Vehicle
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Duration
5 days
Slow down in the nature destinations of Häme
Spend your holiday enjoying the best nature destinations in Häme, full of history and beautiful landscapes. Nature is a perfect place to calm down and to slow down, ten minutes of walking in the forest significantly reduces stress. Slow down in historical Aulanko area in Hämeenlinna, get to know the two different national parks in Tammela and admire the clear waters of Iso-Melkutin in Loppi. Welcome to Häme, the Heartland of Happiness!
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Route description
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1Day 1 : Häme Region / Hämeenlinna
Day at the beautiful and historical Aulanko Nature Reserve in Hämeenlinna.
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2Day 2 : Häme Region / Hämeenlinna
Exploring the National Urban Park or spending a day in Ahvenisto Nature Reserve.
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3Day 3 : Häme Region / Tammela
Transfer to Tammela and getting to know the Torronsuo National Park.
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4Day 4 : Häme Region / Tammela
Hiking and paddling in Liesjärvi National Park.
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5Day 5 : Häme Region / Loppi
Transfer to Loppi and hike at the mesmerising Lake Iso-Melkutin.
Navigating Each Day
This route leads you to the beautiful nature destinations around Häme Region.
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Häme Region
Day 1
Welcome to Hämeenlinna! Check in at the Hotel & spa Scandic Aulanko with lot of different nature activities around. Head to the Aulanko Nature Reserve and hike around historical park forest. You can rest in the pavilions and climb to the Aulanko Tower with a magnificent views over the lake Aulangonjärvi. During summer you can have a coffee break down in the Aulangon Tornikahvila. Continue hiking around the lake Aulangonjärvi, the route is about 7 km and it goes thourgh the Sibelius Forest with another beautiful view.
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Day 2
Spend a day at the Ahvenisto Outdoor and Nature Reserve. During summer time you can swim in the pure water of Lake Ahvenistonjärvi or the open air pool made for the 1952 olympics. During winter time you can go walk on the ice and if there and ski around the lake. Try the traditional sauna, during winter you can go ice swimming.
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Day 3
After breakfast, transfer to Tammela near the city of Forssa. Check in at Eerikkilä Sport & Outdoor Resort beside the two National Parks. Head to the Torronsuo National Park and walk along the duckboard over the deepest bog in Finland. Hike around the different hiking trails and climb to the bird tower, where you can admire the wilderness and see different bird species. In winter, you can ski across the swamp.
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Day 4
Spend a day in the Liesjärvi National Park with beautiful lake and forest scenery. Hike around the trails running through the forest and beautiful Kyynärharju ridge between the two lakes. You can go paddling to the lake or take part in traditional farm work on the Kortenniemi Heritage Farm in the National Park during summer time. Kortenniemi Heritage Farm presents the life of a 1910s park ranger’s estate.
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Day 5
After breakfast, transfer to Loppi. Hike around the incredibly clear-watered Iso-Melkutin wich is also popular lake among the divers. The visibility in this beautiful lake can be at best up to 8 meters. Besides diving you can also go snorkeling or just swim and enjoy the clear lake water. The 7 km hiking route is easy to hike and suitable for anyone. In Loppi you can also go hiking or biking on the Poronpolku nature trail. During summer time enjoy the delicacies of Marskin Maja Restaurant.
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