Travel to Nokia
The name Nokia is known to everyone, but do you know how versatile the tourist services and events in the city are? How about bathing at a spa, playing golf on one of the most popular golf courses in Tampere Region, or visiting the unique Tehdassaari (“factory island”) or Ossi Somma’s Sculpture Park? Or are you more interested in summer festivals and other events? Take a closer look, and you will find many fascinating destinations.
Let Nokia impress you
Travel through time to the 19th century atmosphere at the Hinttala Museum of Local History and Culture, and enjoy art at Ossi Somma’s Sculpture Park. Visit the Virta Library or go trekking along trails that run through the unique lake scenery. Play golf on the well-maintained Nokia River Golf courses, or bathe in the bubbles of the Scandic Eden Nokia spa hotel. In the evening, enjoy the world of theatres and concerts, or spend a relaxing evening at a restaurant.
Theatres
Nokia is a lively theatre city, where plays are performed on several stages all year round. Choose, for example, the milieu of the gorgeous summer theatre or Nokia workers’ theatre (Nokian Työväen Teatteri) at Nokia hall (Nokia-sali).
Museums and exhibitions
Versatile exhibitions and museums offer cultural experiences in Nokia throughout the year. In addition to the exhibitions held at the Virta Library, it is also worthwhile visiting exhibitions that display visual arts and handicrafts at the Hinttala Museum of Local History and Culture.
Memorable live events
In Nokia, a wide range of events are organised all year round. You can try delicacies at the Taste of Nokia food festival and cheer for the international participants of the European Open disc golf competition and in 2025 worls championships. At the Tapsan Tahdit music festival, you can enjoy songs performed by top artists in August. Take a look at the events and find your favourite!
Restaurants and cafés
What an earth is kuuma koira? Kuuma koira (Hot dog in English) is definitely not just a hot dog but a treat that comes from Nokia: a sugar-coated doughnut filled with a steamed sausage and seasoning. Does it sound yummy? If it is not your cup of tea, there are a number of restaurants and cafés that offer fresh local food and international treats.
Quick bites or à la carte? There are a large variety of delicacies on offer at excellent restaurants in Nokia. Also the café culture in Nokia has long traditions. Enjoy your coffee at a modern café in the centre of Nokia or in a historical museum setting.
Lunch is provided, for example, at Restaurant Talliravintola in the Nokia Manor milieu and at the legendary Siuron Koski-Baari village pub, which is located by Siuronkoski Rapids.
Stay a little bit longer
The large variety of destinations and events invite you to stay in Nokia for a few days. At the popular Scandic Eden Nokia spa hotel, you can enjoy the pampering Jacuzzi tubs. If you want to be woken up by birdsong in the countryside, stay overnight at Aittahotelli in the Knuutila Manor milieu.
Read our Travel Guidebook to get the best tips to discover our lovely city.
