique, thanks to the revolving tower and the elegant interior. The food was very good, well-prepared and nicely presented. Service was smooth and professional throughout the visit. One downside was the restroom facilities — they were quite small for the number of guests, and the soap dispenser was broken during our visit. Overall, a solid dining experience in a beautiful location. Definitely worth a visit for the views alone!

To get to the highest point, you need to go upstairs to a restaraunt which is fine dining. The restaraunt slowly moves around and you can enjoy amazing views. The area below it is nice and has binocycles you can pay with coins to use. Nice views and the elevator is very fast, your ears might get "locked", so be aware of that.

Great views and nice experience overall. The rotating tower gives you a full 360° look at Tampere, and it’s cool to just sit and watch the city slowly shift around you. They give you a complimentary drink with the ticket, which was a pleasant surprise. Only downside is the price, it feels a bit high for what’s essentially a short visit unless you’re planning to eat at the restaurant. Still, worth checking out at least once, especially if you're new to the city.

Great experience, you can see so far away and it's very tall. The elevator was very cool too!

The observation deck is amazing (not free to access, though) but it is a very stunning experience. We went to the restaurant for a fine dining. Everything went okay but mind that you go here mainly for the views rather than for the catering (there were quite a few hiccups including a spilled drink all over the table by the staff). You will not overeat with a full Finlandia menu - no worries if you come not too hungry. Drinks are not cheap by any means. Three spins around the city views completes the experience. Paid 120 per person with drinks. It is fine for a one-time experience, I guess.

Reserve! Food itself was good if you take the eg Finland menu. Otherwise you will have to go to a second restaurant afterwards because you WILL leave hungry! Portions are *teeny tiny*and service is not very attentive. You will have to wait long time for next course. In-between you might need to make yourself aware, otherwise also no drinks while waiting for the food.

This was our *Final Destination* after a day at the fare ground. Tasty food, very expensive. But worth the experience

It’s such a small place, it takes you about 10-15 minutes to visit everything here. And you don’t get to see something that special. Is ok for enjoying with the kids but, that is about it! A little bit disappointed.

The aquarium is fine, not very big so it can be seen in around 1 hour. There are stairs and no elevator so a pram was not possible to be used for our child. Downside is all information about the animals is written in Finnish, except for a few facts here and there. Be wary, there’s parking in the amusement park premises, but it costs 18€ independently of the length of your stay, which is crazy expensive!

It's a really nice aquarium with a lot of animals. They have the "stars", animals that have been there for a long time and have a good story behind them, super interesting to know. The only problem is that it's not too big but it's amazing and they have a lot of different species!!

The aquarium consist of two floors with about 30 exhibits. Some of which are terrariums and paludariums. Sadly many of the tanks are quite cramped with fish. They have a sturgeon that is barely able to swim in circles. Other tanks are in dire need of a proper cleaning. Okayish for young children to look at the animals. The price was €10 and you're done in around 1 hour.

Small but cute and enjoyable place. Very good addition to the rest, which makes a good combination for making the day fun for everybody.

Quite nice place, not the biggest aquarium but if you take the time to thoroughly look at every exhibition, and read all the information about every fish, youll be plenty entertained. Good experience, some fascinating fishes.

A small aquarium, but enough for a family trip. I saw some parents trying to show the children the new species here.

This was impressive .. but did expect more from yhis place so I feel like I was let down. Though the museum wasn’t that big, the art pieces there are beautiful.. also the plain concrete wall behind made those pieces stood out even more.

This moderately small museum has very interesting exhibitions, the latest being WE by Thomas Houseago and also smaller exhibitions by Nick Cave and Brad Pitt. It's a place to see in itself, it is situated by the lake Nasijarvi in Tampere. It's about 20 minute walk from the central square of Tampere or you can take a bus to get there.

A small 2 storey museum with a cafe located a little outside the city centre. The museum was showcasing a temporary exhibition by THOMAS HOUSEAGO – WE WITH NICK CAVE & BRAD PITT. The art and sculptures featured were abstract. It was a curiosity to experience and contemplate the tempest of Brad Pitt in his art pieces e.g. the acrylic blocks of bullet sprays slowed and frozen in time. The life of the devil conveyed in a series of porcelain pieces from birth to death was unusual since the devil is more populary accepted as immortal. Brings to mind the Song by Joan Osborn "One of Us". We would have liked to have seen the permanent artworks of local artists collected by Sara Hilden but sadly none were on display. The visit took less than 2 hours, a part of the time was spent at the café. FOOD AT SARA'S CAFÉ: 👍👍👍👍 Cosy café with really delicious, creamy chocolate cake and good brewed coffee. The museum is water facing, has very limited but free parking. Place is wheelchair friendly.

It's one of the prettiest museums that I have ever been to. I absolutely loved it, and they gave out free audio guides!

Not crowded at all, so that was great!! It had a nice small selection of modern art pieces, which we mostly checked out because some of them where made by Brad Pitt 😅 Quite interesting, it's just behind Sarkaniemi so it's easy to get there. There are also some art pieces outside, so be sure to explore that area as well :)

I did enjoy nick cave and brat pitt's art. The museum always have quality exhibition.

Lovely gallery with pictures and sculptures. Set in pretty grounds overlooking the lake witj a nice cafe. You can drive right up to it but may need to ask the funfair staff to open the access gate

Great local cafe! We really enjoyed the Mukkis (kinda like a donut but a different batter and taste). The Kinkkupiirakka (ham pie) was absolutely amazing. I suggest the local soda made by the cafe. They have a strawberry and spruce flavor. Both are good. They have tea, coffee and juice as well. After we ventured up to the top of the tower to take in the beautiful view of the city. You can take the stairs or ride the elevator. There are a few stairs then at the end to get to the top. We had a beautiful day with breathtaking skies. Definitely recommend. After there are trails to walk that can take you in any direction in town. All tree covered, at least in the summer.

The donut texture is great, nice and chewy. The flavor is good but has cardamom, which may turn some people off. I also liked the cheesecake a lot. It didn’t have a very strong cheese flavor and tasted slightly of vanilla. When I went there was a long line. They have another location at Tampere Market Hall, which is also closer to everything else in the city. I didn’t verify that the food was the same though

I haven't been here since we lived in Tampere in 1997. This place was on my bucket list upon returning for a vacation in July of 2025. It's the first place I ever tried a Finnish munkki. It did not disappoint! Beautiful scenery, fabulous views of Tampere and the lakes, plus delicious munkki with coffee ☕️. I'm so glad this lived up to my memories. ($2 to ride the elevator to see the views.)

They have vegan donut (only large size, 3 euros) and it was very tasty! A bit too much sugar for my taste but I could just shake some off and everyone else said it wasn’t too much. Coffee also was surprisingly good for coming from a filter coffee machine. Probably because there’s a lot of people buying and the coffee is made frequently. The line can be long since it’s a small and busy shop.

It takes some effort to find the Pyynikki tower when you come by public transport, but it's totally worth a visit! The donuts are freshly made and just delicious (if you like cardamom!). Tickets to the observation tower cost only 2 euros for adults, so that's a bargain! From downstairs the tower looked disappointingly low to me, but since the tower is on the top of a hill, the view is great anyway! If you don't feel like walking up the stairs, there's an elevator as well. Tip: you can go even 1 floor higher to the roof.

I'm Polish, so I know what a good doughnut is like, and these are excellent doughnuts ;) We came on a rainy Sunday afternoon, so it was not too busy and we could enjoy the food from a cozy window overlooking the forest. It is possible to park for free at the top along the road leading to the tower, there is a free toilet, and the café can be accessed without paying the fee for the tower.

Probably the best doughnuts I have ever had. Make sure you try the spruce lemonade soda. It's made in house and it's fantastic.

Beware: "K18" means 18+ Very disappointed to find that out at the door. Customer service was no help and after more than an hour only able to offer two names of patrons seeking tickets; neither of whom actually were. I read the info section at least twice and did not get any idea that we would be denied entry since the only mention of minors was that they required a guardian to accompany them.

Museum exhibits are nice and well curated, but in terms of quantity there really isn't a lot of value for money. The milieu itself is great of course, so spend some time wandering the grounds. Wouldn't bother with the restaurant, the service is slow and quite rude, and they genuinely seem to have no idea what products they have available.

2021:Great food and nice service. Entire area is really beautifull. Including Art around 8n buildings. 2025 fantastic music paradice garden including beverage and food service. Not to forget that this is firat place for me ever, where huge amount of customers were served professionally as well with sanitary.

The summer lunch buffet is of very good quality.

Hi, very hot day and place crowded. Staff was super friendly and we were served very nicely. We will probably visit future gigs here as well.

Summertime concerts, super. Excellent food and beverages etc. Thanks Liisa!

We went years ago and it was lovely! Had a nice waffle with ice cream and strawberries in a table in the grass. Music and lively vibes. But we went a week ago and it changed completely. They dont have the waffle anymore. The outside sitting for the cafe is next to the wall, one next to another, not in the grass around. Its a mess because you come in and theres the cafe buffet restaurant all in the same area. You dont know what is what or whats the price of what. All is there messed up. And prices are crazy. Sorry but never more. Not worth it