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Evening

Woodhenge at Golden Hour

Tampere’s unique wooden sculpture comes alive in the late afternoon light, followed by a cozy dinner and drink in the city centre.

Best time: 15:43About 190 min

Timeline

  1. 14:33

    Turtola shopping centre

    Grab a coffee or a quick bite at Turtola shopping centre to start your evening. It is open 24/7, so you can arrive whenever it suits your schedule before heading to the landmark.

  2. 15:13

    Woodhenge

    Walk to the Woodhenge near the intersection of Highway 9 and Hervanta Highway. Arrive about half an hour before sunset to find a good spot. The wooden structure is best viewed when the low sun casts long shadows, highlighting its shape against the winter sky.

  3. 16:43

    Antika

    Head to the city centre for dinner. Antika is a Greek neighbourhood restaurant with a cosy atmosphere and friendly staff. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on Saturdays, making it perfect for a relaxed meal after the cold air.

  4. 17:43

    Gastropub Soho

    End the night with a drink at Gastropub Soho. This English pub offers a good selection of bitters and gins, plus bar food. It is open until 24:00 on weekdays and Saturdays, giving you plenty of time to unwind.

Local tip

The walk from the Woodhenge to the city centre is long. Check the route for public transport or a taxi, as the temperature in January will be chilly after sunset.

Check before you go

  • Turtola shopping centre is open 24/7.
  • Antika is open Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 13:00-20:00.
  • Gastropub Soho is open Mo-Th 15:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-24:00, Sa 12:00-24:00.

Worth knowing

  • Antika is open at 16:43 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tampere (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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