Hameenlinna

Top Places to Visit

Aulanko

Aulanko [7] Originally a natural park with great sights, equipped in late 18's and early 19's with an observation tower, other buildings of stone, artificial ... more

Häme Castle

Häme castle [6] is the main attraction of Hämeenlinna. Medieval red brick castle, which now serves as a museum and a venue for some events. Guided tours are ... more

Holy Cross Church

Holy Cross Church in Hattula, a little north of Hämeenlinna. Medieval, gothic church, built mostly of red bricks. Inside there are many paintings and sculptures...

Ahvenisto Ridge

Ahvenisto ridge Beautiful ridge area in western side of the city. Beach of the lake Ahvenisto, "Appara" is a popular place for hanging out, especially in the ... more

Jean Sibelius

The birthplace of Jean Sibelius is now a museum, telling about the composer's childhood, at Hallituskatu 11. The old wooden house is conserved between bigger ... more

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Tawastia Bank

From one corner of the market square begins the two-block long promenade street (the first block called "Reska" by locals, the another was built quite recently... more

William's Pub

If you'd fancy a steak in Finland's oldest pub (or so it claims), check William's pub [11]. The salad bar, included in the price of a steak dish, is quite good... more

Georgios

For some ethnic food, other than kebab, you can go to the first blocks of Raatihuoneenkatu (from market square to the church's direction and on) and find couple... more

Rosso

At the corner of Sibeliuksenkatu and Palokunnankatu there is Rosso, a restaurant of a Finnish chain, probably with some Italian influence, selling pizzas and ... more

Piparkakkutalo

Piparkakkutalo [10] "The gingerbread house" is easily recognisable of it's white "scaled" wall. With a beautiful view to the church this is one of the finer ... more

Popino

Popino [9] is located at Keskustalo, a grim building with a set of stairs, which connect Raatihuoneenkatu (opposite of the church) to Palokunnankatu. Popino ... more