Viikinsaari island
Viikinsaari island is Tampere's summer paradise for the whole family just 25 minutes away by boat.
Visitors can enjoy a nature path, lakeside sauna, beach, playgrounds, sports fields and barbecue areas. For spiritual peace and calm, there is a tiny ecumenical chapel on the island. There is also a restaurant which is an idyllic venue for lunch, dinner or a festival event.
There is a Finnish Silverline boat to the island from Laukontori Quay in the city centre. Viikinsaari is open from Tuesday to Sunday during the summer season, in July also on Mondays.
opening hours 28.5.-15.8.2010
Recreation area in the Pyhäjärvi lake. Restaurant, games, beach, sauna. Summer courses and cultural activities for all ages.
In 2009, the island is open from May 29 to August 16 Tue-Thu 10am-10.30pm, Fri-Sat 10am-00.30pm and Sun 12am-7.30pm. In July also on Mondays 10am-10.30pm.
Departures on the hour, from the island back to town half past the hour.
Ticket rates: adults 10 euros, pensioners and students 8 euros, children 5 euros.
Departures on the hour, from the island back to town half past the hour.
Ticket rates: adults 10 euros, pensioners and students 8 euros, children 5 euros.
33200 Tampere
tel. 010 422 5600
fax 03 212 3889
GoTampere Ltd - Tourist Office - Railway station, Rautatienkatu 25 A 33100 Tampere, Finland - Tel. +358 3 5656 6800 - gotampere@gotampere.fi
