Finland / Hameenlinna

Jewish cemetery of Hameenlinna

Practical info

Type of location: Cemetery

Jewish cemetery of Hameenlinna

Hämeenlinnan vanha hautausmaa

Historical description

Hameenlinna

Hameenlinna is an old Finnish town, known for the many lakes that run through it and the surrounding area. But also for the traces of its medieval life and the Hame Castle. Before Finland’s independence, Russian soldiers, including Jews, were stationed here. ... Read more