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Hämeenlinna

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Previously

  1. Battle of Hämeenlinna (1918)

    Key conflict in the Finnish Civil War when White forces captured the city.

  2. Sunny Car Center case

    Failed €‑billion car‑dealership project that ended in 2023 with fraud convictions.

  3. 2009 Finland‑Sweden joint prime‑ministerial meeting

    Historic bilateral summit held in Hämeenlinna.

Current public leadership

  • Olli-Poika Parviainen

    Wikidata currently records this person as Hämeenlinna's head of government. Finnish politician.

People associated with this place

  • Jean Sibelius

    Finland’s national composer was born in Hämeenlinna.

  • Antti Nurmesniemi

    Renowned Finnish designer born in Hämeenlinna.

  • Kimi Räikkönen

    Formula 1 World Champion who grew up in Hämeenlinna.

  • Juuse Saros

    NHL goaltender originating from Hämeenlinna.

  • J. K. Paasikivi

    Finland’s 7th President, former resident of Hämeenlinna.

Historical figures

  • King Gustav III of Sweden

    Moved the town 1 km south in 1777, shaping modern Hämeenlinna.

  • Count Per Brahe the Younger

    Granted Hämeenlinna its city rights in 1639.

Local business and employers

  • Karisto

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hämeenlinna. Finnish publishing company.

  • Kamux

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hämeenlinna.

  • Kumu Drums

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hämeenlinna. Finnish company, drum maker.

  • Sisu Axles

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hämeenlinna.

  • Kultakeskus Oy

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Hämeenlinna.

Newspapers and local media

  • Hämeen Sanomat

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Hämeenlinna. Newspaper published in Hämeenlinna, Finland since 1878.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Palander House

    Wikidata places this site in Hämeenlinna. House museum in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

  • Renko Church

    Wikidata places this site in Hämeenlinna. Church building in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

  • Tuulos Church

    Wikidata places this site in Hämeenlinna. Church in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

  • Häme Castle

    Wikidata places this site in Hämeenlinna. Medieval castle in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

  • Hämeenlinna Orthodox Church

    Wikidata places this site in Hämeenlinna. Orthodox church in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

  • Aulanko Tower

    Wikidata places this site in Hämeenlinna. Observation tower in Hämeenlinna, Finland.

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01 · Overview

Hämeenlinna, in brief

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02 · History

How Hämeenlinna took shape

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03 · Visit

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04 · Food & culture

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06 · Economy

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07 · Safety

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08 · Questions

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01 · Q&A

Where is Hämeenlinna located and what are its coordinates?

Hämeenlinna is situated in Finland at geographic coordinates 60.9960, 24.4643 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

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What is the population and time zone of Hämeenlinna?

Hämeenlinna has a recorded population of approximately 68,473 and observes the Europe/Helsinki time zone (EUR).

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What languages and currency are used in Hämeenlinna?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Hämeenlinna include fi-FI, sv-FI, smn, and the circulating currency is EUR.

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