Pirkkala

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Pirkkala is a municipality of Finland. It is located some 10 kilometres south-west from Tampere in the Pirkanmaa region. The municipality has a population of 20,207 and covers an area of 104.04 square kilometres of which 22.66 km² is water. The population density is 248.3 inhabitants per square kilometre, which make it the most densely populated municipality in Finland, which does not use the title of town or city. Also, Pirkkala is currently the fastest-growing municipality in the Pirkanmaa region. The municipality is unilingually Finnish. ()

Alternative names: Population: 19.2 thous.Coordinates: 61°27'58"N, 23°38'56"E

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Pirkkala – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pyynikin näkötorni, Hirvitalo, Hatanpää Manor, Like.

3.4 miNE
Tower, Observation decks and towers, Park
Pyynikin näkötorni, Tampere
88 min walk • Perched atop the rolling landscape of Pyynikki Ridge in Tampere, Finland, Pyynikin näkötorni (Pyynikki Observation Tower) offers a serene escape with a panoramic view that captivates both locals and visitors alike. This historic structure, standing proudly since its...
3.1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Hirvitalo, Tampere
81 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Tampere, Finland, Hirvitalo stands as a testament to the city's flourishing contemporary art scene. This unique museum, also known as the Center of Contemporary Art Pispala, offers an eclectic mix of exhibitions and events that push the...
3.6 miE
Manor house, Neo-renaissance architecture
Hatanpää Manor, Tampere
91 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of Tampere, Finland, Hatanpää Manor stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. This elegant manor, dating back to the 19th century, is a cherished historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the grandeur of...
3.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Like, Tampere
97 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Tampere, the bustling city in Finland known for its rich industrial heritage and vibrant culture, lies the shopping haven of Liike. This modern shopping centre is a prime destination for both locals and tourists alike, offering an extensive...
3.2 miNE
Park
Pyynikki, Tampere
82 min walk • Pyynikki is a district and a nature reserve in Tampere, Finland. It is located in the Pyynikinharju ridge, between the city center and the western district of Pispala. Pyynikinharju is the highest esker in the world, rising 85 meters above the level of lake Pyhäjärvi.
3.4 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Pyynikki Summer Theatre, Tampere
88 min walk • Pyynikki Summer Theatre is an open-air theatre operating in Tampere, Finland, known especially for its revolving auditorium. It is one of the largest summer theatres in Finland and has been running uninterrupted longer than any other open-air theatre in the country.
2.8 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Westeri, Tampere
72 min walk • Westeri is a shopping center completed in the spring of 2018 in the Tesomajärvi district of Tampere, Finland. The anchor tenant is the grocery store K-Supermarket, in connection with which Posti and Matkahuolto points serve.
3.8 miNE
Park
Southern Park, Tampere
97 min walk • Southern Park is a public park in Tampere, Finland. It was designed by the engineer K. Vaaramäki and built by landscape gardener Onni Karsten. It is a common venue for musical concerts during the summer.
2.8 miE
Convention center, Event space
Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre, Tampere
71 min walk • Tampere Exhibition and Sports Centre is an indoor venue in Tampere, Finland. It hosted European Wrestling Championships in 2008. The centre has 4 halls and the first one was built in 1985.
1.3 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pyhäjärvi, Tampere
34 min walk • Pyhäjärvi is a lake in southern Finland. Although the name means in modern Finnish "holy lake", it probably meant originally "border lake". Pyhäjärvi is shaped like the letter "C" with the cities of Tampere and Nokia on the northern end, and town of Lempäälä at the southern end.
3.4 miNE
Sauna
Rajaportin sauna, Tampere
88 min walk • Rajaportin sauna is Finland's oldest working public sauna. The sauna was founded in 1906 in Pispala in Tampere. Rajaportin Sauna is owned by Tampere city and run by the Pispalan saunayhdistys ry.