BRIGHT PLACE
BRIGHT PEOPLE
Moving to Tampere?
Congratulations.
Finland is the country
that works
We think that you are about to move to one of the greatest region in Finland.
We are sorry to say that you won’t find any polar bears or penguins here (or
anywhere else in Finland) but we ensure you that you will find some really
nice people, lakes that are so pure that you can virtually drink straight from
them and a modern and functioning society.
It is safe and honest
We are proud to be top of the least corrupt countries across the globe
(Transparency International’s 2012 Index) and in fact also the most honest
people in the world lives in Finland according to Reader’s Digest. Finland’s capital Helsinki is the world’s second safest city (2011 Quality
of Living worldwide city rankings) and Tampere is the one of the safest
cities in Finland (Finnish Crime Report 2012).
Tampere – The best place to live in Finland
Willingness to move 2012 –research, Taloustutkimus
It loves knowledge and studying
We warmly welcome you to our hometown, Tampere! Read ahead and put
your mind at ease regarding some of the concerns you may have. If you need
more information, please visit our web site: livetampere.fi
Finland is famous for its education system and ranking in PISA studies. When we have learned to read, there is nothing to stop our desire for
knowledge. Finland is ranked the country borrowing the most books
from public libraries (18 per capita). That means that a family of five borrowing 100 books during one year is nothing unusual. Along with its Nordic neighbours, Finland also tops the world in newspaper reading.
Tampere – Compact and convenient
So what is it like to live in Tampere Region? Too pragmatic for perfectionism,
you’ll find a laid-back version of the Finnish way of life. Fantastically functional and conveniently compact, there’s room for everything and everyone
in Tampere –open attitudes to your dreams and aspirations. Some say the
only things Tampere lacks are an ocean, mountains, and a sense of self-importance.
It likes to play it clean
According to studies, Finland is is one of the cleanest countries in the
world (Environmental Policy Index). Our forests, lakes and rivers have
been found to be particularly clean, but Finnish people also like to keep
themselves clean by bathing in our beloved sauna. Almost every home
has a sauna in it. There are over 3 million of them, which means that
there are more of them than cars in Finland!
In addition to Tampere, the Tampere city region includes seven neighbouring
municipalities: Kangasala, Lempäälä, Nokia, Orivesi, Pirkkala, Vesilahti and
Ylöjärvi. Each of the region’s municipalities has its own unique qualities.
winter
Spring
summer
autumn
The coldest temperature in wintertime –30° C
Daylight time: 5 hours
For more local
information:
www.infopankki.fi/en/tampere
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The warmest temperature in summertime +30° C
Daylight time: 19 hours
It wants to take good care of you
Finland is the top country in many measures of wellbeing (Better
Life Index). Our public services are well known for their high quality.
For example, Save the Children has ranked Finland as the best country
in the world to be a mother. A five times smaller risk of maternal
death than in the US for example, and gender equality in working life
are among the things that make Finland number one. After this it’s not
a surprise that Finland is the second happiest country in the world
(World Happiness Report).
It knows how to make business
Even though The life in Finland is more laid-back than in many other
modern societies with a stronger drive for money and success, we love to
do business and the results are good. The Global Competitiveness Index
ranks us as the third most competitive country. We have also second
best workers in the world (World Economic Forum), who are probably
best known for their expertise in ICT and the mobile games industry.
What is your score in Angry Birds?
From heavy industry
to heavy rock and
heavy thinking
“Finland is the globe’s most “successful”
country socially, economically and politically.
The 2011 Failed States Index”
Tampere is the largest inland city in the Nordic countries and a traditional centre of the Finnish industry. Today, the city is best known
for its high tech expertise and extensive know-how in various fields.
Tampere, together with its surrounding municipalities, creates one
of the fastest growing city regions in Finland that offers excellent
business and working opportunities.
Working Culture in Tampere
In the Finnish working culture, individuality and initiative are highly
valued together with strict observance of agreements and agreed
schedules. Organisational hierarchies are low and the use of people’s first names is common. Regular working hours are forty hours
per week and eight hours per day from 8 or 9 till 4 or 5. Working
hours are often flexible according to the family’s needs.
“From chef to chief or actor to doctor, you can
find appreciation for your expertise in Tampere.
The Finnish mentality is known for valuing
entrepreneurship and human capital.”
Being a Business Owner
in Finland
Entrepreneurs and managers can easily find a lot of educated and
motivated professionals. According to the Global Competitiveness
Index of 2013 we are ranked number 1 in availability of scientists
and engineers. Wow! Business and entrepreneurship is highly valued and supported with different kinds of programmes and organisations.
Join Talent Tampere in LinkedIn!
Talent Tampere is a group on LinkedIn where you can promote your
know-how, look for a job or have conversations on work related issues. It is a meeting place for international talent and employers.
Still worried if you should wear a tie on your first day at the office?
Read more at: livetampere.fi.
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“Tampere has an extensive industrial structure
and a lot of different possibilities for
professionals. “
School’s out forever?
“Every child has the right to free
teaching, free school lunches, and
the right to study their own religion
and mother tongue.”
Sorry to disappoint you, but the answer is no. In Finland we are proud of our
internationally recognised educational system. For international people moving
to Tampere, there are numerous possibilities for pursuing academics for everyone from juniors to seniors.
Day Care and Preschool
You can find high quality and carefully thought out daycare programs for babies
and toddlers. Preschool education starts at the age of six. It is free of charge and
lasts for one year, four hours a day.
“Tampere region is the vivid city with
500,000 people including 38,000
full-time students.”
Comprehensive School
Children between the ages of 7–16 who are staying here on a more permanent
basis have the right to attend a Finnish comprehensive school. When moving
to Finland, children are entitled to preparatory instruction (for one year). After
completing preparatory instruction, the child is able to start in the school nearest to his or her home. Children can also attend the local international school,
Fista (Finnish International School of Tampere), after passing the school’s entrance exam. The teaching language at Fista is English.
Specialized schools in Tampere also offer teaching that happens partly in German or French.
Upper Secondary School
Upper Secondary Schools often put emphasis on some specific subject like art,
music, science, sports, communication, mathematics and information technology, internationalisation and creative skills.
Vocational Colleges combine high school education and vocational qualifications for specific occupations. They tend to have a lot of international students
and offer programmes in English.
Adult High School Programmes (Evening School) offer education for adults who
want to get an Baccalaureate Diploma. Courses can be completed by studying
in the evenings.
Universities
We have three universities: TAMK (Tampere University of Applied Sciences), TUT
(Tampere University of Technology) and UTA (University of Tampere). Each of
them offers two language possibilities: Finnish and English. All of them offer the
possibility to gain an international degree. Our universities collaborate regularly
with numerous other educational institutions, organisations and business life.
Already got your diploma but still interested in increasing your skills? Read more about study
programmes at unipolitampere.fi.
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Day care centers and schools offer
morning- and afternoon clubs, which
help parents in planning and
balancing their work and family life.”
Living in a bird’s nest
Life in Finland is like living in a bird’s nest, because the living conditions are so agreeable. Schools, workplaces and services are normally close to home and we don’t have big city pollution or traffic
problems. You can enjoy beautiful lake scenery and nature by taking just a few steps out of the city centre. And our city centre is very
pretty with flowing rapids, green parks, stores and theatres.
“If you see delicious mushrooms or blueberries in a Finnish forest, you have the
right to pick them. Everyman’s rights allow
everyone to enjoy nature’s offerings freely.“
Safety and Quality of Living
Finland is a safe country where the government has a social responsibility to take care of its citizens and provide comprehensive
public services. You can feel safe while walking our streets, parks
or forests. We have been ranked among the three safest countries
in the world and rank first in quality of living (Better Life Index). But
remember to still come equipped with your common sense when
you leave your home country.
Check kela.fi for additional information on Health Care and Social Security benefits
that you might be entitled to.
Housing as you like
Houses and apartments in Finland are generally of high quality,
have all modern conveniences and well heated in winter. There is
always warm inside your house, although it is outside 30 degrees
below zero. During those cold days we love to cuddle in front of the
fireplace and read a good book.
One of the beauties of Tampere is its variety. You can find homes
according to your taste: next to the lakeside, urban city centre flats
or terraced houses with forest views.
“Distances are short: even if you live next to
the lakeside, you can go by bike to work. “
The Tampere city region includes also seven neighbouring municipalities: Kangasala, Lempäälä, Nokia, Orivesi, Pirkkala, Vesilahti and
Ylöjärvi. It’s common that people live in one these municipalities
and work in Tampere. Distances are short and possibilities with different kinds of housing are unlimited.
Need more advice for finding the perfect home? Visit livetampere.fi.
For more local information:
www.infopankki.fi/en/tampere
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“Invited to visit a Finnish home? A coffee
makes a good gift. Finland is the country
with the heaviest coffee consumption in
the world.“
Sometimes you just
have to let loose
“You do not need tickets to the
amusement park. This family
is having fun in the snow.“
It’s not only about working and studying in Tampere. We also know how
to have fun. You can find all imaginable types of leisure and shopping opportunities here in Tampere, so no need to just sit alone in your house or
wander in the forests.
Design and Shopping
Finnish design has been characterised as clear and functional, and as having a minimalist language of form and genuine natural materials. You can
find famous Finnish and Scandinavian design in our design block next to
our most popular shopping mall, Koskikeskus.
High-quality department stores Stockmann and Sokos bring the latest
fashion and cosmetics to you. Ikea is the best friend of everybody who
wants to furnish his or her home with style and affordable prices. You can
buy fresh vegetables, fruit, bread, meat and fish straight from the local
producers at our century-old Kauppahalli (Market Hall).
International networking in Tampere
On Facebook:
On blog: On LinkedIn: On web: Remember to also visit IdeaPark just outside the city limits, which is one
of Finland’s largest shopping centres with over 100 000 m2 shopping area
and nearly 1,2 km indoor pedestrian street. In addition to a huge selection
of stores you can find an indoor amusement park and lots of nice restaurants and cafes on the premises.
Sports and Activities
Tampere city offers a wide variety of sports and leisure facilities from
swimming pools, rambling routes, instructed activities and much more.
The sports facilities of the city have been designed for the residents of the
city and are available throughout the year.
Culture and Societies
Tampere is called the city of theatres in Finland. You can find theatre pieces
like comedies, musicals and dramas. In the summertime our streets and
parks are filled with different kinds of festivals and happenings. During the
winter you may wish to enjoy one of our music concerts or vintage happenings.
“Ask anything in 17 languages, Migration Info Centre
Mainio has the answers!
www.tampere.fi/maahanmuuttajainfo.”
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“Finland is famous for its internationally
popular heavy metal bands but you can
find a lot of other concerts and festivals
to suit your taste. “
Tampere Allbright, Tampere foreigners
Dirty Cars ja Million Cows
Talent Tampere
Migration Info Centre
Getting around
The average duration
of a traffic jam
In Tampere going from place to place is easy. Distances are short and we seldom
have traffic jams. Tampere holds a central position in Southern Finland. Many major cities are only a short distance away. For example, driving to Helsinki takes
about two hours and International flights are leaving every day from TamperePirkkala airport.
Tampere Berlin Paris Stockholm Moscow “What would you do with extra 6 days in a year?
Spend more time with your family?”
Buses
Tampere Public Transport covers all of Tampere from one
end to the other, and also gives you fast and easy access to
the surrounding municipalities.
trains
Due to the geographical location of Tampere, the travel
times are relatively short in all directions. There are good
working facilities with Wi-Fi connections in most trains.
by car
Private motoring is easy because traffic is not heavy, roads
are well maintained (also in the wintertime), and cars are
well equipped with appropriate winter gear. In Finland we
do not have tolls.
flying
If you want to fly away from us, you can do it from Tampere-Pirkkala airport. There are direct flights to many European destinations.
Biking and walking
There are 534 kilometres of bike lanes for you to cycle on.
As a matter of fact, Tampere was chosen as Finland’s Bicycling Municipality of the year in 2013. You can also easily go
to different places in Tampere by walking.
If you want to check the distances between cities or see more transportation
information, visit livetampere.fi.
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“It’s safe for kids to walk or
bike to school independently.”
8 minutes
29 minutes
40 minutes
48 minutes
74 minutes
Do the bright thing.
Come to Tampere!
Tampere Region Economic
Development Agency Tredea
Juhlatalonkatu 5
FI-33100 Tampere
Finland
www.livetampere.fi
“My boss is a great man who understands the strengths of
a multicultural workplace. And, thanks to him, I am also
an ardent supporter of Ilves, the local hockey team. ”
- Ibrahim Al-Rashid, Marketing and Export Manager
Living in the Tampere region since 2004
“I didn’t speak a word of Finnish, but people were very
helpful and it’s easy to get by with English. But I’m
happy I decided to learn Finnish, it’s the key to the local
culture.”
- Yu Ma, Graduate student / Project Secretary
Living in the Tampere region since 2005
You
– here with us
“I started my own business, Decoark Ltd two years ago.
My goal is to bring my home country and Tampere closer
together and to build business connections.”
- Gloria Zúñiga, Architect, Managing Director, Entrepreneur
Living in the Tampere region since 1996
“My family likes living here, as we have the more time to
be together. Longing for my home country is sometimes
strong but it is easy to get there by air from Tampere.“
- Tatjana Skoka, Dentist
Living in the Tampere region since 20011
“Tampere is a small place full of big people. There is a
summer theatre and a lake with its beautiful shores. In the
winter I like skiing, sledging and jigging.”
- Nicolas Taverne, Technician
Living in the Tampere region since 2006
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