What a lovely way to spend a cold, sunny winter day in Tampere! I took a medium small labradoodle with me and she had a blast as well. Despite having been a local for almost 10 years, there was SO MUCH I didn’t know about the history of this wonderful – and haunted – city. The sights will inspire you and the stories will follow you after. Stefan is a bottomless well of knowledge and he’ll answer any questions you might have on the history and truth of Tampere and its past and present. Absolutely recommended!
About Tampere Ghost Walks
Starting in May 2024, Tampere Ghost Walks offer local history buffs and ghost enthusiasts alike the opportunity to get to know ghost stories from Tampere on guided ghost tours. Tampere Ghost Walks take place in Tampere city centre, on the west side of Tammerkoski rapids.
Ghost stories from Tampere are an excellent way to get to know the local history of Tampere better. Each local ghost story is always strongly connected to its own time, place, and the original narrator of the story.
Private tours can be tailored according to the size, schedule, and interests of each group.
If you are interested in local urban legends, local history or local ghost stories, feel free to contact us via email or social media (links leading to email, Facebook, and Instagram can be found at the end of this page).
A Finnish version of this webpage can be found behind this link.
A Russian version of this webpage can be found behind this link.
Thank you!
Ghost Walk 1 / 100 min
A 100-minute tour costs 20 euros per participant.
The tour starts at the fountain on Tampere Central Square and ends at Marianpuisto in Pyynikki. The length of the tour is approximately 2.2 kilometres. The tour follows streets and boulevards.
€20 / person
(For students, conscripts, and pensioners 17 euros.)
Ghost Walk 2 / 140 min
The longer tour takes a bit over two hours (the tour includes Finlayson Palace and Milavida). At the end of the tour, the participants can ask questions and discuss any topics related to the tour with the guide.
The tour starts at the fountain on Tampere Central Square and ends at Marianpuisto in Pyynikki. The length of the tour is about 3 kilometres. The tour includes an ascent to Näsinkallio and a descent from Näsinkallio (not wheelchair accessible).
€30 / person
(For students, conscripts, and pensioners 25 euros.)
Private tours
Private ghost walk tours can be arranged upon separate request. It is possible to organize private tours, for example, in Hatanpää, Pispala, Kaleva, and Haihara.
In addition, the selection of our tours also includes a guided tour into the Russian history of the city of Tampere.
All questions and orders should be sent to the following email address:
tampereghostwalks@gmail.com
Sign up to a Ghost Walk!
The length of our ghost walks varies from 2.2 kilometres to 3 kilometres. The longer tours, i.e. the 140-minute tours, include an ascent to Näsinkallio and a descent from Näsinkallio (not wheelchair accessible).
The age limit of our ghost tours is 13 years, but 10–12-year-olds can participate in the tours at the discretion of their parents. Dogs are welcome on the tours, but dog-owners should be mindful of other people participating on the tour.
During the tour, the guide will show a few photos showing the aftermath following the battle of Tampere in the spring of 1918. Some details in the photos can be disturbing. Likewise some of the stories may upset the more sensitive individuals and we encourage our participants to take a break and skip a specific story if they feel the need to.
Please note that weather appropriate clothes are essential. Tours will not be cancelled and money refunded unless the guide is feeling unwell or the weather forecast shows storm.
Some feedback from previous Ghost Walks
The tour was an awesome way to get to know the history of Tampere, and the ghosts that still haunt this city. It’ll definitely make me see Tampere in a different way when I’ll have to cross the city on the dark autumn nights. Stefan is a great guide who’s knowledgable and always open to questions. Overall, highly recommended experience!
Hi there!
My name is Stefan Smirnov. I am a native resident of Tampere already in the fourth generation and I am also a teacher at a local upper secondary school. For years now, I have been interested in local history and collected various ghost stories and urban legends from my home town of Tampere.
I am an experienced storyteller and I am sure to keep anyone interested in local ghost stories entertained during my tours. Ghost stories are especially interesting to me as a socio-historical phenomenon.
I have no personal experiences with the supernatural. I try to deal logically and rationally with all topics related to the supernatural, without excluding other people’s possible experiences, which I always approach with an open mind and with respect.
