23.-29.8. Activity tours and events this week

Monday August 23, 2010Activity tour - Cycling in the parks of the city and in cultural landscape Railway Station at 2pm.
Duration 2,5 hours. Minimum 4 people. Price 35 €/ person.
Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!





 
Information and registration:
GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Monday August 23, 2010Activity tour - High ropes course in Merunlahti Centre for Nature Tourism Railway Station at 5pm. Duration 2 hours. Minimum 4 people. Price 35 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Monday August 23, 2010Sightseeing bus tour Departure from the Railway station at 2pm. In just one hour and 45 minutes, you will see the best parts, the most beautiful places and the most important sights in Tampere, including a visit to one of the following: Lutheran Cathedral, Kaleva Church, Tampere Hall or Orthodox church. Commentary is in Finnish and English. Adults 16 euros, children (7-16 years of age) 4 euros, family ticket (2 adults + 1-3 children) 35 euros, group ticket (4 adults) 60 euros. Tickets are sold at GoTampere Sales and Reservations desk (address: Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A).   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.
Tuesday August 24, 2010Trotting RacesSports Teivo trotting track at 6pm. Free entrance.   Teivo trotting track tel. (03) 315 481.
Tuesday August 24, 2010Activity tour - Climbing Railway Station at 4pm. Duration 5 hours. Minimum 3 people. Price 48 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Tuesday August 24, 2010Activity tour - Kayaking on Lake Höytämöjärvi Railway Station at 5pm. Duration 2 hours. Minimum 4 people. Price 30 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Tuesday August 24, 2010Sightseeing bus tour Departure from the Railway station at 2pm. In just one hour and 45 minutes, you will see the best parts, the most beautiful places and the most important sights in Tampere, including a visit to one of the following: Lutheran Cathedral, Kaleva Church, Tampere Hall or Orthodox church. Commentary is in Finnish and English. Adults 16 euros, children (7-16 years of age) 4 euros, family ticket (2 adults + 1-3 children) 35 euros, group ticket (4 adults) 60 euros. Tickets are sold at GoTampere Sales and Reservations desk (address: Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A).   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.
Tuesday August 24, 2010DesignOnTampere 2010Culture Art hall TR1
- The Grand Opening of DesignOnTampere Pop Up Store at 6pm - 8pm.

Tampere goes Design! On the 20th of August Tampere will become the most active design city in Finland for one week. The theme for the Design-week 2010 is
city biking. DesignOnTampere sees biking as stylish, safe and efficient way to travel. So pedal your way to Design-week and take part to one of the most
interesting events of the year.

 
Anna Mattelmäki tel. 050 524 2576.
Wednesday August 25, 2010Activity tour - Geocaching Railway Station at 11am. Duration 2 hours. Minimum 4 people. Price 22 €/ person + deposit for the GPS-device. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Wednesday August 25, 2010Activity tour - Kayaking around Lempäälä Railway Station at 2pm. Duration 4 hours. Minimum 4 people. Price 53 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Wednesday August 25, 2010Sightseeing bus tour Departure from the Railway station at 2pm. In just one hour and 45 minutes, you will see the best parts, the most beautiful places and the most important sights in Tampere, including a visit to one of the following: Lutheran Cathedral, Kaleva Church, Tampere Hall or Orthodox church. Commentary is in Finnish and English. Adults 16 euros, children (7-16 years of age) 4 euros, family ticket (2 adults + 1-3 children) 35 euros, group ticket (4 adults) 60 euros. Tickets are sold at GoTampere Sales and Reservations desk (address: Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A).   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.
Wednesday August 25, 2010DesignOnTampere 2010Culture Hämeenpuisto 13, 14 and 31
- Design workshops by the friends of Hämeenpuisto in Ateljeekatu at 4pm, ID at noon - 6pm and
Ovelia at noon -6pm.

Tampere goes Design! On the 20th of August Tampere will become the most active design city in Finland for one week. The theme for the Design-week 2010 is
city biking. DesignOnTampere sees biking as stylish, safe and efficient way to travel. So pedal your way to Design-week and take part to one of the most
interesting events of the year.

 
Anna Mattelmäki tel. 050 524 2576.
Thursday August 26, 2010Guided bus tour to Kehäkukka Herbal Cafe, Shop and Restaurant Railway Station at 10.30am. Duration 2,5 hours. Minimum 6 people. Price 25 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Thursday August 26, 2010Activity tour - Guided cycling tour in Pyynikki, Pispala and the city centre Railway Station at 1pm. Duration 2,5 hours. Minimum 3 people. Price 30 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Thursday August 26, 2010Activity tour - Guided kick biking tour from Kauppi to Niihama sport cottage Railway Station at 5pm. Duration 3 hours. Minimum 6 people. Price 25 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Thursday August 26, 2010Sightseeing bus tour Departure from the Railway station at 2pm. In just one hour and 45 minutes, you will see the best parts, the most beautiful places and the most important sights in Tampere, including a visit to one of the following: Lutheran Cathedral, Kaleva Church, Tampere Hall or Orthodox church. Commentary is in Finnish and English. Adults 16 euros, children (7-16 years of age) 4 euros, family ticket (2 adults + 1-3 children) 35 euros, group ticket (4 adults) 60 euros. Tickets are sold at GoTampere Sales and Reservations desk (address: Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A).   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.
Thursday August 26, 2010Discover Tampere! - Guided walking tour in English Departure from the Old Church in Keskustori Central Square at 5pm. Discover Tampere! Learn about the past and the present of the city on Thursdays from July 15 to August 26. The walking tour is in English. Tour tickets for adults 5 e, for children (7-16 years) 2 e. Tickets are available from the guide at departure.   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.
Thursday August 26, 2010Azúcar's Summer SalsasMusic Summer salsa evening at Mustalahti harbour at 8-10.30pm.  City of Tampere Cultural Affairs, tel. +358 3 5656 6137.
Thursday August 26, 2010DesignOnTampere 2010Culture Art hall TR1 and city centre of Tampere
- "DIY Thursday" flower workshop by horticulturist / floral designer Virva Antila at 4pm - 6pm.
- Late Night Shopping evening in the shops of DesignOnTampere map.

Tampere goes Design! On the 20th of August Tampere will become the most active design city in Finland for one week. The theme for the Design-week 2010 is
city biking. DesignOnTampere sees biking as stylish, safe and efficient way to travel. So pedal your way to Design-week and take part to one of the most
interesting events of the year.

 
Anna Mattelmäki tel. 050 524 2576.
Friday August 27, 2010Activity tour - Taste the forest Railway Station at 2pm. Duration 3,5 hours. Minimum 3 people. Price 30 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Friday August 27, 2010Sightseeing bus tour Departure from the Railway station at 2pm. In just one hour and 45 minutes, you will see the best parts, the most beautiful places and the most important sights in Tampere, including a visit to one of the following: Lutheran Cathedral, Kaleva Church, Tampere Hall or Orthodox church. Commentary is in Finnish and English. Adults 16 euros, children (7-16 years of age) 4 euros, family ticket (2 adults + 1-3 children) 35 euros, group ticket (4 adults) 60 euros. Tickets are sold at GoTampere Sales and Reservations desk (address: Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A).   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.
Saturday August 28, 2010Activity tour - Hiking trip in Seitseminen National Park Railway Station at noon. Duration 5 hours. Minimum 3 people. Price 55 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Saturday August 28, 2010Activity tour - Nordic walking Railway Station at 1pm. Duration 2,5 hours. Minimum 3 people. Price 25 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Saturday August 28, 2010Sightseeing bus tour Departure from the Railway station at 2pm. In just one hour and 45 minutes, you will see the best parts, the most beautiful places and the most important sights in Tampere, including a visit to one of the following: Lutheran Cathedral, Kaleva Church, Tampere Hall or Orthodox church. Commentary is in Finnish and English. Adults 16 euros, children (7-16 years of age) 4 euros, family ticket (2 adults + 1-3 children) 35 euros, group ticket (4 adults) 60 euros. Tickets are sold at GoTampere Sales and Reservations desk (address: Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A).   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.
Saturday August 28, 2010DesignOnTampere 2010Culture Ojakatu 1, city centre, Yo-talo, Klubi
- Orienteering by bike at 1pm - 6pm.
- Design auction at YO-talo at 7pm.
- Closing ceremony of Design-week at Klubi with Hang the Dj and Daniel Palillo at 11pm.

Tampere goes Design! On the 20th of August Tampere will become the most active design city in Finland for one week. The theme for the Design-week 2010 is
city biking. DesignOnTampere sees biking as stylish, safe and efficient way to travel. So pedal your way to Design-week and take part to one of the most
interesting events of the year.

 
Anna Mattelmäki tel. 050 524 2576.
Sunday August 29, 2010Summer night organ musicMusic Tampere Cathedral (Tuomiokirkonkatu 3) at 7.30pm.
Matti Hannula, Finland.
Programme leaflet 10 €.

 
Inquiries: Petra Perttula, tel. +358-50-469 1818.
Sunday August 29, 2010Activity tour - Wall climbing Railway Station at noon. Duration 3 hours. Minimum 4 people. Price 38 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Sunday August 29, 2010Activity tour - Guided canoe tour on Lake Näsijärvi Railway Station at 7.30pm. Duration 2 hours. Minimum 6 people. Price 25 €/ person. Exercise is delightful and relaxing when the sport, method and pace are right. This summer, the Tampere region offers easy and safe nature experiences with a professional guide. Departure from the Railway Station. Sign up by 16:00 the previous day at GoTampere Tourist Office. Welcome on your own or with some friends!   Information and registration: GoTampere Tourist Office, Railway Station, Rautatienkatu 25 A, Tampere, tel. +358 (0)3 5656 6800, gotampere@gotampere.fi, www.gotampere.fi
Sunday August 29, 2010Sightseeing bus tour Departure from the Railway station at 2pm. In just one hour and 45 minutes, you will see the best parts, the most beautiful places and the most important sights in Tampere, including a visit to one of the following: Lutheran Cathedral, Kaleva Church, Tampere Hall or Orthodox church. Commentary is in Finnish and English. Adults 16 euros, children (7-16 years of age) 4 euros, family ticket (2 adults + 1-3 children) 35 euros, group ticket (4 adults) 60 euros. Tickets are sold at GoTampere Sales and Reservations desk (address: Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A).   GoTampere Ltd, tel. 03 5656 6800.

Source: GoTampere
http://www.gotampere.fi/eng/culture/events

 

(20 Aug 2010)