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Hämeenlinna Tavastehus
City
Hämeenlinnan kaupunki Tavastehus stad City of Hämeenlinna
Häme Castle.
Coat of arms
Location of Hämeenlinna in Finland
OpenStreetMapInteractive map outlining Hämeenlinna.
Coordinates: 60°59′40″N 24°28′00″E / 60.99444°N 24.46667°E / 60.99444; 24.46667
Country	Finland
Region	Kanta-Häme
Sub-region	Hämeenlinna sub-region
Charter	1639
Government
• City manager	Olli-Poika Parviainen
Area
• Total	2,031.53 km (784.38 sq mi)
• Land	1,785.35 km (689.33 sq mi)
• Water	245.79 km (94.90 sq mi)
• Rank	34th largest in Finland
Population
• Total	68,421
• Rank	15th largest in Finland
• Density	38.32/km (99.2/sq mi)
Population by native language
• Finnish	92.8% (official)
• Swedish	0.4%
• Others	6.8%
Population by age
• 0 to 14	14.5%
• 15 to 64	59.3%
• 65 or older	26.2%
Time zone	UTC+02:00 (EET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+03:00 (EEST)
Website	www.hameenlinna.fi

Hämeenlinna (Finnish: [ˈhæmeːnˌlinːɑ]; Swedish: Tavastehus; Karelian: Hämienlinna; Latin: Tavastum or Croneburgum) is a city in Finland and the regional capital of Kanta-Häme. It is located in the southern interior of the country and on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi. The population of Hämeenlinna is approximately 68,000, while the sub-region has a population of approximately 94,000. It is the 15th most populous municipality in Finland, and the 14th most populous urban area in the country.

Hämeenlinna is the oldest inland city in Finland and was one of the most important Finnish cities until the 19th century. Hämeenlinna was located in the heart of the historic province of Tavastia. Since then, Hämeenlinna has remained an important regional centre. The medieval Häme Castle (also known as Tavastia Castle) is located in the town.

Hämeenlinna is known as the birthplace of the Finnish national composer Jean Sibelius. It is now part of the Kanta-Häme region and was the residence of the Governor of the province of Southern Finland until 2010. Nearby cities include the capital Helsinki (98 km or 61 mi), Tampere (73 km or 45 mi) and Lahti (72 km or 45 mi), the regional centre of Päijänne Tavastia (Päijät-Häme).

The neighbouring municipalities of Hämeenlinna are Akaa, Asikkala, Hattula, Hausjärvi, Hollola, Janakkala, Loppi, Padasjoki, Pälkäne, Tammela, Urjala and Valkeakoski. The former municipalities of Hauho, Kalvola, Lammi, Renko and Tuulos were merged with Hämeenlinna on 1 January 2009; with these mergers, the municipality of Hattula is almost completely surrounded by Hämeenlinna.

The coat of arms of Hämeenlinna is based on the 17th-century town seal, which in turn refers to the Häme Castle built by the Lake Vanajavesi in the Middle Ages, near which the city was founded. The current coat of arms was designed by Gustaf von Numers on the basis of the old coat of arms, and was confirmed on September 21, 1956.

History

Vanaja is the name of a settlement next to Vanajavesi that had been in existence since the Viking Age. The castle was built in the late 13th century to secure Swedish power in central Finland. A village was established near Häme Castle to provide services and goods to its inhabitants.

The village was granted city rights on January 19, 1639, but Hämeenlinna, which still after that looked more like a rural village, developed very slowly, which was a typical problem for inland cities in Finland compared to the most prosperous coastal cities. In 1777, King Gustav III of Sweden moved it one kilometre (0.6 miles) south to the hill on which it still stands.

Hämeenlinna has hosted numerous royal and imperial visits, including the visits of the Kings of Sweden Gustavus Adolphus, Adolf Frederick, Gustav III, and Gustav IV Adolf. The city was also visited by Russian Emperors Alexander I and Alexander II, Grand Dukes of Finland.

In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Hämeenlinna and its region became known for its grand summer residences, such as Karlberg Manor (Aulanko) and Vanajanlinna Manor.

The city is known for its schools and academies where many famous Finns have studied. Schools, government and the military have characterised the life of Hämeenlinna throughout history.

Finland's first railway line, the Finnish Main Railway (Finnish: Suomen päärata, Swedish: Stambanan), opened between Hämeenlinna and Helsinki on March 17, 1862. The current Hämeenlinna railway station (Rautatieasema in Finnish) was built in 1921.

During the Finnish Civil War in 1918, Hämeenlinna was initially in the area controlled by the Reds, but the Whites captured the city with the help of the Germans in the Battle of Hämeenlinna. After the war, the Hämeenlinna prison camp established for red prisoners operated in the Poltinaho barracks area, and it was known as one of the most notorious high-discipline camps in the history of the Civil War, where female prisoners were also kept. By mid-September, over 2,000 Red prisoners died in the prison camp, mainly for communicable diseases such as smallpox, scarlet fever, typhus and Spanish flu.

After World War II, Hämeenlinna underwent significant transformation as Finland shifted from a wartime economy to peacetime recovery. The city experienced substantial reconstruction efforts, which included the renovation of damaged infrastructure and the development of new housing to accommodate returning soldiers and their families.

Häme County received 73,812 war refugees from Karelia. Of all the war refugees, 90 percent were Finns. Hämeenlinna specifically welcomed these refugees, and the Ojoinen Borough was constructed to accommodate them.

Post-war period saw an increase in population as people moved to Hämeenlinna for job opportunities in various sectors. Hämeenlinna also embraced industrialisation during this era, with manufacturing becoming a cornerstone of its economy. The city’s strategic location facilitated trade and transport, further promoting economic development.

The establishment of educational institutions, such as the Häme University of Applied Sciences, contributed to the city's growth and modernisation. Additionally, cultural initiatives flourished, with museums and theaters enhancing the local cultural landscape. The Artillery Museum of Finland, which opened in 1997, became a key attraction, showcasing the military history and heritage of the region.

The Prime Ministers and ministers of Finland and Sweden gathered for a historic and joint meeting in Hämeenlinna in 2009.

Geography

There are a total of 339 lakes in whole or in part in the area of the city of Hämeenlinna. The largest of them are Lake Vanajavesi, Lake Kukkia and Lake Kuohijärvi. The main features of the Hämeenlinna landscape are the Häme Lake Plateau, the Vanajavesi Valley and the Kanta-Häme Grove Center. In many places, the landscapes are marked by the prosperous Tavastian agricultural culture.

The city has several nature reserves, the largest of which are located in the popular recreation areas of Aulanko and Ahvenisto on the outskirts of the city. In total, there are 31 Natura 2000 areas in the city of Hämeenlinna. In addition, Hämeenlinna has Finland's first national urban park, established in 2001.

Climate

Cityscape

The center of Hämeenlinna is located on the Saarinen Hill on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi, and is bordered on the west by Highway 3 (E12), while Highway 10 bypasses the city to the south and east. The street network in the center is based on a grid pattern drawn up by Carl Ludvid Engel in 1832 with the Market Square as its center. On the edge of the market square are the town hall, Hämeenlinna Church and the Häme County Government House. The city center is divided into four districts, which are Linnanniemi, Koilliskulma, Hämeensaari and Saaristenmäki. Raatihuoneenkatu, which has been partially transformed into a pedestrian street, is the most significant shopping street in the city center; for example, at the western end of the street, the Goodman Shopping Center was completed in October 2014.

There are plenty of buildings of different styles in the city center, and in proportion to the city's population, it is quite large and densely built. The most significant expansion direction in the city center in the 2010s has been the Keinusaari district on the other side of Lake Vanajavesi, where, for example, the city's railway station is located. Supplementary construction has also been carried out in the city center on an ongoing basis. The center of Hämeenlinna has been ridiculed as the "Finland's largest lit cemetery".

Demographics

Population

The city of Hämeenlinna has 68,421 inhabitants, making it the 15th most populous municipality in Finland. The Hämeenlinna region has a population of 93,819. In Hämeenlinna, 6.0% of the population has a foreign background, which is below the national average.

Languages

Population by mother tongue (2023)

Hämeenlinna is a monolingual Finnish-speaking municipality. The majority of the population – 63,397 people or 92.8% – speak Finnish as their first language. There are 256 Swedish speakers in Hämeenlinna, or 0.4% of the population. 6.8% of the population of Hämeenlinna have a mother tongue other than Finnish or Swedish. As English and Swedish are compulsory school subjects, functional bilingualism or trilingualism acquired through language studies is not uncommon.

At least 40 different languages are spoken in Hämeenlinna. The most common foreign languages are Estonian (0.7%), Russian (0.7%), Arabic (0.7%) and Farsi (0.5%).

Immigration

Population by country of birth (2022)
Nationality	Population	%
Finland	64,094	94.2
Estonia	424	0.6
Soviet Union	380	0.6
Iraq	277	0.4
Poland	207	0.3
Turkey	183	0.3
Afghanistan	177	0.3
Thailand	160	0.2
Somalia	157	0.2
Syria	111	0.2
Russia	110	0.2
Other	1,571	2.3

As of 2023, there were 4,677 persons with a migrant background living in Hämeenlinna, or 6.8% of the population. The number of residents who were born abroad was 4,536, or 6.6% of the population. The number of persons with foreign citizenship living in Hämeenlinna was 3,293. Most foreign-born citizens came from the Estonia, former Soviet Union, Iraq and Poland.

The relative share of immigrants in Hämeenlinna's population is below to the national average. However, the city's new residents are increasingly of foreign origin. This will increase the proportion of foreign residents in the coming years.

Religion

In 2023, the Evangelical Lutheran Church was the largest religious group with 67.8% of the population of Hämeenlinna. Other religious groups accounted for 2.5% of the population. 29.7% of the population had no religious affiliation.

Economy

The economic structure of Hämeenlinna is close to the national average. In 2015, there were 28,270 jobs in the city. Of these, 75% were in the service sector, 3% in primary production (agriculture, forestry and fisheries) and 21% in processing. The share of the unemployed was 13,6%.

Largest employers

Source:

By number of employees:

• City of Hämeenlinna: 2,490
• State of Finland: 2,480
• Kanta-Häme Hospital District: 1,460
• Ruukki (Rautaruukki Oyj): 1,030
• Huhtamäki Oyj: 700
• HAMK University of Applied Sciences (an institution offering tertiary degree education): 510
• Kansanterveystyön ky: 490
• Patria Vehicles Oy: 430
• Konecranes Standard Lifting Oy: 330
• Koulutuskeskus Tavastia: 270
• Aina Group Oyj: 250
• Lindström Oy: 175

Education

Hämeenlinna is home to HAMK Häme University of Applied Sciences' headquarters. Founded in 1873, Hämeenlinna Lyceum has many cultural influencers. The school is one of the most famous educational institutions in Finland, as many well-known Finns have graduated from the institution; examples include master composer Jean Sibelius and president Juho Kusti Paasikivi. Hämeenlinna Lyceum has a middle school (grades 7–9) and a high school. Another of the high schools in Hämeenlinna's inner city is Kauriala High School. Hämeenlinna's Lyceum and Kauriala High School were to be combined in the fall of 2018 to form a large high school with more than a thousand students on the Hattelmala campus of the Tavastia Education Consortium. However, the city council decided to cancel the high school project in the spring of 2018, and the high schools will continue to be separate.

Culture

Museums

Hämeenlinna is home to a diverse range of museums, including Häme Castle, Hämeenlinna Art Museum, Iittala Glass Museum, Prison Museum, Skogster Museum (Hämeenlinna City Museum), Birthplace of Jean Sibelius, and Artillery, Engineer and Signals Museum of Finland (Militaria Museum).

Verkatehdas - Cultural and Conference Center

Verkatehdas is a well-known cultural and conference center situated in Hämeenlinna, Finland. Originally a textile factory, it has been repurposed into a versatile venue that hosts a wide range of events and activities.

BioRex Verkatehdas: This modern cinema, located within the complex, features five screening rooms equipped with advanced technology, including 4K laser projectors and Xpandin 3D capabilities.

Hämeenlinna Art Museum: Situated in the Verkatehdas area, this museum showcases Finnish and international visual art. It boasts an extensive collection of over 8,000 works and frequently hosts temporary exhibitions.

Gastronomy

Hämeenlinna is emerging as a notable gastronomy destination in Finland, characterized by its diverse culinary offerings and a growing number of high-quality restaurants.

In the 1980s, the following dishes were named Hämeenlinna's traditional cuisine: as a daily meal, smoked ham and sourdough bread; as a festive meal, the herring wrapped in rye dough or kalaleipä, i.e. "fish bread", buttermilk and beer, and the riistansylttääjän lintupaisti, which is pheasant stuffed with almonds, potato and apple slices.

Festivals

• Wanaja Festival is annual music festival held in Linnanpuisto, this event has grown in popularity, showcasing both local and international artists. It attracts large crowds each summer, emphasizing Hämeenlinna's vibrant music scene.
• Häme Medieval Festival celebrates medieval culture with activities, performances, and markets. It has become a staple event in August, drawing visitors interested in history and reenactments.

Sport

• Elite level ice hockey teams HPK of the SM-liiga and HPK Kiekkonaiset of the Naisten Liiga
• Football team Hämeenlinnan Jalkapalloseura plaus in the third-tier Kakkonen, and the women's representative team of Hämeenlinnan Jalkapalloseura plays in the Naisten Kakkonen.
• The city hosted the modern pentathlon competition for the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki.
• Hämeenlinna hosted the first round of the Underwater Rugby Euroleague in October 2012 and again in 2015.
• The Ahvenisto Race Circuit, opened in 1967, hosts many motorsport happenings. The following racing legends have competed on the circuit: Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Jack Brabham, and Niki Lauda. Track has an FIA Grade 4 license.
• Steelers Sailbandy (Floorball) Club which play in the F-liiga.

Notable natives or residents

• Jouko Ahola (strongman/actor)
• Antony Hämäläinen (vocalist)
• Eino Leino (poet)
• Marko Mäkilaakso (music video and film director)
• Antti Miettinen (NHL player); won a bronze medal with Finland in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics
• Victorine Nordenswan (painter)
• J. K. Paasikivi (7th President of Finland)
• Kimi Räikkönen (Formula One driver) and Jenni Dahlman (married at Vanajanlinna Manor in 2004)
• Juuse Saros (NHL goaltender)
• Jean Sibelius (composer)
• Turisas (metal band)

International relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

Hämeenlinna is twinned with:

See also

• Aulanko
• Finnish national road 3
• Hämeen Sanomat
• Parola (Hattula)
• Häme Castle
• Lake Vanajavesi
• Vanajanlinna Manor

Notes

1. Statistics Finland classifies a person as having a "foreign background" if both parents or the only known parent were born abroad.

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External links

Media related to Hämeenlinna at Wikimedia Commons Hämeenlinna travel guide from Wikivoyage

• City of Hämeenlinna – Official Site (in English)
• 1952 Summer Olympics official report (pp. 60–62)
• Häme Castle

v t e Places adjacent to Hämeenlinna
Akaa (Pirkanmaa) Valkeakoski (Pirkanmaa), Pälkäne (Pirkanmaa) Padasjoki (Päijät-Häme) Urjala (Pirkanmaa) Hämeenlinna (nearly surrounds Hattula) Asikkala (Päijät-Häme) Hollola (Päijät-Häme) Tammela Loppi, Janakkala Hausjärvi

v t e Municipalities of Kanta-Häme
Municipalities	Forssa Hämeenlinna Hattula Hausjärvi Humppila Janakkala Jokioinen Loppi Riihimäki Tammela Ypäjä
Former municipalities	Hämeenlinnan maalaiskunta Hauho Kalvola Koijärvi Lammi Renko Tuulos Tyrväntö Vanaja
Kanta-Häme Finland

v t e 50 most populous municipalities in Finland

1. Helsinki 683,669 2. Espoo 319,811 3. Tampere 260,051 4. Vantaa 251,070 5. Oulu 216,174 6. Turku 205,949 7. Jyväskylä 149,263 8. Kuopio 125,597 9. Lahti 121,447 10. Pori 83,375 11. Joensuu 78,764 12. Kouvola 78,514 13. Lappeenranta 73,481 14. Vaasa 70,382 15. Hämeenlinna 68,421 16. Seinäjoki 66,556 17. Rovaniemi 65,673 18. Mikkeli 51,960 19. Porvoo 51,698 20. Salo 50,890 21. Kotka 50,336 22. Kokkola 48,372 23. Hyvinkää 47,041 24. Järvenpää 46,795 25. Lohja 45,670 26. Nurmijärvi 44,991 27. Tuusula 42,112 28. Kirkkonummi 41,610 29. Rauma 38,957 30. Kerava 38,444 31. Kaarina 36,538 32. Kajaani 36,517 33. Nokia 36,083 34. Kangasala 33,905 35. Ylöjärvi 33,651 36. Savonlinna 31,597 37. Vihti 28,747 38. Riihimäki 28,663 39. Raseborg 27,108 40. Raisio 25,595 41. Lempäälä 24,875 42. Imatra 24,784 43. Raahe 23,559 44. Sastamala 23,530 45. Hollola 22,834 46. Sipoo 22,789 47. Siilinjärvi 21,240 48. Pirkkala 20,996 49. Tornio 20,989 50. Mäntsälä 20,910

v t e Venues of the 1952 Summer Olympics (Helsinki)
Hämeenlinna Harmaja Huopalahti Käpylä Kotka Laakso Lahti Liuskasaari Malmi shooting range Maunula Meilahti Messuhalli Olympic Stadium Pakila Ruskeasuo Equestrian Hall Swimming Stadium Taivallahti Tali Race Track Tampere Tennis Palace Töölön Pallokenttä Turku Velodrome Westend Tennis Hall

v t e Olympic venues in modern pentathlon
20th century	1912: Barkarby, Djurgårdsbrunnsviken, Kaknäs, Östermalms IP, Stockholm Olympic Stadium 1920: Olympisch Stadion 1924: Fontainebleau, Le Stand de Tir de Versailles, Piscine des Tourelles, Stade Yves-du-Manoir 1928: Amersfoort, Hilversum, Olympic Sports Park Swim Stadium, Schermzaal, Zeeburg Shooting Grounds 1932: 160th Regiment State Armory, Los Angeles Police Pistol Range, Riviera Country Club, Sunset Fields Golf Club, Swimming Stadium 1936: Döberitz, Haus des Deutschen Sports, Olympic Swimming Stadium, Ruhleben, Wannsee Golf Course 1948: Aldershot, Bisley Ranges, Royal Military Academy 1952: Hämeenlinna 1956: Oaklands Hunt Club, Royal Exhibition Building, Swimming/Diving Stadium, Williamstown 1960: Acqua Santa Golf Club Course, Palazzo dei Congressi, Passo Corese, Stadio Olimpico del Nuoto, Umberto I Shooting Range 1964: Asaka Nezu Park, Asaka Shooting Range, Kemigawa, National Gymnasium, Waseda Memorial Hall 1968: Campo Militar 1, Fernando Montes de Oca Fencing Hall, Francisco Márquez Olympic Pool, Vicente Suárez Shooting Range 1972: Messegelände Fechthalle 2, Olympiastadion, Riding Facility, Riem; Schießanlage, Schwimmhalle 1976: Montreal Botanical Garden, Olympic Equestrian Centre, Bromont; Olympic Pool, Olympic Shooting Range, L'Acadie; Winter Stadium, Université de Montréal 1980: CSKA Football Fieldhouse, Dynamo Shooting Range, Swimming Pool - Olimpisky, Trade Unions' Equestrian Complex 1984: Coto de Caza, Heritage Park Aquatic Center 1988: Jamsil Indoor Swimming Pool, Mongchontoseong, Olympic Fencing Gymnasium, Seoul Equestrian Park, Taenung International Shooting Range 1992: Cross-country course, Mollet del Vallès Shooting Range, Palau de la Metal·lúrgia, Piscines Bernat Picornell, Real Club de Polo de Barcelona 1996: Georgia International Horse Park, Georgia Tech Aquatic Center, Georgia World Congress Center
21st century	2000: Sydney Baseball Stadium, Sydney International Aquatic Centre, The Dome and Exhibition Complex 2004: Olympic Modern Pentathlon Centre 2008: Olympic Green Convention Center, Olympic Sports Centre, Ying Tung Natatorium 2012: Aquatics Centre, Greenwich Park, Copper Box, Royal Artillery Barracks 2016: Deodoro Aquatics Centre, Deodoro Stadium, Youth Arena 2020: Musashino Forest Sport Plaza, Tokyo Stadium 2024: Arena Paris Nord, Palace of Versailles 2028: VELO Sports Center, Dignity Health Sports Park 2032: Springfield Central Stadium

• Hämeenlinna
• Venues of the 1952 Summer Olympics
• Olympic modern pentathlon venues
• Cities and towns in Finland
• Municipalities of Kanta-Häme
• Grand Duchy of Finland
• Populated places established in 1639
• 1639 establishments in Sweden