音频游览 Glass & Design Tour in Häme with train

Following the footsteps of a glass blower.

DAY 1

Helsinki – Riihimäki

Arrival with train to Riihimäki from
Helsinki. Bicycle rent from the railway
station or alternatively a taxi. Guided
trail to the heaven of glass culture starts
at the Finnish Glass Museum. Later in
the same area Riihimäki Old Glass
Factory. Lunch at restaurant Klaas.
Before returning back to the railway
station is recommended to visit the
Mafka & Alakoski and Lasismi. Train to
Hämeenlinna. In Hämeenlinna
accommodation recommendations are
B&B Matin ja Maijan Majatalo or
Scandic Aulanko. Later in the evening
cycling in the city and visit in Häme
Castle or Aulanko nature reserve.
Dinner at the local restaurant Uoma or Verka or Piparkakkutalo.

DAY 2

Hämeenlinna – Iittala – Helsinki/Tampere

Arrival to the Hämeenlinna railway station and train to Iittala. In Iittala Village are many
things to see and do. Blow your own piece of glass art at the Iittala Glass Factory. Visit the
Iittala Outlet Store and the Design Museum Iittala. Lunch at the restaurant Taika. Later
some dessert from the chocolate factory Kultasuklaa and later Naivistic Art Lobby Shop.
Return to the Iittala railway station and take a train back to Helsinki or alternatively to
Tampere.

Good to know: Train schedules are available from www.vr.fi/en. Rentable bikes can be
found from the railway station Riihimäki and Hämeenlinna.

Availability: May – September is the best bicycle season in Häme region.

Duration: 2 days/1 night

Guide language : English, German, Japanese

Contact information : Visit Häme, www.visithame.fi , outi.mertamo@linnan.fi