Tourism and Events
Hämeenlinna is only an hour away from the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Unique blend of new and old, nature and culture, urban sceneries and countryside landscapes – all in perfect harmony. Welcome to explore!
Our picks for you
![Usvainen näkymä Aulangon näkötornilta.](https://www.hameenlinna.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/aulanko_usva-300x191.jpg)
Best tips for Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna is only an hour away from the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Unique blend of new and old, nature and culture, urban sceneries and countryside landscapes – all in perfect harmony. Welcome to explore!
![Kaupunkitunnelmasta hämeenlinnassa voit nauttia esimerkiksi kirkkopuiston paviljonkiravintoloissa.](https://www.hameenlinna.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/kaupunkitunnelmaa-300x191.jpg)
Hämeenlinna Top 10
We have listed the top 10 things to do and see in Hämeenlinna. Welcome to explore!
![Äiti piirtää lapsen kanssa kuvaa katuliiduilla](https://www.hameenlinna.fi/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Hippalot-300x191.jpg)
Things to do for families and children
Hämeenlinna offers a wide range of activities that are suitable for families and children of all ages. Here are some tips on where to spend your days in Hämeenlinna with kids.
![Lasinpuhaltaja tekee Aaltomaljakkoa Iittalan lasitehtaalla.](https://www.hameenlinna.fi/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/iittalan-lasitehdas-lasinpuhallus-300x191.jpg)
Iittala - design, art and culture
The village of Iittala within the Hämeenlinna region is known as the glass manufacturing capital of Finland. It is an excellent centre for Finnish design, handicrafts and arts.
HOUSING AND ENVIRONMENT
Would you like to live near a lake, an urban city centre, or do you need more space to express yourself in one of our many urban and rural centres? Hämeenlinna is home to all of these – live near the city centre or head to the countryside.
SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES
The health and social and services will be transferred from the City of Hämeenlinna to the Wellbeing services county of Kanta-Häme on January 1st, 2023.
JOBS AND ENTERPRISE
Hämeenlinna is located at the centre of the Finnish Growth Corridor. Our central location in the growth corridor guarantees that we are accessible to both the customers and employees of every business. Three fourths of all Finns live within a two-hour radius of the city.
CULTURE AND LEISURE
Hämeenlinna is a city of culture where you can explore the world of history, art and design.