Villas in Tampere
Tampere suits larger groups who want a sauna cottage with Finland's third-largest city and its public saunas close at hand. Nearly all homes have a sauna and many sleep eight or more. They sit outside the centre, though, so every sauna or restaurant evening in town means a drive.
- Villas
- 6
- From, per week
- £685
About Tampere
Tampere is an inland city of about 244,000, between the lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi, with the Tammerkoski river running through the city past old red-brick industrial buildings. It has held the title Sauna Capital of the World since 2018, with more than 50 public saunas, among them Rajaportti and Kuuma. A day in town can take in the Moomin museum, the art museums and a plate of mustamakkara, the local black sausage served with lingonberry sauce. The centre is walkable and served by buses and a tram. The homes are scattered outside the centre, so most evenings are spent at the cottage, with the city a short drive away for a meal or a public sauna.
Is Tampere right for you?
- Best for
- Groups mixing cottage saunas with city days
- Not for you if
- You want wilderness with no neighbours or roads in earshot.
Near Tampere
Särkänniemi
Amusement park in Tampere with roller coasters, plus the Näsinneula observation tower, which looks over both lakes.
Pyynikki
Esker ridge and nature reserve in Tampere, with a red granite observation tower looking over the city and both lakes, and a café known for its doughnuts.
Moomin Museum
The world's only Moomin museum, in Tampere itself, a good wet-day trip with children.
Getting to Tampere
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is 13 km from the city and has direct flights from several European cities. From Helsinki Airport it is about 1 hour 45 minutes by car, or a little over two hours by train from Tikkurila. A car is the practical choice for cottages outside the centre.
Villas in Tampere
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Rustholli 9
Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland
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Tampere villa holidays: questions answered
Why is Tampere called the sauna capital?
Tampere has held the title Sauna Capital of the World since 2018 and has more than 50 public saunas, including Rajaportti, Rauhaniemi and Kaupinoja, so a public sauna evening is easy to add to a cottage stay.
Is Tampere good for big groups?
It is a good fit. Many homes around Tampere sleep eight or more and nearly all have a sauna, while the city gives groups restaurants, museums and an amusement park for days out. Check each listing for wifi.
How do you get to Tampere from Helsinki Airport?
Drive in about 1 hour 45 minutes, or take a train from Tikkurila, a little over two hours. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, 13 km from the city, also has direct flights from several European cities.
Is there a lake view over Tampere?
Several. The Pyynikki observation tower stands on an esker ridge 75 metres above Pyhäjärvi and looks over the city to Näsijärvi, and entry to the park and café is free. The Näsinneula tower at Särkänniemi also overlooks both lakes.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed November 2026.
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