Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower
Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower
4.5
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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GMuir
Thirroul, Australia87 contributions
May 2023 • Friends
Great donuts, acceptable coffee & an excellent view. Can get very crowded in the small cafe but going on a rainy day we mandated to avoid the crush
Written 28 May 2023
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SwissMarcello
Zurich, Switzerland45 contributions
May 2023 • Solo
Good donuts and coffee with a view. Nice outside seating, nice location on a forest on the ground floor of an old observation tower with good views.
Written 27 May 2023
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Girl Takes Mundo
96 contributions
Feb 2023
Tower provides breath-taking views of the lake and the surrounding area. Walk to the tower along the lake side to see the city's skyline and try the best Munkki (Finnish doughnut) in the country in the tiny tower cafe.
Written 7 March 2023
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Beth N
Edinburgh, UK15 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
The staff were very friendly and the prices are reasonable. The donuts are delicious, kind of spiced (pepper or cardamom maybe?) and are perfect for a cold day. They have vegan donuts and oat milk for coffee. The thing that lets it down for me is that it could very easily be wheelchair accessible if they added a ramp as there is an elevator up to the viewing tower.
Written 5 November 2022
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Martha C
New Britain, CT5 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
Lovely walk. Eerily peaceful. Views are beautiful, even in the light drizzle. Donuts were fresh out of the oven and perfect with a cup of coffee
Written 4 November 2022
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caburg
Tewksbury, MA8 contributions
Jul 2022 • Friends
Uphill walk to the tower through the city . Great views of Tampere from the observation area! There is an elevator as well as stairs to the top. Cute little cafe & restrooms on the bottom floor.
We hiked back through the beautiful park which borders a lake. Fun day! Highly recommend!!
We hiked back through the beautiful park which borders a lake. Fun day! Highly recommend!!
Written 23 July 2022
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Célestine S
La Pesse, France69 contributions
Jul 2022
Very nice park & tower for a walk and a nice view over the city.
We went on a monday, and people were queuing outside for the doughnuts : we supposed they were excellent (but we did not have the patience to wait ourselves).
Elevator or stairs to go up, Ok even with children.
We went on a monday, and people were queuing outside for the doughnuts : we supposed they were excellent (but we did not have the patience to wait ourselves).
Elevator or stairs to go up, Ok even with children.
Written 23 July 2022
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Ville J
Kokkola, Finland49 contributions
Jun 2022
The best doughnuts and an amazing view at the top. There's an elevator if you don't feel like using the stairs. I don't know if it's in use thought. At the top you can look through windows or climb above where there are just stonewalls for safety. There are plenty of trails around the tower.
Written 2 June 2022
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Sally S
Birmingham113 contributions
May 2022
We walked here through the beautiful forest. At 2 euros to enter it was a bargain. For those who don't fancy climbing the winding stairs, you can take the lift to the penultimate floor. You can look through the windows and marvel at the view but if you want to go on to the roof you have to climb a steep staircase. It is steep as my husband descended backwards!
It is well worth it the views are stunning. You can see over Tampere, see both lakes and see if you can spot the Finlayson.
We walked back along the lake shore, stopping to watch the red squirrels. Then sitting to take full advantage of the tranquillity, watching the colours of the lake change and breathing in the scent of the pine trees.
Well worth a visit.
It is well worth it the views are stunning. You can see over Tampere, see both lakes and see if you can spot the Finlayson.
We walked back along the lake shore, stopping to watch the red squirrels. Then sitting to take full advantage of the tranquillity, watching the colours of the lake change and breathing in the scent of the pine trees.
Well worth a visit.
Written 2 June 2022
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Elina
Finland865 contributions
Jul 2021
You have awesome views at the observation tower and delicious donuts downstairs at the cafe. Perfect spot to visit!
Written 27 November 2021
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PYYNIKKI PARK AND OBSERVATION TOWER (Tampere) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower
- Pyynikki Park and Observation Tower is open:
- Sun - Sat 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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