Hameenlinna Attractions
Post code: SF-13100
Telephone code: 3
Hämeenlinna (Swedish name Tavastehus), chief town of Häme province, is attractively situated on a long, narrow lake, the Vanajavesi.
Telephone code: 3
Hämeenlinna (Swedish name Tavastehus), chief town of Häme province, is attractively situated on a long, narrow lake, the Vanajavesi.
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Hämeenlinna Castle
To the north of Hämeenlinna, on the shores of the Vanajavesi, stands the well-preserved castle of Hämeenlinna (Swedish Tavastehus Slott), begun by the Swedish king Birger Jarl in 1260 and completed by Per Brahe in 1639. Still farther north we come to the Municipal Park (fine views).
Hours
January 2 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
June 1 to August 14
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to December 15
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Summer solstice - First day of summer (June 21)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Summer solstice - First day of summer (June 21)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
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Hämeenlinna to Tampere Cruise
The Hämeenlinna to Tampere cruises offer a scenic trip past lovely sights and woodlands.
Aulanko Park
4.5km/3mi north of the Hämeenlinna railroad station is Aulanko Park, a nature reserve with extensive recreational facilities (riding, golf, water sports) and a mock ruined castle (performances of fairytale plays in summer). From the tower of the castle there are extensive views. Below, in a cave, is a sculpture of a group of bears by R. C. Stignell. In the Silk House is an exhibition on silk manufacture.
Hämeenlinna City Tourist Office
Raatihuoneenkatu 11
SF-13100 Hämeenlinna
Finland
Raatihuoneenkatu 11
SF-13100 Hämeenlinna
Finland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 | 7:00 |
| Close | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
Children's Festival in the Castle
Hämeenlinna Children's Festival in the Castle is held in August.
The festival takes place in early August and each year focuses on a different country. The events include puppet theaters, drama, concerts, exhibitions and workshops.
The events take place in and around the Häme castle.
The festival takes place in early August and each year focuses on a different country. The events include puppet theaters, drama, concerts, exhibitions and workshops.
The events take place in and around the Häme castle.
Forssa, Finland
(Near Hameenlinna)
54km/34mi west of Hämeenlinna is the industrial town of Forssa (pop. 20,000). An old spinning-mill (established 1847) now houses the Museum of South-Western Häme. In the Rottismäki district is a museum of workers' housing.
A narrow-gauge railroad runs in summer between Jokioinen and Minkiö, to the west of Forssa.
Forssa is noted for a number of annual events including the Holjat Festival in August and Pick-Nick, the biggest one-day car show in Northern Europe.
A narrow-gauge railroad runs in summer between Jokioinen and Minkiö, to the west of Forssa.
Forssa is noted for a number of annual events including the Holjat Festival in August and Pick-Nick, the biggest one-day car show in Northern Europe.
Hämeenlinna Historical Museum
Near Hämeenlinna's Sibelius Park, at Lukiokatu 6, is the Historical Museum, with an interesting collection illustrating the history and culture of Häme province, together with much material from the museum of Viipori (Swedish Viborg), now in Russia.
Hämeenlinna Historical Museum
Lukiokatu 6
SF-13100 Hämeenlinna
Finland
Lukiokatu 6
SF-13100 Hämeenlinna
Finland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Market Square
In the center of Hämeenlinna is the Market Square (Kauppatori). On its east side stands the Lutheran church (1798), with a statue of Paavo Cajander in the gardens in front of it. On the south side of the square is the Town Hall (1885).
Motor Museum
At the Ahvenisto racecourse, on the western outskirts of Hämeenlinna, is the Motor Museum (open in summer), with a collection going back to the early days of motoring and nearby a sports center.
Museum of Art
To the east of the river, at Viipurintie 2 (north of the railroad station), is Hämeenlinna's Museum of Art.
The museum features Finnish art with paintings by Gallen-Kallela and Edelfelt.
The museum features Finnish art with paintings by Gallen-Kallela and Edelfelt.
Hämeenlinna Museum of Art
Viipurintie 2
SF-13200 Hämeenlinna
Finland
Viipurintie 2
SF-13200 Hämeenlinna
Finland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Epiphany (3 Kings' Day ) - Christian (January 6)
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Halloween (October 31)
Independence Day - Finland (December 6)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
New Year's Day (January 1)
May Day / Labor Day (May 1)
Halloween (October 31)
Independence Day - Finland (December 6)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Palkane, Finland
(Near Hameenlinna)
11km/7mi from Hattula is the junction with Road 12, which skirts Lake Pintele to Pälkäne (10km/6mi). 1.5km/1mi north of the town on the road to Ihari is its old church (ca. 1400).
Pälkäne merged with Luopioinen in 2007 to create a larger municipality.
Pälkäne merged with Luopioinen in 2007 to create a larger municipality.
Sibelius Park
In the north of Hämeenlinna lies the Sibelius Park, with a statue (by Kain Tapper) of composer Jean Sibelius as a young man.
Tervakoski - Puuhamaa Children's Park
From Hämeenlinna Road 3 (E 12) runs south, coming in 20km/12.5mi to Tervakoski, with the Puuhamaa children's park (over 50 entertainment facilities for both children and adults).
Puuhamaa Children's Park
Puuhamaa Oy
Vähikkäläntie 11
SF-12400 Tervakoski
Finland
Puuhamaa Oy
Vähikkäläntie 11
SF-12400 Tervakoski
Finland
Hours
May 22 to August 9
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Vanaja Medieval Church
4km/2.5mi south of Hämeenlinna stands the stonet medieval church of Vanaja, with a finely carved altar and pulpit.
Hours
May 2 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
June 1 to July 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
August 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
