handbook

In English
2014
HANDBOOK
TO THE SUNNY
SOUTH OF FINLAND
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Top things to do
Find your beach
Great walks
The atmospheric Eastern Harbour
The Spa town
The best events
Lighthouses & cruises
The southernmost point of Finland
Experience the four seasons
HANKO 3
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5
WELCOME
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Love the seasons p. 4
Top things to do p. 5
Find your beach p. 6
The Spa town p. 7
Shopping p. 8
Hanko on the big screen p. 9
The best events p. 10
The city of tennis p. 11
Great walks p. 12
Lighthouses & cruises p. 14
The atmospheric Eastern Harbour p. 16
The battle of Gangut p. 18
Leading marine biology p. 20
The southernmost point of Finland p. 21 NEW!
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The town of Hanko, founded in 1874, is a small town
in the best sense of the term. The Sunny South of
Finland offers fascinating historical sights, unique
nature experiences, colourful culture events and
a versatile selection of restaurants. Every season
has its own unique charm.
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Accommodation p. 22 – 23
Eating well p. 24 – 25
Cafés, restaurants & nightlife p. 26
Activities p. 27 – 29
Sights p. 30 – 31
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Situated only a short distance from Helsinki,
Hanko can be reached conveniently: comfortably by train or bus to the centre, flexibly by
car, peacefully by bike, or by pleasure boat
while enjoying the landscape – there are a
number of different alternatives.
Do you want to know what’s
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HANKO IN A NUTSHELL
HANKO TOURIST OFFICE
Founded 1874
Population 9 131 (11/2013)
Distances Tammisaari 35 km, Helsinki 127 km,
Turku 141 km, Tampere 242 km
Surface area 800.22 km2, land area 117.46 km2,
water area 682.76 km2
Coastline 130 km of which 30 km are beaches
Islands and islets about 90
Oy Hansea DC Ab (TO)
Raatihuoneentori 5, 10900 Hanko
Tel. 019 2203 411, [email protected],
www.hanko.fi/tourism, www.lovepeaceharmony.fi
1.1– 31.5
Weekdays 9–16
1.6– 31.8 Mon-Fri 9–18, Sat-Sun 10–16
1.9– 31.12 Weekdays 9–16
Opening hours may vary during public holidays.
Please, check on our website or at the tourist office.
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The information to this brochure was collected during the end of the year
2013. © The right to make changes to this infor­mation is reserved.
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Texts Hanko Tourist Office / Translations Kaya Brandt and Hanko Tourist
Office / Layout Aivan / Print Aldus
Photos Antti Kuusela, Antti Mäkelä, Fabio Esposito, Hanko museo,
Heikki Joensuu, Ilkka Korhonen, Ilse Klockars, Joanna Norkko,
Johanna Sandin, Jonas Löfroos, Kari Palsila, Krista Glan, Lennart Lindroos,
Ludde Eklund, Mia Nyberg, Museovirasto, Nana Närhi, Niclas Glasberg,
Peter Lundqvist, Päivi Mattila, Sebastian Lindström, Tapio Kekkonen,
Tomi Parkkonen, Vladimir Pohtokari / Drawings Jonas Löfroos
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We chose the Finnish, environmentally friendly paper Edixion
to print the brochure.
Hanko is a lovely place even for a longer stay.
Swept by the winds of the summer, it is a
town of white sails, and in the winter with its
dark waves, a place where you can remain
still for a while…
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Baltic Sea
Marathon
4.10
Visit us for a day, a weekend or
a week. Hanko has something new
to offer every day!
LOVE
THE
SEASONS
ENJOY YOUR
OWN TIME
For a day...
For a weekend…
For a week…
Let history come to life with a stroll in the
Spa Park and along the street Appelgrenintie. Enjoy the views and imagine life in the
late 19th century. Walk along the sand path
to the House of the Four Winds and enjoy
the sea, the sandy beach and the windswept,
crooked pine trees. Visit the water tower for
a wonderful view, then have a nice lunch,
and decide about the program for the afternoon. Which is your choice: A visit to
the Hanko Museum, shopping in the small
stores or a nature path and a dip in the sea?
End a perfect day with a delicious meal at
one of the town’s exquisite restaurants.
Start by exploring all the small shops and
make a real bargain in the flee markets.
Have lunch close to the sea and then rent a
bike. Explore Hanko, ride around the cape,
along the 19 km-long designated bikepath.
Take a break at some cosy café before heading off towards secret bathing spots.
On the second day you can choose between different activities, or let yourself
be swept away by historical events. Visit
the Hanko Museum and the exhibition of
the great naval battle of Rilax, or go on a
cruise to Bengtskär. Finish the day by trying
the new trendy sport of Stand Up Paddle
Boarding or take a yogalession.
During a week in Hanko you have time to
enjoy the wonderful, warm sandy beaches, and salty sea-bathing by the cliffs. You
can choose freely among sights or trips out
to sea, pick seashells and go on the beloved
water carousel. Enjoy the evening market in
Itäsatama (the Eastern Harbour), discover
wartime memorials and taste all the most
delicious cakes in town.
There are many things you can do all
year round: Visit the the craftsmen’s shop,
experience the impressive cinema Kino
Olympia, go for walks along the nature trail
in Tvärminne or go or go tour skating when
the ice has settled. Hanko has something
new to offer every day, every season.
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In Hanko the sea glistens from
three different directions and
almost every road leads to a beach.
FIND YOUR
BEACH
Plagen – the happy carousel beach
Plagen is the favourite beach for families with
children. The beach is shallow and child-friendly. When there are southerly winds the water is
often warm. On this popular beach you can find
the unique water carousel in 50-60 cm-deep
water. There is also a playground, a beach volleyball court, 10 beach huts, a shower, a toilet
and a café.
Bellevue – the naturally beautiful
Bellevue is a shallow and calm beach to the
east of Plagen. The water in Kolaviken can be
very warm when the wind is southerly. On the
beach there are three beach huts and toilets.
The Långsanda nature reserve is to the east,
where the beach continues towards the House
of the Four Winds.
THE
BEACH HUT
Tulliranta – the paradise of water sports
Tulliranta beach is windy with beautiful sand
dunes. The beach underneath the parking
place is reserved for swimmers. On the beach
there are two beach huts and toilets. The Tulliniemi beach is popular among people into watersports, wind surfers as well as kite surfers like
it here. Prime conditions occur when there is a
northerly to south-westerly wind.
A MEMORY OF THE GLORIOUS SPA TIME
Silversand – the sunset beach
Silversand is a small beach on the north side
of the Hanko cape next to the camping area.
Here you can take a plunge into the sea in
the evening, and enjoy the sunset at the same
time. When there is a northerly wind the water
is often warm on this beach. The beach has a
beach hut and toilets.
Slaktis – with warm water
Slaktis is a shallow, little beach in the western
part of the Hanko cape. The water is often very
warm there, and the afternoon sun shines on
the beach. There is one beach hut and a toilet
on the beach.
Hangonkylä – bathing jetty and diving tower
In Hangonkylä there is a bathing jetty suitable
for people with disabilities. The jetty is in use
during the summer months. Nearby there is also
a supervised diving tower. On the beach there
are two beach huts, one of which is suitable for
people with disabilities.
World
”Memories of the spa time in Hanko, especially before the Second
and
counts
ns,
sovereig
ns,
Politicia
novel.
a
of
War, sounds like a chapter out
in
ed
perform
time
the
of
artists
famous
most
The
town.
barons visited the
and down,
Hanko. The silk would truly rustle, the fine lace would swing up
of the
and small feet in patent-leather shoes would walk among the roots
knows
who
on
shone
pine trees with mincing steps, and the August moon
what romances and tragedies.”
Pearl of
– From the book about the Hanko Spa: “Kallisarvoisin helmi” (The
d
Söderlun
Ekström
Birgitta
by
Great Price)
The familiar beach huts on the beaches of Hanko
have become something of a town symbol. These
classic white changing huts have been on the
beaches since the early 20th century.
The present-day beach huts are built according to old drawings, and the holiday-makers can
enjoy some 20 bathing huts positioned on different beaches.
Hanko has got a long tradition of spa life. As
early as five years after the town was founded the
Hanko Spa was established (1879–1939). Over time
the Spa Park was built with its characteristic villas, still there today. Spa guests came here to be
cured with health baths and water treatments in
the spa building. In the 1920s and the 1930s sun
bathing on the beaches was taking over, and the
health baths in the spa establishment decreased.
After the Winter War in 1940 the spa was not reestablished, so today it’s all about bathing in the sea.
Did you know that the society Pro Hanko rented
out ten bathing huts to the town people in 1919.
Adults paid one Mark for the hut, children paid 50
Pennies (Mark and Penni was the Finnish currency
at the time).
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In Hanko you can find a number of cosy shops where you can buy locally produced items as well as well known brands. In the streets around the pedestrian
precinct Vuorikatu there are small shops and many nice cafés, where you can
have a nice cup of coffee and a piping hot, freshly baked bun.
Hanko Film
Festival
30.10– 2.11
KINO OLYMPIA
A RARE TREASURE
Sink down into the squeaking dark red velvet
seat, and you will be transferred back in time to
Hanko in the 1940s. Kino Olympia is a real pearl
amongst cinemas and worth a visit; a big part
of its interior is original, like the impressive ticket booth in the hall.
The name Olympia shines in blue above the
entrance as intensely as over 60 years ago. The
first cinema on Vuorikatu 11 opened already in
1919. The cinema burnt down during the war
and afterwards restoration and construction
work began. The new cinema was finished in
1946.
MANY
COSY
SHOPS
Once a year friends of film gather at Kino
Olympia and also enjoy movies all around
Hangö. The 16th edition of Hanko Film Festival is
held 30.10–2.11.
More information about the festival and Kino
Olympia: www.hangonelokuvajuhlat.fi.
Baltic
Market
31.8
“KESÄKAVERIT” (“SUMMERTIME”) –
THE SUMMER OF HANKO ON THE MOVIE SCREEN
Handicraft
In Hanko you can find a number of
cosy shops where you can buy locally
produced items as well as well known
brands. In the streets around the pedestrian precinct Vuorikatu there are small
shops and many nice cafés, where you
can have a nice cup of coffee and a piping hot, freshly baked bun.
Sea-inspired interior design
In Hanko there are many shops for interior design with beautiful items for your
home. Some are sea-inspired, others
more rustic, but in all shops you can be
guaranteed to find something just for you.
“Iiris returns to her home country after a few years of working
odd jobs around Europe. Her best friend Karoliina has got
them summer jobs as waitresses in Hanko. The young women leave Helsinki behind and set off towards Hanko, intending to put the town at their feet. It is going to be their best
summer ever.”
Kesäkaverit is a film about a special summer. It is a film
about a summer when friendship becomes stronger than
ever, and about girls being there for each other. The film was
shot in Hanko and will premiere at cinemas around the country on the 1st of Augusti 2014.
HANKO AS A FILMING LOCATION
Through the years Hanko has been the filming location of many movies and moviescenes. The best known film with scenes shot in Hanko
is “The Unknown Soldier” (Tuntematon sotilas) from the year 1950.
Here is a few more examples.
Flea markets
Visit flea markets and discover hidden treasures in one of all the jumble
sales and second-hand shops in town.
You might find a unique present to take
home as a souvenir to that person who
already has everything?
Wellness
Take care of yourself during your time
off. In Hanko there are about 10 beauticians, 20 hairdressers and 15 different
masseurs and therapists, who will look
after you and your wellness.
Actors during the shooting of the film. From left: Anna Paavilainen,
Minka Kuustonen, Iina Kuustonen and Pihla Viitala. © Solar Films
Olle’s fate and adventure, 1920, silent film
Amor omnia, 1922, silent film
Everybody loves, 1935, Ansa Ikonen and Tauno Palo
A girl in grey, 1943, Ansa Ikonen and Eino Kaipainen
Shadows in Paradise, 1986, Matti Pellonpää and Kati Outinen
Wonderful Women by Water, 1998, Marika Krook and Nicke Lignell
As White as Marble, 1998, Eeva-Kaarina Volanen and Lasse Pöysti
Badding, 2000, Janne Reinikainen and Peter Franzén
Source: the National Audiovisual Archive
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THE BEST
EVENTS
2014
Sanoma
Hanko
Tennis
7 – 16.7
5 GOOD REASONS TO PLAY
TENNIS IN HANKO
Hanko
Garden
Festival
17–24.5
1. You get to play in an old traditional
tennis environment.
2. Here you can learn a new sport!
Tennis is a sport for everyone, regardless of age.
May
1.5 The spring is welcomed by First of May
songs in the Spa Park
17–23.5 Hanko Garden Festival
3. Arrange your own Wimbledon-inspired tournament, complete with
champagne and strawberries.
June
1.6 Summer market
4.6 The first evening market of the summer
in the Eastern Harbour
5–8.6 Hanko Theatre Festival
6–8.6 The Lightweight boat regatta
13–14.6 Nordic Song Festival
28–29.6 Hanko Beach 2014 – beach volley
tournament
4. Give yourself time to fine-tune your
serve together with your own coach
in a wonderful environment.
5. Finally understand the peculiar
pointing system 15-30-40-game…
A TRADITIONAL
TENNIS
ENVIRONMENT
July
4–6.7 EVLI Hanko Regatta
7–16.7 Sanoma Hanko Tennis 2014
13–18.7 Hanko Music Festival
18–27.7 Hanko Bridge Week
23–27.7 SeaHorse Week – riding competition
25–27.7 Battle of Gangut 1714
27.7 Sleepyhead Day in the Spa Park
28.7–3.8 ITF Scandinavian EB Champion ships by Mandatum Life – tennis competition
August
1–3.8 Poker Run by Powerness
-motorboat event
1–3.8 Baltic Cup – junior football tournament
7–9.8 X-Yachts Open Nordic Championship
22–24.8 Hanko Sea Kayak Gathering
29–31.8 Surfboard FM, Formula and slalom
29–31.8 Hanko Days & the Night of the
Bonfires
31.8 Baltic market
September
5–7.9 Konstrundan – The Art Circuit
26–28.9 Hanko Foto Festival
October
4.10. Baltic Sea Marathon
30.10–2.11. Hanko Film Festival
Hangon Musiikkijuhlat täyttää viisi vuotta ja
luvassa on huikea kattaus huippumuusikoita. Monipuolinen ohjelma tarjoaa elämyksiä
kaikille!
Tennis is traditionally a part of summer in Hanko and
several large tennis events are arranged here annually. The traditional amateur tennis week is played here
yearly in July and has been around since 1951, attracting players from all around the country. This year the
international ITF seniors tournament represents the
international part of the events. The tennis stadium
has seen many top players and for a few years the ATP
professional competitions were held in Hanko.
In the Hanko Spa Park there are 10 tennis courts.
In the actual tennis stadium there are six clay courts
and by the park pond on the other side of the road
there are additional four hard courts with a plexipave
surface. For private tennis lessons or tennis school in
summer, please contact Tenniskoulu Hedman, or MTI
Modern Tennis Institute.
More information: www.hankotennis.net
Hanko was one of the first towns in
Finland where tennis was played. The
white sport was very popular among
the rich in Europe, and Hanko Spa
built tennis courts close to the present ones in the early 1890s. Already
in 1905 a tournament was held in
Hanko, which is considered the first
tennis competition in Finland. A few
years later in 1911 Hanko Tennis Club
had the honour to arrange the first
championship games of the Finnish
Tennis Association. They only competed in the men’s singles and the winner
was Boris Schildt, who became the
first Finnish tennis champion.
7 – 16.7 Sanoma Hanko Tennis 2014
28.7 – 3.8 ITF Scandinavian EB Championships by Mandatum Life
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Hanko is a charming place all year round and there are many places
worth discovering. Pick your favourite walk or try them all!
DISCOVER YOUR
FAVOURITE
GREAT WALKS
Lean-to Furunäs 2 km >
Silversand beach
Hangonkylä
Harbour
Varisniemi
Frisbee golf
course
Kappelisatama
Harbour
Slaktis beach
Railway station
Golf course 7 km >
Bellevue beach
TOWN CENTRE
The Love Path on Puistovuoret –
a cultural outdoor experience
Take a stroll along the Love Path
and experience the unique mixture of outstanding nature and
historical events. The 1.5 km-long
walk will take you back to the late
19th century, when the Love Path
was created for the well-being
of the spa guests. On the large
plain cliff there was a fenced
off area for airbaths, and during
the time of emigration the emigrants danced here while waiting
for their trip to America to begin. Cultural history and wonderful nature intertwine on Puistovuoret, the cape offers a breathtaking view of the Baltic Sea. You
can also find war relics as well
as the town’s first monument, the
Nordenskiöld Table, which tells
about the visit of the explorer
Nordenskiöld with the steam ship
Express in the turn of the year
1880-1881.
The Architectural Walk in Hanko
Town Centre
Let the buildings come to life
and tell you their own history.
Despite the short history of the
town, Hanko has an astounding richness in architecture. At a
comfortable walking distance you
will find works by Theodor Höijer, Lars Sonck, Selim A Lindqvist,
Waldemar Aspelin, Wiwi Lönn
och Viljo Revell among others.
Get your own guide brochure, or
book a guided architectural walk
at the tourist office.
Tulliniemi and Gunnarstrand
Take a walk on the cape where
the mainland ends, and you are
met by the endless sea and
unique nature. Regardless of
season, the Tulliniemi beach is a
fantastic environment for a walk.
The stormy sea is a delightful
companion, and on the way back
you can admire knotty miniature
pines. Don’t miss the idyllic fishing sheds at Gunnarstrand on
your way back.
The War History of Hanko
The traces of Hanko’s wartime
history reach hundreds of years
Tennisranta
beach
back in time and there are plenty
of interesting things visible still
today. On the website
www.hangokrigshistoria.fi you can
get acquainted with the war history of Hanko and with the help
of the map on the site you can
easily find your way around town.
Path
of Love
Tulliranta beach
The House of
the Four Winds
Eastern Harbour
Itämeren
Portti
Uddskatan
TIP! You can also book a
guided tour “The Tales of
the Spa Park Villas”, In the
“Footsteps of the Emigrants”
or “In the Footsteps of Mannerheim”. Find out more information from the tourist
office.
The Southernmost
point of Finland
The Pike’s Gut
TOP 5 NATURE EXCURSIONS
HANKO ON TWO WHEELS
Tours to Uddskatan see page 21
Högholmen nature trail in Tvärminne
Bird observation towers in Täktom and Tvärminne
Frisbee golf: a full 18-hole course covering woods
and the seashore
Orienteering by bike – when looking for the control
points, you are bound to find places in Hanko that
you have never seen before!
Rent a bike and check out new sights. You
can follow the 19 km-long designated bikepath going around the whole town. Stop for
a cup of coffee or lunch on the way or bring
your own packed lunch. The tourist office
will provide you with a bike map.
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Spend an unforgettable day on a cruise. Visit a lighthouse, see the seals living
in the sea or be amazed by the rock carvings at The Pike’s Gut.
Lighthouses and cruises
OUR LIGHTHOUSES
ON THE STORMY SEA
The tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries, Bengtskär, is located
25 km south-west of Hanko (52 m above sea level, 252 steps). The
lighthouse was built in 1906. Bengtskär is the southernmost inhabited island in Finland. There is a museum, a café, exhibitions, a post
office, and accommodation and conference facilities.
Bengtskär
Daily cruises from the Eastern Harbour during the 14.6–24.8 season. Departure at
11 am, arrival at 16.30 pm. Adults 58€, children (4–14 years) 25€. Price includes lunch,
guide and entrance at Bengtskär. There is a café on board. Contingent on weather.
Bookings: www.marinelines.fi, tel. 0400 536 930 or tourist office, tel. 019 2203 411
Info about accommodation on Bengtskär www.bengtskar.fi, tel. 02 4667 227
Russarö
Russarö Island is located south of Hanko a couple of kilometres
south-west of Gustafsvärn. The five-storey lighthouse was built
in 1863, and is made of stone. The lighthouse is also called “the
Eye of Hanko”. Russarö lighthouse decorates the coat of arms of
Hanko, which is one of the most beautiful in Finland.
Cruises are arranged on the following dates: 7.6., 14.6., 1.7., 8.7., 15.7., 22.7., 29.7., 9.8.,
16.8, 30.8. Bookings have to be made 3 weeks prior to the cruise. Departure from
Hanko at 12.30 pm, arrival at 4 pm. Adults 35€, children (4–14 years) 20€.
Bookings: www.marinelines.fi, tel. 0400 536 930 or tourist office, tel. 019 2203 411.
Gustafsvärn (Kustaanvarustus) /
The Pike’s Gut (Hauensuoli)
Gustafsvärn is a small island located 3 km south-west of Hanko,
with ruins of the fortifications built by the Swedes in the late 18th
century as well as a lighthouse from 1951.
“The Guest Book of the Archipelago” is a unique attraction!
A narrow strait located directly off the coast between two islands,
Tullisaari and Kobben, was used as a sheltering harbour from the
15th century onwards. Seafarers carved their names, coats of arms,
owner´s marks and even short stories in the rocks of these islands;
some 640 carvings have been found and registered.
Cruises are arranged on Saturdays during the 1.7–31.7 season. Departure from the
ST 1 quay in the Eastern Harbour at 11 am. Duration approx. 2 hours. Adults 25€,
children (4–14 years) 10€. Contingent on weather.
Bookings: www.sunfun.fi or tourist office, tel. 019 2203 411.
Guided Seal Safari to the outer archipelago
Take a trip to the outer archipelago to see the greys seals living in the
Baltic Sea. There are over 12 000 grey seals and with a bit of luck you
can spot the grey seal in Hanko daily.
”What wonderful, relaxing days in Hanko. The sun,
the sea and the clear blue sky. Warm cliffs and
beautiful houses. Oh, I love the sea. My soul is at
peace when I listen to the breaking waves and
look at the small islands out in the distance.”
– norapoppius.blogspot.fi 07/2013
Thursdays and Sundays during the 1.7–31.7 season. Departure from the ST 1 quay
in the Eastern Harbour at 11 am. Duration approx. 2 hours. Adults 35€, children (4–14
years) 15€. Contingent on weather.
Bookings: www.sunfun.fi or tourist office, tel. 019 2203 411.
A boat to Paldiski, Estonia
The ro-ro/passenger vessel M/V Liverpool Seaway
operates on the route Hanko–Paldiski. www.navirail.com
Ask for
customised
cruises for
groups!
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The Eastern Harbour is the pulsating center of Hanko
in summer. The white-painted sailing pavilion of HSF
is a classic landmark right next to the dock, and the
famous red warehouses entice you with their versatile restaurants. Seafarers and landlubbers alike feel
comfortable in the crowded street.
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THE EASTERN
HARBOUR –
A NATURAL
MEETING PLACE
In summertime you can notice the scents
from the evening market, eat pancakes, buy
fresh fish, shop in the small stores and enjoy
a broad selection of different programs.
Walk around the harbour and take a look
at the luxurious boats, new restaurants, and
listen to the best troubadour. The light summer nights offer you a pulsating nightlife
with entertainment for every taste.
For the boaters Hanko is an attractive
stop-over between the region of the capital
and the Archipelago Sea. The Eastern Harbour, the largest guest harbour in Finland,
is situated in the centre and serves boaters
from spring to autumn. Cruises to Bengtskär and other trips out to sea start from the
Eastern Harbour, which is also the centre for
the Hanko Regatta and many other popular events.
Hangonkylä harbour with its beloved
fishing sheds and restaurant is an alternative for people who are looking for beautiful
views and some peace and quiet.
Eastern Harbour is the largest guest harbour
in Finland offering 430 berths. Centrally
located and offering various services.
Municipal guest harbour, harbour office,
tel. 040 596 2485, www.itasatama.fi
Home and guest harbour Itämeren Portti,
tel. 0400 544 164, www.itamerenportti.fi
TIP! The popular evening market in the
Eastern Harbour is held every Wednesday and Friday from June 5th to August
6th.
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HANKO 19
The Battle of Gangut, Maurice Baquoi, 1724–1727.
THE BATTLE
OF
GANGUT
– a turning point in history
It is the 27th of July 1714. It is a still, wonderful high summer’s day, and everything
seems calm, but this will change within a
few hours. Sweden has been at war with
Russia, Denmark and Saxony for fourteen
years and last summer the Russians conquered southern Finland, led by Czar Peter.
However, the Swedes still rule the sea.
Czar Peter was very interested in seafaring and he was present in Hanko himself. He came from Tallin, to Tvärminne via
Porkala on the 19.7. to observe the Swedes.
Whenever Peter investigated where the galleys could be pulled over, he had a large
Cyrillic P carved into a rock or stone. During the battle itself Peter watched from the
beach.
Part of the Swedish naval fleet was positioned outside Hanko when the Russians,
led by Peter, tried to get around the cape.
The Russians tried to pull their galleys over
the Hanko cape, but failed. Most of the
Swedish fleet was at sea and could not get
close enough because of the calm weather.
The Russians managed to row around the
Hanko peninsula with 90 galleys, but found
themselves facing a guard of only seven
Swedish ships. The Swedes, however, had
more fire power.
The battle began around 3 p.m. and lasted for three hours. The Swedes were led by
Vice Admiral Nils Ehrenskiöld. The Russian
fleet was led by General Admiral Fyodor
Matveevitsch Apraxin. It was a bloody battle, and about a thousand soldiers lost their
lives.
The Swedes lost the battle, and this was
the Russians’ first victory over the Swedes at
sea. The symbolic value was very high, and
27.7. became the Day of the Russian Navy,
and to this day there is a ship named Gangut
in their fleet, which is the Russian name for
Hanko. Czar Peter was made Vice Admiral
after the battle, and he organized a great victory parade on the Neva.
Until the Great Nordic War (1700–1721)
and the Great Hate (1713–1721), Finland
had been an integral part of Sweden, but
during the 1700s when Russia became a
world power some Finns looked towards
Russia.There changes led to Finland becoming a part of Russia in 1809 until finally becoming independent in 1917.
Hanko Museum’s summer exhibition
GANGUT FESTIVAL IN HANKO
25–27.7
Rilax - Riilahti - Gangut 1714, 300 years
since the Battle of Rilax is about the actual
battle as well as about the future ruler Peter
the Great and Charles XII of Sweden, who
was in Turkey at the time. In the exhibition
you can also learn about the Great Nordic
War, the lives of ordinary soldiers and what
impact the battle had on Finnish history.
The items are from museums in Finland,
Sweden and Russia. From Sweden is a sloop,
among other things, which Peter the Great
built in Holland, and which is a war-trophy
from Narva.
Welcome to the Hanko Museum to learn
about the early 18th century history of Finland and the Baltic area!
— Laura Lotta Andersson, Museum Director
TIP! Come and explore the war time history of Hanko. On this site you will find
information in English and maps that
guide you to all places of interest.
www.hangonsotahistoria.fi
25 – 27.7 A replica of a military camp with uniforms and guns from
the 18th century.
26 – 28.7 ”Gangut-regatta”. A big international sailing event arrives
in Hanko.
26.7
The Battle of Gangut in 1714 style will be re-enacted with
20–30 ships and 200 participants.
26.7
Gangut festival with music and programme.
27.7
A parade of sailing ships to the Rilax bay north of the
Hanko Peninsula.
27.7
A cruise from Hanko to the memorial of the Battle of
Gangut.
www.riilahti1714.fi
The Russian czar Peter the Great wanted to learn
new things and to gain knowledge about Western
Europe. He modernised Russia and during his time
Russia became a major European power. His dream
about having a Russian harbour in the Baltic Sea
became reality when the city of St. Petersburg was
established in 1703 during the Great Nordic War.
The Russian czar and emperor Peter I, xylograph by unknown
artist, National Board of Antiquities
Enjoy a Gangut weekend!
The weekend package includes a guided tour, lunch, The Battle
of Gangut, a visit to Hanko museum and the cruise to the Gangut
monument. Price 92€. Booking and information: Hanko tourist
office tel. 019 2203 411 or [email protected].
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HANKO 21
Tvärminne, the leading research station in the Nordic
countries, extends, it’s history for over 100 years.
New !
THE BALTIC SEA
IN FOCUS
Opens to
the public
in 2014
None of the oceans remain unaffected by human activity.
We all know about the poor state of the Baltic. In Hanko a
lot of information has been gathered about our Baltic Sea.
Tvärminne Zoological Station has been on the Hangö cape
for over 100 years and has gathered data, analyzed and researched our sea and its ecosystem this whole time.
An invaluable amount of knowledge and it is needed in
order to be able to understand and secure the marine environment. We need the Baltic Sea, now and in the future.
59° 48’ 31” N
22° 53’ 47” E
THE
SOUTHERNMOST
POINT OF
FINLAND
A MARINE BIOLOGIST
FOR A DAY?
Join a research cruise out into the archipelago on
board the research ship Saduria for 1–2 hours together with a guide telling you about the state of
the Baltic. During the trip samples from the bottom of the sea will be taken and afterwards the
samples will be analyzed under the guidance of a
marine biologist. Learn more about the Baltic Sea,
suitable for groups. The package price is 576€ for
a maximum of 30 people.
Reservations and information:
Hanko tourist office, tel. 019 2203 411,
[email protected]
GUIDED TOURS TO UDDSKATAN
—
Guided tours to the Uddskatan nature reserve and the southernmost
point of Finland are available 26.4, 17.5, 7.6, 9.8, 6.9, 20.9.
—
More information and reservations: Hanko tourist office
tel. 019 2203 411, [email protected], www.hanko.fi/tourism
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Accommodation
“A vacationer appreciating easygoing life
should direct his steps toward Hanko.
As you walk on the beach boulevard next to
the pastel hued villas, you can’t but breathe
in the atmosphere of ease.”
The given prices are examples. For exact price information,
contact the accomodation provider.
Tip! Where can I find a wireless
network in Hanko? Check out
the up to date list on
www.hanko.fi/tourism
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Open
only in
summer
HOTEL REGATTA
Newly renovated hotel in the centre.
Toilet/shower and air-condition in the
room. 106 beds, rooms for 1–4 people.
Price during high season from 140€/
double room incl. breakfast. Price
during low season from 75€/ double
room incl. breakfast. Beach 20 m,
Eastern Harbour 200 m, shopping
street 350 m
HOTEL B8
Hotel in the centre. Toilet/shower in
some of the rooms. 32 beds, rooms
for 1–4 people. Price during high
season from 90€/ double room incl.
breakfast. Price during low season
from 70€/ doubleroom incl. breakfast.
Beach 200 m, Eastern Harbour 300 m,
shopping street 200 m.
Bulevardi 8, tel. 040 485 1808,
HOTEL VILLA MAIJA
Villa accommodation in the Spa Park.
Toilet/shower in the room. Open round
the year. 35 beds, rooms for 1–4 people. Price during high season from
100€/ double room incl. breakfast.
Price during low season from 80€/
double room incl. breakfast. Beach
100 m, Eastern Harbour 500 m, shopping street 500 m.
Torikatu 2, tel. 019 248 6491,
www.hotelb8.fi
Appelgrenintie 7, tel. 050 505 2013,
050 306 1900, www.hotelregatta.fi
VILLA TELLINA
Villa accommodation in the Spa Park.
Toilet/shower in some of the rooms.
109 beds, rooms for 1–5 people. Price
from 100€/ double room incl. breakfast. Beach 30 m, Eastern Harbour
400 m, shopping street 400 m.
Appelgrenintie 2, tel. 019 248 6356, offseason 019 523 0856, www.tellina.com
nights in 19th century
wooden villas
www.villamaija.fi
Open
only in
summer
“R omantic, endless
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Open
only in
summer
www.villamaija.fi
[email protected]
Tel. 050 505 2013
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY
BED & BREAKFAST VILLA DORIS
Villa accommodation in the Spa Park.
Toilet/shower in the corridor. 23 beds,
rooms for 1–4 people. Price from 95€/
double room incl. breakfast.
Beach 30 m, Eastern Harbour 1.0 km,
shopping street 900 m.
MOTEL SILVERSAND
Motel 4 km from the centre.
Toilet/shower in the room. 40 beds,
rooms for 1–4 people. Price from 97€/
double room incl. breakfast.
Beach 200 m, Eastern Harbour 4.4 km,
shopping street 4.0 km.
Lähteentie 27, tel. 019 248 7540,
VIKING MOTEL
Motel in the centre. Toilet/shower in
the corridor. 44 beds, rooms for 1–4
people. Price during high season from
80€/ double room. Price during low
season from 70€/ double room. Beach
1.0 km, Eastern Harbour 2.4 km, shopping street 2.2 km.
HANKO GUEST HOUSE
Guest house in the centre. Toilet/
shower mainly in the corridor. 19 beds,
rooms for 1–3 people. Price during
high season from 80€ and during low
season from 69€ / double room incl.
breakfast. Beach 700 m, Eastern Harbour 1.1 km, shopping street 700 m.
Appelgrenintie 23, tel. 019 248 1228,
040 536 9802
www.silversand.fi
Lasitehtaankatu 6, tel. 040 516 3837,
Korsmaninkatu 46, tel. 040 829 5393,
www.vikingmotel.fi
www.hangonmajatalo.fi
CAMPING SILVERSAND
Silversand camping site is located
by the sea, about 4 km from the town
centre. The area provides car parks,
tent pitches, and cabins. Open round
the year.
TVÄRMINNE CARAVAN
Tvärminne Caravan is situated 14 km
from the city centre. The area provi­
des places for caravans and mobile
homes for a minimum stay of one
week.
Lähteentie 27, Tel. 019 248 5500,
Tvärminnentie 352, puh. 040 594 3268,
www.campingsilversand.fi
www.tvarminne-caravan.fi
Open
only in
summer
GUESTHOUSE EVANGELICA
Accommodation in the centre.
Toilet/shower in some of the rooms.
63 beds, rooms for 1–7 people. Price
from 81€/ double room incl. breakfast.
Beach 1.1 km, Eastern Harbour 1.2 km,
shopping street 800 m.
Esplanaadi 61, tel. 010 327 1628
www.evangelica.net
BED & BREAKFAST VILLA GARBO
Rooms and apartments in the centre.
Toilet/shower in some of the rooms.
40 beds, rooms for 1–4 people. Price
during high season from 70€/ double
room incl. breakfast. Price during low
season 65€/ doubleroom incl. breakfast. Beach 1.0 km, Eastern Harbour 1.1
km, shopping street 700 m.
Raatimiehenkatu 8, tel. 040 542 1732
www.pensionat-garbo.com
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Restaurants
Did you know… that Hanko Sushi
and Classic Pizza first opened
their restaurants in Hanko! After
this both restaurants have established themselves in cities
around Finland.
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company
RESTAURANT MAKASIINI
This classy restaurant specializes in
genuine tastes from the archipelago.
The host, Nixu Knichter, and his chef
Mr. Majuri have a deep passion for
food, and it shows. Open from March
to December.
RESTAURANT ORIGO
This restaurant, known for its roses
and candles, seafood buffet and locally grown food, has an elegant atmosphere and is owned by Joanna
and Jan Westerling. Open daily round
the year.
RESTAURANT PÅ KROKEN
The fisherman family Ekströms cosy
fish and shellfish restaurant På Kroken
(Swedish for “Hooked”) is located in
the idyllic Hangonkylä Harbour. Café
and fish shop next door. Open round
the year.
Satamakatu 9, tel. 019 248 4060,
Satamakatu 7, tel. 019 248 5023,
Hangonkylä Harbour, tel. 040 358 1815,
NAUTI BISTRO
This relaxed and cosy restaurant situated right next to the old harbour
warehouses in the Eastern Harbour is
owned by Pirkko and Kare Johansson. The restaurant has a fantastic
view over the harbour. Open round
the year.
www.makasiini.fi
www.restaurant-origo.com
019 248 9101, www.pakroken.fi
Satamakatu 19, tel. 044 548 6852
RESTAURANT HSF
Restaurant HSF combines the modern gastronomy with Nordic food culture and the history of Finnish sailing.
Open from May 1st to August, and at
other dates by prior agreement.
Eastern Harbour, tel. 0600 550 121,
THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS
This legendary restaurant, located on
beach cliffs, has a very interesting history all the way back to the beginning
of the 1900s. It has been owned by,
among others, Marshal Mannerheim.
Open from Spring to Autumn.
HANGON MAKARONITEHDAS
Finnish for “Hanko macaroni factory”
will show you another world serving
lovely organic fresh pasta. This little
Italy in Hanko also has the largest assortment of champagne. Open from
May to August.
CLASSIC PIZZA
Did you know that the story of this
famous luxury pizza chain began in
Hanko? Family Toivanen is the proud
owner of the only pizza chain in Finland with a quality diploma. Open only
in summertime.
www.restauranthsf.fi
Neljäntuulenkuja, Pieni Mäntysaari,
Satamakatu 15, tel. 044 523 4522,
Satamakatu 17, tel. 044 033 7606,
tel. 019 248 1455, www.makasiini.fi
www.hangonmakaronitehdas.fi
www.classicpizza.fi
RESTAURANT PIRATE
This cosy, maritime two floor restaurant is situated in the old warehouses
in the Eastern Harbour. On the ground
floor you find a wood burning pizza
oven and a charcoal grill for lovely
atmosphere and tasty food.
Open from May to August.
HANKO SUSHI
Hanko Sushi combines Japanese
food and flavours with the wonderful
touch of the archipelago, and offers
fresh and delicious fish and vegetarian dishes handmade and beautifully
served in a light and pleasant ambience. Open only in summertime.
RESTAURANT HANGON PORTTI
Take a short ferry trip from the Eastern Harbour to the little island called
Smultrongrundet, and you will come
to the southernmost restaurant in Finland, Hangon Portti. Open only during
summer.
Satamakatu 13, tel. 019 248 3006,
Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 040 487 6409,
N 59° 49’ / E 22° 38’, tel. 0600 550 130,
www.pirate.fi
www.hankosushi.fi
www.hangonportti.fi
RESTAURANT HANGON CASINO
This restaurant is located in a beautiful old building in the historical Spa
Park directly by the sea. Open from
Spring to Autumn. Only for groups.
Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 0400 583 818,
www.hangoncasino.fi
Itämeren portti / Eastern Harbour,
Ajattele mitä syöt.
tänk på vad d u äter.
S A TA M A K A T U 1 5 , 1 0 9 0 0 H A N K O
TEL. 044 0337 606
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Open daily all year around
between 11am to 22pm.
Delicious á la Carte from the region.
Enjoy Boviks ekolamb, zander from the local
fishermen, or our world famous archipelago buffet.
Welcome!
Espoo | Hanko | Helsinki | Hyvinkää | Kuopio | Nauvo | Turku | Vantaa
Itäsatama • 10900 Hanko • 019-2485 023 • Joanna & Jan
WWW.HANKOSUSHI.FI
www.facebook.com/ravintolaorigo
www.restaurant-origo.com
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Cafés,
restaurants
& nightlife
ALAN’S CAFÉ
Open round the year.
Raatihuoneentori 4, tel. 019 248 7622
Hanko
is the most
perfect place to
celebrate the
Finnish crab
season!
HANGON MAJATALO
Open round the year
Korsmaninkatu 46, tel. 040 829 5393
www.hangonmajatalo.fi
TENNIS CAFÉ
Open only in summertime.
Appelgrenintie 12, tel. 019 248 2834
HANKO CAFÉ
Open round the year.
Ratakatu 16, tel. 050 439 6103
Did you know that Alans Café
bakes the best cinnamon rolls in
town every Saturday? The smell
of freshly baked buns greets you
already at the door and you better get there early because there
is never enough for everyone.
ORIGO NIGHTCLUB
Open round the year.
Satamakatu 7, tel. 019 248 5023,
www.restaurant-origo.com
Activities
Did you know that the golf
course in Hanko has the
longest season in the country?
Many years the course is open
from April to December.
Calendar of events: www.hanko.fi
SPORTY ACTIVITIES
FOOTBALL GOLF
Hagan puisto (free nine hole course).
More information: Hanko Town Sports
Office, tel. 040 518 9564
PARK
Open from Spring to Autumn.
Appelgrenintie 11, tel. 019 248 6182,
www.restaurangpark.fi
MEXICAN BUFFET
Open round the year.
Esplanaadi 69, tel. 044 207 7200
BEACH BAR PLAGEN
Open only in summertime.
Tennisranta beach, tel. 045 639 7737,
www.plagen.fi
PARK
Open from Spring to Autumn.
Appelgrenintie 11, tel. 019 248 6182,
www.restaurangpark.fi
CAFÉ BUNKERFLOWER
Open from Spring to Autumn.
Front Museum, Lappohja,
tel. 041 480 1237
BEACH VOLLEY
On the beaches Regattaranta, Tennisranta. Hanko Beach, tel. 0400 471 490,
www.hankobeach.com
THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS
Open from Spring to Autumn.
Neljäntuulenkuja, Pieni Mäntysaari,
tel. 019 248 1455, www.makasiini.fi
WALL’S HAMBURGERS
Open round the year.
Ratakatu 10, tel. 019 248 2332
PUB GRÖNAN
Open round the year.
Bulevardi 17, tel. 019 248 6505,
www.gronan.fi
ICE-CREAM STALL
PIZZA HOUSE CIAO CIAO
Open round the year.
Esplanaadi 119, tel. 019 248 9102
CAFÉ REGATTA
Open round the year.
Merikatu 1, tel. 044 777 0741
CAFÉ VIRTASKA
Open from Spring to christmas.
Vuorikatu 13, tel. 044 382 0032
EKSTRÖMS FISH SHOP AND CAFÉ
Open round the year.
Hangonkylä Harbour, tel. 019 248 9101,
www.pakroken.fi
PUBS & NIGHTLIFE
PIZZERIA UNO
Open round the year.
Bulevardi 15, tel. 019 241 8881
ROXX CAFÉ & PUB
Open round the year.
Eastern Harbour, tel. 019 248 4393,
www.roxx.fi
STOP-IN
Open round the year.
Santalantie 10, tel. 019 248 1398
TEBOIL CAFÉS
Open round the year.
•Asematori 1, tel. 019 248 3218
•Koverharintie 7, Lappohja,
tel. 019 244 3416, www.teboil.fi
GOLF
HanGolf, Kirkkotie 28, Täktom
(par 72 eighteen hole course),
tel. 019 248 9357, 040 592 7717,
www.hangolf.fi
Bamse Golf, tel. 0500 404 611,
www.bamsegolf.fi
PUB MARET
Open round the year.
Oikokatu 8, tel. 040 507 2490
PIZZERIA NADIN
Open round the year.
Ratakatu 12–14, tel. 019 248 7987
SMÖRMAGASINET
Open round the year.
Western Harbour, tel. 045 639 7737,
www.smormagasinet.fi
GOLF CAFÉ
Open from Spring to Autumn.
Kirkkotie 28, tel. 019 248 9357
Pappagallo, Eastern Harbour
The Eastern Harbour ice-cream stall
The Church Park ice-cream stall
HANKO CASINO / SURFBAR
Open only in summertime.
Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 0400 583 818,
www.hangoncasino.fi
HSF
Open only in summertime.
Eastern Harbour, tel. 019 248 2264,
www.restauranthsf.fi
MUSIC BAR MAKASIINI
Open from March to December.
Satamakatu 9, tel. 019 248 4060,
www.makasiini.fi
MUSIC BAR PIRATE
Open only in summertime.
Satamakatu 13, tel. 019 248 3006,
www.pirate.fi
ROXX CAFÉ & PUB
Open round the year.
Eastern Harbour, tel. 019 248 4393,
040 357 6570, www.roxx.fi
Locally grown food
Take part in a guided tour
visiting the local food producers 12.7 or 30.8. The tour
takes you to see the Highland Cattel at Havsgårdar farm and at the Sjöberg
farm you get to see freerange hens and vegetables.
Possibility to buy products.
Make your reservation at
the tourist office!
FRISBEE GOLF (DISC GOLF)
Tiilitehtaantie (free course with 18 baskets). Frisbees from the tourist office
and sports office. More information:
Hanko Town Sports Office,
tel. 040 518 9564 or Hangon Hyrskyt
Frisbeegolf, tel. 040 589 2564,
www.hahyfg.fi, www.frisbeeliitto.com
BIKE RENTAL
Bed & Breakfast Villa Garbo, Raatimiehenkatu 8, tel. 040 542 1732,
www.pensionat-garbo.com
Ekström’s fish shop, Hangonkylä
Harbour, tel. 019 248 9101,
www.pakroken.fi
SunFun, Eastern Harbour,
tel. 040 414 5681, www.sunfun.fi
Supervivo, Appelgrenintie 33,
tel. 050 564 3563, www.supervivo.net
SurfClub Hanko, Hopeahietikko, tel.
040 552 2822, www.surfclubhanko.com
BIKE ORIENTEERING
Orienteering maps from Hanko Town
Sports Office, tel. 040 518 9564,
Tia’s book shop, Vuorikatu 19 and
the tourist office, tel. 019 2203 411
BOWLING HALL
Urheilukatu 5, tel. 044 776 0002,
www.hangonkeilailu.fi
FITNESS GYM
Steelstudio, Satamakatu 2,
tel. 019 248 2822, www.steelstudio.net
JOGGING AND SKI TRACK
Illuminated jogging and ski track
(1,2 / 1,8 / 3,3 km), Tiilitehtaantie
Ski track (5 km), Furuviken
KARTING
Hanko Rental, tel. 050 440 2621
(bookings), 0400 447 439,
www.hankorental.fi
PETANQUE
Borrow petanque balls from the
tourist office against deposit. Tel. 019
2203 411, [email protected]
PILATES
Hangon aurinkoinen, tel. 040 360 0879
RIDING
Hankoniemen ratsastajat ry.,
stables at Suursuo, tel. 019 248 1160,
040 560 0595, www.hunr.org
SKATING
Hangethe sportcenter, Urheilukatu 2
Hangonkylä schoolground,
Backankatu 40
Sports park, Esplanaadi 73
Your expert on
conference trips.
Hanko Tourist Office, tel. 019 2203 411,
[email protected], www.hanko.fi/tourism
ACCOMODATION / DINING / CRUISES / MEETING FACILITIES
Your choice is
important to us
By the year 2020 we vision Hanko as an environmentally
friendly year round tourist destination. We are determined to
reach this goal and this year we for the first time give a green
star to all companies that are environmentally responsible.
1.
2.
3.
Choose green.
Support environmentally responsible companies.
Park your car.
The best way to get to know Hanko is by foot or bike.
Footprint on the beach.
Help us keep the Hanko beaches clean, don’t trash.
More information about the
environmental responsible Hanko:
www.hanko.fi/tourism.
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Activities
”Hanko brings out the urge to immediately dress yourself in navy
striped clothes, grab a beach basket and a tennis racket and
bike around Hanko on a Jopo-bike, just like all the summer guest
do. Maybe I would get a hint of the discreet charm of this town
to myself. A visit to Hanko almost feels like a visit abroad.”
Hanko
Regatta
4–6.7
Calendar of events: www.hanko.fi
– Suolaa & Hunajaa / Divaaniblogit.fi blog, 07/2013
TENNIS
Outdoor court reservations:
HTK-Tennis club, Tenniscafé,
tel. 040 5026 424,
www.hankotennis.net
Indoor court reservations:
Hanko Town Sports Office,
tel. 040 518 9564,
Modern Tennis Institute (tennis
school), tel. 040 500 5313, 040 769
2523, www.mtitennis.com
Tenniskoulu Hedman (tennis school),
tel. 09 8624 4000,
www.tennishedman.fi
Merijooga Hanko, tel. 044 766 7556, www.merijooga.fi
Sattva Wellness, tel. 0400 477 076, www.sattva.fi
Yoga, Arts and Magic / The Midnight
Sun Ashtanga Yoga Retreat,
Sandö Ström, tel. 040 502 9811,
www.yogaartsmagic.net
FISHING LICENCES
Available at the municipal library,
Vuorikatu 3–5, tel. 040 135 9380.
ZUMBA
Hanna Österlund, tel. 044 523 6883,
[email protected]
Hejdi ry, tel. 040 741 9691, www.hejdi.fi
WINDSURFING
Windsurfing / kitesurfing /
SUP-boarding
Kola Kayaking, tel. 044 088 5699,
www.kolakayaking.com
SurfClub Hanko, Silversand Beach,
tel. 040 552 2822,
www.surfclubhanko.com
TIP! The beaches Tulliranta and Silversand are some of the best windsurfing
spots in Finland!
MARITIME ACTIVITIES
BOAT RENTAL
Margareetta Gustafsson,
tel. 040 525 7479, 045 149 7420
SurfClub Hanko, Silversand beach, tel.
040 552 2822, wwwsurfclubhanko.com
BOAT TOURS AND CRUISES
Marine Lines, Eastern Harbour,
tel. 0400 536 930, www.marinelines.fi
SunFun, Eastern Harbour,
tel. 0400 440 802, www.sunfun.fi
Fun Sail Hanko, sailingboat-tours,
tel. 041 705 1961,
[email protected]
YOGA
Astanga yoga, tel. 040 761 8797,
www.rosenpiipa.com
Hejdi ry, tel. 040 741 9691, www.hejdi.fi
FISHING TRIPS AND EQUIPMENT
Harri Hotti, tel. 050 567 9011,
www.normark.fi/proguide/harrihotti.php
DIVING
Hanko Diving, Eastern Harbour,
tel. 040 530 1397, 050 559 5115,
www.hankodiving.fi
General information about fishing in
Finland and the Finnish licence system: www.mmm.fi, www.ahven.net
HUNTING TOURS TO
THE ARCHIPELAGO
Wildmark, tel. 040 900 4339,
www.wildmark.fi
KAYAK RENTAL AND KAYAK TOURS
Kola Kayaking, tel. 044 088 5699,
www.kolakayaking.com
Guided Kayak tours Saturdays and
Sundays 1–31.7.
SurfClub Hanko, Silversand Beach,
tel. 040 552 2822,
www.surfclubhanko.com
WINTER BATHING
More information at the tourist office.
Cruises to Bengtskär
M/S Summersea – M/S Anna
Reservations:
Departures to
and the archipelago from
0400 536 930
the lighthouse
www.marinelines.fi
everyday
the Eastern Harbour in Hanko
at 11.00 am
WELLNESS
Anja’s Taktilmassage,
tel. 050 912 7555
Beauty Salon Powder Room,
tel. 040 162 8711
Chiropractic Janne Sonntag,
tel. 040 849 5162
Egyptian Massage Adam Elnahas,
tel. 040 366 1661,
www.egyptianmassage.fi
Gaia’s Garden, tel. 050 449 9511, www.gaiasgarden.fi
Hangon Aurinkoinen,
tel. 040 360 0879
Hoitohuone Vanilla, tel. 044 569 3590, www.hoitohuonevanilla.fi
Beauty Saloon Eija Räisa,
tel. 0400 794 658
Masseuse Yvonne Sandberg-Bartels,
tel. 040 730 8457
Raunis massage, Lappohja,
tel. 040 751 3981
Retreat Center Snoan, Lappohja,
tel. 019 275 7200, www.larkkulla.net
Rosen method, tel. 040 761 8797, www.rosenpiipa.com
Sanadora natural care,
tel. 040 565 4887
Sattva Wellness, tel. 0400 477 076,
www.sattva.fi
Sielunmaisemat, tel. 0400 460 214,
sielunmaisemat.blogspot.fi
Soulment, tel. 045 125 5979,
www.soulment.fi
Studio Bellezza, tel. 019 248 3460,
040 767 2135, www.bellezza.fi
Viivi’s massage, tel. 0400 447 610
CAR RENTAL
Han-Car, Lasitehtaankatu 2,
tel. 019 248 2535, www.han-car.fi
CINEMA
Kino Olympia, Vuorikatu 11,
tel. 040 570 3948, www.kino-olympia.fi
SHOPPING
FLYING
Hanko Airport, Täktom,
tel. 0400 750 630, www.hangonlentokerho.fi, www.lwntopaikat.net
The southernmost pedestrian street in
Finland, Vuorikatu with surroundings.
In Hanko you can find many charming
small shops that sell both locally produced products as brand products.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
BARBECUE HUT & HOT TUB
Supervivo, Tvärminne,
tel. 050 564 3563, www.supervivo.net
BILLIARDS
Roxx Café & Pub, Eastern Harbour,
tel. 019 248 4393, www.roxx.fi
Viking Motel, Lasitehtaankatu 6, tel. 040 516 3837, www.vikingmotel.fi
LEAN-TO
Furunäs and Gunnarsörarna
Further information: Hanko Town
Sports Office, tel. 040 518 9564
lead you through the past and present of the town. In addition, special
theme tours for example:
•In the Footsteps of the Emigrants
•The Villas in the Spa Park tell
their Stories
•In the footsteps of Mannerheim
in Hanko
•Hanko as a Soviet military base
1940–41
•Architecture in Hanko
Price: 85 € / 1 ½ h (every extra hour
50 €). Bookings and more information:
Hanko Tourist Office.
Ask for tours in the area, also outside
Hanko: www.saaritours.fi
NATURE EXCURSIONS
PAINTBALL
Supervivo, Tvärminne,
tel. 050 564 3563, www.supervivo.net
SAUNAS
Saunas for every occasion
More information:
www.hanko.fi/tourism
TAXI
Taxi Hanko, tel. 019 106 910
GUIDED TOURS
The general tour includes the most
important sights, and the guide will
Guided tours to the southernmost
point of Finland, Uddskatan nature
reserve: 26.4, 17.5, 7.6, 9.8, 6.9 and 20.9.
Commentary in Finnish/Swedish.
Bookings and more information:
Hanko Tourist Office.
Hanko
Golf Course
HanGolf
18 holes, par 72
- driving range
- golf club rental
- new clubhouse
- pro shop
- café
Kirkkotie 28, 10900 Hanko * phone +358-19-248 9357
www.hangolf.fi * [email protected]
CRUISES IN HANKO ARCHIPELAGO
www.marinelines.fi
Korkeavuorenkatu 10 B 11, HANKO
+358 400 536 930
Time booking +358-19-248 9357 or www.hangolf.fi
Welcome to the southernmost golf course in Finland
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Sights
A free copy of the city map is available at the tourist office
”We spent wonderful summer days in Hanko. I´m
pretty fond of this city! Unbelievably enough the trip
here only takes 1,5 hours. It feels like we are much
further away, like in the Greek archipelago. Except
that everyone is speaking finnish.”
Look for
bargains at th
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evening mark
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in the Eastern
Harbour
– The Arkkitehdin tytär blog, 08/2013
and coats of arms in the rocks of
these islands; some 640 carvings
have been found and registered.
Cruises in summer, see page 15.
13–18, 1.8–31.8 Mon-Sun 13–16. Adults 2€,
SIGHTS
pensioners, students and children (4–14)
1€. You can visit the Water Tower at other
dates by booking a guide from the tourist office.
LIGHTHOUSES
Bengtskär, Russarö and Gustafsvärn
see pages 14–15.
THE STORM TOWER
The tower is located in the Western
Harbour, and there is a view over
the harbour and the Baltic Sea (18 m
above sea level).
HANKO MUSEUM
Hanko Museums exhibition: ”Rilax-Riilahti-Gangut 1714, 300 years since the
Battle of Gangut” during the 9.5 – 5.10
season. Read more: www.hanko.fi.
Nycanderinkatu 4, Museum office tel.
040 135 9223, duty 040 135 9228. Open
round the year; 9.5–31.8 Tue-Sun at 11–16.
Other dates: Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun at 13–15,
Thu also at 18–19. Adults 5€, pensioners
and students 3€. Free entrance for under
18 years old. Ask for group discounts.
Guided tours: 50/70€.
FRONT MUSEUM
The Front Museum at Lappohja at the
scene of the battle fought in World
War II exhibits themes on Finnish
history and the last wars.
THE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN
CHURCH OF HANKO
The church was built in 1892 and was
repaired after the last war and restored in 1972–73.
Vartiovuori, Kirkkomäki, tel. 019 263 0620,
www.hangonseurakunta.fi.
Hankoniementie, Lappohja,
Open: 18–26.6 Mon-Sun 13–15, 27.6–3.8
tel. 041 480 1237. Open: 17.5–1.9 Mon-
Mon-Sun 12-18 and 4–17.8 Mon-Sun 13–15,
Sun at 11.30–18.30 and during Septem-
or other times by prior arrangement.
SPA PARK
The beautiful old wooden villas in
the Spa Park were built around the
Hanko Spa around the turn of the 20th
century. The villas, designed by wellknown architects, are representative
of decorative wooden architecture.
Many of the spa guests stayed in
Hanko for the whole summer and
were accommodated in the villas.
The spa building was damaged
during the Continuation War and
was torn down after that. Some of the
villas still serve as hotels and restaurants today, for example the legendary Casino.
THE PATH OF LOVE
There is a nature path on Puistovuoret
from which there is a fantastic view
over the sea.
ber Sat-Sun 11.30–18.30. Other times for
groups by prior arrangement. Adults 5€,
children 2€, groups (min. 20 persons) at
EASTERN HARBOUR
The largest guest harbour in Finland.
The harbour is the place to be during
the summer with its activities, small
shops and colourful evening markets.
The evening market is organized on
Wednesdays and Fridays.
SEAFARING MEMORIES
•Nordenskiöld table, Puistovuoret
•Lighthouse of the English line,
Eastern Harbour
•Pylon of the Western Harbour
•Memorial to the Chapel,
Kappelisatama Harbour
•Memorial to the Drowned,
Old cemetery, Tulliniementie 26
•Memorial plaque to Finn-Baltic,
on the beach at the end of the
street Bulevardi
4€ each. Guided tours: 20/30€.
THE WATER TOWER
There is a fantastic view in all directions over the cape of Hanko and
the Baltic Sea (65 m above sea level).
There is a lift to the top and a
telescope.
THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF HANKO
The church was built in 1895 by the
Russian nobility. It is dedicated to the
Russian prince Vladimir and to Mary
Magdalene.
Vartiovuori, Kirkkomäki, tel. 019 2203 411
Täktomintie 5, tel. 040 168 1499,
(tourist office). Open: 2.5-31.5 Sat 13-16,
www.ort.fi. Open by prior arrangement
1.6–30.6 Mon-Sun 13–16, 1.7–31.7 Mon-Sun
during the summer.
THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS
The café has had several owners. The
most interesting of them was Marshal
C.G.E. Mannerheim. He had a summer
cottage next to the café. He bought
the café in 1927 and ran it, until selling
both the cottage and the café in 1933.
There is still a summer café/restaurant
in the building.
THE PIKE’S GUT (HAUENSUOLI)
“The Guest Book of the Archipelago” is
a unique attraction. This narrow strait
located directly off the coast between
two islands was used as a sheltering
harbour from the 15th century onwards. Seafarers carved their names
The Monument of Liberty was
re-erected in 1960 with new text:
“For our liberty”. The monument is
situated by the sea at the end of the
street Bulevardi. The monument was
planned by Ilmari Wirkkala and Leonard Savola (Granit) and made by
sculptor Bertel Nilsson.
EMIGRATION MEMORIES
During the years 1880–1930, nearly
400,000 Finns emigrated to America.
Of these about 250,000 passed
through Hanko, travelling first to
England and then on to the USA,
Canada, or Australia.
•Emigrants’ hotel and office,
Bulevardi 15
•Russian emigrants’ hotel,
Nycanderinkatu 10
•Butter Warehouse, Western Harbour
•Natural dancing place on the rocks,
Puistovuoret
•The Emigration Monument,
Merikatu: The names of the municipalities where the emigrants came
from are engraved in the foundation.
There are three cranes flying out to
the sea on the top of the monument.
The monument is made by sculptor
Mauno Oittinen.
Read more: www.hanko.fi, or
www.migrationinstitute.fi
THE MONUMENT OF LIBERTY
The Monument of Liberty was erected
in 1921 in remembrance of the landing
of German forces in Hanko in 1918.
When the citizens of Hanko came
back after the area’s Soviet control in
1940–41, the monument had been removed. Damaged parts were repaired
and the monument was rebuilt in 1943,
but it was taken down again in 1946.
WAR MEMORIES
The whole cape of Hanko was used
by the Soviet Union as a naval base
after the peace treaty of Moscow
(March 13th 1940), which ended the
Winter War. The Soviet Union brought
a garrison of 30,000 men to Hanko,
and the Soviets did extensive building
in Hanko. There are still ruins of fortifications in the centre of the town.
Sights connected to 1940–41:
•The Front Museum in Lappohja
•The Monument of Pioneers,
Santalan Kartanontie
•Anti-aircraft battery, Kansanpuisto
•Light coastal battery, Varisniemi
and Puistovuoret
•Artillery railyard, 305 mm artillery
foundations in Tvärminne
•The Soviet Monument, Täktomintie:
453 Soviet soldiers are buried close
to the monument, 267 of them are
unidentified. They were killed in
action during the Continuation War.
Further sights:
•The Soldier’s grave,
New cemetery, Itäinen puistotie
•The Veteran’s Monument, Vuorikatu
•The Grave of the Red,
New cemetery, Itäinen puistotie
•The Orthodox cemetery,
Nuottasaarentie
•The minesweepers monument,
Hanko museum
•Ingrian memorial stone of those
buried in Hanko, New cemetery,
Itäinen puistotie
Read more: www.hangonsotahistora.fi
SCULPTURES
•The Bird (Carl-Gustaf Lilius),
Sibelius Park, Esplanaadi
• The Cloud Woman (Carl-Gustaf
Lilius), The Municipal Library
•Conciliation (Catharina Kajander),
Raatihuoneentori
•The Fish atop the Water Tower
(Einar Sandberg), Kirkkomäki
• The Guardian Angel (Carl-Gustaf
Lilius), The New Cemetery
•Lenore (Carl-Gustaf Lilius),
Jussi Lundmark Park, Esplanaadi
•Marielle (Sten Fogelberg),
Raatihuoneentori
•The Oystercatcher (Pirkko Nukari),
Vuorikatu
•The Sea Snake (Muddle Lilius,
Kristian Kober, Heikki Räsänen),
Vuorikatu
•The Wind from the Sea (Rafael Sai fulin), Rantakatu, Eastern Harbour
ART GALLERIES
TOWN HALL ART GALLERY
Guesting exhibitions.
Raatihuoneentori 5, tel. 040 135 0567,
www.hanko.fi
MUNICIPAL LIBRARY ART GALLERY
AND ARTOTHEQUE
Guesting exhibitions and local art
for sale and to rent. Vuorikatu 3–5,
tel. 040 135 9380, www.hanko.fi
GALLERY ESKO SIHTOLA
Oil paintings, water colours, graphics.
Backankatu 20, tel. 019 248 6678,
040 524 2260, www.eskosihtola.fi
GALLERY PEKKA VEHVILÄINEN
Water colours. Ratakatu 22,
tel. 040 552 2486, www.pekkuva.fi
STUDIO TOMI PARKKONEN
Photo art. Satamakatu 2,
tel. 050 511 6449, www.parkkonen.fi
ATELIER & SHOP ANNELI PUURTINEN
Acrylic paintings.
Appelgrenintie 10, Hanko Casino,
tel. 040 715 6554, www.taululinna.fi
ALAN’S CAFÉ
Smaller, guesting exhibitions.
Villa Orrman, Raatihuoneentori 4,
tel. 019 248 7622
TERMINAALI
Stone exhibition, Sahakatu 5,
tel. 0400 157 884
Free entrance to all the galleries. Some
of the galleries are open by appointment
only. More information about current exhibitions and opening hours on
GALLERY KALEVI KORSU
Wooden reliefs, décors etc.
Kalastajankatu 6, tel. 0400 202 624,
www.kalevikorsu.fi
ATELIER HEIKKI KUKKONEN
Graphics and paintings.
Moreover, sculpture exhibition
BackYard 5.7–10.8 Mon–Sun 12–18.
Tiirantie 27, tel. 050 571 5710,
www.kukkonen.info
ATELIER ANNIKA BRANDT
Visual arts. Satamakatu 2,
[email protected]
ATELIER GÖRAN LEVIN
Oil paintings.
Kappelisatamantie 105 B,
tel. 0400 631 259
www.hanko.fi.
SECOND-HAND SHOPS
Ditt och Datt, Raatihuoneentori 4,
tel. 050 322 1505
Kirppis Ankka, Esplanaadi 126,
tel. 050 336 4085
Löytötori, Esplanaadi 62
Maria’s second-hand book shop,
Villa Orrman, Raatihuoneentori 4
Rihmankiertämä, Ratakatu 12–14
Second-Hand Shop, Korsmaninkatu 40
Second-Hand Shop & Chapel
Esplanad, Esplanaadi 88,
tel. 041 452 2224, 046 545 3165
Temppeli Second-Hand Shop,
Ratakatu 4, tel 050 564 0168
”Hanko is a very beautiful city and
I felt like asking more about the history
of every single building. I became
a true fan of Hanko and asked loads
of questions of everybody. For a
person growing up in the farmlands
the ocean is an exiting thing.”
– Salli / Kaurapuuroa ja Kimalletta.fitfashion.fi blog, 06/2013
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