Everyday outdoor activities and recreation
Hämeenlinna has a plenty of outdoor and recreational areas that make the daily life of the city’s residents and their four-legged friends more comfortable and effortless.
Parks
The verdant parks, forests and lakeside trails of Hämeenlinna offer many opportunities for spending time outdoors and enjoying the local nature throughout the year.
Hämeenlinna is also known for the first national urban park of Finland. This unique area is formed by a medieval castle, the national landscapes of Aulanko, the shores of Lake Vanajavesi, and valuable cultural and industrial environments. Hämeenlinna National Urban Park invites to experience the nature, history and urban culture of Hämeenlinna right in the heart of the city.
Playgrounds
Hämeenlinna has a plenty of places for play, movement and spending time together! The city has over 100 public playgrounds and approximately 70 park fields that offer activities for children of all ages, from playing in the sandbox to climbing, swinging and sliding. Playgrounds at schools and early education centres are also available for everyone to play in outside of opening hours. View the playgrounds and find your local playground.