Opening hours of Hämeenlinna City Services
Summer opening hours for example to museums, libraries, early childhood education counseling and basic education counseling in Finnish: Summer opening hours in city’s services – hameenlinna.fi
International Service Centre, Digital support and International Family Guidance Service and also International Business Advisory are open all summer.
Summer’s city transportation (bus) schedules are in effect during the school summer holidays from June 2 to August 5, 2025. Lines 10 and 11 will not operate during the summer season.
Always check out the current schedules on reittiopas.hameenlinna.fi
Summer Activities for Immigrants
Join the summer activities offered by the City of Hämeenlinna’s Integration Promotion Service:
Summer Activities for Immigrant Men and Activity Day for Immigrants Over 50
Summer Activities for Families with Children
ARX Summer 2025 (scroll down for English) – ARX will distribute 1000 Summer Buckets to children at the beginning of summer. The bucket contains materials and tips for art activities and summer games.
Buckets will be distributed at ARX’s Children’s Garden from June 3 to June 5, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The schedule for other locations will be announced later on ARX’s website. If you can’t pick up a bucket from ARX, you can use the supply list to create your own summer bucket and find tips for using it on this page.
Children’s Art Festival Hippalot at Verkatehdas from July 31 to August 3, 2025! This year’s theme for Hippalot is animals, and there will be a variety of programs for children aged 0-12.
Activities for Families with Children Regardless of the Weather
Indoors:
- KidsParkHugola
- Entertainment Center Hämpton
- Hämeenlinna Bowling Hall and Fifth Avenue (bowling)
- Swimming: Scandic Aulanko Spa or Hämeenlinna Swimming Halls
- Getaway Room Escape Hämeenlinna
Outdoors:
- Adventure Park HugoPark or Flowpark
- Ahvenisto Outdoor Swimming Pool
- Water Sports Center Vanaja Wake
- Kauriala Traffic Park
- Playgrounds in Hämeenlinna
More summer activities for children and youth (in Finnish): Summer Activities Hämeenlinna
More tips for family vacations in Hämeenlinna:
Rowing boats for free use
Enjoy the city’s free-to-use rowing boats, available in orange and white with the city’s name. Find their locations here: Rowing boats for free use
Fishing
Reel fishing in Finland is subject to a charge so you need a fishing permit. Otherwise, you may get a fine. You can buy fishing licenses on ostaluvat.fi. If necessary, the city’s service point Kastelli will advise you on purchasing fishing permits. For angling (fishing with no reel) you do not need a permit.
More information about fishing in Hämeenlinna
Grilling
There are several campfire sites in the Hämeenlinna area where setting a campfire is permitted. Firewood is provided by the City of Hämeenlinna. Most of the campfire sites are open, and there are also some sheltered campfire huts. Please note, that it is always good to check whether there is fire warning issued for your area from Finnish Meteorological Institute website
More information on campfire huts and sites in Hämeenlinna
Swimming
Outdoor swimming pool: there is an outdoor swimming pool at Ahvenisto in Hämeenlinna. The outdoor swimming pool is opened in June and remains open throughout the summer until September.
Beaches: there are several public beaches in Hämeenlinna. You can swim at the beaches free of charge. The official swimming season is from June 15 until August 31. During that period, the authorities supervise the quality of water on the beaches.
Cycling
There are several nice cycling routes in Hämeenlinna. You can ride a bike on a specially marked bike lane. If there is no bike lane or there is only a sidewalk, you can cycle on the road. Children under 12 years old are allowed to cycle on the sidewalk.
Outdoor Activities and Outdoor Sports Facilities
Come and refresh yourself and spend time in scenic landscapes. The favorite spots of Hämeenlinna residents are Ahvenisto, Aulanko, the National Urban Park and Evo.
The nature trails in Hämeenlinna are excellent for outdoor activities and hiking. As you walk along the trails, you will also get to know the local nature, forests, and animals. Most of the nature trails have a campfire spot for enjoying your snacks.
On the Sports facilities page, you will find descriptions of many free sports facilities in Hämeenlinna. These facilities include outdoor gyms, fitness stairs, school sports areas and disc golf courses.
Museums
Hämeenlinna has several interesting museums, including
- Häme Castle
- Hämeenlinna City Museum (various sites, i.e. museums)
- Hämeenlinna Art Museum
Events and festivals
Over 40 different public events and 10 festivals – live music, culture, art, and sports: Hämeenlinna’s Event Year 2025
Check out also the Event Calendar
More ideas in English
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