Rajaportin sauna
Rajaportin sauna is the oldest public sauna in Finland still in operation, dating back to 1906. It provides truly a unique sauna experience. Sauna is located in Pispala area, which is known for its colorful wooden houses, steep hills, and stunning views over Lake Näsijärvi and Lake Pyhäjärvi. Pispala has historically been a working-class neighborhood, home to factory workers during Tampere’s industrial boom of the late 19th century and early 20th century. Today, it is known especially for its artistic and alternative culture.
Rajaportin sauna is part of the living sauna culture of Tampere, which is declared as a “sauna capital of the world”. In the greater Tampere area, there are almost 70 public saunas. This surpasses all other areas in Finland – and the world.
The sauna (Pispalan Valtatie 9, 33250 Tampere) is open to conference visitors who have enrolled in advance on Thursday 8th of May from 6pm to 9pm. It is easily accessible from the city center by local buses (lines 4, 7, 26, 29, 8B, 80, 82). The bus stop is called “Rajaportti, 1504”.
You can bring your own towel or rent one from the sauna (4 euros/towel). The cafeteria is open, but you can also bring your own beverages. There are separate saunas for women and men. You can wear a swimsuit, but it is not compulsory. Before the sauna MA Sanna Kuusikari will provide a short presentation about the historical culture of public saunas in Finland. The presentation will be held either in the sauna´s garden or in the cafeteria. The presentation will start at 6 pm.
We hope you will have a great sauna experience. If you have anything to ask about the sauna, please contact Jussi Lahtinen (jussi.lahtinen@tuni.fi, +358408256031). Website
Nootti – The Museum of Finnish-Soviet Relations
Nootti illuminates the complex history of Finnish-Russian relations over the past century. Operating within Tampere’s historic Workers’ Hall, in the premises of the former Lenin Museum, Nootti exemplifies Finland’s dedication to comprehending and contextualizing its relationship with Russia. By exploring the depths of cross-border history, the museum highlights the range of Finnish-Russian interactions from the footsteps of Lenin and Stalin to contemporary times.
The guided tour at the museum starts on Thursday 8 May at 6 PM and lasts about an hour. Address: Hämeenpuisto 28, floor 2 1/2. Website
Amuri Museum of Historic Housing
The construction of Amuri’s wooden housing blocks begun in 1860s to fulfil the needs of Tampere’s growing worker population. Out of these blocks only one remains. It includes five dwelling buildings in their original places, furnished with apartments dating from 1882 to 1973, and four courtyard buildings. The area also features a public sauna, bakery, cobbler’s workshop, grocery store, and a paper and haberdashery store.
The guided tour starts on Saturday 10th May at 10 AM and lasts about an hour. Address: Satakunnankatu 49.
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