Tampere is the main town of Pirkanmaa, in the South-Western part of the country.
City tour Tampere: Finnish industrial pole of the 19th Century
Tampere
Tampere developed into a significant industrial textile town due to its advantageous location, abundant hydropower, and the establishment of the Finlayson textile factory. The Finlayson textile factory, established in 1820, was a catalyst for Tampere’s industrial growth, attracting workers and spurring the development of other industries. read more…
X City tour Tampere: history of Tampere and its industrial pole
Price per person including themed tour and tasting of traditional Finnish delicacy
History of Tampere and its industrial heritage The old red brick buildings around the Tammerkoski Rapids tell the story of the city.
Tampere was founded in 1779 on the banks of the Tammerkoski Rapids.
Today, the rapids and red brick industrial buildings form a typically Finnish landscape within the city center.