Hämeenlinna

Hämeenlinna , or Tavastehus in Swedish, city of the south of the Finland, is the capital of the province of southernmost Finland and of the area of the Kanta-Häme. It is the birthplace of the type-setter Jean Sibélius.

The village of Hämeenlinna obtained its establisheds among in 1639 after the king of Sweden moved it of one kilometer in the south, on the hill where the city is currently located. It is the oldest city of the interior of Finland.

It is located on the edges of the lake Vanajavesi, in the south of the area of the lakes. The commune is bordered by Hattula in north, Renko in the west, Janakkala in the south and Hauho in the North-East.

The city was always known for its schools and universities where many Finnish famous studied. The poet Eino Leino is graduate university of Hämeenlinna.

Curiosities

The city counts two major tourist sites of the country. The first is its medieval castle (Château of Häme), imposing brick fortress dating from the 13th century.

The other curiosity which attracts of number the Finnish tourists is the Parc of Aulanko, park of a manor of the 19th century and its panoramic tower offering a splendid sight on a landscape of typically Finnish lakes. The neighborhoods of the park are bordered by a hotel-spa and golf courses.

Transport

The city is crossed by the highway Helsinki - Tampere, the most important interurban road of Finland (national 3 - E12). The capital is in 98 km and Tampere to 75 km.

It also is very well connected to the two cities, to exactly 1 hour in the train of the Central station of Helsinki. Many inhabitants work besides in the capital and commutate daily.

External bonds

Hämeenlinna Official site
Castle of Häme

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