Category: Tampere

30.5.2023

Exploring the Student Housing Scene in Tampere

Are you a potential Tampere University student looking for the perfect apartment to call home? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll explore the student apartments available for Tampere University students.

21.4.2023

Saving Money and the Environment: Secondhand Culture in Tampere

Hi everyone! I'm Emma, a second-year master's student of Security Governance at Tampere University. As students, most of us are looking for ways to save money, and one great way to do so is by buying secondhand. If you are studying in Tampere, you are in luck, as the city has plenty of great secondhand stores and flea markets to offer!

8.2.2023

The brand new Nokia Arena brings ice hockey to a new forum in Tampere

The arena offers over 12 000 seats and is unique in Finland. A new tram system and the arena, both opened in 2021, have both enhanced the city’s public image and popularity. The arena is located in the near vicinity of the city center campus of the Tampere University, which makes it possible to see the arena from the campus.

7.2.2023

Getting started in fish-keeping as a student in Tampere

Hei Hei everyone! I’m Yen Tran – a final-year student in Software Engineering at TAMK. I have been a freshwater fish aquarium hobbyist since I was at the university in Vietnam. Fortunately, I brought up this hobby in Finland.

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #2 Why I Chose Tampere-Isuru's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Isuru, Elia, and Naa Ashiorkor Nortey why they chose Tampere University. All of the students come from different fields and different continents to help you understand why students from all different walks of life had Tampere University as there number one choice!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #2 Why I Chose Tampere-Elia's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Isuru, Elia, and Naa Ashiorkor Nortey why they chose Tampere University. All of the students come from different fields and different continents to help you understand why students from all different walks of life had Tampere University as there number one choice!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #1: Favourite Places in Tampere-Andrea's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. What will life look like on a daily basis? Will I make friends? Will there be a good atmosphere? Although a google image search can certainly show you what Tampere looks like, the cities atmosphere, favourite hangout spots and hidden gems can be difficult to learn about. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Anton, Andrea and Celine to share with you their favourite things to do in Tampere. You will discover the beautiful nature and lively city center, and learn all about what makes Tampere a great place to live!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #1: Favourite Places in Tampere-Celine's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. What will life look like on a daily basis? Will I make friends? Will there be a good atmosphere? Although a google image search can certainly show you what Tampere looks like, the cities atmosphere, favourite hangout spots and hidden gems can be difficult to learn about. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Anton, Andrea and Celine to share with you their favourite things to do in Tampere. You will discover the beautiful nature and lively city center, and learn all about what makes Tampere a great place to live!

20.1.2023

Mini Blog Series #1: Favourite Places in Tampere-Anton's Story

Deciding where to study can be overwhelming, especially when going abroad. What will life look like on a daily basis? Will I make friends? Will there be a good atmosphere? Although a google image search can certainly show you what Tampere looks like, the cities atmosphere, favourite hangout spots and hidden gems can be difficult to learn about. That is why we created our mini blog series, asking three international students, Anton, Andrea and Celine to share with you their favourite things to do in Tampere. You will discover the beautiful nature and lively city center, and learn all about what makes Tampere a great place to live!

23.11.2022

The Tampere Festival of Light

The Tampere Festival of Light is one of many amazing events in Tampere. It is an event with thousands of attendees and talented live bands. Matched with the old building of Finlayson, it is an event Finns and internationals look forward to.

8.6.2022

Public Saunas in Tampere

Finland is the country of saunas. It is estimated that there are as many as 3.2 million saunas for a population of 5.5 million people! In my previous post, I introduced you to the basics you need to know about the famous Finnish sauna culture. Now, it’s time to learn a bit more about the amazing public saunas in Tampere! In case you didn’t know: Tampere is considered the Sauna Capital of the World with more than 50 public saunas all around town.

3.6.2022

Finnish Sauna Culture

Before I came to Finland, I had not ever seen a sauna from the inside. And frankly speaking, I didn’t understand what all the fuss was about. What could possibly be nice about sitting in a narrow hot room, sweating together with a bunch of people you don’t know? Or worse – that you do know! Well, well, I tried sauna for the first time in Tampere and couldn’t have been more amazed. These days, I’m a regular sauna goer and big fan of Finnish sauna culture. So let me tell you about sauna culture in Finland and Tampere’s best public saunas.