Visit Tampere

According to us Finns, Tampere is the most loved residential and tourism city in Finland. It is a way of life that takes you along. The secret of Tampere is its originality. Tampere is a functional entity in a compact size.

Tampere in a Nutshell

Tampere was founded in 1779 by Gustav III King of Sweden
The third largest city in Finland, and the centre of its region
Nearly 250 000 inhabitants (prediction 257 300 inhabitants by the year 2030)
According to studies, Tampere is the most attractive tourism and residential city and the most popular city for studying (Taloustutkimus)
Located between two lakes – Näsijärvi and Pyhäjärvi
The city is diveded in two halfs by Tammerkoski rapids. The centre of city is defined by the national landscape of Tammerkoski rapids, red-brick buildings and beautiful lighting
The Sauna Capital of the World

Disc golf courses in Tampere

Want to play a round of disc golf yourself? Here are few courses you might want to check out. All of the courses are free to play except the spectator rounds at the The Beast and The Monster.

Tampere Disc Golf Center

The Monster has already become an iconic course. Keep an eye on the spectator rounds if you wish to play this gem which will host the European Open 2024 and the Worlds 2025.

10-minute drive from the center of Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Tampere Disc Golf Center

Epilä Frisbeepuisto

A park style course which was formerly the venue of the European Open before the Beast. 15-fairway course is beginner friendly – and pretty crowded during the summer time.

10-minute drive from the center of Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Epilä Frisbeepuisto

Vihiojan Frisbeepuisto

Legendary Vihioja is one of the first courses in Finland. Vihioja is a beginner friendly 9-hole course in a public park. For Jussi Meresmaa, Vihioja is the place where everything began. Usually pretty crowded.

<10-minute drive from the center of Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Vihiojan Frisbeepuisto

Disc golf courses in neighbouring cities

If you have a car and you want to challenge yourself, try one of these nearby 18-hole courses.

Nokia DiscGolfPark

The Beast – keep an eye on the spectator rounds if you want to challenge this beauty yourself.

15-minute drive from the center of Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Nokia DiscGolfPark

Pirkkala DiscGolfPark

Wooded 18-hole course. Good and technical course.

15 minute drive from the center of Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Pirkkala DiscGolfPark

Julkujärvi DiscGolfPark

Challenging 18 hole course. Mixed with open and wooden holes. Check the course from Youtube: McBeast Challenge 2017.

20-minute drive from Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Julkujärvi DiscGolfPark

Kortekumpu Frisbeegolf

Fairly new course with wooden and open holes.

20-minute drive from Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Kortekumpu Frisbeegolf

Hakkari DGP

Wooded 18-hole course.

20-minute drive from Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Hakkari DGP

Orivesi DGP

Pretty new 18-hole course. The course is better than the current UDisc rating suggests. Wooded course that requires fairly long and precise drives.

35-minute drive from Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Orivesi DGP

Kylmäkoski DiscGolfPark

Nice 27-hole course. Kylmäkoski is easily approachable but decently demanding course. In the middle of nothing means no queuing.

35-minute drive from Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Kylmäkoski DiscGolfPark

Korkeakangas DiscGolfPark

18-hole course with a lot of elevation change; during winter time the place is a ski center.

45-minute drive from Tampere.
Course on UDisc: Korkeakangas DiscGolfPark

In addition to these listed above, there are A LOT of great courses nearby. Ask from the locals their recommendations or check the UDisc map.

Vesaniemi FBG

One of the hidden gems of Finland. Vesaniemi is almost 1,5 hour drive from Tampere but has gotten a lot of positive feedback during the past couple years. A family owned course combines golf-fairways and wooded holes.

1,5 hour drive from Tampere
Course on UDisc: Vesaniemi FBG

^{Photo: Visit Tampere / Laura Vanzo}