Tampere is the most populated inland city of any of the Nordic countries. More than 200,000 people live there and it is a bustling city with lots of economic opportunities. That may be why Tampere is known as the Manchester of Finland.
Tourists will also find much beauty to capture their imaginations as this is a city of large and lustrous lakes. Indeed the lakes actually contribute to the economy of Tampere as the rapids which link them are a source of hydroelectric power. Whether you are there on business or leisure we have ideal vehicles to suit your needs.
Tampere Mini Guide
During your visit to Finland you have the opportunity to make it an exciting and comfortable one in a hire car from Rhino. There are so many nearby towns to explore such as
Nokia, the home of the telecommunications company. Lets see what Tampere has to offer:
Helvetinjarven Kansallispuisto or Helvetinjartvi National Park is around a 45 minute drive from Tampere. It covers 30 square kilometres and has many native wildlife living there.
There are camp sites for picnics, walking trails and look for the Helvetinkolu, a prominent cliff with a large crack in it.
There is Haukanhieta Beach for bathing and maybe a swim. There is no charge for the National Park and it's open all year round.
Take a 25 minute drive and visit Salmetaka for Sappee Ski Centre.
Admission is free and it is open all year round. Skiing equipment can be hired directly from Sappee and then you are free to ascend the piste. A small restaurant inside the Ski Centre offers food and warmth from the chilly outdoors.
Only nine miles away from Tampere is Pirkkala. The Ollian Farm or Ollian Maalaiskauppa, offers horse riding lessons and many other animal attractions. You can pick up souvenirs from the farm shop which sells traditional Finnish handicrafts and local produce.
There are many places of interest around the city of Tampere which are brimming with exciting tourist experiences. Using a rental car to zip between the sights makes it very simple indeed.
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