Johanna Peurala

Tampere

Spotter since 2021

About me

About me
I am an outdoor person, who loves sports and nature. I have lived in the Tampere region since 2010.

As I live in the sauna capital of Finland by the lake, I am passionate about swimming and sauna all year round.

I also have many different hobby sports: bouldering, bicycling and skiing are those I am most active at. Forest hikes and mushroom picking are like meditation for me.

My more urban hobbies include regular eating in restaurants, exploring the city by walking and visiting all kinds of culture events. I am the person who always knows what is 'on' in the city!

One of my greatest passions is travelling. I used to travel abroad many times every year pre-Covid-19. Hopefully I can travel again soon!

Why Tampere
In Tampere, there are lakes everywhere, as well as trees. The best thing in Tampere is that you can swim and have a sauna in tens of spots, even in the very heart of the city. There are also many different opportunities very close to the city centre to sit on bedrock by the lake and to admire the sunrise or the sunset.

Also, there are large forested areas really close to the city centre, just a few kilometres away. There are nature trails in these forests, ski trails, many small paths and lots of places to swim.

The best urban spot is the national landscape around the Tammerkoski rapids. It is always awesome. Whether you walk there during bright time or dark time or summer or winter, it is always stunning.

Tampere is also famous for its cultural activities. There are always some new things happening - lately, that's been the light shows in the rapids and on the buildings in the central market square, Keskustori.

My spots (22)

Sorsapuisto Skating Rink

Winter day fun

"Sorsapuisto Skating Rink" in Tampere is just the place for enjoying a winter day with friends! I also recommend getting a cinnamon roll nearby...

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Relaxing

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Johanna

Peurala

Apr 7, 2025

Varala Flow Park

Fun on trees

At "Varala Flow Park" in Tampere is a place for true ecological fun: here you can have an adventure - put a helmet and harness and go tree climbing!

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Art & culture

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Johanna

Peurala

Mar 20, 2025

Pella's Cafe

Delicacies and gluten-free options

"Pella's Cafe" in the heart of Tampere is without a doubt the best gluten-free cafe in town! Go there to try different sort of local delicacies...

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Coffee & tea
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Snacks

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Johanna

Peurala

Mar 20, 2025

Kalevankangas-Iidesjärvi Trail

Views and birds

The "Kalevankangas-Iidesjärvi Trail" in Tampere gets you from a cemetery to a lake. It's easy to walk on and takes you through nice, large pine trees...

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Relaxing

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Johanna

Peurala

Mar 20, 2025

Näsinneula

The iconic landmark of Tampere

"Näsinneula" in Tampere is our city's most iconic landmark! Come here to enjoy the views from 168m above and get a real feel of how the city is laid out.

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Relaxing
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Restaurants

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Johanna

Peurala

Mar 19, 2025

Lillan Kök

Best dinner in town

"Lillan Kök" in Tampere might just be the city's best fine dining restaurant, and believe me, I've tried them all!

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Restaurants

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Johanna

Peurala

Mar 18, 2025

Wilhelm von Nottbeck Park

A palace garden

"Wilhelm von Nottbeck Park" and Finlaysonin Palatsi in Tampere are a perfect spot to stop and admire the beauty of this English-style garden...

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Art & culture
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Relaxing

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Johanna

Peurala

Mar 16, 2025

Haulitorni

The red tower of the city

"Haulitorni", or the Red Tower, is a marvellous part of Tampere's industrial history. You can't visit it without grabbing something to eat from nearby!

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Art & culture
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Restaurants
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Snacks

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Johanna

Peurala

Mar 16, 2025

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