Cities: Skylines II offers 12 maps in total with 10 maps available in the base game while the other 2 maps require a set of requirements. One of the classic maps that is locked behind these requirements is the Tampere Map, a European-themed map placed in the Northern Hemisphere.

In this guide, we’ll tell you how to unlock the Tampere Map in Cities: Skylines II.

How to Unlock the Tampere Map in Cities: Skylines II

The Tampere, Finland Map is the location of the headquarters of the Colossal Order and the only way to unlock this beautiful map is by pre-ordering the game. Cities: Skylines II has a couple of Preorder Bonuses that players will get either with the Base Game ($49.99) or with the Ultimate Edition ($89.99). Meaning, players can preorder any edition of the game to get the preorder bonuses and unlock the Tampere Map on the release date (October 24, 2023). Players will get the following preorder bonuses at the launch of the game.

• 9 Unique Landmark Buildings
• Tampere Map

The Landmark Buildings available in the Preorder Bonus are the following.

• The London Eye
• Notre Dame
• National Gallery
• Grand Hotel
• Botanical Garden
• Näsinneula
• Xi’an Bell Tower
• Sungnye
• National Diet

You can buy the Base or Ultimate Edition from Steam or directly from the game’s website to get yourself the Expansion to start building in the classic city of Tampere.

• Read our guide on Best Maps to Start With in Cities: Skylines II

Tampere Map – Overview

It offers the highest buildable area allowing players to build the largest cities possible. The surrounding landscape is characterized by lakes, rolling hills, and dense forests portraying stunning natural beauty and waterways. This map has all the possible Outside Connections with a climate of Cold and Rainy along with the highest Buildable Area of 66% making it easier for players to build the cities within it. 

• Theme: European
• Climate: Cold, Sunny, and Rainy -13 – 24^oC
• Latitude: Northern Hemisphere
• Buildable Area: 66%
• Outside Connections: Highway, Train, Ship, Airplane, and Electricity
• Natural Resources: Fertile Land 20.9 km², Forest 388 kt, Ore 7,316 t, and Oil 4,381 t
• Difficulty: Beginner