Also known as Alaranta, Laukontori is a popular outdoor market square in Tampere. Although it isn't as busy as Tammelantori, it is well worth a visit because of its excellent location in the centre of the city, right by the harbour. In summertime the stalls are rich with fresh vegetables and plants. Locals go there to have some mustamakkara (a kind of sausage Tampere is famous for) or a cup of coffee in one of the small outdoor cafés. Laukontori is also known for the annual fish market. This is definitely the place to visit on a warm summer's day. Watch the boats leave for Viikinsaari and have an ice cream.