Pyynikki Observation tower

Visiting the Pyynikki Tower was one of the first things I did in Finland when I started being an au-​pair and nearly the last thing good memories. You’ve got a great view about Tampere and the surrounding area as the both lakes. The small café is quite nice and the donoughts taste brilliant, really Finnish. I really would recommend to go there as it is not that crowded as the Näsinneula tower and not that expensive.

After a short and nice hike you reach this observation tower from where you get a wonderful view over Tampere and the surroundings.
Going up with the elevator costs EUR2 but it’s free to climb up the stairs.
Check out the nice cafeteria, where you can eat what is said to be the best doughnuts in town (or even in Finland) — in summer there’s also a small terrace.

Der alte Aussichtsturm ist auf einer Anhöhe mitten im Wald gelegen. Von der oberen Platform in ca. 90m Höhe hat man einen wunderbaren Blick ueber die ganze Stadt, und auf beide Seen, im Norden und Sueden von Tampere. Man kann entweder zu Fuss die Wendeltreppe hoch, oder bequem mit dem Aufzug. Eintritt kostet 2 Euro. Ein kleines Café befindet sich ebenfalls dort.