Tampere & Häme - Finland - page 312

5 Sibeliuksen syntymäkoti B3
6 Vankilamuseo B1

Activities, Courses & Tours
7 Suomen Hopealinja C2

Sleeping
8 Hotelli Emilia B3
9 Sokos Hotel Vaakuna D2

Eating
10 Green Laurell C3
11 Laurell B3
12 Piparkakkutalo C3

Drinking & Nightlife
13 Boat Bars C3

Sights & Activities
Despite its small size, Hämeenlinna has a wealth of museums and other attractions. Com-
bined entry to Hämeenlinna, the Vankilamuseo and Museo Militaria is €14.

Hämeenlinna CASTLE
(Häme Castle; MAP

GOOGLE MAP ; www.nba.fi ;adult/child €8/4; 10am-4pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm

Sat & Sun)
Hämeenlinna means Häme Castle, so it's no surprise that this bulky twin-towered red-
brick fortress is the town's pride and most significant attraction. Construction was begun
in the 1260s by the Swedes, who wanted to establish a military redoubt against the power
of Novgorod. It was originally built on an island, but, the lake receded and necessitated the