Charter cruises

Cruises to Hämeenlinna (a leisurely 8 hours), to Nokia (a neighbouring town, not the company) or just on the lake are popular in the summer. There are many regular boat routes on both lakes (Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi).

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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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Ravintolalaiva Tampere
Restaurant ship Tampere makes lunch and dinner cruises on lake Pyhäjärvi. Departs from Laukontori harbor.
Lunch €19, dinner €26 including the cruise, food buffet and entertainment
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Sauna Restaurant Kuuma
Saunaravintola Kuuma
A New-Nordic-styled restaurant, including saunas.
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Hook
Hot chicken wings and other deep-fried dishes. Local favourite, prepare for a queue.
Mon–Thu 16:00–24:00, Fri 16:00–01:00, Sat 14:00–01:00, Sun 14:00–22:0012 chicken wings €6.70