Pyynikki Observation Tower — Attraction in Tampere sub-region

One of the most popular landmarks of Tampere. The observation tower of Pyynikki gives a great view over the city of Tampere. The tower stands on top of Pyynikki esker and the view covers both of the city surrounding lakes: Näsijärvi (in the North) and Pyhäjärvi (in the South).

In order to climb the tower you need to pay a minor entrance fee. You can use elevator or stairs. To reach the very top of the tower you need to climb a few final steep steps.

Free for entry at the bottom floor there is a café. The place is known for their doughnuts.

A few interesting facts about the tower:

-The current tower was finished in 1929. -At the spot was a wooden observation tower, which was damaged during the Finnish civil war in 1918 at the battle of Tampere. -"Tonnin seteli" skit from famous Kummeli comedy group was filmed in the tower café...

One of the stops during my day visit to Tampere. Easy to get to as there are stairs leading up to the coffee shop. You buy your ticket at the coffee shop. Can either take the elevator or stairs up.

Once up top, you can also go up the steep stairs leading outside for a better view and better pictures. Taking pictures inside, you can see the reflection of the windows and yourself. Pretty tight inside, but luckily I and two other people were there.

The coffee shop had assortment of donughts, coffee, tea, juices, soda and other small bites. Friendly service! Plenty of tables and...

This is the place with the best views over the city and the surrounding lakes/forests! Entrance is only 2 euros and you can either take the stairs or the elevator up. The tower is located within a Forested area so the walk towards the tower is also very nice. There is also a cafe on the ground floor which sells coffee snacks and their famous donuts. A must visit when...