Hämeenlinna, Regional capital in Tavastia Proper, Finland
The city lies on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi, surrounded by 339 lakes and forests, offering a mix of urban settings and countryside landscapes.
Established near the 13th-century Häme Castle, the settlement received city rights in 1639 and moved to its current location by King Gustav III in 1777.
The birthplace of composer Jean Sibelius houses the Artillery Museum of Finland and features the Iittala Glass Factory, a center of Finnish glass manufacturing.
Located one hour from Helsinki by train or car, the city provides easy access to services, attractions, and business opportunities within the Finnish Growth Corridor.
Finland's first National Urban Park, established in 2001, encompasses the nature reserves of Aulanko and Ahvenisto within the city boundaries.
Location: Kanta-Häme
Inception: 1639
Shares border with: Asikkala, Akaa, Hattula, Hausjärvi, Hollola, Janakkala, Loppi, Padasjoki, Pälkäne, Tammela, Urjala, Valkeakoski
Website: https://hameenlinna.fi
GPS coordinates: 60.99486,24.46654
Latest update: December 4, 2025 18:46
Photo license: CC0
Häme Castle
1 km
Parola Tank Museum
8.4 km
Ryysyranta
9.5 km
Holy Cross Church
7.2 km
Vanajanlinna
5.4 km
Puuhamaa
22.1 km
Aulanko Tower
3.1 km
Rapola Castle
32.4 km
Hakoinen Castle
14.6 km
Hakoinen Manor
14.8 km
Ahvenisto Race Circuit
2.6 km
Vanantaka Manor
16.8 km
Mommila Manor
33.6 km
Mustiala
42.4 km
Visavuori
31.3 km
Prison Museum
976 m
Evo Hiking Area
42.8 km
Hämeenlinna Church
228 m
Linnainen manor
47.1 km
The armour museum
8.4 km
The Artillery Museum of Finland
1.3 km
Sääksmäki Bridge
30.8 km
Lammi Church
31 km
Hauho Church
20.3 km
Aulanko Castle
3.1 km
Perttula special vocational school
3.5 km
Janakkala Church
13.2 km
Sääksmäki Church
31.3 kmReviews
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