Kämmenniemi
Kämmenniemi is a SUB AREA in Tampere, Pirkanmaa.
Kämmenniemi is a serene lakeside village in Pirkanmaa, Finland, offering a peaceful escape into nature. Nestled along the shores of Lake Näsijärvi, it's a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with pristine hiking trails, crystal-clear waters for kayaking and fishing, and vibrant autumn foliage. The village exudes a quiet, authentic Finnish charm with traditional wooden houses and a slow pace of life. Visitors can explore nearby forests, enjoy berry picking in summer, or experience the magical Northern Lights in winter. It's an ideal spot for those seeking tranquility, wildlife, and genuine Nordic wilderness without crowds.
Best time to visit Kämmenniemi
June to August offers warm weather (15-25°C), long daylight hours (midnight sun), and ideal conditions for hiking, swimming, and fishing. September to October brings stunning autumn colors and fewer tourists. Winter (December-March) is perfect for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and seeing the Northern Lights, but temperatures can drop to -20°C.
October
NowRight now
- Condition
- Clear
- Temperature
- 11°
- Feels like
- 8°
- Humidity
- 65%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Precipitation
- 0 mm
Typical for October
- Weather
- Cold 0-8°C, rain possible
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Low
Mushroom foraging; quiet
Weather from Open-Meteo
Know before you go
Getting there
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
International
35 km away
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
International
180 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
20 Mbps
Mobile data
Good
WiFi
Available at some accommodations and cafes
Local SIM
Prepaid SIM cards available at Tampere airport from €10
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very low crime; main risks are weather and wildlife.
Night safety
8/10Very low crime; main risks are weather and wildlife.
Transport
8/10Scam risk
2/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 12:31
More facts
Population
1,958
Type
Suburb
Nearby areas in Tampere
Aakkula
Ala-Pispala
Amuri
Amuri A
Amuri B
Atala
Epilä
Epilänharju
Etelä-Hervanta
Etelä-Kyttälä
Finlayson
Hakametsä
Hallila
Hatanpää
Haukiluoma
Hervanta
Hervantajärvi
Hervanta kaakko
Hervanta koillinen
Hervanta lounas
Hervanta luode
Holvasti
Huikas
Hyhky
Ikuri
Järvensivu
Jokipohja
Juhannuskylä
Kaakinmaa
Kaarila
Kaleva
Kalevanharju
Kalevanrinne
Kalkku
Kaukajärvi
Kissanmaa
Koivistonkylä
Korkinmäki
Kumpula
Kyttälä
Lamminpää
Lapinniemi
Lappi
Leinola
Lentävänniemi
Lielahti
Liisankallio
Linnainmaa
Lintulampi
Lukonmäki
Messukylä
Multisilta
Muotiala
Nalkala
Nekala
Niemenranta
Niemi
Olkahinen
Osmonmäki
Pappila
Peltolammi
Pispala
Pohjois-Hervanta
Pohjois-Kyttälä
Pohtola
Pyynikinrinne
Pyynikki
Rahola
Rantaperkiö
Ratina
Ristimäki
Ristinarkku
Ruotula
Ryydynpohja
Santalahti
Särkänniemi
Taatala
Tahmela
Takahuhti
Tammela
Tammela A
Tammela B
Tammerkoski
Tampella
Tasanne
Tesomajärvi
Tohloppi
Toijala
Tulli
Turtola
Uusikylä
Vehmainen
Veisu
Viinikka
Villilä
Vuohenoja
Vuores
Ylä-Pispala
Frequently Asked Questions
Also known as: Kaemmenniemi, Kämmenniemi, Кäмменниеми

