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.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Pirkanmaa, Finland · Europe
Petsamo is worth a stop: 4km from Pyynikki Observation Tower.
Petsamo is a town located in Pirkanmaa, Finland. With a population of 3,543, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Petsamo 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 Petsamo to your route.
Petsamo is a district of Tampere, Finland. The district is named after Pechenga (Finnish: Petsamo), which Finland acquired in the Treaty of Tartu. At the same time as Soviet Russia ceded Petsamo to Finland in 1920, some large Tamperean industrial plants began to build a residential area for their working population onRead more
the northeast corner of the city. When the area seemed to be far from the center, the informal name of the district was born as a result of the image.
The neighboring parts of Petsamo are Kauppi, Kaleva, Liisankallio, Tammela, Osmonmäki, Lappi and Lapinniemi. Petsamo is bordered on the north by Kauppi, on the east by Kauppi and Kaleva, on the south by the Ilmarinkatu street and in the west by Tammela.
The Litukka's allotment garden, founded in 1922, is located in the Petsamo and Kauppi districts. The name Litukka is derived from Vilhelmiina and Erland Litukka, who moved from Pirkkala to the area in the late 19th century and built a small farm on land leased from the city of Tampere. Before the allotment garden, a nursery for schoolchildren was established in the Litukka area. Tampere's eastern bypass, Kekkosentie, completed in 1989, bisects the allotment garden and the entire Petsamo district. In addition to the allotment garden, the area is home to Kauppi's old hospital area, Kauppi's observatory, and Kauppi's both old and new water towers.
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Petsamo.
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Petsamo.
Petsamo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.
Plan your road trip to Petsamo with Plan Your Road Trips! Add Petsamo as a destination, and we'll help you find the best route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Petsamo is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.5072 latitude, 23.7966 longitude.
Petsamo has a population of approximately 3,543 people, making it a town in Finland.
Add to your itinerary
Start planning your road trip with Petsamo as a destination. Create a custom route and discover more amazing places along the way.
Start Road TripDiscover destinations like Tinder
Swipe through stunning destinations near Petsamo. Save your favourites and add them to your trip.
Essential numbers in Finland
Winter tyres mandatory December–February.
Full driving guide for Finland1 notable place within an hour's drive.
scenic viewpoint
Stone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.
4 km · about 5 min drive
May to September
Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.
Other places to explore near Petsamo.
Create your perfect itinerary with our calendar-based planner. Add stops, discover attractions along the way, and share your trip with friends.
Start Planning