Pispala Area

Pispala area with its narrow streets, beautifully restored wooden houses and magnificent views towards the two large lakes is one of the most popular Sunday promenade destinations and residential areas. Protected by a building plan, the unique village-like neighbourhood is home to thousands of families, cats and dogs. There are several restaurants and grocery shops, a primary school and three kindergartens in the area. Next to the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi is one of the gems of Tampere, a collectively maintained area of vegetable patches and a beach that is popular among local families. The residents’ association arranges an annual carnival in May and the local sauna association maintains Rajaportin sauna, the oldest public sauna in the whole of Finland. 

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