Iittala Village: A Finnish Design Destination
Discover Finnish design and glassmaking history at Iittala Village, home to the iconic Iittala glass factory and museum.
Iittala Village, located in the Hämeenlinna region, is a celebration of Finnish design and glassmaking history. Home to the iconic Iittala glass factory, museum, outlet stores, and art exhibitions, the village offers a rich cultural experience for design enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
A brief summary to Iittala Village
- Könnölänmäentie 2, Hämeenlinna, 14500, FI
- +358204396230
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-6 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-6 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-6 pm
- Thursday 10 am-6 pm
- Friday 10 am-6 pm
- Saturday 10 am-6 pm
- Sunday 10 am-6 pm
Local tips
- Visit the Iittala Glass Museum to learn about the history of Finnish glass design.
- Check the opening hours of individual shops and exhibitions before your visit.
- Take the train to Iittala and start your art experience right at the Naive Art Railway Station.
- Explore the Design Second Hands shop for unique and vintage design pieces.
- Visit during weekdays for a quieter shopping experience.
Getting There
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Train
Commuter trains from Helsinki and Tampere stop at Iittala train station. From the station, it's a 700m walk to Iittala Village. Follow the signs for visitors from the railway station. Train tickets from Helsinki range from €12-€18. From Hämeenlinna, train tickets range from €4-€6.
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Bus
Local buses stop less than 500m away from Iittala Village. Check local bus timetables for connections from Hämeenlinna. Bus tickets from Hämeenlinna cost approximately €5-€6.
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Car
Iittala Village is located about 2km from the Helsinki-Tampere road (Highway 3/E12). Take the exit to 'Iittala' and follow the signs to 'Iittalan lasimäki'. There is plenty of toll-free parking available at Iittala Village.
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Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
Rapola Ancient Hill Fort
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Kahtoilampi
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Aulanko Nature Preserve
19.2 km
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Sibelius Forest
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Häme Castle
20.2 km
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Myllysaari Museum
20.3 km
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Hämeenlinna Tourist Information
21.1 km
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Vanajanlinna Group
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Iloranta Oy
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Vekkilä Museum Farm
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Automobile and Road Museum Mobilia
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Ronttismäki Factory Worker's Museum
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Forssa racetrack
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Riihiniemi Beach
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Mannerheimin patsas
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Unmissable attractions to see
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Visavuoren Museosäätiö
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The Parola Armour Museum
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Holy Cross Church
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Temple of Happiness
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Flowpark Hämeenlinna
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Aulanko Observation Tower
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The Artillery, Engineer and Signals Museum of Finland
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Prison Museum
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Palander house
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Sibelius Park
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Sibelius Childhood Home
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Skogster Museum / Museum of the City of Hämeenlinna
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Hämeenlinna Art Museum
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Hattelmalanjärvi Bird Watching Tower
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Essential places to dine
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Hesburger Akaa Toijala ABC
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Topkapi Pizzeria-Kebab
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Ravintola HAVU - Hämeenlinna
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Svenni eatery
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Amarillo, Hämeenlinna
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HML SteakHouse Oy
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Fifth Avenue
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Linnanrouva
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Iittala Outlet Iittala
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Tiirinkosken Factory
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Atom Airsoft
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Prisma Hämeenlinna
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JYSK
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Nanso Outlet Hämeenlinna
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Gigantti
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Hokikellari
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Nummen Niilo
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Bär Bar Goodman
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Kummeli Bar / Scandic Hämeenlinna City
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Papukaija Pub
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