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We Speak Gay is a Community of LGBTQ+ friendly companies, events and destinations. We stand together against homophobia, transphobia and all kind of discrimination. We are working for a safer and more inclusive society. Here is the list of all the members and partners in the community.
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Jokimaan Paroni
Jokimaan Paroni is a family-owned small business founded in 2005. Sustainable and inclusive tourism is our passion and key value. Alongside tours, we arrange boot camps and coaching concerning sustainability and circular economy for college and university students.
Tavara-asema
Tavara-asema is a concert and event venue in the center of Tampere. This atmospheric building combines a historic setting with modern technology, flexible service design, and high-quality, curated diverse program content, all while providing friendly customer service.
Tullikamari
Tullikamari is a legendary events venue in the center of Tampere. This more than a century-old building includes two event spaces, Klubi and Pakkahuone, combines a historic setting with modern technology, flexible service design, high-quality, curated diverse program content, and friendly customer service.
Hämeenlinnan Kaupunki
Hämeenlinna on kokoaan suurempi kaupunki, josta löytyy nähtävää ja koettavaa niin historian- ja kulttuurinnälkäisille kuin liikuttavien luontokohteiden ystäville – vain tunnin junamatkan päässä Tampereelta ja pääkaupunkiseudulta.
Visit Riihimäki
Visit Riihimäki on Lopen, Riihimäen ja Hausjärven matkailuorganisaatio, jonka tehtävänä on seutukunnan matkailumahdollisuuksista tiedottaminen ja matkailunyhteismarkkinointi.
The Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City Hotel
The Courtyard by Marriott Tampere City hotel is a modern 4 star hotel located in the city center and minutes away from the main shopping street, the Nokia Arena, entertainment areas and central train station. This is the only hotel that is directly connected to the Tampere Hall Conference and Concert center, making your visits to this world class and largest event venue of its kind in the Nordics easily accessible.
Visit Jyväskylä Region
Visit Jyväskylä Region on Keski-Suomen matkailualueen virallinen DMO eli Destination Marketing Organisation, jonka tarkoituksena on edistää alueelle suuntautuvaa matkailua, tukea matkailualueella toimivia yrityksiä ja kehittää koko alueen näkyvyyttä kotimaassa ja kansainvälisesti.
Visit Tampere
Visit Tampere Oy on Tampereen seudun matkailumarkkinoinnin asiantuntijaorganisaatio, jonka tavoitteena on Tampereen aseman vahvistaminen vetovoimaisena matkailukohteena.
Visit Lahti – Lakeland Finland
Visit Lahti – Lakeland Finland on Päijät-Hämeen maakunnallinen matkailuorganisaatio, jonka tehtävänä on vastata maakunnan matkailullisen vetovoiman kasvattamisesta ja houkutella alueelle lisää matkailijoita.
Wild Taiga Finland
Wild Taiga on Idän Taiga ry:n - pienten suomalaisten kulttuuri-, luonto- ja matkailutoimijoiden yhteisen matkailuyhdistyksen – tuotemerkki. Yhdistyksen perustamissanat lausuttiin vuonna 2004, ja siihen kuuluu tällä hetkellä n. 50 toimijaa kolmen maakunnan alueelta.
Restaurant Lusto
“For those who appreciate top food: The Museum Restaurant Lusto’s food is Michelin star quality!” (news media Ilta-Sanomat 12.2.23). The restaurant by award-winning chef Ilkka Lääveri serves food in a wonderful setting, in the middle of the most beautiful eastern Finnish ridge and lake Saimaa nature.
TAMPERE BIENNALE 10.-14.4.2024
Tampere Biennale has functioned as a forum for Finnish concert music since 1986. As well as premiering new works, the programme also embraces rarely performed pieces. In addition to the Finnish composers and artists, foreign acts frequent the festival.
TAMPERE JAZZ HAPPENING 31.10 – 3.11.2024
The flagship of modern jazz, Tampere Jazz Happening, was founded in 1982. In the beginning it was organised by the jazz-club Break in conjunction with the City of Tampere’s cultural board. Tampere Jazz Happening’s unprejudiced and first-rate programme has turned the festival into one of Europe’s most intriguing jazz happenings.
Tampereen Sävel – Tampere Vocal Music Festival
Tampere Vocal Music Festival was founded in 1975 and it is held biennially in the beginning of June. The festival programme offers an international chorus review, a contest for vocal ensembles and a rich variety of concerts, workshops and festival clubs.
The Savonlinna Opera Festival
The Savonlinna Opera Festival is Finland’s premiere cultural event. World renowned for its high-quality opera performances and concerts, every summer it brings music lovers from across the globe to the charming lakeside city of Savonlinna.
Tampere Hall
Tampere Hall, the congress and cultural centre giant of the Nordic countries, is a venue for nearly a thousand different events, concerts, meetings, and international conferences each year. Browse Tampere Hall’s concerts and club gigs, relax at the restaurant Tuhto, enjoy art and pick souvenirs from Tampere Hall Shop.
The world’s only Moomin Museum
The Moomin Museum is an experiential art museum for Moomin fans and art lovers of all ages. Visit us in Tampere and relive the adventures of the beloved Moomin family! The Moomin Museum is based on the collection of illustration art donated by Tove Jansson (1914–2001).
Serlachius Museums
Are you a lover of art & design, looking for a unique place far from mass-tourism, but still classy? Multi-awarded Serlachius Museums got it: a hidden gem in the middle of nowhere, but still reachable within an hour from Tampere.
Hostel Guesthouse Pihlajapuu
Hostel Majatalo Pihlajapuu is situated in North Karelia, Finland. The small town of Nurmes lies about 20 km away from the hostel. The traditional log house used to be a village school but has now been lovingly renovated for it’s new purpose, welcoming visitors.
Finland is one of the safest and most LGBTQIA friendly countries in the world. The legislation in the country does not accept any kind of discrimination based on sexuality or gender. On these pages we are presenting Finland and Finnish companies and events that are welcoming to LGBTQIA people.