Urban Gardening

In Hämeenlinna, there are many ways to enjoy urban farming. The city offers allotment gardens and rentable cultivation plots in various locations. These options are suitable for both novice growers and more experienced gardeners.

Cultivation plots

The City of Hämeenlinna has approximately 350 rentable cultivation plots covering a total area of about five hectares across central Hämeenlinna. The Hämeenlinna Region 4H Association is responsible for the rental, maintenance and advisory services for these plots.

The cultivation plots are divided into annual and perennial plots. Annual plots are ploughed in the autumn and harrowed in the spring. Perennial plots are not tilled, allowing you to grow perennial plants as well.

Annual plots are harrowed and marked in the spring once the ground is in a workable condition after the winter. This usually takes place by early May at the latest.

Further information on cultivation plots and rentals can be found on the Hämeenlinna Region 4H Association website

Locations of cultivation plots

Hämeenlinna’s cultivation plots are located in several areas:

• Tyllilänkatu area, perennial plots: Tyllilänkatu 1
• Kivisenoja area, perennial and annual plots: Kivisenojantie 15
• Käyräkatu area, annual plots: Käyräkatu 12
• Latokartano area, perennial plots: Latokartanonkuja 4
• Jukola area, perennial and annual plots: Taula Matin tie
• Lammi area, annual plots: Ruosuontie 11

Kantolanniemi allotment garden

Located on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi at the tip of the Kantolanniemi peninsula, the Kantolanniemi allotment garden is within walking distance of Hämeenlinna city centre. The area is a popular and pleasant summer retreat for many local residents, combining gardening with a closeness to nature.

The Kantolanniemi Allotment Garden Association operates in the area. The allotment garden is laid out in a grid and contains a total of 78 plots. The area also includes a park-like shoreline where the cottage owners’ lakeside saunas are located.

Aulanko Ruusulaakso leisure cottages

The Aulanko Ruusulaakso cottage area is situated in a scenic location near the golf course, Lake Aulangonjärvi and the forest. A shared, spacious sauna and a jetty are being built on the shore of Lake Aulangonjärvi. From the sauna, you can also head out onto the lake for a row.

Located next to Ruusulaakso is the Aulanko outdoor centre and sauna, which includes facilities for ice swimming.