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Santalahti

Pirkanmaa, Finland · Europe

About Santalahti

Santalahti is worth a stop: 2km from Pyynikki Observation Tower.

Santalahti is a town located in Pirkanmaa, Finland. With a population of 1,529, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Santalahti 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 Santalahti to your route.

About Santalahti

Santalahti is a district in the western part of Tampere, Finland. It borders Lake Näsijärvi in the north, the Särkänniemi district in the east, Ylä-Pispala and Ala-Pispala in the south and Lielahti in the west. The town plan of Santalahti was confirmed in 1945. There are several abandoned factory buildings in

Read more Santalahti that currently serve as graffiti galleries. OTK's old match factory will be repaired and it will have a kindergarten. The area has also been rebuilt as a home for thousands of residents. Santalahti has once been one of the railway stops for the Tampere-Seinäjoki railway. Designed by architect Bruno Granholm and completed in 1907, the site was demolished after the site was closed in the 1970s.

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Where is Santalahti located?

Santalahti is located in Pirkanmaa, Finland, Europe. The coordinates are 61.5072 latitude, 23.7135 longitude.

What is the population of Santalahti?

Santalahti has a population of approximately 1,529 people, making it a town in Finland.

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Quick Information

Population
1,529
Continent
Europe
Country
Finland
Region
Pirkanmaa
Timezone
Europe/Helsinki
Coordinates
61.5072, 23.7135

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Finland

Police
112
Ambulance
112
Fire
112
Driving side
right

Winter tyres mandatory December–February.

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Worth the detour from Santalahti

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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.

2 km · about 5 min drive

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  • Right herePyynikki Observation TowerStone tower on Finland's highest gravel ridge in Tampere, with views over two lakes and a café known for doughnuts.

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Santalahti.

Pispala

🇫🇮 Finland

0 km awayPop. 2,752

Ala-Pispala

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 1,059

Ylä-Pispala

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 2,752

Hyhky

🇫🇮 Finland

1 km awayPop. 3,700

Amuri A

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 3,073

Amuri

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 5,353

Pyynikinrinne

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 1,767

Amuri B

🇫🇮 Finland

2 km awayPop. 2,280

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