Hämeensilta, Tampere

Name: Hämeensilta
Address: Hämeenkatu 15, Tampere, 33100, Finland
Telephone: +358 3 56566800

#36 among attractions in Tampere

Historical place, Bridge

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Hämeensilta is a bridge in Tampere, Finland, crossing the Tammerkoski rapids. The main street of Tampere, Hämeenkatu, runs along the bridge, connecting the Kyttälä district to the western parts of the city center. Hämeensilta is one of the city's best known landmarks, especially famous for the statues on the rails of the bridge. The arches of the bridge are made of concrete and they are coated with a red granite. The 68-metre-long Hämeensilta was completed in 1929. It is named after the Finnish name of the Tavastia province. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1929 (95 years ago)Length: 223 ftWidth: 94 ftCoordinates: 61°29'52"N, 23°45'49"E

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Hämeenkatu 15Tampere 33100 Finland

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+358 3 56566800

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Nearby attractions include: Koskikeskus, Old Church, Wilhelm von Nottbeck Park, Tampere Orthodox Church.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Church, Sacred and religious sites
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~1220 ftNW
Park
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~1750 ftSE
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Museum, Specialty museum
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~1150 ftSW
City hall, Neo-renaissance architecture
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Theater, Concerts and shows, Art Nouveau architecture
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Street
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Room escape games, Park, Square
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Hämeensilta?

Nearby attractions include Hämeenkatu, Tampere (1 min walk), Old Church, Tampere (3 min walk), Tampere urban area, Tampere (3 min walk), Vanhan kirkon puisto, Tampere (3 min walk).

How to get to Hämeensilta by public transport?

The nearest stations to Hämeensilta:

Bus

Central Square (3 min walk)
Tampere, laituri 5 • Lines: Tampere - Helsinki (9 min walk)

Light rail

Koskipuisto A • Lines: 1, 3 (3 min walk)
Keskustori B • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Train

Tampere (9 min walk)