Excursions & Activities

Tampere is one of the best-kept secrets in Northern Europe. Surrounded by two large lakes that give the city its distinctive air of natural peace, Tampere is a vibrant regional capital with an active cultural life and a versatile event scene. This is your chance to explore Tampere like a local!

Tour the Tampere craft beer scene and taste the best local beers, made in Tampere.

Did you know Finns learn to skate when they learn to walk? It’s only natural our delegates experience the outdoor skating right at the heart of Tampere. Your instructors will teach you to skate like a Finn!

The Moomins are the central characters in a series of books and comic strips by Finnish illustrator Tove Jansson. They are a family of white and round fairy tale characters with large snouts! Enter this exciting world in the brand-new, experimental, and completely unique Moomin museum located in the main venue of the event, Tampere Hall.

A brisk walk that you feel in your whole body! Discover Tampere’s wild nature with your guide during this athletic walk. Fresh winter air makes the experience even better. End the tour by visiting the observation tower with a coffee and a donut.

Experience one of Finland’s favourite winter sport: cross-country skiing! You’ll learn the basics during your first lesson, and then you will be ready for a relaxed skiing tour through Tampere beautiful forests.

Tampere’s Winter Wonderland is a perfect place to go snowshoeing. You will be accompanied by a guide on this tour to appreciate the sound of silence and Finland’s wildlife. Don’t forget to bring your camera!

Walk around and discover the secrets of the most advanced multi-purpose arena in Finland opening in December 2021, right at the heart of Tampere. The Nokia Arena will host the Ice Hockey World Championship in May 2022.

If you still haven’t tried a Finnish sauna, don’t miss this unforgettable experience while in the world’s capital of sauna! For the bravest, you can even dip in the frozen lake waters. Sauna is highly popular in Finland, and you will truly feel relaxed after your visit. You can bring your own bathing suit or borrow one from the Sauna.

Fishing through a small hole in the lake may seem silly at first, but as you catch your first fish in the crispy air, it all changes. If you want, don’t worry, you’ll be able to release all the fishes you catch back to the lake!