Districts

Are you looking for a home in the heart of the city centre, in the tranquillity of nature or close to hobby opportunities? The districts of Hämeenlinna offer options for many different needs.

Central area

Located on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi, the city centre of Hämeenlinna offers services, hobbies and culture close to home. The railway station, bus station, market square, church surroundings and diverse shopping opportunities are all within a walking distance.

In the city centre, you can enjoy the outdoors in Kaupunginpuisto Park, Aulanko and Ahvenisto. The area has numerous exercise facilities, including an ice rink, climbing centre and swimming centre. Culture enthusiasts will find museums, Verkatehdas and the theatre. One of the most famous landmarks of the city is Häme Castle.

The city centre also features old historic buildings and idyllic wooden house quarters—no wonder, as it has been in its current location since 1777.

Services nearby: Early education centre, upper secondary school for adults, upper secondary school, primary school, TYT/open university, library, swimming centre and Hämeensaari beach, harbour, skate ramp, mini golf, tennis courts and parks.

Northern area

Districts: Ojoinen, Puistonmäki, Pullerinmäki, Pikku Parola, Kirstula, Tiiriö, Viisari, and Rinkelinmäki.

The area north of the city centre features both detached houses and apartment buildings. The area is particularly known for its sports and recreation services.

Here you will find hockey arenas, Hämeenlinna Sports Park football fields with artificial turf, sports halls, and Loimua Arena. The home arena of HPK, Pohjantähti Arena, is also located in the area.

The Tiiriö commercial area offers a wide range of shops, including hypermarkets, furniture and hardware stores and specialty shops.

Services nearby: Early education centre, health centre, ice rink, sports hall, tennis centre, Kaupunginpuisto Park, beach, Tiiriö.

Southern area

Districts: Hakumäki, Harviala, Hattelmala, Kankaantausta, Kantola, Katuma, Käikälä, Luolaja, Miemala, Munakas, Tarvasmäki, Vanaja, Visamäki, and Äikäälä.

Lake Vanajavesi and the motorway also divide Hämeenlinna on the southern side. This side of the city is home to, among other things, the HAMK University of Applied Sciences campus. The athletically inclined can test their fitness by climbing Hattelmala Ridge to admire the views.

The residential areas on the southern side are mainly detached and terraced house areas and are ideal for families with children, for example. What unites the areas is that nature begins right in the backyard, yet the distance to the city bustle is only five to ten minutes.

Services nearby: early education centres, primary schools, vocational school, university of applied sciences and campus, Kantola Event Park, Innopark Business Centre, Hattelmala Ridge, Vanajanlinna.

Eastern area

Districts: Aulanko, Hangasmäki, Harvoilanmäki, Hätilä, Idänpää, Kankainen, Kappola, Katinen, Keinusaari, Luhtiala, Mäskälä, Papinniitty, Ruununmylly, Sairio, Sairionranta, Siiri, Taka-Hätilä.

The eastern side of the city has been built on both sides of Highway 10 to Lahti. Keinusaari and Hätilä could almost be counted as the city centre, they are so close. Otherwise, the residential areas are mainly filled with detached and terraced houses.

Harvoilanmäki was the 2007 Housing Fair area. Additional plots for homes have been zoned for the neighbouring Siiri area. The historic Aulanko, with its diverse outdoor and recreational areas, is also located on the eastern side of the city.

Services nearby: early education centres, primary schools, secondary school, health centre, spa, adventure park, golf courses, mini golf, bowling alley, ski trails, tennis courts, Kaupunginpuisto Park, berry farm, beaches.

Western area

Districts: Ahvenisto, Hirsimäki, Jukola, Kauriala, Kuokkamaa, Lakee, Loimalahti, Majalahti, Myllyoja, Myllymäki, Poltinaho, Rääpiälä, Sampo, Tiirinkoski, Voutila, Vuorentaka

On the western side of the city lies the nature and sports centre Ahvenisto, which shores and outdoor swimming pool—renovated from the 1952 Olympic year to the present day—are favourite spots for Hämeenlinna residents. The nature trails and ski tracks of the Ahvenisto Nature Reserve practically invite you to get moving, and at the end of your run you can visit the rental sauna and take a dip in the lake or, in winter, the ice hole. Ahvenisto’s legendary motor racing circuit regularly hosts diverse events.

One of the city’s most esteemed areas is Myllymäki, where on its streets and lanes you can admire beautifully renovated old houses and courtyards that respect the spirit of the era. The Myllymäki cliff viewpoint offers the best views over the city lights in the evenings.

Services nearby: early education centres, primary schools, secondary school, high school, beach volley court, outdoor swimming pool, adventure park, motor racing circuit, dog park, library, health centre and central hospital, Hämeen Härkätie (Oxen Road of Häme).