E.A.T. Tampere
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E.A.T. Tampere - Bicycle
and walking tours in and around Tampere - bicycles for rent
Do you want to experience Tampere the alternative way? We offer tours in this wonderful city, which has the nickname Manchester of the north.
Our aim is to show you, besides the famous spots, also the hidden but interesting places of the city.
You will see a range of historical parts of the city and the places where the city has its origin. Besides this you will also see how people live, work, shop and get to know some traditional Tampere snacks.
Our weekly programs in Tampere for 2010:
THURSDAY: Cultural biking tour
Make a journey out of the city center. Discover Pispala where we can find beautiful wooden houses and great views on the lake. This tour takes about 2,5 hours. You can join this tour every Thursday from May until the end of September 2010. The tour starts at 13.00 in front of the railway station.
Included: bike rent, entrance to the observation tower.
Price: 30 € /person
FRIDAY: Tastes of the forest
In Finland there is a long tradition in finding berries and mushrooms in the forest and catching fish in the surrounding lakes. Our guide accompanies you on a hike in a beautiful city forest and tells you about the principles on how to get your food from the nature.
You can join this tour every Friday from May until the end of September 2010. The tour starts at 14.00 in front of the railway station. The trip takes around 3,5 hours.
Price 30 € /person
SATURDAY: Nordic walking
Join us in our Nordic Walking tour – you only need comfortable shoes! During the trip our guide will show you the beautiful nature and you can visit the observation tower with great views over the city. The trip takes about 2,5 hours and it is suitable for all fitness levels.
You can join - this tour every Saturday during May-September 2010. The tour starts at 13.00 in front of GoTampere office at the railway station. Included: hire of equipment, entrance to the observation tower, coffee/tea + donut.
Price 25 € /person
Sauna hike 2 days
Somewhere deep in the Finnish woods there is a sauna hidden. The guide is waiting for you when you step off the bus and shows you the way to this magical place.
On the way we pick berries and mushrooms, look for traces of beavers. You will learn also the basics of surving in the forest: orienteering, putting up a camp, wilderness cooking. And also everything about nature. Once arrived, we put up our base camps, warm up the sauna and jump straight in the pure lake.
Included in the tour: tents, mattresses, sauna, food, guiding, bus transfers.
Needed: good shoes, backpack, sleeping bag, raingear
Tour takes place: 3 & 4 July and 24 & 25 July or on request
Price: 110 € /person – contact us for group rates for more than 10 persons.
June until Oktober 2010
4 – 6 days
Biking packages towards Seitseminen National Park
Included: food packages, guided tours, canoe rent, stay in wilderness hut
Price starting from: 296 € /person
More about these packages on www.metsatravel.com
7 – 9 days - Hiking packages towards Seitseminen National Park
Included: food packages, guided tours, canoe rent, stay in wilderness hut
Price starting from: 355 € /person
More about these packages on www.metsatravel.com
Tours with a group upon request
Finnish forest in a nutshell (3 hours)
Explore the beautiful city forest on this biking trip. Only 10 min biking from the city center and all you can hear is the sound of the wind in the trees. We take a break in a cafeteria near the lake and the guide shows you around in the beautiful nature reserve.
Price 25 € /person (minimum 10 persons)
Encounter the nature (1-2 days)
The Finns have a long tradition of enjoying their forest on camping trips. Because of the everyman’s right you are free to camp, fish and pick berries or mushrooms almost everywhere. You can find lingonberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and cloudberries depending on the region and season. You can choose either a 1-day or 2-day trip.
Encounter the nature (1-day trip)
Daytrip: we leave in the morning to the forest and back in the evening. Included: guide, transport and food.
10 persons: 38 € /person
8 persons: 43 € /person
6 persons: 52 € /person
4 persons: 70 € /person
Encounter the nature (2 days trip)
We will prepare a big meal near the campfire and try to catch some fish during the sunset. We sleep in a big army tent around the stove that keeps you warm the whole night.
All food, transport and guide and matresses are included in the price.
10 persons: 75 € /person
8 persons: 87 € /person
6 persons: 105 € /person
4 persons: 142 € /person
Seitseminen tours - tours in the national park
Guided walking tour with Metsä Travel
Book your guided trip here: bert@metsatravel.com. You can request this tour in English or Finnish on any day in summer season!
Guided walking tour in the National Park
Learn more about Seitseminen National Park and Finnish nature in this guided day tour.
This tour starts at Multiharju old-growth forest and goes over swamps, along lakes and ends with a visit to Kovero Heritage farm. You will know everything what is typical for the national Park and the nature in Southern Finland.
You will also learn basic skills for national park trips: how to pick berries, mushrooms, how to fish, how to build up a fire and how to navigate in national parks.
The tour includes a break where we teach you how to prepare a meal of mushrooms etc.
To get the maximum out of the tours we leave in small groups of max.10 persons. Food and snacks are included in the price.
Language: English (Finnish on request, min 6 people. Booking in advance)
Level: suitable for everybody with normal condition
Date: every Thursday from 10h00 until 16h30.
Booking: book your place latest on Wednesday 16h00. If the tour is canceled we will let you know by email or by phone.
Starting point: Parking place Multiharju old grown forest. (See maps). Be prepared for all weather conditions.
Price:
50 € /person
45 € /person: discount price for groups of 4
40 € /person: discount price for groups of 6
Payment: on the spot at the Multiharju parking place
You can reserve your place in the tour here: bert@metsatravel.com (in English)
Bike in Seitseminen National Park
If you want to see the whole Seitseminen in one day, biking is the best option. There is a whole network of biking routes that were used in the time that commercial forestry was still practiced in the area to take the log men to their logging place. The whole route in Seitseminen is about 25 km and on the way you will have enough time to visit the Kovero farm, have a walk in the Mutltiharju old grown forest and visit the beautiful sightseeing spot.
At noon you can have a break in Särkilammin Marjatila farm where you can buy local products to prepare your lunch.
Bigger groups starting from 4 persons can order a lunch here:
http://soonyritys.net/sarkilammintila/
The bikes have gears and they are perfect for the slightly hilly terrain in Seitseminen.
Price: 15€ /day
Payment at the visitor’s center where you pick up the bike and maps
You can also pay beforehand on our bank account: Metsä Travel 114630-1118089, (international form: FI51 1146 3001 1180 89), ref:1233.
Do you want to experience Tampere the alternative way? We offer tours in this wonderful city, which has the nickname Manchester of the north.
Our aim is to show you, besides the famous spots, also the hidden but interesting places of the city.
You will see a range of historical parts of the city and the places where the city has its origin. Besides this you will also see how people live, work, shop and get to know some traditional Tampere snacks.
Our weekly programs in Tampere for 2010:
THURSDAY: Cultural biking tour
Make a journey out of the city center. Discover Pispala where we can find beautiful wooden houses and great views on the lake. This tour takes about 2,5 hours. You can join this tour every Thursday from May until the end of September 2010. The tour starts at 13.00 in front of the railway station.
Included: bike rent, entrance to the observation tower.
Price: 30 € /person
FRIDAY: Tastes of the forestIn Finland there is a long tradition in finding berries and mushrooms in the forest and catching fish in the surrounding lakes. Our guide accompanies you on a hike in a beautiful city forest and tells you about the principles on how to get your food from the nature.
You can join this tour every Friday from May until the end of September 2010. The tour starts at 14.00 in front of the railway station. The trip takes around 3,5 hours.
Price 30 € /person
SATURDAY: Nordic walking
Join us in our Nordic Walking tour – you only need comfortable shoes! During the trip our guide will show you the beautiful nature and you can visit the observation tower with great views over the city. The trip takes about 2,5 hours and it is suitable for all fitness levels.
You can join - this tour every Saturday during May-September 2010. The tour starts at 13.00 in front of GoTampere office at the railway station. Included: hire of equipment, entrance to the observation tower, coffee/tea + donut.
Price 25 € /person
Sauna hike 2 days
Somewhere deep in the Finnish woods there is a sauna hidden. The guide is waiting for you when you step off the bus and shows you the way to this magical place.
On the way we pick berries and mushrooms, look for traces of beavers. You will learn also the basics of surving in the forest: orienteering, putting up a camp, wilderness cooking. And also everything about nature. Once arrived, we put up our base camps, warm up the sauna and jump straight in the pure lake.
Included in the tour: tents, mattresses, sauna, food, guiding, bus transfers.
Needed: good shoes, backpack, sleeping bag, raingear
Tour takes place: 3 & 4 July and 24 & 25 July or on request
Price: 110 € /person – contact us for group rates for more than 10 persons.
June until Oktober 2010
4 – 6 days
Biking packages towards Seitseminen National Park
Included: food packages, guided tours, canoe rent, stay in wilderness hut
Price starting from: 296 € /person
More about these packages on www.metsatravel.com
7 – 9 days - Hiking packages towards Seitseminen National Park
Included: food packages, guided tours, canoe rent, stay in wilderness hut
Price starting from: 355 € /person
More about these packages on www.metsatravel.com
Tours with a group upon request
Finnish forest in a nutshell (3 hours)
Explore the beautiful city forest on this biking trip. Only 10 min biking from the city center and all you can hear is the sound of the wind in the trees. We take a break in a cafeteria near the lake and the guide shows you around in the beautiful nature reserve.
Price 25 € /person (minimum 10 persons)
Encounter the nature (1-2 days)
The Finns have a long tradition of enjoying their forest on camping trips. Because of the everyman’s right you are free to camp, fish and pick berries or mushrooms almost everywhere. You can find lingonberries, blueberries, raspberries, cranberries and cloudberries depending on the region and season. You can choose either a 1-day or 2-day trip.
Encounter the nature (1-day trip)
Daytrip: we leave in the morning to the forest and back in the evening. Included: guide, transport and food.
10 persons: 38 € /person
8 persons: 43 € /person
6 persons: 52 € /person
4 persons: 70 € /person
Encounter the nature (2 days trip)
We will prepare a big meal near the campfire and try to catch some fish during the sunset. We sleep in a big army tent around the stove that keeps you warm the whole night.
All food, transport and guide and matresses are included in the price.
10 persons: 75 € /person
8 persons: 87 € /person
6 persons: 105 € /person
4 persons: 142 € /person
Seitseminen tours - tours in the national park
Guided walking tour with Metsä Travel
Book your guided trip here: bert@metsatravel.com. You can request this tour in English or Finnish on any day in summer season!
Guided walking tour in the National Park
Learn more about Seitseminen National Park and Finnish nature in this guided day tour.
This tour starts at Multiharju old-growth forest and goes over swamps, along lakes and ends with a visit to Kovero Heritage farm. You will know everything what is typical for the national Park and the nature in Southern Finland.
You will also learn basic skills for national park trips: how to pick berries, mushrooms, how to fish, how to build up a fire and how to navigate in national parks.
The tour includes a break where we teach you how to prepare a meal of mushrooms etc.
To get the maximum out of the tours we leave in small groups of max.10 persons. Food and snacks are included in the price.
Language: English (Finnish on request, min 6 people. Booking in advance)
Level: suitable for everybody with normal condition
Date: every Thursday from 10h00 until 16h30.
Booking: book your place latest on Wednesday 16h00. If the tour is canceled we will let you know by email or by phone.
Starting point: Parking place Multiharju old grown forest. (See maps). Be prepared for all weather conditions.
Price:
50 € /person
45 € /person: discount price for groups of 4
40 € /person: discount price for groups of 6
Payment: on the spot at the Multiharju parking place
You can reserve your place in the tour here: bert@metsatravel.com (in English)
Bike in Seitseminen National Park
If you want to see the whole Seitseminen in one day, biking is the best option. There is a whole network of biking routes that were used in the time that commercial forestry was still practiced in the area to take the log men to their logging place. The whole route in Seitseminen is about 25 km and on the way you will have enough time to visit the Kovero farm, have a walk in the Mutltiharju old grown forest and visit the beautiful sightseeing spot.
At noon you can have a break in Särkilammin Marjatila farm where you can buy local products to prepare your lunch.
Bigger groups starting from 4 persons can order a lunch here:
http://soonyritys.net/sarkilammintila/
The bikes have gears and they are perfect for the slightly hilly terrain in Seitseminen.
Price: 15€ /day
Payment at the visitor’s center where you pick up the bike and maps
You can also pay beforehand on our bank account: Metsä Travel 114630-1118089, (international form: FI51 1146 3001 1180 89), ref:1233.
Accommodation near the nature,
within easy reach from Tampere:
Holiday village
Spend your time in a nice holiday village in the middle of the nature.
You can
canoe, walk or bike to the nearby Helvetinjärvi National
Park: we offer
two days accommodation and bus transfers.
Price: 78 € / person
Wilderness cabin in Seitseminen National Park
Explore Seitseminen National Park, stay in a nice wilderness
cabin that you
can reach by bike from Tampere. Here you have possibilities to canoe,
bike,
hike, fish or participate in our guided tours.
Included: bike rent and two nights of accommodation in a wilderness
hut.
Prices of meals and activities vary depending
on starting
dates.
Price: starting from 87 € /person
Contact us for more
details: +358 (0)44 552 3210 (Mon-Sat)
