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Vanajanniemi Nature Recreation Area

Vanajaniementie, Hämeenlinna

Hämeenlinna

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A beautiful headland in its natural state in Hattula, with lush woodland forests and lakeside cliffs to charm you all year round.

Description

Vanajanniemi Recreation Area is a peaceful nature destination in Hattula. The area has beautiful woodland and coastal landscapes, where you can find a wide variety of plants and animals. Walking along the headland paths, you can enjoy the woodland atmosphere and the scenery of Lake Vanajavesi.

The area is home to a wide variety of birdlife including waterfowl and birds of the deciduous forest. A lucky hiker might even spot an osprey hunting on the lake. You can also practice your species identification skills on plants such as ferns, wood sorrel and many wetland plants such as the yellow flag iris and bulrush that also thrive here.

Vanajanniemi is best suited as a day trip destination, where you can enjoy nature in peace and quiet. The area is suitable for overnight stays with public right of access, making it a perfect stopover for a canoe trip in the summer, or a ski trip in the winter. Hiking trails take you through the wood all the way to the shoreline, allowing you to discover the flora and fauna of the area in its natural setting.

The campfire lean-to shelter is by the water, and three campfire sites ensure that everyone has the opportunity to find some peace and quiet around the campfire.

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Highlights

South-western shore (Vohlio) cliffs

Vanajanselkä lake view

Shore grove

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Arrival

Parking area: Vanajanniementie 214, Hattula. The nearest local bus stop is ‘Vanajanniementie’ 2.5 km from the start of the duckboard path. See timetables and routes in the Hämeenlinna route guide: https://reittiopas.hameenlinna.fi/

Accessibility

Vanajanniemi has nature trails which may in sites have exposed, slippery roots and stones. Take care near cliff edges. The duckboard path runs from the harbour towards the campfire lean-to shelter.

  • Campfire site in the middle of pine forest with a lake view in front of it.
  • Headland with a shoreline giving way to a high cliff with forest on top.
  • The cliff edge slopes down towards the lake. The lower part of the cliff is covered with trees and the cliff top with moss.

  • The video shows Vanajanniemi in early autumn.

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