10 Sights & Landmarks in Haemeenlinna That You Shouldn't Miss

November 2, 2021 Janette Largent

Hämeenlinna (Swedish: Tavastehus) is a city and municipality of about 68,000 inhabitants in the heart of the historical province of Häme in the south of Finland. Hämeenlinna is the oldest inland city of Finland and was one of the most important Finnish cities until the 19th century. It still remains an important regional center.
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1. Birthplace of Jean Sibelius

Hallituskatu 11, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 3 6212755 [email protected] http://hmlmuseo.fi/kohteet/sibeliuksen-syntymakoti/
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Birthplace of Jean Sibelius

Composer Jean Sibelius (1865-1957) was born and lived the first 20 years of his life in Hameenlinna. The rooms of his birthplace are decorated in the style of the era between the 1860s and the 1880s, and the museum exhibition sheds light on little Janne’s childhood years in Hameenlinna. A guided tour will provide you with more information. Chamber concerts are regularly held at the hall of the museum. Opening Hours 2.5.–31.8. Mon–Sun 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 1.9.–30.4. Tue–Sun 12 p.m.–4 p.m. (Closed: New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Labor Day, Midsummer Eve, Midsummer Day, Midsummer Sunday, Independence Day 6.12. and Christmas 23.–26.12.)

Reviewed By Nannanen

A lovely little museum in a great location. You don't need a lot of time to visit, but I chose to stay a little longer and soak in the calm atmosphere. Sibelius's wonderful music in the background is a great touch, and the staff is incredibly helpful.

2. Hame Castle

Kustaa III katu 6 Helsinki, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 29 5336932 http://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/hame-castle
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Hame Castle

Häme Castle is one of Finland's medieval royal castles. It is believed to have been built at the end of the 13th century, following the crusade by Swedish Earl Birger to Häme region. During the Middle Ages the original fortified camp was built into a residential castle for its commandant. In the 18th century a third storey was built and curtain wall buildings partly replaced the original outer walls. The castle and its surroundings were in prison use from 1837 to 1972. The main castle is now presented as a historical monument. The Häme Castle and its redbrick barracks are on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi. The promontary has been a meeting place for centuries, and the walls almost echo the voices from the Middle Ages.

Reviewed By visithame - Tavastia Proper, Finland

Häme Castle is beautiful castle right next to lake Vanaja. Guided tour is included to the price and with great guides you will definitely get most of the castles histories and stories. There are also nice events during the year for example Buhurt battles and Horse Tournament. Häme Medieval festival is also in august in the castle and its surroundings. There is also different workshops during the events and also to groups. Those are nice and fun way to learn about history. Restaurant is open in summer times and other times of the year you can order lunch or dinner to groups. I have visited this place several times and it is always interesting and every time I learn something new!

3. Hauhon kirkko

Danielsson Kalmarintie, Hameenlinna Finland http://kulttuuriymparisto.nba.fi/netsovellus/rekisteriportaali/portti/default.aspx?sovellus=rapea&taulu=T_KOHDE&tunnus=200551
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Hauhon kirkko

4. Hameenlinna Church

Kirkkorinne, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 40 8049451 http://www.hameenlinnanseurakunnat.fi/yhtyman-tilat/hameenlinnan-kirkko/
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Hameenlinna Church

5. Hameenlinnan Kaupungin Raatihuone

Raatihuoneenkatu 15, Hameenlinna 13100 Finland +358 3 6212801 http://www.hameenlinna.fi/Kaupunki-info/Kaupunkikeskustan-rakennuksia/Raatihuone/
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Hameenlinnan Kaupungin Raatihuone

6. Ritari-areena

Poltinahontie 11, Hameenlinna 13130 Finland +358 3 6122162 http://www.hpk.fi/ritari-areena/
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Ritari-areena

7. Lotta Statue

Pikkutorinkuja, Hameenlinna Finland http://www.facebook.com/lottapatsashameenlinnaan/
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Lotta Statue

8. Larin-Kyosti Statue

Kirkkopuisto, Hameenlinna Finland http://www.hameenlinnantaidemuseo.fi/kohdekortit/larin-kyosti/
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Larin-Kyosti Statue

9. Vanajan Kirkko

Hautausmaantie 20, 13110 Hameenlinna, Hameenlinna Finland
Vanajan Kirkko

10. Rautatiesilta

Sillanpaantie 1, Hameenlinna 13600 Finland
Rautatiesilta

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