ITS-Reizen

School trip to Tampere

Tampere grew into Finland's industrial city on the Tammerkoski rapids. Ideal for a study trip on industrial heritage and innovation.

Destination
Tampere, Finland
Type of trip
Study trip
Target group
Upper secondary and vocational schools
Duration
7 to 8 days
Price
Price on request

About this school trip

Tampere was founded in 1779 on the banks of the Tammerkoski rapids. The red-brick factory buildings along the water still define the look of the centre. The Finlayson cotton mill, founded in 1820 by the Scot James Finlayson, was once one of the most important industrial companies in Scandinavia. Today the Finlayson area has been transformed into a lively district with offices, shops, museums and a cinema: a fine example of urban regeneration.

The Vapriikki museum centre is housed in the old Tampella factory hall, the oldest parts of which date from the 1880s. It has more than ten exhibitions on history, natural sciences and technology. The Finnish Labour Museum Werstas in the Finlayson area also ties in well with lessons on the textile industry and the history of work.

We would be delighted to take care of transport to Tampere for you and your pupils. It is a long journey that includes a ferry crossing over the Baltic Sea; we break up the drive with rest breaks and, where needed, an overnight stop. ITS-Reizen provides a comfortable, safe coach with an experienced driver for the whole trip.

Highlights

  • Red-brick factories on the Tammerkoski
  • The Vapriikki museum centre in the Tampella hall
  • Finlayson: from factory to city district

Included

  • Return coach travel
  • Experienced driver

Not included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Entrance tickets and excursions

Day programme

  1. Day 1: Departure and first leg of the journey

    Early departure from school. With two drivers and regular breaks we cover the first part of the route, with an overnight stop on the way.

  2. Day 2: Onward towards Tampere

    After breakfast we continue towards Tampere, again with an overnight stop on the way.

  3. Day 3: Ferry crossing to Finland

    We drive on to the ferry port and cross the Baltic Sea to Finland, with rest breaks along the way.

  4. Day 4: Tampere's industrial heritage

    Arrival in Tampere and a walk along the Tammerkoski and through the Finlayson area, followed by a visit to the Vapriikki museum centre.

  5. Day 5: Urban regeneration and return journey

    A short assignment on the reuse of factory buildings. Then the journey home begins, including the ferry crossing.

  6. Day 6: Return journey with an overnight stop

    We continue on the way home and stop overnight along the route.

  7. Day 7: Final leg of the return journey

    After breakfast we drive the last part of the route, arriving back at school at the end of the day.

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