Opening times
- Monday
- Suljettu
- Tuesday
- 10 — 16
- Wednesday
- 10 — 16
- Thursday
- 10 — 16
- Friday
- 10 — 16
- Saturday
- 10 — 16
- Sunday
- 10 — 16
Tickets
Children (7-17y) € 7
Reduced ticket € 10
Family (2 adults and 1-4 children) € 35
Contact
Services
Exhibitions
Exhibitions at the Häme Castle
The Riches of Häme, History of the Castle and Weapons Room
Have you had a chance to discover the new exhibitions of our stark castle yet? The Riches of Häme living..
Carnival – ITE Art at the Castle
What kind of art is created when life is self-made and art has no boundaries or desire to please? The..
Knights’ Hall and the Tapestry
Suits of armour, a frontal, a tapestry and a sword – these are just some of the items from the..
Accessibility
The oldest parts of Häme Castle date back to the late 13th century. The castle was built for defensive purposes to make it as inaccessible as possible. The castle courtyard is paved with uneven natural stones, the stairs are steep, some doorways are narrow and low, and the interior is labyrinthine with many level changes and thresholds. Due to the castle’s great cultural and historical value, altering the medieval structures is nearly impossible. However, we are actively seeking solutions to improve the castle’s accessibility.
History
The Häme Castle has experienced glory and decay over the space of seven centuries. The thick walls still show the signs of different times and house old ruined sections. The Häme Castle has been restored to its old design to let the visitor wander through medieval rooms.
Museum shop
The products in the Museum shop are popular souvenirs. In the Museum shop there are souvenirs of the castle to please visitors of all ages. The models for the bronze jewellery come from the 11th century. The Museum shop also sells products made by artisans in Hämeenlinna. We hope to cherish traditions in the Museum shop.
The Museum shop has a wide range of the Finnish Heritage Agency’s publications as well as other historical books.
The models for the glass works date back to different centuries, such as a wine bottle from the 18th century, a high drinking glass “passglas” from the 16th century and a Viking glass from the 11th century.
