# Things to see in Hämeenlinna (Finland): 29 places and when to go

> Hämeenlinna is a town in Finland, and this site lists 29 places in and around it, mainly Temples (10), Museums and art (7), History (5). The best known are Parola Tank Museum, Holy Cross Church, Hattula and Hauho Church. The best time to come is December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hameenlinna/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Finland · 60.997, 24.472
- **Places:** 29 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/espiritual/) (10) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/museos/) (7) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/historia/) (5) · [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/familia/) (5) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/fauna/) (4) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/gastronomia/) (2)
- **Best time:** December to March and June to September.
- **Also possible:** April to May and October.
- **Nearest airport:** HEL Helsinki (Vantaa), 80 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Hämeenlinna

The places in and around Hämeenlinna, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Parola Tank Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/museo-de-blindados-de-parola/): Military museum · 8.5 km
- [Holy Cross Church, Hattula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/holy-cross-church/): Medieval church in Hattula, Finland · 7.2 km
- [Hauho Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hauhon-kirkko/): Church building in Hämeenlinna, Finland · 20 km
- [Hämeenlinna Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hameenlinna-art-museum/): Museum · 220 m
- [Janakkala Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/janakkalan-pyhan-laurin-kirkko/): Church building in Janakkala, Finland · 13 km
- [Birthplace of Jean Sibelius](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/birthplace-of-jean-sibelius/): Museum in Hämeenlinna, Finland · 522 m
- [Hämeenlinna City Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hameen-linna/): Museums and art · History · 975 m
- [Hämeenlinna Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hameenlinna-church/): Church building in Hämeenlinna, Finland · 281 m
- [Palander House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/palanderin-talo/): House museum in Hämeenlinna, Finland · 458 m
- [Renko Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/rengon-kirkko/): Church building in Hämeenlinna, Finland · 15 km
- [Prison Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/the-prison/): Museum in Hämeenlinna, Finland · 949 m
- [Tyrväntö church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/tyrvannon-kirkko/): Church in Hattula, Finland · 19 km
- [Hakoinen Manor](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hakoisten-kartano/): Manor in Janakkala, Finland · 15 km
- [Hätilä Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hatilan-kirkko/): Church building in Hämeenlinna, Finland · 1.2 km
- [Hattulan Kotikirkko](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hattulan-kotikirkko/): Temples · 8.4 km
- [Hattula Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hattulan-uusi-kirkko/): Church in Hattula, Finland built in 1852–1857 · 9.1 km
- [Kalvola Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kalvolan-kirkko/): Church in Iittala, Hämeenlinna, Finland · 22 km
- [Ida Aalberg Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/ida-aalberg-museo/): Museum in Janakkala, Finland · 20 km
- [Flowpark Ahvenisto](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/flowpark-ahvenisto/): Mountains · With kids · 2.9 km
- [Hämeen Ilvesreitti](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hameen-ilvesreitti/): Hiking · 23 km
- [Kakslammin Luonnonsuojelualue](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/kakslammin-luonnonsuojelualue/): Protected area in Finland · 26 km
- [Lepaan panimo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lepaan-panimo/): Brewery · 15 km
- [Lepaan viini- ja puutarhatila](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lepaan-viini-ja-puutarhatila/): Winery · 15 km
- [Linnan kasarmit](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/linnan-kasarmit/): History · 1.3 km

And the other 5, by what you come to do:

- **With kids**: [Metsänkylän alpakat](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/metsankylan-alpakat/), [Metsänkylän shetlanninponi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/metsankylan-shetlanninponi/), [Nalpakan Alpakkatalli](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/nalpakan-alpakkatalli/), [Touhutalo Seikkailumaailma](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/touhutalo-seikkailumaailma/)
- **History**: [Rantala](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/rantala/)

## When to go to Hämeenlinna

The best time to visit Hämeenlinna is **December to March and June to September**; also possible: April to May and October. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Best time | 6 h 03 |
| February | Best time | 8 h 38 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 19 |
| April | Possible | 14 h 19 |
| May | Possible | 17 h 03 |
| June | Best time | 18 h 48 |
| July | Best time | 18 h 02 |
| August | Best time | 15 h 30 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 32 |
| October | Possible | 9 h 38 |
| November | Better not | 6 h 50 |
| December | Best time | 5 h 12 |

In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12. In June, 29 of the 29 places are at their best.

When to go to Finland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Hämeenlinna

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL, Helsinki (Vantaa)), 80 km as the crow flies. How to get around Finland (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=60.997%2C24.472)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.997%2C24.472)

## Other towns nearby

- [Lammi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/lammi/): 5 places · 31 km
- [Loppi](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/loppi/): 6 places · 32 km
- [Valkeakoski](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/valkeakoski/): 10 places · 38 km
- [Hyvinkää](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hyvinkaa/): 25 places · 46 km
- [Forssa](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/forssa/): 10 places · 50 km
- [Karkkila](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/karkkila/): 9 places · 53 km

And all of Finland, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Hämeenlinna?

The best known: [Parola Tank Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/museo-de-blindados-de-parola/), [Holy Cross Church, Hattula](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/holy-cross-church/), [Hauho Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hauhon-kirkko/), [Hämeenlinna Art Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/hameenlinna-art-museum/), [Janakkala Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/finlandia/janakkalan-pyhan-laurin-kirkko/). In all, 29 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Hämeenlinna?

December to March and June to September; also possible: April to May and October. In June there are 18 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 12.

### How do you get to Hämeenlinna?

The nearest main airport is Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL), 80 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=60.997%2C24.472) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Hämeenlinna as the destination and these 29 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).