Our objective is to become a pioneer in comprehensive security by utilizing the city’s location, strong defense industry, and the opportunities created by our diverse economic structure. We attract investments and jobs in the defense and security sectors to Hämeenlinna.
We promote community spirit and everyday security for residents. We seek solutions to strengthen security of supply and crisis resilience by bringing actors together and building cooperation networks.
Distinguishing Factors
Central location and security of supply infrastructure: a nationally critical transport and security of supply network passes through the city, providing fast connections to airports, ports, and other key destinations.
Strong defense industry: alongside Tampere, Jyväskylä, and the Helsinki metropolitan area, Hämeenlinna is one of the country’s most significant defense industry clusters.
Combining psychological crisis resilience and culture: the city profiles itself as a safe living environment where cultural and educational services support the crisis resilience of society.
Security Hämeenlinna Programme
The Security Hämeenlinna programme is currently being prepared in Hämeenlinna. The programme examines Hämeenlinna from three perspectives.
Everyday security
Psychological crisis resilience
Security as vitality
Psychological Resilience – Can the Mind Withstand Crises? Seminar
Crises do not only test structures and systems – above all, they challenge people’s capacity to act, trust and ability to work together.
The Psychological Resilience – Can the Mind Withstand Crises? seminar brought together experts, public-sector actors, organisations, parishes and local residents in May 2026 to discuss how psychological crisis resilience is built in a changing world. The seminar was organised by the City of Hämeenlinna. Watch the video for participants’ and speakers’ thoughts on the topic.
