Pyynikki Esker
Pyynikinharju
A glacial gravel ridge between two lakes, with pine-forest trails linking an observation tower, lakeside beaches and a summer open-air theatre.
Pyynikki Esker is a long ridge of gravel deposited by meltwater from the Ice Age, rising about 80 metres above the lake and now a nature reserve. Numerous hiking and running trails wind through the forest. Its western end connects to the slopes of Pispala, and the southern slope has Pyynikki Beach by the lake and a summer open-air theatre. Entry is free, and it is within walking distance of the city centre. In winter, some trails become cross-country ski routes. It pairs well with the observation tower and Pispala for a half-day outing.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Pyynikki Observation Tower
- Rajaportti Sauna
- Pyynikki Summer Theatre
- Amuri Museum of Workers' Housing
- Tampere Art Museum
- Näsinneula Tower
- Särkänniemi Amusement Park
- Lenin Museum