Pirkanmaa

A lake region centered on Tampere, where industrial heritage, sauna culture and the Moomin Museum draw many travelers.

Pirkanmaa lies inland in southwestern Finland, with lakes scattered throughout. The capital, Tampere, sits between two large lakes, with the Tammerkoski rapids running through the city, old red-brick factories converted into museums and cultural spaces, and also the Moomin Museum, the Särkänniemi amusement park and many public saunas, earning it the nickname "sauna capital." The lakes and national parks outside the city are good for hiking and boating. Summer is best for lake activities, and in winter you can try an ice-lake sauna. Tampere has an airport and frequent train connections with Helsinki.

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