City of Hämeenlinna

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Hämeenlinna is a traditional and vibrant educational and cultural town at the junction of nationally important rail, road and waterway network.

Living up to its vision, Hämeenlinna is a lively, beautiful and pleasant beach town in Southern Finland, which strives for sustainable development and offers visitors and citizens a variety of services. The city's landmark is its medieval red brick castle.

The City of Hämeenlinna was founded in 1639. Hämeenlinna presents the ideal combination of nature and culture. The city is full of historical sights and surrounded by beautiful nature reserves. Hämeenlinna is also famous for its unique Aulanko Park. 

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Hämeenlinna in a nutshell

Basic information
Population (31.12.2014): 67 976
Total area: 1786 km2, of which 246 km2 are lakes 
Municipal budget 324,5 M €
Municipal tax (2015) 20,50 %

Lines of business
Metal industry: 30 %
Trade and services: 30 %
Public administration: 30 %
Others: 10%

Distances from/to
Helsinki 100 km
Tampere 80 km
Lahti 80 km
Turku 140 km

Twin/sister towns
Baerum, Norway
Celle, Germany
Frederiksberg, Denmark
Hafnarfjördur, Iceland
Tver, Russia
Püspökladanyi, Hungary
Torun, Poland
Uppsala, Sweden
Weimar, Germany
Tartu, Estonia