Map of Häme

HÄME REGION – The heartland of happiness!

Häme region is truly a unique place. Häme region is an amazing combination of nature and cultural landscapes. Enjoy clean air, water, a lush environment, history, culture, and good services – all at the same time.

Häme is a historical region located at the very heart of Southern Finland within an hour’s drive from Helsinki, Tampere and Turku. This is a perfect place to get a feel of the real Finland, especially since it is easy to reach from both the Helsinki city centre and airport. A medieval castle, picturesque Finnish nature, lakes, nature parks, cliffs, old railway, historic and contemporary museums, the best golf courses and, naturally, famous local specialties – set your mind on a vacation, which will carry you away.

In Häme region, everything is a stone’s throw away, which makes it ideal for independent tourism. Moreover, if you choose Häme region as your destination, you will be near the most interesting places in Southern Finland. Medieval Hämeenlinna will charm you with its rich history, Forssa with its green parks and forests, Riihimäki with glassblowing and industrial traditions, and Janakkala with breath-taking wood paths winding between lakes, moors and cliffs. Your adventure begins!

1h

from Helsinki, Turku and Tampere

10,000 ha

of parks and nature preserves

785

lakes

1308

first mention of Häme Castle

  • Christmas events Riihimäki Santa Claus on stage with children

Christmas Events around Häme Region 2023

November 21, 2023|0 Comments

Christmas Events around Häme Region 2023 Welcome to enjoy the Christmas events and concerts in Häme. Whether you're seeking the traditional Finnish Ch [...]

  • Valoilmiö light art festival pinnan alla light art piece

Enjoy the light art in Häme

November 17, 2023|0 Comments

Enjoy the light art in Häme Light art can be seen in Hämeenlinna and Hattula before and during Chistmas. First the light art festival Valoilmiö lighte [...]

A HOLIDAY OR STOPOVER IN THE HEART OF SOUTHERN FINLAND

Learn more about the three regions of Häme, and what they have to offer.

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