29 days in Hameenlinna Itinerary

Hämeenlinna is a city and municipality of about inhabitants in the heart of the historical province of Häme in the south of Finland. Museo Militaria and Laurinmaki Crofter's Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Your inner history buff will appreciate Hame Castle and Birthplace of Jean Sibelius. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Hameenlinna: Padasjoki (Keinuhonka Farm, Kelvenne Trail, &more), Sysma (Kammiovuori Trail, Paijatsalo Trail, &more) and Asikkala (The Recreational Fishing Museum of Finland, Vaaksy Canal, &more). Spend the 28th (Fri) exploring nature at Teijo National Park. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Palander House, examine the collection at Vankilamuseo, admire the masterpieces at Riihimaki Art Museum, and take a stroll around Hameenlinnan Kaupungin Raatihuone.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Hameenlinna route website.

If you are flying in from Switzerland, the closest major aiports are Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Tampere-Pirkkala Airport and Turku Airport. May in Hameenlinna sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C at night.