Minigolf and restaurant operator sought for Linnanpuisto
The City is looking for new operators to develop services in the Linnanpuisto area. Applications are open for the Karnaalinpuisto minigolf area and a café or restaurant site in Eino Leinon puisto. These unique locations offer the opportunity to build attractive services in the heart of Hämeenlinna’s most famous tourism and cultural environment.
The City is opening an application process for two new service sites in the Linnanpuisto area. Applications are welcome from operators planning to design and implement minigolf, café, or restaurant activities in the area. The sites are located just a short walk from the city centre, near Häme Castle and Lake Vanajavesi.
This is not a competitive tendering or procurement process; instead, the City is offering selected operators a land lease agreement with a duration of 10–20 years. The length of the lease will be negotiated with the chosen operators.
The application period is 14 September – 6 November 2026. Selection will be based on the plans submitted by the applicants.
The goal of the application process is to ensure an open and fair procedure and to find high-quality services that suit the environment. At the same time, the City can guide the solutions implemented in the valuable surroundings of Linnanpuisto and Karnaalinpuisto.
Project Manager Pauliina Kivineva
New minigolf complex for Karnaalinpuisto
A minigolf operator is being sought for the completely renewed Karnaalinpuisto to design, build, and maintain a minigolf complex that attracts both locals and tourists to enjoy the unique setting. In addition to minigolf, the area is suitable for a café and service container, a pleasant terrace, and various park and yard games that complement the experiential and attractive whole. Approximately 3,400 square metres have been reserved for the minigolf course and other yard games. For the café/service building, 15 square metres have been reserved, along with 24 square metres of stone-dust based area for a terrace.
The dimensions correspond to a standard container, making it suitable for a container café or other mobile service solution.
The land lease agreement will be made for ten years and includes a five-year extension option. The annual rent for the area is €1,780 and will be tied to the index.
Café or restaurant on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi
A café or restaurant operator is being sought for Eino Leinon puisto, on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi and within the landscape of Häme Castle. The size of the planning area is approximately 680 square metres.
Operations can be year-round or seasonal. Additionally, the service package may include equipment rental, for example. The building may be single-storey, and it is possible to create customer seating on the roof.
The length of the land lease agreement is 10–20 years. The exact duration of the agreement will be negotiated with the selected operator. The annual rent for the area is €2,425 per year and will be tied to the index.
Participate in the application process
Review the application instructions, design constraints, and draft lease agreements, and apply to become an operator. Materials, further information on the sites, and application instructions can be found on the page:
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