Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Pleasing for both eye and stomach, the 'gingerbread house' occupies a 1906 shingled
house once home to artist Albert Edelfeldt; the interior still has a warm, domestic feel.
Food includes Finnish classics as well as more adventurous fare, all served in generous
portions. There's a cosy pub downstairs.
Information
Tourist Office
TOURIST INFORMATION
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In the Kastelli information centre.
Getting There & Away
BOAT
Boats
cruise to Tampere via Visavuori in summer.
BUS
Hourly buses between Helsinki (€17, 1½ hours) and Tampere (€12.60, one hour) stop in
Hämeenlinna. From Turku, there are several buses daily (€29.90, two hours).
TRAIN
The train station is 1km from the town centre, across the bridge. Hourly trains between
Helsinki (€21 to €26, one hour) and Tampere (€19 to €22, 40 minutes) stop here. From
Turku, change in Toijala.
Lahti
03 / Pop 103,400
The region is steeped in history - indeed, some of Finland's oldest prehistoric sites are to
be found not far away - but Lahti itself is basically a modern town, with an important
technology sector. Its name is famous for winter sports - the frighteningly high ski jumps
here have hosted several world championships - and classical music, with the city's sym-
