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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.
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 (10) · Museums and art (7) · History (5) · With kids (5) · Wildlife (4) · Food and drink (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 MuseumMilitary museum8.5 km
- Holy Cross Church, HattulaMedieval church in Hattula, Finland7.2 km
- Hauho ChurchChurch building in Hämeenlinna, Finland20 km
- Hämeenlinna Art MuseumMuseum220 m
- Janakkala ChurchChurch building in Janakkala, Finland13 km
- Birthplace of Jean SibeliusMuseum in Hämeenlinna, Finland522 m
- Hämeenlinna City MuseumMuseums and art · History975 m
- Hämeenlinna ChurchChurch building in Hämeenlinna, Finland281 m
- Palander HouseHouse museum in Hämeenlinna, Finland458 m
- Renko ChurchChurch building in Hämeenlinna, Finland15 km
- Prison MuseumMuseum in Hämeenlinna, Finland949 m
- Tyrväntö churchChurch in Hattula, Finland19 km
- Hakoinen ManorManor in Janakkala, Finland15 km
- Hätilä ChurchChurch building in Hämeenlinna, Finland1.2 km
- Hattulan KotikirkkoTemples8.4 km
- Hattula ChurchChurch in Hattula, Finland built in 1852–18579.1 km
- Kalvola ChurchChurch in Iittala, Hämeenlinna, Finland22 km
- Ida Aalberg MuseumMuseum in Janakkala, Finland20 km
- Flowpark AhvenistoMountains · With kids2.9 km
- Hämeen IlvesreittiHiking23 km
- Kakslammin LuonnonsuojelualueProtected area in Finland26 km
- Lepaan panimoBrewery15 km
- Lepaan viini- ja puutarhatilaWinery15 km
- Linnan kasarmitHistory1.3 km
And the other 5, by what you come to do:
- With kids: Metsänkylän alpakat, Metsänkylän shetlanninponi, Nalpakan Alpakkatalli, Touhutalo Seikkailumaailma
- History: 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.
- JanBest time6:03
- FebBest time8:38
- MarBest time11:19
- AprPossible14:19
- MayPossible17:03
- JunBest time18:48
- JulBest time18:02
- AugBest time15:30
- SepBest time12:32
- OctPossible9:38
- NovBetter not6:50
- DecBest time5:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Lammi5 places31 km
- Loppi6 places32 km
- Valkeakoski10 places38 km
- Hyvinkää25 places46 km
- Forssa10 places50 km
- Karkkila9 places53 km
And all of Finland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hämeenlinna?
The best known: Parola Tank Museum, Holy Cross Church, Hattula, Hauho Church, Hämeenlinna Art Museum, Janakkala Church. 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 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.
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