Hämeenlinna
Sign in to saveHämeenlinna (; ; ; 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 , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland, and the 14th most populous urban area in the country.
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Hämeenlinna is a city in southern Finland that serves as the regional capital of Kanta-Häme and sits on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi. It is the most populous municipality in Finland and the 14th largest urban area in the country.
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- Häme Castle, the most notable attraction in Hämeenlinna.
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Article
34 sectionsContents
- History
- The Kingdom of Sweden 1200-1809
- The Grand Duchy of Finland 1809-1917
- The Republic of Finland 1917-
- Geography
- Climate
- Cityscape
- Demographics
- Population
- Languages
- Immigration
- Religion
- Commercial and Industrial History
- 17th and 18th Centuries
- Distilleries and breweries
- Weaving industry
- Economy
- Largest employers
- Sunny Car Center case
- MORE Industrial Park
- Education
- Culture
- Museums
- Verkatehdas - Cultural and Conference Center
- Gastronomy
- Festivals
- Sport
- Notable natives or residents
- International relations
- Twin towns – Sister cities
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Hämeenlinna (; ; ; 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 , while the sub-region has a population of approximately . It is the most populous municipality in Finland, and the 14th most populous urban area in the country.
Hämeenlinna was located in the heart of the historic province of Häme (Tavastia). Since then, Hämeenlinna has remained an important regional centre. The medieval Häme Castle (also known as Tavastia Castle) is located in the town.