Hämeenlinna is a city located in the southern interior of Finland. It serves as the regional capital of Kanta-Häme and is situated on the shores of Lake Vanajavesi.
The city has a population of approximately 69,000 people. It ranks as the 15th most populous municipality in Finland and the 14th most populous urban area in the country. The broader Kanta-Häme sub-region has a total population of approximately 94,000.