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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Finland  /  Tavastia Proper

Tavastia Proper

4.3
Specialty Museums · Castles · Civic Centers
Tavastia Proper is a region of Finland. It borders to the regions Southwest Finland, Pirkanmaa, Päijänne Tavastia, and Uusimaa.Hämeenlinna is the largest urban area in the region. There are two other municipalities that have township status: Riihimäki and Forssa.Historical provincesFor history, geography and culture see: Tavastia (historical province)MunicipalitiesThe region of Tavastia Proper is made up of 11 municipalities, of which three have city status (marked in bold).Forssa sub-region: Forssa (17,724)Humppila (2,495)Jokioinen (5,653)Tammela (6,537)Ypäjä (2,541) Hämeenlinna sub-region: Hattula (9,724)Hämeenlinna (67,577)Janakkala (16,917) Riihimäki sub-region: Hausjärvi (8,864)Loppi (8,393)Riihimäki (29,053)
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    Places to visit in Tavastia Proper

    LahtiTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Civic Center, Fun & Games HameenlinnaTrip planner Best for: Castle, Specialty Museum, Park RiihimakiTrip planner Best for: Specialty Museum, Art Museum AsikkalaTrip planner Best for: Water Body, Winery / Vineyard, Hiking Trail PadasjokiTrip planner Best for: Observation Deck, Hiking Trail, Art Gallery
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    Museo Militaria ©
    Specialty Museum
    Museo Militaria
    Hameenlinna
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Suomen Moottoripyoramuseo ©
    Specialty Museum
    Suomen Moottoripyoramuseo
    Lahti
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Vesijärvi harbor ©
    Pier / Boardwalk
    Vesijärvi harbor
    Lahti
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Aulanko ©
    Park
    Aulanko
    Hameenlinna
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Tavastia Proper

    Lahti Ski Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Lahti Ski Museum
    Lahti
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    The Parola Armour Museum ©
    Military Museum
    The Parola Armour Museum
    Parola
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum) ©
    Specialty Museum
    Suomen Lasimuseo (The Finnish Glass Museum)
    Riihimaki
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Vankilamuseo ©
    Specialty Museum
    Vankilamuseo
    Hameenlinna
    4.1
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Historic Sites in Tavastia Proper

    Hame Castle ©
    Castle
    Hame Castle
    Hameenlinna
    3.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Birthplace of Jean Sibelius ©
    Historic Site
    Birthplace of Jean Sibelius
    Hameenlinna
    4.4
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Ristinkirkko ©
    Church
    Ristinkirkko
    Lahti
    4.2
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Iittala Village ©
    Historic Walking Area
    Iittala Village
    Hameenlinna
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Shopping in Tavastia Proper

    Sibelius Hall ©
    Civic Center
    Sibelius Hall
    Lahti
    4.6
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Trio ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Trio
    Lahti
    3.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Tiirinkoski Factory ©
    Gift & Specialty Shop
    Tiirinkoski Factory
    Hameenlinna
    4.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Shopping Centre Karisma ©
    Shopping Mall
    Shopping Centre Karisma
    Lahti
    3.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Nature in Tavastia Proper

    Vaaksy Canal ©
    Water Body
    Vaaksy Canal
    Asikkala
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Torronsuo National Park ©
    National Park
    Torronsuo National Park
    Tammela
    4.2
    Duration: 8 hours
    Pikku Vesijarvi ©
    Water Body
    Pikku Vesijarvi
    Lahti
    4.3
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Päijänteen kansallispuisto ©
    National Park
    Päijänteen kansallispuisto
    Padasjoki
    4.0
    Duration: 8 hours

    Hidden gems in Tavastia Proper

    Ahvenisto ©
    Theme Park
    Ahvenisto
    Hameenlinna
    5.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Heinolan Lintutarha
    Zoo
    Heinolan Lintutarha
    Heinola
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Padasjoen Tuomastornit ©
    Observation Deck
    Padasjoen Tuomastornit
    Padasjoki
    5.0
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Jokioinen Museum Railway ©
    Specialty Museum
    Jokioinen Museum Railway
    Jokioinen
    4.5
    Duration: 2h 30 min
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