Kart in Club Tampere

In Pirkkala, on the edge of Tampere, Kart in Club goes for a covered, fully electric karting track, billed as the fastest in the Pirkanmaa region. The adult karts have a boost button that gives an extra kick of power down the straights, enough to spice up the race. For the youngest, smaller karts are open from one metre twenty-five, while adults take the wheel from one metre forty-five, with no licence or prior experience.

The brand belongs to a well-established Finnish network, with a polished setup: individual booking online or on site, official competitions and private events such as birthdays or seminars. Electric karting has the advantage of being quiet and odourless, which makes the sessions pleasant even indoors and open to a wide public. A sauna is available for groups that book the place privately.

Pirkkala is a municipality next to Tampere, a short distance from the airport and the centre. Tampere, set between two big lakes on a narrow isthmus, is one of Finland's liveliest cities, a former industrial town turned cultural hub prized for its museums and waterfronts. The track slots easily into a stay in the region, especially on days when the weather pushes you to stay under cover. Tampere also offers the Särkänniemi amusement park and fine walks along Lake Näsijärvi, enough to round out a family day.