Tampere is a dynamic
and easily accessible city
Tampere is located in Pirkanmaa, Western Finland, only 180 km from the capital Helsinki. At the heart of Tampere, located between Lake Näsijärvi and Lake Pyhäjärvi, is Tammerkoski, which connects the lakes and was used as an energy source for one of the country's first industrial plants, the Finlayson textile factory founded in 1820.
In 1882, the first electric light was lit in Finlayson, making Tampere the fifth city in the world to have electric light. Almost 140 years later, Tampere is still the industrial core of Finland, and it has also grown into an important center for ICT companies. MPD 2023 will be held at Tampere Hall. The venue is located at the heart of the city
How to get to
Tampere-talo
Tampere Hall is easy to reach. It has a perfect location in the centre of Tampere, just 500 metres from the bus station and railway station. The street address is Yliopistonkatu 55, FI-33100 Tampere.
Tampere is easily accessible by train from anywhere in Finland. The railwaystation is 500 metres from Tampere Hall, so you can easily walk through the sign-guided route.
Tampere is easy to reach by long-distance bus. Buses to Tampere run from various ports, Helsinki International Airport and the biggest cities at approximately one-hour intervals. Tampere bus station is only 500 metres away.
You can also travel to Tampere Hall conveniently by tram. The stops closest to Tampere Hall are Tulli and Sammonaukio.
As the parking spaces in Tampere Hall’s outdoor car park are limited, it is better to usethe park halls close to Tampere Hall: P-Tampere-talo, P-Tulli and P-Hämppi.
How to Get to Tampere from Helsinki Airport
Train instructions from Helsinki Airport to Tampere:
At Helsinki Airport, follow signs to the train station (connected to the terminal).
Take the P or I train to Tikkurila (8 min).
How to Buy a Ticket for the I/P Train (Airport → Tikkurila or Helsinki Central)
Use the HSL app (download from hsl.fi)
Buy a ticket at the ticket machines in the airport train station
Use a contactless credit/debit card at the gates
(Please note, you need an ABC ticket (€4.10) for a one-way trip from Helsinki Airport to Tikkurila).
At Tikkurila, transfer to a long-distance train to Tampere (1h 15min–1h 40min). Buy tickets in advance at VR.fi or at the station.
Bus instructions from Helsinki Airport to Tampere:
- From the airport, take a direct bus to Tampere (about 2 hours).
- Buses are operated by Matkahuolto, check schedules online (Bus departs from platforms 13–14 outside Terminal 2.) or Finnair (Bus departs from platform 18).
Hotels offers for MPDays
Courtyard Tampere City
Central Location for Major Events
Welcome to a modern city center hotel!
Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City is a modern 4-star hotel in the center of Tampere, under the same roof as Tampere Hall and a few minutes from the heart of the Nokia Arena.
When you make a reservation through this page, you get accommodation at a special price. The room price includes a varied breakfast, taxes, free Wi-Fi and use of a well-equipped gym.
Confirm your reservation with a payment card (excl. Visa Electron card) and your accommodation will be charged upon check-in. You can modify and cancel the reservation free of charge 24 hours before the arrival date from your reservation confirmation.
The offer is valid until 3rd of May 2025 and there are limited rooms available.
Link to the offer here.
Sokos Hotel Torni
Central Location for Major Events
Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere offers a 15% discount with the code MPD2025 for reservations made for June 3–6, 2025.
Lapland Hotels Tampere
Central Location
Lapland Hotels Tampere (Yliopistonkatu 44) offers you a chance to experience Lapland in the heart of a city. Tampere Hall is one of the landmarks near the hotel.
Discount when bought at site www.laplandhotels.com or directly from the hotel with code ALLMYPDAYS0625. The discount is valid untile May 12th.
Please note that this offer is for Lapland Hotel, which is located opposite of Tampere Hall (Yliopistonkatu 55), and not Lapland Hotels Arena.
Prices:
Northern Comfort, single room €144.00
Northern Comfort, double room €164.00
What to do in Tampere
Spend your days in Tampere wandering the historic streets, immersing yourself in its cultural hotspots, and enjoying local experiences like a traditional Finnish sauna.
Tampere City Hall
The current city hall was built in 1890 and was designed by Georg Schreck. This is where the city of Tampere holds an evening reception for MPD guests.
The terraces and market places
Tampere's summer terraces offer a delightful spot to unwind, with vibrant outdoor seating areas overlooking the scenic views of Pyhäjärvi and Näsijärvi Lakes. The bustling market places in Tampere come alive during the summer, where visitors can explore a variety of local produce and artisan crafts.
Vapriikki Museum Center
Vapriikki is a versatile museum centre located by the Tammerkoski river. You can explore over ten exhibitions all at once. History, natural sciences, and technology. There is also a museum restaurant and a museum shop.