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Airport
The closest airport to Hämeenlinna is Helsinki-Vantaan airport and the distance between the airport and Hämeenlinna is 98,9 km.

Please visit http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/ for more information

How to get to Hämeenlinna

There are busses driving from Helsinki-Vantaa airport to Hämeenlinna. Please visit http://www.paunu.fi/pdf/Airport%20winter%2010.pdf to check the timetable.

If you want to rent a car, please visit http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/ for more information.

If you want to travel to Hämeenlinna by train, you need first to take the Finnair shuttle to Helsinki railway station.

Finnish Currency
The currency in Finland is based on the euro (€). Payment in other currency is not accepted. Foreign currency can be exchanged into the euro at some banks and in airports.

Rules regarding entry into Finland
Please check with your airlines or a consulate.

Distances
Helsinki – Hämeenlinna 101 km
Turku – Hämeenlinna 142 km
Hyvinkää – Hämeenlinna 52,3 km
Riihimäki – Hämeenlinna 35,3 km
Forssa – Hämeenlinna 57,9 km
Lahti – Hämeenlinna 74,6 km

Traffic
In Finland you drive on the right side of the road.

Weather
Please visit http://www.foreca.com/Finland/Hameenlinna for weather forecast in Hämeenlinna.

Hämeenlinna city
Hämeenlinna is the administrative centre of the province of Southern Finland, a traditional and vibrant educational and cultural town at the junction of nationally important rail, road and waterway network.

Hämeenlinna presents the ideal combination of nature and culture. Already 370 years old, the city is full of historical sights and surrounded by beautiful nature reserves. The city's landmark is its medieval red brick castle and Hämeenlinna is also famous for its unique Aulanko Park and as the birthplace of Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

Today, Hämeenlinna enjoys a vibrant commercial and artistic life. Amongst its best-known output are beautiful and valuable design products. A stroll down Raatihuoneenkatu street sampling the city's sights, restaurants and boutiques, will give the visitor a first taste of this historical city.

Accommodation
There is a highway from Helsinki to Hämeenlinna and both Hyvinkää and Riihimäki are located on the same road. For accommodation please visit:

Hämeenlinna, Forssa and Riihimäki:
http://www.hame.fi/default.asp?docId=22990

Hyvinkää:
hyvinkaa.cumulus@restel.fi
sveitsi.rantasipi@restel.fi
anneli.ahlstedt@haukilampi.fi

Restaurants
There are several restaurants, cafés, etc., in and around Hämeenlinna. Prices of food and beverages do normally cover taxes and service fees. Payment by international credit cards is accepted by most restaurants and hotels. Groups are recommended to book tables in advance.

Markets
Are opened from Monday – Friday between 8.00 and 21.00. On Saturdays markets are opened between 8.00 and 18.00 and on Sundays between 12.00 and 21.00.

Wine, spirits and liqueur can be bought at special shops called Alko.

The closest supermarkets to the stadium are K-citymarket, Prisma and K-supermarket.
K-citymarket Hämeenlinna
Katsastusmiehentie 6
13130 HÄMEENLINNA
At K-citymarket there’s also Alko, ATM and gas station.

A = stadium B = K-citymarket, distance 1,9 km

Prisma
Wartiamäentie 2,
13130 HÄMEENLINNA
At Prisma there’s also pharmacy and hairdresser.

A = stadium B = Prisma, distance 2,8 km

A smaller K-supermarket is close to the town center.
K-supermarket Hämeensaari
Hämeensaarentie 7,
13100 HÄMEENLINNA

A = stadium B = K-supermarket, distance 1,7 km

Doctors/Dentists
For information about the nearest doctor or dentist, please contact the information office.