Hämeenlinna

Hämeenlinna (Swedish: Tavastehus) is a city in Tavastia Proper, Southern Finland.

Travel to Hämeenlinna

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By car

Exactly 100 km north from Helsinki with the motorway 3 E12. The nearest major city (and airport) is Tampere, about 75 km to the north. Road number 10 from Turku to Lahti also passes near the city.

By Rail

As Hämeenlinna is situated at the most important railway of Western Finland it's well connected with Helsinki and Tampere as well as cities further north, like Vaasa, Oulu and Rovaniemi.

Travel on a Bus in Hämeenlinna

Buses from Helsinki to Tampere stop at Hämeenlinna.

By Boat

Yes and there is a waterway between Tampere and Hämeenlinna. At summer it can be the most enjoyable way to travel, while the views at the lake Vanajavesi are at their best. The trip can be quite long though. Hopealinjat offers cruises, which take 8 hours one way (see #Do|Do below). Guest harbours: Vaakunanranta in the centre ([☎+358201234636 +358 20-123-4636]) and Virvelinranta a kilometre to the south ([☎+358400484172 +358 400-484-172]).

Get Around

You can get around by car, by bus or by foot. For driving around and the downtown is quite an irritating experience, with its tight intersections and numerous one-way streets. The services in the downtown are within a few minutes walk, so a vehicle is hardly necessary there.All buses stop at the market square while heading west and at the bus station (at Palokunnankatu near market square) while heading east.

Hämeenlinna has a good system of public transport. Information of local transport you can find here]. You can ride from one part of the city to another with a single ticket of €2.90, kids €1.40. Kauppatori is the center of Hämeenlinna's public transport system, but be aware that many bus lines go in both directions from Kauppatori. You can use Google Transit interactive route planner to find bus routes.

What to See

Castle-of-Häme-entrance-bridge-over-moat - Häme Castle and the main attraction that has also given the name to the city.

• Häme castle - Hämeen linna - Hattulantie 334 61.00353, 24.45959 ☎ +358 295-336-931 Opening Hours: 1.6–14.8 daily 10:00–17:00, off season Tu–F 10:00–16:00, Sa–Su 11:00–16:00 €9/7/4.50 (children: 7–17 years) The symbol and main attraction of Hämeenlinna. A medieval red brick castle, which now serves as a museum and a venue for some events. Guided Tours in Hämeenlinna by ehalal.io (email for prices) are available. There are also couple of other museums (e.g. prison museum) next to the castle. Between the castle and downtown there is a large park area Linnanpuisto, where the annual Wanaja Festival is held at summer.

• Parola Tank Museum - Parolan panssarimuseo - Hattulantie 334 61.0421, 24.3448 some ten kilometers north-west from the downtown ☎ +358 40-568-1186 Opening Hours: May–September daily 09:00–18:00, Oct–Apr daily 10:00–15:00, closed Christmas–New Year €8/7/5 (children: 6–15 years) For those interested in military equipment.

• Holy Cross Church - Pyhän Ristin Kirkko - Vanhankirkontie 41 61.05075, 24.39820 in Hattula, a little north of Hämeenlinna. ☎ +358 3 672-3383 - Medieval Gothic church, built mostly of red bricks. Inside there are many paintings and sculptures.

• The birthplace of Jean Sibelius | Hallituskatu 11 60.99644, 24.46248 - The birthplace of the famous 19th and early 20th century composer is now a museum, telling about the composer's childhood, at Hallituskatu 11. The old wooden house is conserved between bigger modern buildings. The museum is open after renovation.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Hämeenlinna

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• Ahvenisto 60.9960, 24.4111 - Beautiful ridge area in western side of the city. Beach of the lake Ahvenisto, "Appara" is a popular place for hanging out, especially in the summer. The swimming arena, in which some swimming competitions of 1952 olympics took part, isn't in use though. In the ridge area there are also e.g. paths for jogging or skiing and a racing track which is a nuisance among local residents and a synonym for Ahvenisto for others, while many motor sport events are held there.

• Aulanko - GPS 61.0254, 24.4618 - Originally a natural park with great sights, equipped in late 18's and early 19's with an observation tower, other buildings of stone, artificial ponds and rare plant species. Today the area offers also plenty of services, including lodging in the famous hotel and various outdoor activities.

• Linnagolf - Vanajanlinnantie 485 60.9797, 24.5612 - Another golf course, Linnagolf, next to Vanajanlinna.

• Lake cruises - 60.9987, 24.4703 ☎ +358 10-422-5600 Opening Hours: April–December, Tampere route June–August €5–50 for route cruises (one way); lake cruises €12–18 (children 4–17 half price); lake cruise with lunch/dinner €24–32/30–42 (children 4–11 half price, also for the pirate cruise) Cruises on the lake, 2–3 hours, day, afternoon or evening, or route cruises to Tampere or Visavuori with several stops on the way. Optional lunch or dinner on board. "Pirate" cruises for children (lake cruise with programme and lunch included). Check what cruises are available what day of the week.

Festivals

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• {{event Wanaja Festival| Web:

2023 Event | June |6 |year |month=|date=7 |Castle Park, Hämeenlinna| country= Finland - Wanaja Festival is held in the Castle Park in Hämeenlinna

Shopping

• Kauppakeskus Goodman - Kaivokatu 7 GPS 60.9937, 24.4568 - A large mall opened in late 2014. It features an Anttila department store plus smaller stores and eateries. Architectonically the mall is a bit unusual as it's built on the top of the Helsinki -Tampere freeway, with the road passing under the mall in a tunnel.

Halal Food & Restaurants

There aren't many regional specialities available, if one doesn't count hotsi, a local version of Hot Dogs, which is sold in grill kiosks. For affordable meal (€10 or less for one person, even as low as €5 in the lunchtime) you can always find some fast food. In downtown you can hardly miss a pizza/kebab place. There are also Subway, McDonalds, and Hesburger outlets. Golden Rax pizzabuffet offers it's megabuffet for €8.

• Popino - Raatihuoneenkatu 11 60.99663, 24.46799 ☎ +358 3 653-2555 Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday 11:00–22:00, Sunday 11:00–20:00 €20–30, Pizzas €15–17, lunch of the day €10 Popino is located at Keskustalo, a grim building with a set of stairs, which connect Raatihuoneenkatu (opposite of the church) to Palokunnankatu. Popino serves large, quite special Pizzas, but also e.g. Steaks and fish.

• Georgios - Zante - Linnankatu 3 GPS 60.99762, 24.46558 ☎ +358 400-676-144

Monday to Friday 08:00–14:00 lunch €10 Georgios serves food from Greece and is also located near market square.

• Huviretki - Raatihuoneenkatu 18 60.99547, 24.46152 - A chain restaurant, which operates next to hotel Cumulus.

• Pancho Villa - Sibeliuksenkatu 11 60.99708, 24.46312 ☎ +358 50-434-1888 Opening Hours: M–Thursday11:00–20:30, Friday 11:00–22:30, Saturday 12:00–22:30, Sunday 13:00–20:30 Mexican restaurant.

• For some ethnic food, other than Kebab, you can go to the first blocks of Raatihuoneenkatu (from market square to the church's direction and on) and find couple of Chinese restaurants.

• Piparkakkutalo - Kirkkorinne 2 60.99702, 24.46755 next to the church ☎ +358 3 648-040 €20–30, lunch €10"The gingerbread house" is easily recognisable of its white "scaled" wall. With a beautiful view to the church this is one of the finer places in town.

• Himalaya Kitchen Ravintola - Linnankatu 3 60.99733, 24.46584 corner of Hallituskatu This restaurant in the centre of town serves the delicious dishes of the Himalayan region with many options for Vegetarian and vegans as well.

• Rosso | Sibeliuksenkatu 3 60.99512, 24.46484 - A restaurant of a Finnish chain, with some Italian influence, serving slightly upscale Pizzas and other Italian dishes.

• Steaks House Sibeliuksenkatu 5 60.99568, 24.46431
• Coyote bar & grill Hallituskatu 20 60.99677, 24.46300 - Another chain restaurant with nice looking menu but not exactly affordable prices.

You might not want to go bar-hopping in the suburbs, though it's not necessary, as most of pubs, rock-bars, late night restaurants etc. are located around market square area.

• Olutravintola Birger Raatihuoneenkatu 5 60.99691, 24.46960 Opening Hours: Su–Thursday16:00–24:00, F–Sa 16:00–02:00 A "soft drink restaurant" where you can choose between 80 different soft drinks. They also serve food. Thursday night is "Tapas night".

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Hämeenlinna

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Hotelli Emilia - Raatihuoneenkatu 23 60.9955, 24.4631 ☎ +358 3 612-2106 +358 3 616-5289€122, weekends €100 - Small hotel right in the centre at the Reska promenade street.

• Hämeen Hostelli - Turuntie 22 60.9875, 24.4531 €85 - Nice budget hostel in Turuntie 1 kilometre away from downtown.

• Sokos Hotel Vaakuna - Possentie 7 61.0007, 24.4754 ☎ +358 20 1234 636 - Located near the train station, at the shore of lake Vanajavesi. Not far from the downtown.

• Hotelli Cumulus Hämeenlinna - Raatihuoneenkatu 16-18 60.99545, 24.46140 ☎ +358 3 64-881 +358 3 648 8299

• Kylpylähotelli Rantasipi Aulanko - Aulangontie 93 61.0225, 24.4449 ☎ +358 3 658-801 +358 3 682 1922ld fine hotel with recently built spa. In the middle of the Aulanko area, some 5 km away from the downtown. Bus lines 2 and 13 leave from here to centre once in an hour. Aulanko area offers also e.g. lodging in cottages.

• Vanajanlinna - Vanajanlinnantie 485 60.9756, 24.5591 ☎ +358 3 610-20 +358 3 610-2210

Travel Next

• Puuhamaa | 60.8077, 24.6120 in Tervakoski, about 20 km south of Hämeenlinna - An amusement park (or maybe rather a giant playground). Much of fun for kids, though everyone must pay the €17 entrance fee, which grants you all the activities: waterpark with steam sauna, boats, racetracks with small cars, and various places for jumping, sliding, climbing and playing. Having a picnic is also feasible.

• Tampere to north-west
• Forssa to west
• Lahti to east
• Akaa to north-northwest

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