Pohjois-Hervanta
Pohjois-Hervanta is a SUB AREA in Tampere, Pirkanmaa.
Pohjois-Hervanta, a northern district of Tampere in Pirkanmaa, offers a unique blend of urban life and nature. Known for its modern architecture and vibrant student community, it's a hub of innovation and culture. Explore the lush Hervanta Arboretum, a peaceful green space perfect for walks and picnics. The area boasts excellent cycling paths and is close to Lake Hervanta, ideal for swimming and kayaking in summer. Local markets and cafes provide a taste of Finnish daily life, while the nearby Suolijärvi nature reserve offers hiking trails and birdwatching. With a mix of residential calm and dynamic city energy, Pohjois-Hervanta is a great base for exploring Tampere's attractions, including the Moomin Museum and Pyynikki Observation Tower.
Best time to visit Pohjois-Hervanta
June to August for warm weather, long daylight hours, and outdoor activities like swimming and hiking. May and September offer mild weather with fewer crowds. Winter (December-February) is for snow sports and Northern Lights, but very cold.
October
NowTypical for October
- Weather
- Cool 0-8°C, rain
Travel notes
- Crowds
- Low
- Prices
- Low
Mushroom picking, cozy cafes
Know before you go
Getting there
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
International
15 km away
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
International
180 km away
Getting around
Stay connected
WiFi speed
30 Mbps
Mobile data
Excellent
WiFi
Widely available in cafes, libraries, and public spaces
Local SIM
Local SIM available at Tampere airport or stores from $10
Stay safe
Overall
9/10Very safe; scams rare but beware of pickpockets in busy areas.
Night safety
8/10Very safe; scams rare but beware of pickpockets in busy areas.
Transport
9/10Scam risk
7/10Entry and health
Health information
Culture
Local customs
Costs and practicals
Cost level
Meals
Hotels
Local transport
Cost notes
Timezone
Local time 18:26
More facts
Population
16,053
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
Kämmenniemi
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-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: Hervanta pohjoinen, North Hervanta, Северная Херванта, Norra Hervanta

