Plan Your Visit
Visit us at the Pyynikki Observation Tower or in Tampere Market Hall. Here’s everything you need to plan your trip.
Pyynikki Observation Tower
Our original café at the base of the historic Pyynikki observation tower.
Opening hours
Summer hours: 9 am to 9 pm
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Tampere Market Hall
Our city-centre café in the heart of Tampere’s historic Market Hall. Our café is located near the junction of the middle corridoors, opposite to the Cheese Shop, Juustosoppi.
Opening hours
Sat 9 am - 4 pm
Closed on public holidays
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The Story Behind Our Cafés
Pyynikki Observation Tower has stood atop the world’s largest gravel ridge since 1929. In addition to enjoying panoramic views over Tampere and its lakes, visitors have been able to treat themselves at our doughnut café at the foot of the tower for almost 40 years.
The second chapter of our story began in 2020, when we opened our sister café in the historic Tampere Market Hall.
FAQs
Everything you need to know before coming to the tower or the Market Hall.
Yes. You need a ticket regardless of whether you walk up the stairs or take the elevator. Tower tickets can be purchased on site at the café.
Adults: 3 € · Children (4–15): 2 € · Under 4: free.
We don’t take table reservations, but for group visits or large orders, please contact the café directly by phone so we can prepare in advance.
Yes. We bake our own vegan doughnuts made with oat drink — dairy-free and egg-free. In addition, we also offer gluten-free doughnuts in collaboration with the local gluten-free bakery Ilona.
From nearby public transport stops, the tower can be reached on foot via a short forest path. The observation tower is accessible by car, but parking space is limited. Parking regulations are managed by the City of Tampere. We recommend checking traffic signs carefully and using a parking disc. A disabled parking space is located right next to the café. Get directions
The Market Hall café is located in the centre of Tampere. Kauppahalli is easily accessible by public transport and offers several parking options nearby. Get directions
We accept cash, most common debit and credit cards, MobilePay as well as gift cards. Billing is also possible, but it must always be agreed in advance.
Right at the entrance of the Pyynikki Observation Tower, there are two short sets of stairs. Access to the tower is via an elevator, but from the elevator to the viewing platform there are 12 steps. The restroom facilities at the Pyynikki Observation Tower are not accessible.
The café at Tampere Market Hall is accessible.
Dogs are welcome on the café terrace at Pyynikki Observation Tower Café. You can also place your order inside while accompanied by your dog. Dogs are allowed to access the tower and the rest of the observation tower area as well, except for the café’s indoor seating area.
At the Market Hall, dogs are welcome to come along and enjoy the visit freely.
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