Walkable city in the happiest country in the world is an underrated gem (Image: Getty) Tampere is lesser-known than Finland's capital, Helsinki, but the city is an underdog of the country and not to be missed by those who enjoy exploring on foot. Despite excellent and easy-to-navigate public transport available throughout the city, Tampere is the kind of place that's best explored by wandering alongside the breathtaking lakes and scenery . The city, which is known as the sauna capital of the world , is also the second-largest urban area in Finland, and one that's celebrated for its walkability, which stems from a well-thought-out urban design, and a compact city centre.

Its comprehensive pedestrian infrastructure means it's easy and safe for residents and visitors to traverse the city on foot comfortably and efficiently, as I discovered on a visit earlier this year. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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