Day trip to Ideapark
Ideapark is Finland’s most surprising shopping centre.
Here you will find something for everyone through events, shopping and many different activities.
So head to Ideapark!
Ideapark is celebrating its 20th birthday for the whole year. There will be a lot of fun and exciting things happening throughout the year – stay tuned!
Shoppers paradise– over 150 stores and services!
In addition to being a holiday destination for the whole family, Ideapark is also the largest shopping centre in Finland. Here you will find unbelievably many different stores and services, as well as nice cafes and restaurants to stop for a quick bite or lunch.
Whether you are interested in fashion, decor, sports, wellness, groceries or cars – Ideapark has it all!
Among shopping and dining, you can also enjoy the many events Ideapark hosts and you never have to worry where to park your car.
Events for everyone!
There’s plenty of fun and interesting things happening over the year. Events and happenings are held in Bläk Boks and Ideapark’s unique Central Square.
In Central Square you might find yourself dancing, enjoying a concert or a performance, at a fair, meeting your idol or acquaintance or building houses with LEGOs.
All Ideapark’s events you can find on the event calendar (only available in Finnish).
Roller Disco
Rullaluistelun riemua Keskusaukiolla! Keskusaukiolla voi nautiskella kevään aikana Roller Discon…
F-liiga: Classic-SB Pro
F-liiga ottelu Ideaparkin Bläk Boksissa to 19.2. Klo 18.30 Classic –…
F-liiga: Classic-OLS
F-liiga ottelu Ideaparkin Bläk Boksissa pe 20.2. Klo 18.30 Classic –…
Activities
Waterworld Louhi
You’ve never experienced a spa like this before! At a depth of more than 30 meters below Ideapark, you can find Vesimaailma Louhi, excavated in the bedrock. Within the 5,000 square meters you can find all kinds of pools and saunas to relax in. Entrance to the Waterworld spa is located in the northern end of Ideapark.
Entertainment Center
Whether you’re spending time with family, friends, colleagues or customers, Entertainment Center Viihdekeskus Ideapark offers activities for everyone. A full-blooded karting track of more than 400 meters, eight bowling alleys representing the latest technology, 18-hole minigolf, a play area and the children’s activity park guarantee that the time will pass like a breeze.
Hobby activities
At Ideapark and Bläk Boks, you can engage in a huge variety of activities and sports! In addition to joining guided exercise groups, you can also reserve a regular time slot for a floorball rink or badminton court at Bläk Boks. During the summer you can play tennis or padel in the courtyard of Ideapark.
Culture and exhibitions
Cultural Centre PiiPoo offers culture and art workshops to all ages. In the Central Square you can explore Finnfoto art gallery and at Bläk Boks visit the floorball museum.
Stores and services
Salibandymuseo
| Mon | 9-21 |
| Tue | 9-21 |
| Wed | 9-21 |
| Thu | 9-21 |
| Fri | 9-21 |
| Sat | 9-20 |
| Sun | 11-19 |
Minimani
| Mon | 10-20 |
| Tue | 10-20 |
| Wed | 10-20 |
| Thu | 10-20 |
| Fri | 10-20 |
| Sat | 10-18 |
| Sun | 12-18 |
Carlings
| Mon | 10-20 |
| Tue | 10-20 |
| Wed | 10-20 |
| Thu | 10-20 |
| Fri | 10-20 |
| Sat | 10-18 |
| Sun | 12-18 |
Arrival
Whether you are on your way to Tampere or just passing by, Ideapark offers an effortless way to combine experiences, dining and shopping in the same day.
Ideapark is an excellent location for tourists, as it is located along the Tampere–Helsinki motorway, so it is easy to stop here on both a shorter trip and a longer holiday. Whether you are travelling by bus, car, on foot or by bike, free parking and an uncrowded parking area ensure a hassle-free arrival and departure with your shopping.
Busses operate daily to Ideapark. A number of services by several operators will take you to Ideapark from early in the morning until late at night. You can search for bus timetables using the following services:
Nysse.fi/en
Matka.fi/en
Matkahuolto.fi/en
By car you can easily get to Ideapark from exit number 36 on the Tampere-Helsinki motorway. The address of Ideapark for the navigator is Ideaparkinkatu 4, Lempäälä. Ideapark has over 80 charging points for electric cars.
You can also reach Ideapark by bike or on foot via good pedestrian and cycling routes from Tampere, Lempäälä and Valkeakoski. Ideapark’s bicycle parking is located near the B and C doors.
Read more about arrival here.
Caravans and motorhomes
Caravans and motorhomes can stay overnight in the parking area without separate services (e.g. electricity).