Tampere is known as the birthplace of industry, with many large companies still retaining factories and headquarters in the city. This was thanks to the lakes and waterways surrounding the city – there’s more than 200 throughout the Tampere region.
These lakes are still a big part of Tampere’s identity today, and a large draw for tourists. Canoeing is especially popular due to the hundreds of kilometers of paddling routes and the wide range of different waters. Other popular activities are swimming, lake cruises, sailboarding, scuba diving, Nordic skating, ice fishing, and ice swimming. These are some of the most beautiful lakes in Tampere where you can take in the views and enjoy these activities:
Lake Ildesjärvi
Lake Petäjäjärvi
Lake Särkijärvi
Lake Lemmakkalanjärvi
Lake Roinejärvi
Lake Luoma
Lake Yläinen-Toriseva
Lake Vähänaisten
Lake Lotila
Lake Korkeajärvi
Lake Kukkia
Lake Kaukajärvi
Lake Saaksjärvi
Lake Peltolammi
Lake Hervantajärvi
Lake Suolijärvi
Lake Pitkäjärvi
Lake Pitkäjärvi | © Juho Holmi / Flickr
Lake Näsijärvi
Lake Makkarajärvi
Lake Vesijärvi
Lake Madesjärvi
Lake Pyhäjärvi
