scenic viewpoint
Pyynikki Observation Tower
Stone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Pirkanmaa, Finland · Europe
Kaakinmaa is worth a stop: 1km from Pyynikki Observation Tower.
Kaakinmaa is a town located in Pirkanmaa, Finland. With a population of 2,911, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Kaakinmaa sits in Finland, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Helsinki time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Kaakinmaa to your route.
Kaakinmaa is a district in Tampere, Finland, located in the city center. It includes the area south of Pyynikki Church Park (Pyynikin kirkkopuisto) between the Hämeenpuisto park and the Mariankatu street. To the south, the area extends to Eteläpuisto on the shores of Lake Pyhäjärvi. The neighboring parts of the cityRead more
are Nalkala in the east, Amuri in the north and Pyynikki and Pyynikinrinne in the west. Sometimes Kaakinmaa is incorrectly considered to belong to Pyynikki and Pyynikinrinne; however, Kaakinmaa has its own district.
The most important street running through the area is Satamakatu, which rises west of the slope of Pyynikinharju from Laukontori, which together with Mariankatu and Hämeenpuisto form a busy traffic route from Pyynikintori to Ratina. Along the Koulukatu street there is the Koulukatu Field, where the hockey field and ice rink are frozen in winter.
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Kaakinmaa is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.4943 latitude, 23.7479 longitude.
Kaakinmaa has a population of approximately 2,911 people, making it a town in Finland.
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scenic viewpoint
Stone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.
1 km · about 5 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
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