Näsilinna

Näsilinna is a residence built in 1898 for the industrial owner Peter von Nottbeck and reflects the architecture of a wealthy manufacturer of that era. The building contains functional areas including a restaurant and cafe on the ground floor and exhibition spaces upstairs that display objects and documents related to the household.

The building was designed in 1898 by architect K.A. Wrede for factory owner Peter von Nottbeck during a period of industrial expansion in Tampere. The residence passed from the family after their deaths and experienced significant changes to its use and ownership in the following decades.

The von Nottbeck family shaped Tampere's growth as industrial entrepreneurs and patrons of the city. Their story and influence on local development remain visible in the rooms and collections throughout the house.

Visitors can access the ground floor with its restaurant and cafe, where rooms remain restored to their early 1900s condition with original details and furnishings. The upper floors house exhibitions and are open for viewing, allowing guests to explore both the functional spaces and historical displays.

The building still bears marks from the 1918 Finnish Civil War, when it changed hands three times and its exterior was hit by multiple bullets. These visible impacts serve as a tangible reminder of the violent conflict that swept through the city during that period.

Location: Tampere

Architects: Karl August Wrede

Architectural style: baroque revival

Part of: Tampella factory area

GPS coordinates: 61.50417,23.75333

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:57