Pyynikki observation tower

The red granite tower rises 26 meters above Tampere's largest gravel ridge, offering panoramic views of lakes Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi from its observation deck.

Finnish architect Vilho Kolho designed this structure in 1929 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Tampere, replacing an earlier wooden tower destroyed in 1918.

The ground floor houses a traditional Finnish café that produces fresh munkki doughnuts according to a recipe that has remained unchanged for generations.

Visitors can access the tower daily from 9:00 to 20:00, with adult admission at 2 euros and children between 4 and 15 years paying 1 euro.

Located 152 meters above sea level, the tower stands as a Cultural Heritage Site of National Significance and serves as a central landmark in Tampere's skyline.

Location: Tampere

Inception: 1929

Architects: Vilho Kolho

Elevators: 1

Elevation above the sea: 152 m

Height: 26 m

GPS coordinates: 61.49616,23.73310

Latest update: May 11, 2025 18:36