Kalkku
District of Pitkäniemi
Pirkanmaa - Finland

Särkänniemi

Särkänniemi is an amusement park in Tampere, Finland. The park features an aquarium, a planetarium, a children's zoo, an art museum, an observation tower, an amusement park, and the world's northernmost dolphinarium. Särkänniemi is the second most popular amusement park in Finland, after Linnanmaki in Helsinki. Särkänniemi has six rollercoasters: inverted coaster Tornado, flying coaster Trombi, MotoGee, Jet Star, Half Pipe, and family coaster Vauhtimato ("Speedy Worm").

Located at 61.5053, 23.7439 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Amusement parks in Finland, Buildings and structures in Tampere, Aquaria in Finland, Visitor attractions in Tampere

Pyhäjärvi (Tampere region)

Pyhäjärvi is a lake in southern Finland. Although the name means in modern Finnish "holy lake", it probably meant originally "border lake". Pyhäjärvi is shaped like the letter "C" with the cities of Tampere and Nokia on the northern end, and town of Lempäälä at the southern end. The lake is fed by the water running through the Tammerkoski rapids in the center of Tampere in the north, and by the waters from lake Vanajavesi in the south.

Located at 61.4833, 23.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Lakes of Finland, Kokemäenjoki basin

Moomin Museum

Moomin Valley (Moomin museum) is situated in the city of Tampere, Finland. In the Moomin Valley Museum you can see original illustrations made by Tove Jansson (the creator of Moomins), 40 miniatures, tableaux about Moomin events and a small (2.5 metres high) Moomin House. There is a total of about 2,000 exhibits on display. You can also see the original Moomin Valley multimedia and visit the Moomin Valley shop which sells gift items and Moomin books in many languages.

Located at 61.4981, 23.7506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Museums in Tampere, Art museums and galleries in Finland, Moomin series, Cartooning museums, Art museums established in 1987, 1987 establishments in Finland, Children's museums

Battle of Tampere

The Battle of Tampere of the Finnish Civil War was fought in Finland in 1918 between Red and White forces. The White forces besieged and captured the main city of the Red Guards, Tampere, taking around 10,000 Red prisoners. The battle was decisive, and soon afterwards the war was over.

Located at 61.5, 23.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Battles involving Finland, Finnish Civil War, 1918 in Finland

Half Pipe (roller coaster)

Half Pipe is a steel launched shuttle roller coaster located at both Elitch Gardens in Denver, Colorado and at Särkänniemi in Tampere, Finland. The structure is 100 feet in height and consists of 230 feet of track. The ride is currently the only ride of its type offered in the United States. Riders are placed in one of two cars on the train which is made to resemble a giant skateboard. Each car is a free-spinning circle that holds eight people.

Located at 61.5038, 23.7408 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Elitch Gardens Theme Park, Roller coasters manufactured by Intamin, Roller coasters in Colorado, Roller coasters introduced in 2004, Steel roller coasters, Roller coasters operated by Herschend Family Entertainment

Pyynikin kesäteatteri

Pyynikin Kesäteatteri (Pyynikki Summer Theatre) is an open-air theatre operating in Tampere, Finland, known especially for its revolving auditorium. It is one of the largest summer theatres in Finland and has been running uninterrupted longer than any other open-air theatre in the country. The theatre was founded in 1948 and was originally named Tampereen Kesäteatteri (Tampere Summer Theatre).

Located at 61.4911, 23.7383 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Theatres in Finland, Buildings and structures in Tampere, Visitor attractions in Tampere

Lielahti

Lielahti (Lielax in Swedish) is a suburb in the city of Tampere (Tammerfors), Finland with important industrial and commercial facilities. Lielahti was annexed to the city in 1950 from Ylöjärvi parish. Lielahti lies about 7 kilometres west from the city centre. The most prominent sight when arriving Lielahti is maybe the M-real pulp mill, which can sometimes also be sensed nasally.

Located at 61.5167, 23.6667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Tampere, Districts of Tampere

Nokia railway station

The Nokia railway station is located in the town of Nokia, Finland, on the track between Tampere and Pori. The station was completed in 1895, and trains between Tampere and Pori stop there twelve times a day, half of which in each direction. A train trip between Tampere and Nokia takes 14 minutes, according to the VR Group.

Located at 61.4815, 23.5003 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Nokia, Finland, Railway stations in Pirkanmaa

Amuri, Tampere

Amuri is a district in the city of Tampere, Finland. Starting from the 19th century, Amuri was originally mainly a residence area for the workers of the Finlayson factory. It consisted of blocks of wooden houses built together, which were replaced by low-rise apartment buildings in the 1970s and 1980s. The worker apartments in Amuri typically had shared kitchens, with two or four families sharing a kitchen together. One block has been preserved as a museum.

Located at 61.5, 23.745 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Districts of Tampere

Tampere Workers' Theatre

The Tampere Workers' Theatre (Finnish: Tampereen Työväen Teatteri) is one of the two main active theatres in Tampere, Finland, along with the Tampere Theatre (Tampereen Teatteri in Finnish).

Located at 61.4953, 23.7517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Theatres in Finland, Buildings and structures in Tampere, Visitor attractions in Tampere

Hirvitalo

Hirvitalo is a social center in the Pispala district of Tampere. It houses the Center of Contemporary Art Pispala.

Located at 61.4994, 23.7142 (Lat. / Lng.), about 5 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Tampere, Social centres, DIY culture, Non-profit organisations based in Finland, Visitor attractions in Tampere

Viikinsaari

Viikinsaari is an island located in the lake Pyhäjärvi belonging to the City of Tampere, Finland. The island is a popular nature resort and an outdoor recreation area, attracting visitors all year round. In the summertime there is a boat connection to the island from the Laukontori harbour. In winter, the island can be reached by walking or skiing.

Located at 61.4833, 23.6833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 4 miles away.
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Islands of Finland, Tampere, Visitor attractions in Tampere, Geography of Pirkanmaa

Hämeenpuisto

Hämeenpuisto is a public park in Tampere, Finland. The park was designed by Carl Ludvig Engel in 1830.

Located at 61.4978, 23.7518 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Parks in Tampere

Nokian lukio

Nokian lukio (Nokia Senior High School) is a school located in the town of Nokia, Finland. There are about 415 students and 30 teachers. A principal of the school is Juha Sainio. The school was founded in Ladoga Karelia in the year 1919 as the local school in the town of Jaakkima (Jaakkiman yhteiskoulu). The school's work in Jaakkima was interrupted by the Winter War and the school was evacuated March 3, 1940. The school of Jaakkima relocated to Nokia later in 1940.

Located at 61.4825, 23.5178 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Finland, Nokia, Finland, Buildings and structures in Pirkanmaa