Villas in Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna suits larger groups who want a Finnish lake-country base with a sauna and a fireplace in every home. The city is the regional capital of Kanta-Häme, and the homes are spread so widely that distances to town vary a lot from one listing to the next.
- Villas
- 32
- From, per week
- £686
About Hämeenlinna
Hämeenlinna is a city of about 68,000 on Lake Vanajavesi, regional capital of Kanta-Häme and the first inland city in Finland, with city rights from 1639. Its medieval Häme Castle and the Aulanko nature reserve are part of Finland's first National Urban Park, which is free and open all year. The city has 339 lakes in whole or part, the largest being Vanajavesi, Kukkia and Kuohijärvi. The homes listed under Hämeenlinna are spread over a very wide area of lake country, so the real distance to the city differs by listing; check each map pin. All have a sauna and a fireplace, none a private pool, and most sleep about eight, some far more.
Is Hämeenlinna right for you?
- Best for
- Large groups wanting saunas and lakes in southern Finland
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to shops or the castle, as homes are spread across a wide area.
Near Hämeenlinna
Häme Castle
A medieval castle, also called Tavastia Castle, around which Hämeenlinna is built, and a highlight of the National Urban Park.
Aulanko
A nature reserve and late-19th-century garden art site on the city's outskirts, with trails and water routes.
Iittala
A village with a glass factory founded in 1881, where visitors can take guided tours and watch glassblowers at work.
Tampere
A larger city about 73 km from Hämeenlinna, for a city day out.
Getting to Hämeenlinna
Helsinki Airport is the practical choice, about 56 minutes by car or around 1 hour 15 minutes by bus, with trains running via Tikkurila. Hämeenlinna is about an hour from Helsinki by train or car. With homes spread over a wide area, a car is essential.
When to go to Hämeenlinna
The National Urban Park is listed as suitable to visit all year, so a stay does not depend on summer. Every home here has a sauna and a fireplace, which makes colder months practical. Golf, lake shores and the Aulanko trails are the warm-weather draw, with five golf courses in Hämeenlinna. In winter, check what is open before you travel.
Villas in Hämeenlinna
4-star property
Pikku-puntila
Hämeenlinna, Pirkanmaa, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£113
per night
4-star property
Rantaheikari
Hämeenlinna, Pirkanmaa, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+6 more
from£122
per night
4-star property
Tipuniemi
Hämeenlinna, Pirkanmaa, Finland
6
2
0
DishwasherFireplaceMicrowave+7 more
from£172
per night
4-star property
Valkealammi
Hämeenlinna, Pirkanmaa, Finland
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+5 more
from£124
per night
3-star property
Kärkimökki
Hämeenlinna, Pirkanmaa, Finland
8
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£118
per night
3-star property
Karhunluola
Hämeenlinna, Pirkanmaa, Finland
12
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+7 more
from£132
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Hämeenlinna villa holidays: questions answered
Is Hämeenlinna in Pirkanmaa?
No. Hämeenlinna is the regional capital of Kanta-Häme, the neighbouring region. The homes here cover a very wide area of lake country, so check each listing for where it actually is.
How far is Hämeenlinna from Helsinki and Tampere?
Helsinki is 98 km away and Tampere 73 km. The drive from Helsinki Airport takes about 56 minutes, and Helsinki city is about an hour by train or car.
What is there to see around Hämeenlinna?
Häme Castle, the Aulanko nature reserve, which is part of the National Urban Park, and the Iittala glass factory village are the main sights, plus Lake Vanajavesi and the other lakes.
Do holiday homes near Hämeenlinna have saunas?
Yes, all of them do, and every one has a fireplace. None has a private pool. Most sleep about eight and some many more, so it suits big families and groups.
Is Hämeenlinna good for golf?
Yes. Five golf courses lie within a 15-minute drive of each other in Hämeenlinna, among them Linna Golf near Vanajanlinna, which covers over 100 hectares and is one of the most popular courses in Finland.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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