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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Hämeenlinna travel guide

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With a population of 47,261, Hämeenlinna is the largest city in Tavastland, Finland by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hämeenlinna to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hämeenlinna

Hämeenlinna in September
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hämeenlinna in September
Estimated hotel price
£81
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Hämeenlinna

Plane

Although Hämeenlinna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampere-Pirkkala (TMP), which is located 41 miles from Hämeenlinna. The shortest flight to Hämeenlinna from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Hämeenlinna. The train journey from Hämeenlinna to Vaasa takes 3h 43m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kuopio, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hämeenlinna is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 60 miles from Hämeenlinna. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hämeenlinna using FlixBus or Finnair. From Tampere, the bus ride to Hämeenlinna takes 125 miles and will cost you around £52. From Turku, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 125 miles.

Plane

Although Hämeenlinna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Tampere-Pirkkala (TMP), which is located 41 miles from Hämeenlinna. The shortest flight to Hämeenlinna from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 50m.

Train

Train is the only carrier operating train routes to Hämeenlinna. The train journey from Hämeenlinna to Vaasa takes 3h 43m and costs around £39 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Kuopio, expect to pay about £25 for a 4h 01m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hämeenlinna is to pick up a car hire from Helsinki, which is about 60 miles from Hämeenlinna. You’ll find branches of Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Helsinki.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hämeenlinna using FlixBus or Finnair. From Tampere, the bus ride to Hämeenlinna takes 125 miles and will cost you around £52. From Turku, the ticket costs about £52 for a journey of 125 miles.

Airports near Hämeenlinna

TMPTampere-Pirkkala
HELHelsinki-Vantaa
TKUTurku

Airlines serving Hämeenlinna

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Hämeenlinna

Most booked hotels in Hämeenlinna

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Hotelli Emilia
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£116+
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Scandic Hämeenlinna City
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£89+
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Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£149+
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Scandic Aulanko
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
£106+
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Hotel Tuulonen
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£98+
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Hiring a car in Hämeenlinna

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Hämeenlinna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.56 and £22.08.

Expect to pay £1.38 per litre in Hämeenlinna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.56 and £22.08.

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