Useful links & information

Here we try to list common websites that are useful for everyday life in Finland for those who are new to the country.  Some or most of the websites can be in the Finnish language, you can use Chrome browser and translate the page to English language if needed.

Procedure for retrieval and transportation of Mortal remains from Finland to India

http://www.tampereindians.fi/innovtouch/uploads/2024/04/Procedure-for-retrieval-and-transportation-of-Mortal-remains-from-Finland-to-India.pdf

General information:

• http://tampere.fi
• EXPLORING FINLAND – INSIGHTS INTO CULTURE, ETIQUETTE, WORK PRACTICES, AND NORMS by Dr. S. N. Boopati
• http://www.tampereindians.fi/innovtouch/uploads/2023/12/SNBOOPATHI-FINLAND-CULTURAL-NORMS.pdf
• Finnish school system
• http://www.tampereindians.fi/innovtouch/uploads/2023/12/Studies-after-basic-education-Joint-application-2024.pdf

Local news

• yle.fi/news
• https://www.aamulehti.fi/
• https://www.tamperelainen.fi/

Housing:-

• https://www.yhkodit.fi/ (for right of occupancy)
• https://www.etuovi.com/
• https://www.vuokraovi.com/    (for renting)
• https://www.oikotie.fi/
• https://www.vts.fi/asukkaalle/inenglish/  (for renting)
• http://tori.fi

For students

• TOAS – https://toas.fi/en/
• POAS – https://poas.fi/en/

Buying used car:-

• https://www.nettiauto.com/

Seconds hand goods:-

• http://tori.fi
• https://www.huuto.net/

Skii resorts nearby:-

• Mustavuori Skii resort, is quite near to the city center, with direct bus connectivity https://www.mustavuori.fi/
• Sappe Skii resort is less than a one-hour drive https://www.sappee.fi/
• Towards saastamala, less than an hour’s drive from the city https://ellivuori.fi/

Local Weather

Finnish Meteorological Institute http://fmi.fi

There is also Android, ios apps available for FMI

Booking cottages:-

• https://cottagefinland.fi/

Transportation:-

• Finnish State Railways  (http://vr.fi)
• Transport in Tampere http://nysse.fi 
• Onni bus – private bus operator  https://www.onnibus.com/order-confirmation?crc=934b28c2-0e62-4bf3-81ef-24455e56ad50
• Matkahuolta – private bus operator  http://www.matkahuolto.fi

Sports:-

Shuttle badminton :

• Tampere Tennis center https://tampereentenniskeskus.fi/
• booking: https://tampereentenniskeskus.cintoia.com/

Swimming 

• https://www.tampere.fi/liikunta/liikuntapaikat/uimahallit-ja-maauimala/tampereen-uintikeskus  Kaleva swimming
• https://www.tampere.fi/liikunta/liikuntapaikat/uimahallit-ja-maauimala/hervannan-uimahalli  Hervanta swimming
• https://kangasalanuimahalli.fi/  Kangasala swimming pool

Ice skating rink

• https://www.tampere.fi/en/sports-and-exercise/sports-and-exercise-facilities/ice-stadiums

Disc golf

Disc golf is one of the best outdoor activities for all during spring, summer, and autumn time, there are several disc golf courses in Tampere and surrounding areas

• Epila disc golf  https://frisbeegolfradat.fi/rata/epila_tampere/
• Hervanta disc golf  https://frisbeegolfradat.fi/rata/hervanta_tampere/
• Nokia disc golf  https://frisbeegolfradat.fi/rata/nokia_discgolfpark_nokia/
• Lielahti
• Ylöjarvi
• One near to Tennis keskus

Places to visit

• https://www.munkkikahvila.net/?
• https://sarkanniemi.fi/fi
• https://harmalacamping.fi/en/
• https://www.luontoon.fi/seitseminen National park
• https://koulukadunminigolf.fi/  Mini golf
• https://www.tampere.fi/luonto-ja-ymparisto/luonnonsuojelu/luonnonsuojelualueet-ja-suojelukohteet/makkarajarvi-viitastenperan-luonnonsuojelualue

Local restaurants

•  https://www.bollywoodspice.fi/
• https://www.amurinmuseokortteli.fi/en/cafe-amurin-helmi/

Hostpitals

• https://www.tays.fi/en-US
• https://www.pirha.fi/en/web/english

Renting organic farming plot:-

• tampere.4h.fi/viljelypalstat
• facebook.com/4HTampere

Indian embassy links

https://www.indembhelsinki.gov.in/index.php

Finnish language schools/ courses

• https://www.onnenkieli.fi/  (private & paid)
• https://finnishcourses.fi/

Banks

• http://nordea.fi
• http://op.fi
• https://www.saastopankki.fi/
• https://www.s-pankki.fi/

Driving schools

• Autokoulu Pirkka https://www.autokoulupirkka.fi/

For driving license exchange or car yearly checking

• Ajovarma https://www.a-katsastus.fi/en/service-point/tampere-hervanta/

Some useful, informative YouTube videos

• Train from Helsinki to Tampere https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev_f3jTUKiA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c2S1-IW5pXc
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_4jgKuan7w
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YV1AGARJBDE

Disclaimer:- The information we provided is for general information purposes only. All the information on the site is provided in good faith, however, we make no representation or warranty of any kind, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, validity, reliability, availability, or completeness of any information on this site.

Note:- Tampere Indians ry has no affiliation with any businesses, the information provided is based on personal experience