The park was established in 1858 on the site of the former Näsi manor.
The central mansion, Näsilinna, was originally commissioned by industrialist Wilhelm von Nottbeck in 1898.
During the Finnish Civil War in 1918, the park and palace served as a strategic military position, resulting in visible bullet damage on the mansion's facade.
The palace was renamed 'Milavida' after the private residence of the von Nottbeck family.
The park features an English-style garden layout designed to contrast with the rigid grid systems of the nearby industrial city center.
Näsi Park is a historic English-style landscape garden overlooking Lake Näsijärvi in central Tampere. The park is home to the Näsilinna Palace, a 19th-century neo-baroque mansion that now functions as the Milavida Museum. Designed by landscape architect Karl-Ludvig Sandberg in the 1850s, the park features winding pathways and diverse botanical plantings. It serves as a connector between the city center and the lakefront recreational areas. The site is geographically elevated, providing clear vistas across the Näsijärvi basin. Several historic statues and monuments are situated along the primary walking routes. The park is managed by the City of Tampere and remains a significant example of 19th-century urban green space planning.
The terrace in front of the Näsilinna palace facing Lake Näsijärvi.
Visit the adjacent Milavida Museum to view the interior history of the palace.
Walk the northern perimeter trail for unobstructed views of the lake during sunset.
Wear comfortable footwear as the park is built on a slope with gravel pathways.
Do not wander into restricted maintenance areas or climb on the exterior walls of the Näsilinna palace.
Park grounds are accessible year-round, though paths may be icy in winter; palace museum hours follow seasonal adjustments.
Maintain pathways and keep noise levels low; follow local 'Everyman's Rights' regarding nature preservation.
