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Tampere Hall is easy to reach. Perfect location in the centre of Tampere, just 500 metres from the bus station and railway station. 

Location

Laura Vanzo, Visit Tampere

Tampere Hall is easy to reach. It has a perfect location in the centre of Tampere, just 500 metres from the bus station and railway station.

Our street address is Yliopistonkatu 55, FI-33100 Tampere.

Our shipping address is Viinikankatu 2, FI-33100 Tampere.

Delivery and artist entrance is Viinikankatu 2.
Here are directions:

Kalevantie – Kanslerinrinne – Ratapihankatu – Viinikankatu 2.

By car

As the parking spaces in Tampere Hall’s outdoor car park are limited, we recommend using the park halls close to Tampere Hall: P-Tampere-talo, P-Tulli and P-Hämppi.

Updated methods for parking: No more cash or tickets.

Park hall P-Tampere-Hall has recently updated their payment methods for parking. From now on, parking is automatically registered via licence plate. All you have to do is drive in, the Moovy app (download free for your smartphone from App Store / Google Play) charges your credit card the amount of your parking fee. You can also pay for your parking with credit / debit card inside the park hall. The service provides e-mail receipts.

Drop-off traffic is through the accessible main entrance or the S-door. The S-door is accessed from the back of Tampere Hall, through a covered horseshoe-shaped area. Vehicles with a mobility-impaired parking permit can be parked in designated accessible spots (2 available) on the front yard or in any available space in the back yard of the building.

By train

Tampere is easily accessible by train from anywhere in Finland. The railwaystation is 500 metres from Tampere Hall, so you can easily walk through the sign-guided route. Timetables and ticket prices can be found on the VR website at www.vr.fi.

By bus

Tampere is easy to reach by long-distance bus. Buses to Tampere run from various ports, Helsinki International Airport and the biggest cities at approximately one-hour intervals. Tampere bus station is  only 500 metres away.

Local buses stop right outside Tampere Hall. In summer a local bus 100 operates between the Moomin Museum and the Särkänniemi amusement park, stopping outside Tampere Hall.

Timetables:

Tampere public transport
Long-distance buses  Matkahuolto and Expressbus 

By tram

You can also travel to Tampere Hall conveniently by tram. The stops closest to Tampere Hall are Tulli and Sammonaukio. Check routes and schedules.

By taxi

Taxis stop right by the main entrance and also cater for disabled customers. For more information and to book a taxi, visit Taksitampere

The impact of Nokia Arena events on traffic

Please note that events at Nokia Arena and their special traffic arrangements may cause congestion in the area. Arriving by car may take longer than usual, and parking spaces fill up quickly.

We recommend using public transportation.

Please check for any changes to bus routes and schedules before your arrival.

By airplane

Tampere-Pirkkala International Airport is located approximately 15 minutes from the city center and provides a convenient way to arrive in Tampere by air, directly from Europe and via connecting flights from other parts of the world. Tampere offers direct flights to several European destinations, and with just one transfer through Riga, Copenhagen, or Tallinn, you can connect to over 100 destinations.

From the airport to the city, you can easily take Tampere’s public transportation, Nysse, airport bus route number 103, or opt for a taxi

Deliveries and arrival of performers

Tampere Hall’s service traffic and deliveries, as well as the passage of performers, is from the Viinikankatu exit. The address is Viinikankatu 2, 33100 Tampere

Route: Kalevantie – Kanslerinrinne – Ratapihankatu – Viinikankatu 2

Yard map of Tampere Hall

Parking

Tampere-talo dronesta kuvattuna

Parking in the Tampere hall’s parking lot

There are a few paid parking spaces in the backyard of the Tampere Hall

Read more (only in Finnish)

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at Tampere Hall

Eight charging stations have been opened in the back parking lot for Tampere Hall customers. You can charge your vehicle using the Virta mobile app, an RFID charging tag, or through a quick one-time payment at https://charge.virtaglobal.com/.

Register at: www.virta.global/fi/rekisteroidy When registering, you’ll link a payment card to your account, which will be charged monthly based on your charging sessions.

  1. Connect the charging cable
  2. Authenticate at the charging station
    • Using the mobile app: Select the charging station and click “Start charging”.
    • Using a charging tag or card: Tap the tag on the charging device.

P-Tampere-talo

Drive in from Åkerlundinkatu, drive out to Varastokatu.


The P-Tampere building has moved into the digital age, and cardboard paper tickets and cash payments have become history. When you drive in, the parking system recognizes your registration number and you no longer need a separate parking ticket.

Payment is made either with the Moovy application (downloadable for free from your phone’s application store) or at a payment point with a bank or credit card. You can order the receipt to your e-mail.

P-Sairaa­lankatu

The Tampere building’s additional parking area is the Sairaalankatu outdoor parking area on the other side of Kalevantie, which has approximately 300 parking spaces. There is a charge for parking in the area.

In the Sairaalankatu parking lot, you can park for a maximum of 4 hours. If your business in Tampere-talo takes more than 4 hours, we recommend parking in the parking garages.

P-Tullintori

Drive in from Itsenäisyydenkatu, Pinninkatu or Åkerlundinkatu, exit to Åkerlundinkatu or Pinninkatu.

Read more (only in Finnish)

P-Hämppi

Entrances and exits Tullinramppi at Pakkahuoneanukio (Ratapihankatu 39 C) and Ronganramppi (Pellavatehtaankatu 6 A)

Read more (only in Finnish)

P-Yliopis­ton­rinne Technopolis

Entrance/exit Ratapihankatu 51

Read more (only in Finnish)

Parking and escort service in the yard

There is a small escort area in the yard of the Tampere building: one bus bay (drop-off bay), one taxi bay, 2 disabled bays and a car charging bay.

The Marriott hotel has its own parking spaces for hotel guests. The area is shown on the attached map.

In addition, there are a total of nine 30-minute bus stops along Yliopistonkatu.