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Hämeenlinna, known in Swedish as Tavastehus, is a city in southern Finland and the administrative center of the Kanta-Häme region. It is situated on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi, roughly 100 kilometers north of Helsinki. The city was founded in 1639 by King Gustav II Adolf and grew around the medieval Tavastehus fortress, which remains a defining landmark of the area.
Historically, Hämeenlinna developed as a military, administrative, and trade hub in the heart of Tavastia. The
In addition to its historic core, Hämeenlinna hosts educational and cultural institutions. Häme University of Applied
Transport and economy form another pillar of the city’s profile. Hämeenlinna is served by the Helsinki–Tampere