Markets and independent shops in Tampere

Markets and independent shops in Tampere

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   Akateeminen kirjakauppa

   Tampere's best selection of books in Finnish and English; especially well stocked with international newspapers, magazines, non-fiction and university course books.

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   Finlayson factory store

   While the historic Tampere factory is no more operational, you can still feel their rich heritage of manufacturing quality textiles since 1820 in a factory store on the premises. The place to buy textiles, towels, bed concepts, duvets, pillows and mattresses.

   Mon–Fri 10:00–17:30, Sat 10:00–15:00

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   IKEA Tampere

   Large furniture store. The best spot in Tampere for ready-to-assemble furnitures, kitchen appliances, decoration, home accessories, and various other goods and home services.

   Mon–Fri 10:00–20:30, Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 11:00–19:00

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   Kehräsaari

   Small and genuine art and crafts shops, restaurants, an arthouse cinema, and a souvenir store in a historic factory buildings right next to the rapids.

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   Keittiöelämää

   Small shop filled with culinary delights, both edible and inedible.

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   Laukontori

   Marketplace at the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi. In addition to few booths, many cruises depart from the tiny harbour right next to the market. Here you can get a taste of the Tampere speciality, mustamakkara black sausage, look for "Tapola" sign. From Laukontori you have also a good view of one of the last remnants of the city's heavy industrial past: a fully-functioning cardboard factory at the middle of the city.

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   Liutun Maalaistalo

   Products of domestic craftsmen and small businesses. The old goods store sells vintage style interior items.

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   Marimekko

   Probably the best known Finnish fashion company. By September 2011 there were 84 stores around the world. They are particularly noted for brightly-coloured printed fabrics and simple styles, used both in women's garments and in home furnishings.

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   Market Hall

   Kauppahalli

   Fresh food and other shopping in a historical market hall built in 1901. It is said to be the second biggest market hall of its kind in the world.

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    Ratina

    Many clothing stores, some restaurants, two big grocery stores (K-Supermarket, Lidl), a department store etc.

    Mon–Sat 07:00–21:00, Sun 10:00–21:00

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    Stockmann

    Upscale department store right next to the railway station. The top floor sells high quality Finnish glassware and home furniture.

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    Tallipiha Stable Yard

    Unique arts and crafts products in quaint atmosphere next to Finlayson. Find traditional Finnish handicrafts, design, decorations and handmade chocolate to take home. There's also a café, and frequent events and exhibitions. Kids can take a pony ride around the stables, workshops and boutiques.

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    Tammelantori

    Busier marketplace surrounded by rather dull-looking 1960s and 70s apartment flats. There's also a booth that sells proper mustamakkara sausage.

    Closes at 14:30

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    Tullintori

    Smallish mall. More interesting architecturally than shopping-wise: the mall and surrounding buildings are built in modernist style.

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    Verkkokauppa.com

    Very large home-electronics store. The best spot in Tampere for electronics, computers, digital cameras, mobile phones, etc.

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    Aarikka

    Finnish design, jewellery and home decorations.

    Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00, Sat 10:00–16:00

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    Kirpputori Silinteri

    A flea market.

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    Koskikeskus

    Midsize mall.

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    Sokos

    Large department store.

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    Turtola shopping centre

    Turtolan kauppakeskus

    Martinpojankatu 4

    Open now · open 24 hours

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tampere (CC BY-SA 4.0).