Since Tampere is situated between two lakes that differ in level by 18 metres, the rapids (or fast water stream resembling a river) linking the lakes called Tammerkoski, have been an important power source throughout history, most recently for generating electricity. Here Malin is residing over a large and noisy damn.

This area is known for its old industry set up by the scottish industrialist - James Finlayson . This played an important role in the city's growth from a small rural village to an important industrial city.