The happiest lake hotel in Finland
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna is a sincerely relaxed hotel for happy guests on the shore of Lake Vanajavesi.
Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Hämeenlinna is being renovated and the hotel will open in August 2025Read more & reservations
Intro
Open the door from history to a modern hotel adventure
A relaxing hotel experience in Hämeenlinna
Travel through history along Hämeen Härkätie, from the Middle Ages to the present day. The journey was both dangerous and thrilling, making it essential to choose a reliable travel companion. You can reach your destination only through teamwork – something that this hotel experience is perfect for. Along the way you’ll come across glass, metal and wood, the materials of old-world trade.
Stay in a cosy inn, immersed in stories. Experience a touch of France on the lakeshore of Vanajavesi in our Le Blason restaurant. Immerse yourself in the experience of Finland’s happiest lakeside hotel and Hämeenlinna’s history, brought to life in a modern way at Sokos Hotel Vaakuna.
The hotel is next to the railway station. Nearby attractions include 13th-century Häme Castle, Aulanko nature reserve, the birthplace of composer Jean Sibelius, and various museums in the town centre. Vanajavesi offers excellent opportunities for a range of activities, and the surrounding nature is a delight for canoeists, cyclists and walkers alike.
We bid you welcome!
Hotel contact information
Possentie 7
13200 Hämeenlinnavaakuna.hameenlinna@sokoshotels.fi
+358201234636
(inf/mcf)
Good to know
Check-in & Check-out
Check-in from 15:00. Check-out 12:00 at the latest.
Breakfast
Mon-Fri 6.30-09.30, Sat-Sun 7.30-10.30
Special holidays 7.30-10.30
Sauna
Relaxing Sauna is located on the second floor. Ladies' Sauna shift every day 17:00 - 19:00 pm and Men's sauna shift from 19:30 to 22:00 pm.
Certificates
Having Green Key certificate means that we operate in accordance with strict environmental criteria and do our part to take care of the environment. Read more here
Wi-Fi
All rooms are equipped with complimentary wireless broadband and a Chromecast media streamer.
Rooms
Check out our rooms
Standard King
1-2
13 m²
180 cm
Standard King with extra bed option
1-3
16 m²
180 cm
Standard King with sofa bed option
1-4
16 m²
180 cm
Standard Twin
1-2
16 m²
90 cm
Standard Twin with extra bed option
1-3
16 m²
90 cm
Junior suite
1-3
180 cm
Suite
1-4
23 m²
180 cm
Master Suite
1-4
28 m²
180 cm
SuperiorX King with a lake view
1-2
19 m²
180 cm
SuperiorX King
1-2
19 m²
180 cm
Superior King with extra bed option
1-3
16 m²
180 cm
Superior King with extra sofa bed option
1-4
16 m²
180 cm
Superior Twin
1-2
16 m²
90 cm
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Food and drink
Restaurants in Hämeenlinna
Looking for the best restaurants in town?
Breakfast, lunch or dinner. See the best restaurants near your hotel! You can book a table in a restaurant through Raflaamo website.
