Charming Hamina

Charm ing Ham ina
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Visitor’s
guide
Explore the 360-year OLD circular town
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Contents
Radial streets in
the ramparts’
embrace
p. 4-5
Tales of
yesteryear
p. 6-7
On the waves
and skerries
p. 8-9
Events and
culture
p. 10-11
Rural
romanticism
p. 12-13
Hamina in
winter
p. 14-15
Thrills and
services
p. 16-17
Hamina town
centre
p. 18-19
Other services
p. 20-30
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Hamina Tattoo
will be marching
again from July 29
to August 2, 2014.
Begin your visit
to Charming
Hamina here!
Welcome to
the circular town!
Did you know that Hamina’s circular town plan is extremely
rare worldwide? Or that the star-shaped fortification bastions were named after Finnish towns at the time they were
built, or that the famous King’s Road passes right through
the centre of Hamina? That kings, couriers and armies once
travelled the Great Coastal Road? The wooden houses in
the town centre exude an aura of times gone by, and you
may well rub your eyes on meeting a noble lady dressed in a
crinoline as you stroll along the streets.
Hamina takes you on a memorable journey into the past,
but you will not be left cold by the Hamina of today either
– a thriving garrison and coastal town where there’s always
something going on. Meet local people at the busy market,
or visitors from abroad at one of the many events.
Even if the Town Hall clock does tell you it’s bedtime, remember that the town gates no longer close for the night
and we are always ready to give our guests a warm welcome!
Hamina
Helsinki
St. Petersburg
Helsinki 150 km
St. Petersburg 240 km
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Radial streets in the ramparts’ embrace
The old centre of Hamina is a sight in itself. The circular town
plan and the star-shaped fortifications around it are a unique
entity that never fails to surprise and impress the visitor. You
simply cannot get lost in the circular streets. At most, they may
make your head spin!
It’s fun wading
through
the colourful leaves
on the ramparts
in autumn.
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“The ideal layout of a Renaissance fortified town had at its centre a castle or, say, a
square surrounded by monumental buildings.
A grid plan was difficult to apply to “round”
fortified towns, so interconnected radial
streets were built from a central point or a
town square.The aim was “to communicate
autocracy and centralised governmental
authority”. (History of Hamina 1)
The Reserve
Officers’ School
has been training
officers since
the 1920s.
The unusual circular town plan dates
from the 1720s. The building of the starshaped fortifications was commanded
by General Axel von Löwen, who was
inspired by the new bastion defence
technique based on mathematics that had
spread from Central Europe.
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Hamina has
many active
history lovers.
Tales of yesteryear
Founded in 1653,
Hamina is the
oldest town in
the Kymenlaakso
region of
Finland.
As you enter Hamina, stop and listen to the 360-yearold town as it whispers its stories. Gazing at the old
ramparts or the idyllic wooden houses, you can almost
see the soldiers dressed out in the colours of the Imperial Army and the fine ladies in their crinolines and hats.
Hamina is a town with an eventful, colourful past, and
you can still capture the atmosphere of days gone by in
the historic centre, the churches and museums, all close
neighbours to one another. And why not relive the past
with a role guide to show you the way?
“The Customs Officer’s
house is full of personages desiring to hear
how the Empress and
the King of the Swedes
met in Hamina this past
summer. Gladly do I
show them the chambers through which they
passed, accompanied by
their lackeys and militiamen, and where they
dined on St. Petersburg
delicacies off gold
plates.” (Näkintorpan
Sofia, Hamina guide).
Hamina society reached
fever pitch in 1783 when
Catherine the Great,
Empress of Russia, met
King Gustavus III of Sweden in the radial town.
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On the waves and skerries
The sunrays reflect off the waves of the Gulf of Finland. A gentle sea breeze caresses your cheeks and calms your troubled
mind. Enjoy the fresh sea air with a trip to the magnificent
Hamina islands!
The archipelago off the coast of Hamina is dotted with idyllic
natural harbours – a haven of peace and space. Eastern Gulf of
Finland National Park is known for its diverse species of birds
and its military history. The main island in the national park,
Ulko-Tammio (meaning Outer Tammio) is part of the Hamina
archipelago. There, as on many of the other Hamina islands,
you will find nature trails – an easy way to explore the island’s
valuable nature. Boaters will find beautiful natural harbours
and guest marinas. But you don’t need to own a boat to get
to the islands. Just hop on a scheduled service boat and enjoy
the bracing sea air!
There are
about 400
islands off
the coast of
Hamina.
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The scheduled public boat
service operates from
Tervasaari to Tammio and
Ulko-Tammio in summer.
Chives are
excellent
seasoning for
summer food.
The idyllic Tammio fishing village is the perfect place to spend a
beautiful summer’s day. It also has a local museum dedicated to life
on the island.
The park-like recreation ground by the sea at Tervasaari is popular
with tourists and townsfolk alike in summer.
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Events and culture
The town echoes to drum rolls, tooting trumpets and
cheerful chatter. There is always something happening in
Hamina, at all times of the year. In addition to small-scale
events, Hamina acts host to large ones, too. Some of them
are international, and a feeling of excitement pervades the
whole town. Meet some of the locals at one of the fairs held
five times a year, or make international contacts during the
Hamina Tattoo.
Many of the events
are held in the
Hamina Bastion
arena.
Hamina has a thriving cultural life, and its people
really put their hearts into it. Not even a shower
of rain can spoil the mood at the summer theatre, and the young circus acrobats are always a
delight. Once a year the Lights Night cultural festival in September takes over the whole of the
town. Take your pick of the first-class cultural
offering – there’s something for every member
of the family!
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International Military
Music Event Hamina
Tattoo is held every
other year. It is not just
soldiers marching in
strict formation; some
of the performances are
light-hearted and spiced
with humour.
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Rural romanticism
There is
something
romantic about
hay-making.
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For centuries the countryside surrounding the town of Hamina
has brought prosperity to the local population. The beautiful villages have museums, galleries, exciting activities and farms selling local
produce. Be positively surprised, outside the circular centre, too!
Hamina has
a working windmill that pays
homage to
tradition.
”The wife and I were sitting by our
kitchen garden towards the end of the
1980s. I don’t remember the exact year,
maybe 1988.There we sat, wondering
what to do with the empty plot of land.
We decided on a badminton court. And
we lost no time making it, but we soon
realised it was a hopeless place for
playing badminton, because there was
always a wind. From that we hit on the
idea, as a joke, of building a windmill.
The road at that point is always blocked
by snow in winter, which also says how
much wind there is.”
(Hannu Tykkä, the windmill’s owner)
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The best local ski centre of 2012!
Uuperinrinteet
also has a SnowPark
and MiniPark for
freestylers!
Uuperinrinteet, only 10 km from the centre of
Hamina, has 6 slopes and 4 lifts. It caters for both
beginners and experts, with a fabulous children’s
run, easy-to-operate lifts and the steepest slope
in Southern Finland. In summer, downhill biking
takes the place of skiing. Dare you to go down the
Uuperi slope!
The Christmas
event in the
rampart vaults
adds a warm
glow to winter.
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Hamina in winter
Whether you want to be active or to relax, you can do either
in Hamina in winter. You will find everything you need close
at hand, and the region’s forests are fine for skiing and snowshoeing. The old town centre, with its wooden houses, and
the breathtakingly beautiful Town Hall with its blanket of snow
and twinkling Christmas-tree lights is a magnificent picture to
take home with you in your mind.
Let the spring
sunshine
recharge your
batteries!
The frozen sea
lends itself to all
sorts of activities.
But remember
to check that it is
thick enough to be
safe!
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Hamina is a dream town
for gourmets. The delicious
cakes in the cafés just
melt in the mouth, and the
appetising scents wafting
from the restaurants are
simply irresistible.
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Hamina also offers
cosy cottages
and private
accommodation.
Sleep well!
Thrills and services
“200 right full minus tracks with stones,” the navigator
tells the driver. Hamina has plenty to do whether you
want speed and excitement or just a quiet life. If fishing is
not your cup of tea, how about rally driving, mushroom
picking, horse riding or, say, off-road motoring?
Hey there!
the forests are
full of wild
mushrooms and
berries!
The centre of Hamina has shops selling attractive souvenirs either for yourself or to take home as a gift. And
don’t forget the busy market – the place to go for local
produce and handicrafts. The cafés, restaurants, hotels
and hostels will always welcome you with a smile.
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6.
1 Market Square
2 Bus Station
3 Hietakylä Cemetery
4 Kesäpuisto park and
duck pond
5 Puistotalo community hall
6 Kirsikkapuisto park and Gunpowder Magazine
7 Hamina Town Hall
8 Town Hall Square
9 St John’s Church
10 Orthodox Church of St Peter and
St Paul
11 Town Museum
12 Main building of the Reserve Officers’ School
13 St Mary’s Church and Church Museum
14 Simeon House parish hall
15 Hamina Bastion
16 Shopkeeper’s Museum
The Town Hall
is Hamina’s
landmark.
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Getting to Hamina
Helsinki 150 km,
www.matkahuolto.fi
Nearest railway station: Kouvola 50 km,
www.vr.fi
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 140 km,
www.helsinki-vantaa.fi
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Accommodation
Hotels
Camping
Hostels
AALLOKKO CARAVAN
Tervasaari
Tel. +358 50 558 2880, www.rampsi.fi
20 caravan slots near the Tervasaari guest
marina services
Hamina Camping Pitkät Hiekat
Vilniementie 375
Tel. +358 5 345 9183, +358 45 887 4335
Camp site, cabins, barns, slots for tents and
caravans
Best Western Hotel Hamina
Sibeliuskatu 32
Tel. +358 5 353 5555
www.hotellihamina.fi
32 rooms, right in the centre of Hamina
HOTEL PETKELE
Bernerintie 1, Uusi-Summa
Tel. +358 50 591 2601
www.hotelpetkele.net
Rooms for 2–7
Camping Mustaniemi
Liikkasentie 163, Pyhältö
Tel. +358 40 055 0221
www.mustaniemi.fi
Electric outlets for 26 caravans or camper
vans. Rooms, summer café
HAMINAN MATKAKOTI
Töytäri 88
Tel. +358 5 353 8300, +358 40 055 0300
www.haminanmatkakoti.fi
Rooms and apartments for 1–6
PURHO CARAVAN
Mäntylänkankaantie 5, Pyhältö
Tel. +358 40 487 1303, www.sfckymenlaakso.fi
Slots with electric outlets for c. 60 camper
vans or caravans
Cottages
HAMINAN SEURAHUONE
Pikkuympyräkatu 5
Tel. +358 10 763 5871
[email protected]
12 rooms, Czech-type beerhouse and
nightclub
PALKKIKUJAN MAJOITUS
Palkkikuja 4
Tel. +358 40 773 3721
www.palkkikujanmajoitus.fi
Room accommodation in various locations
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Koskisen Tila
Yläpääntie 321, Kannusjärvi
Tel. +358 40 080 3775 , www.koskisentila.fi
Suitable for use in winter, log cabins
KATAJAKALLIO AND
PIHLAJAKIVI
Tillin-Puhakantie 233, Onkamaa
Tel. +358 40 729 4505, www.huvila.net
Two lakeside cabins for 10 also suitable for
winter use
PETÄJÄRANTA
Onkamaantie 726, Onkamaa
Tel. +358 50 018 2634, www.huvila.net
A spacious 100m² cabin
PÄIVÄRINNE
Valkjärventie 114, Metsäkylä
Tel. +358 50 370 5590
7 cabins to rent and a log main building
UUPERI CARAVAN
Reitkalli
Tel. +358 40 090 9043
A two-storey holiday apartment for 4–6
Private accommodation
B&B METSON MAJOITUS
Hovintie 15, Metsäkylä
Tel. +358 40 758 2025,
www.metsonmajoitus.fi
B&B in rooms for 1–4
KILPI KERTTU-KAARINA
Sibeliuskatu 11
Tel. +358 40 716 0322, +358 40 766 4983
[email protected]
A private home in the centre of town;
10 beds in single and double rooms
PORMESTARINTALON
PIHAKAMMARI (The Mayor’s House)
Mannerheimintie 7
Tel. +358 44 056 8332,
[email protected]
Accommodation for 2 in the centre of town, in
an Empire-style house dating from 1867
MERIMAJA
Pyötsaarentie 230, Pyötsaari
Tel. +358 50 340 2831, www.merimaja.fi
Storehouse accommodation in a green garden
by the sea
MUMMON MÖKKI
Vuorikatu 9
Tel. +358 50 091 3329
Accommodation for 2–4 in a “Granny
cottage” near the centre of Hamina
TMI KALLIONPÄÄ KOTIMAJOITUS
Pyötsaarentie 195, Pyötsaari
Tel. +358 40 025 5534
Two upstairs bedrooms in a private house
c. 14 km from the centre of Hamina
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Cafés and restaurants
Restaurants
Cafés
Bakery and coffeehouse Varvara
Puistokatu 2
Tel. +358 5 231 1044
Home bakery and catering services
ABC KIPPARI
Satamakatu 2
Tel. +358 10 763 5810
ABC-chain filling station/shop.
Weekday lunches and à la carte
Café Mirjam
Rautatienkatu 21
Tel. +358 40 538 9326
Lunch on weekdays
Outdoor Café Kesähelmi
Kauppatori
Tel. +358 40 509 7032
Outdoor Café Tori
Kauppatori
Tel. +358 44 055 0729
Bakery and coffeehouse Huovila
Fredrikinkatu 1
Tel. +358 5 344 0930
Home bakery, café and shop
Café Puistokahvila
Isoympyräkatu 17
Tel. +358 40 524 7331, +358 5 357 7175
[email protected]
Freshly-baked pastries and cakes
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Terrace Café Aallokko
Tervasaari
Tel. +358 50 558 2880, www.rampsi.fi
Licensed to sell beer, a terrace by the sea,
open in summer
Lunch café Tervasaari
Tervasaari
Tel. +358 40 138 1240, +358 40 138 1241
Lunch on weekdays, salads and café fare on
other days
Café Kaneli
Raatihuoneentori 1
Tel. +358 40 199 1298, [email protected]
Home-made cakes and pastries, salads, and a terrace right in the centre of Hamina. Fully licensed
HAMINAN VARUSKUNTAKERHO
(Garrison Club)
Kadettikoulunkatu 3
Tel. +358 5 353 9353
www.haminanvaruskuntakerho.fi
Weekday lunch buffet, meals for groups to order, conference and special occasion services, private events
HESBURGER
Isoympyräkatu 15, downstairs of S-shopping centre
Tel. +358 10 763 5906
www.hesburger.fi
A Finnish fast-food chain
Pubs
TEAM GEBARDI PUB
Kaivokatu 3
Tel. +358 44 777 9600
Fully licensed, karaoke and artists
Pursiravintola Vantti
Pieni Vuohisaari, Tervasaari
Tel. +358 40 140 2273
Open in summer.
HOLVISTORAVINTOLA BASTION
(restaurant in the vaults)
Hamina Bastioni, Raatihuoneenkatu 12
Tel. +358 40 085 4879
www.holvistoravintolabastioni.fi
Open all year round to order,
in the Hamina ramparts
ITÄVÄYLÄN BENSIS
Helsingintie 1, Itäväylä shopping centre
Tel. +358 5 354 1004, [email protected]
Lunch, café, catering service
ROSSO
Isoympyräkatu 15,
downstairs of S-shopping centre
Tel. +358 10 763 5900, www.rosso.fi
A Finnish restaurant chain
HOSTINA KOMPAS AND
Restaurant Seurahuone
Pikkuympyräkatu 5
Tel. +358 10 763 5871, www.ksoravintolat.fi
A Czech beerhouse, nightclub
JACK-UP
Sibeliuskatu 32 B
Tel. +358 5 231 1110
Fully licensed, artists, billiards table. Light snacks
KOTIPIZZA
Sibeliuskatu 32 A
Tel. +358 5 344 4222, www.kotipizza.fi
A Finnish pizza chain
POP-CAFE
Mäenpääntie 43, Pyhältö
Tel. +358 5 353 3119, popcafe.dyns.cx.
“Robbers’ roast” to order, café, day’s
menu, fully licensed
KAHVILA-OLOHUONE JASPIS
Isoympyräkatu 30 B
Tel +358 40 7714 214, Facebook
Offers waffles, other pastries, café and lunch.
Restaurant Kiina
Fredrikinkatu 5 B
Tel. +358 5 355 9670
Chinese food
RYTMIKATTI
Satamakatu 11
Tel. +358 40 558 1227, www.rytmikatti.com
Fully licensed, artists. Light snacks
NAKATAPPI
Helsingintie 1, Itäväylä shopping centre
Tel. +358 50 558 2883
Fully licensed, karaoke and food
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Places to visit and see
Museums
Shopkeeper’s Museum
Kasarminkatu 6
Tel. +358 40 199 1287
The museum captures the mood of a
Finnish-Russian shop and shopkeeper’s home
of the early 20th century
Churches and cemeteries
St. John’s Church
Raatihuoneentori 10
A Neo-classical Lutheran church designed by
Carl Ludvig Engel
Orthodox Cemetery
Hirveläntie 22, Pampyöli
The Orthodox Cemetery was established
in Hamina in the 18th century. In the northeastern corner is a section for the Jewish
soldiers of Tsar Nicholas I
Town Museum
Kadettikoulunkatu 2 B
Tel. +358 40 199 1201
Permanent and temporary exhibitions
showing the colourful history of the fortified
town
Reserve Officers’ School
Museum
Kadettikoulunkatu 8
Tel. +358 29 943 3920
The museum captures the traditions of the
Finnish Reserve Officers’ School and its
students from the 1920s onwards
St Mary’s Church and Church
Museum
Pikkuympyräkatu 36
The medieval stone church dedicated to St
Mary is the oldest building in southeastern
Finland. Closed for repairs, reopening at the
beginning of December 2013
Tammio Museum
Tammio
Tel. +358 40 735 7731
A little museum in an old fisherman’s cottage, devoted to life on the islands
Vehkalahti Museum
Kuninkaantie 3, Husula
Tel. +358 40 746 4220
Yeoman, cleat and school history, and the
experiences of women who did voluntary
service in wartime
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The Orthodox Church of
St Peter and St Paul
Raatihuoneentori 2
A Neo-classical shrine with Byzantine features
Hietakylä Cemetery
Laivasillankatu 6
Established in 1773. The earliest surviving
headstones date from 1809, the year in
which Finland passed from Sweden to
Russia.
Other places of interest
Exhibitions
TERVASAARI
A service marina for visitors and a recreation area
S/S HYÖKY
Tervasaari
Tel. +358 40 763 3757
The former lightship Helsinki. Cafeteria and
museum selling, among other things, ships in
bottles. Events on the ship in summer
The old town centre and
fortifications
The sights along the circular streets of the
old town centre are all close to one another.
The best view of the town and its history is
from the ramparts. Fetch a brochure giving
details of walks in old Hamina from the
Hamina Tourist and Event Service
Tykkä Windmill and Farm
Tykäntie 28, Kannusjärvi
Tel. +358 40 847 2537
www.tykka.com
A windmill built in 1993 of recycled materials,
museums, an arboretum with over 60 tree species
and lots of other interesting things to see
HAMINA BASTION
Raatihuoneenkatu 12
www.haminabastioni.fi
The biggest of the Hamina bastions is the centre
one, built at the beginning of the 19th century.
Now an arena for all kinds of events, it is covered
in summer by the biggest canopy in Europe
RUUTIKELLARI
(Gunpowder Magazine)
Roopertinkatu 11
In 1785 the Hamina fortress acquired a
bombproof gunpowder store that is now
used for art exhibitions and meetings. Art
exhibitions in June–August
KIRJASTOGALLERIA (Library Gallery)
Rautatienkatu 8, Tel. +358 5 749 4152
An exhibition area adjoining Hamina main
library.
Town Hall
Raatihuoneentori 1
The present Town Hall at the hub of the
eight radial streets now houses the municipal offices
Main Building of the Reserve
Officers’ School
Kadettikoulunkatu 6
The main building of the Imperial Cadet School
operating in Hamina from 1821 to 1903. It is
now used by the Reserve Officers’ School
Gallery Raatitori
Raatihuoneentori 14, Tel. +358 40 835 9989
www.galleriaraatitori.fi
The temporary exhibition of Hamina Art Society;
pictures, sculptures and art postcards on sale
Gallery LUOMA
Kitulantie 92, Kannusjärvi, Tel. +358 40 502 4622
www.pauliluoma.fi
The studio-gallery of Pauli Luoma
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Activities
The archipelago and
nature trails
Activity services
Kirkkojärvi nature trail
About 6 km.
Taskali nature trail
About 2.5 km
Heinälampi nature trail
About 1.8 km
AHOLAFARM
Kirkkovuorentie 291
Tel. +358 50 046 6971, www.aholafarm.fi
Activities include racing-car rides, activity days
for companies, and conference packages
VIMPA ISLAND FISHING TOURS
Vimparaitti 29
Tel. +358 40 055 5475, www.vimpa.com
Accommodation, training and conference
packages and theme evenings at Vimpasaari
or Rakinkotka. Opportunities for fishing
with experienced guides
Herring Trawler
Tel. +358 40 550 9048
Exciting trips to the archipelago, the Saimaa
region and the Saimaa Canal
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ASEKERHO -93 Shooting Club
Tel. +358 45 127 7291
www.asekerho93.com
Arms history. Team available to fire a cannon in
honour of, say, a wedding or birthday
Portimo trails
Network of hiking trails connecting the villages
of Husula, Kannusjärvi and Kitula. Trails are
marked in the forest. 2 shelters and a look-out
tower. Length varies depending on the route
chosen.
TMI JAMAKAT
Paijärventie 94, Paijärvi
Tel. +358 50 524 0659
www.jamakat.com
Paintball, fishing and
other activities
The eastern Gulf of Finland
National Park
The E. Gulf of Finland National Park is famous
for its many species of bird and its military history. Please note that many of the islands have
landing restrictions, particularly when the birds
are nesting. Ulko-Tammio, the National Park’s
main island, belongs to the Hamina archipelago.
Hannunvaakuna
Kokkokallionkatu 10
Tel. +358 40 596 1113, [email protected]
Guided tours and programmes
ML.Tamminen
Tel. +358 40 726 6399, [email protected]
Guided tours
Guides to the Hamina region
The best way to explore the fortified town is with
a guide. Various themes have been chosen to present the radial town. A journey back in time with
an actor or actress guide to the relevant era, a visit
to a museum brought alive through drama, and life
in the country and islands in days gone by provide
an interesting backcloth to modern Hamina. Ask
for a quotation and book a guide through the
Hamina Tourist and Events Service.
Enquiries and bookings
Tel. +358 40 199 1330, [email protected]
Majasaari-Nuokot
Recreation Area
The island group of Majasaari-Nuokot has
excellent hiking and fishing at all times of the
year. Some 30 of the islands are owned by
the City of Hamina. Majasaari is particularly
recommended for long-term campers and the
Nuokot islands forming a sheltered lagoon for
shorter visits. A ferry calls at the eastern shore
of Majasaari and there are moorings for visitors
on the breakwater. The Nuokot islands also
have moorings on a rock and a floating jetty.
Kuorsalo
The island of Kuorsalo is an ancient landing
point and a resting place for sailors heading
east. It has several interesting hiking routes that
enable the visitor to study the island’s biodiversity. Points of interest include some Viking
burial mounds, the views from the highest point
of the island (Vironvuori), the old pilot station
and the cemetery. Visitors may land at the
guest harbour on the NE side of the island.
Tammio
Tammio is Hamina’s southernmost island.
Originally a fishing village, it is particularly
beautiful and well worth a visit. Housed in an
old fishing hut is a local museum devoted to
life in the archipelago. Visiting boats can tie up
on the breakwater built to protect the fishing
village of Tammio. A scheduled boat service
operates from Tervasaari to Tammio in May–
September.
Ulko-Tammio
Ulko-Tammio is the real gem in the Eastern
Gulf of Finland National Park. Its spectacular
scenery, rocky shoreline and verdant groves
are truly impressive. The NW side of the island
has a sheltered bay for visiting boats and the
E side a beautiful bay and barbecue for visitors. A scheduled boat service operates from
Tervasaari to Ulko-Tammio in June and July.
Boating
Hamina Ice Stadium
Kiekkokuja 1, Ruissalo
Tel. +358 40 510 4293
58 x 28 m rink with 2 curling tracks, equipment hire
and café
KONEPISTE J&J RAJALA
Helsingintie 1, Itäväylä Shopping Centre
Tel. +358 44 040 0855
Outboard motors, small appliances and boats
J. PURHO OY
Laivasillankatu 2
Tel. +358 5 730 0700
Ruissalo Sports Hall and
Indoor Swimming Pool
Kiekkokuja 1
9-hole frisbee golf course, frisbees for hire from Ruissalo Indoor Swimming Pool during opening hours
JKC MOTORS
Salmenvirrantie 31, Salmenkylä
Tel. +358 40 048 9769
Motorboat servicing, fitting and repairs
Culture
Sports and recreation
Hamina Sports Hall
Kaarlonkatu 3
Tel. +358 40 199 1202
Ball games, room with mirrors and gym
Hamina Indoor Swimming Pool
Satamakatu 3
Tel. +358 5 749 4217
25 m and children’s pool
Ruissalo Sports Hall and Indoor
Swimming Pool
Ruissalontie 10
Tel. +358 40 199 1232
Ball games, gym, 16.6 m pool and children’s pool
Tennis courts
Roopertinkatu 11
Bookings: Market Place kiosk,
Tel. +358 5 353 5072
2 hard courts
Rampsi Boat Station
Rampsinkari
Tel. +358 50 558 2880, www.rampsi.fi
Toilets, a place for boaters to rest, sauna and WiFi
HAMINAN HYWÄT ASUKKAAT
Tel. +358 040 728 5261
www.haminanhywatasukkaat.fi
Drama performances for events, and guided tours of
the town; performers in historical costumes and roles
Hamina Theatre
Isoympyräkatu 30
Tel. weekdays +358 5 344 5200, performance evenings
and weekends +358 44 056 6211
www.haminanteatteri.fi
Operates all year round
Tennis Hall
Mustakorventie 6
Bookings: Market Place kiosk,
Tel. +358 5 353 5072
2 courts
Ruissalo jogging/ski trail
5 km, lighted
SEPPÄLÄN VENETARVIKE OY
Mäkelänkankaantie 18, Neuvoton
Tel. +358 10 422 6550
Tarmola lighted jogging/ski trail
Cygnaeuksentie 2 A
2.5 and 5 km plus marked 10 km trail
SEAFOX REPO M. KY
Teollisuuskatu 10 A
Tel. +358 40 048 6328
Boats, motors and boating items
Uuperinrinteet Skiing Centre
Viirankankaantie 237, 49520 Reitkalli
www.uuperinrinteet.fi
Downhill skiing, in summer downhill biking
Hamina Teenage Circus
Tel. +358 50 463 4262
www.haminanteinisirkus.fi
Circus performances and supervised turns on
equipment
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Conference premises
RAITTIUSTALO (Temperance Hall)
Isoympyräkatu 30
Tel. +358 5 344 5200
Houses Hamina Theatre Association and the
Kino-Hamina cinema. Theatre (144 seats),
restaurant (50 seats), kitchen. Conference,
theatre and film technology.
VEHKALINNA
Sahatie 3, Husula
Tel. +358 40 080 4934
www.vehkalahdenveikot.fi
Club house of the Vehkalahden Veikot sports
club. Facilities for conferences and indoor
sports
VEHKALAHTI HALL
Ruissalontie 8
Tel. +358 40 848 1820
Premises and facilities for concerts, conferences, training events and special occasions.
Foyer, auditorium for 297, conference room
that also serves as an exhibition hall, selfservice kitchen and AV equipment
WANHA TOIPPARI
Kadettikoulunkatu 7
Tel. +358 50 380 1385
www.wanhatoippari.fi
A room in the centre of Hamina hired out
for e.g. weddings, birthday parties, wakes,
Christmas parties, meetings, exhibitions and
sales promotions
Shopping
Handicrafts and art
ANKKURIPAJA
Vallikatu 4
Tel. +358 50 911 2551
Distinctive decorative and gift ware made by
young Hamina people
JAANAN OMPELIMO
Ruokotie 25
Tel. +358 40 065 6248, www.jaananompelimo.fi
Gift textiles, sewing commissions, Hamina products
Maijukka Handicrafts Shop
Sibeliuskatu 25
Tel. +358 5 354 3631, www.maijukka.fi
Handicrafts, children’s clothes
Kunnari Organic farm
Postinmäentie 357, Paijärvi
Tel. +358 50 372 9415
Organic produce straight from the farm; produce
also on sale at Hamina Market (Wed, Fri & Sat)
Farm Lahden Tila
Kaunaantie 7, Onkamaa
Tel. +358 50 065 2936, +358 50 321 0463
www.lahdentila.fi
Strawberries and raspberries fresh and frozen,
peas, juices and lemonades
Toikka
Toikanmäentie 54, Kannusjärvi
Tel. +358 50 090 3411
Smoked meat, sausages, barbecued and fresh
pork
SEVENON OY
Urheilijankatu 2
Tel. +358 40 744 4571, www.sevenon.fi
Factory outlet, art glass, glass dishes. Unique
specimens to order
TAITO SHOP HAMINA
Raatihuoneenkatu 2
Tel. +358 5 354 1598, www.taitokymenlaakso.fi
Handicrafts for everyday and special occasions
Local produce
KOIVUNIEMEN MEHILÄISPESÄ
(Koivuniemi Beehive)
Seppäläntie 27 A, Summa
Tel. +358 50 529 4937, www.mehilaispesa.net
Local honey, rush-mowing services
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SAVU-KARI (Fish shop)
Satamakatu 1
Tel. +358 20 734 5653, www.savukari.com
Fish
TAKALADON LIHA JA KALA
Jokelantie 34
Tel. +358 40 513 1281
www.takaladonlihajakala.net
100% Finnish meat and fish. Seasoned and
smoked on the spot
Flea markets
LÖYTÖKIRPPIS
Fredrikinkatu 5
Tel. +358 40 906 4088
Erilainen Apaja
Isoympyräkatu 32
Tel. +358 40 354 5107
KIERRÄTYSMYYMÄLÄ EKOPUOTI
(Recycling shop)
Rautatienkatu 3
Tel. +358 44 777 0407
MEGATORI KIRPPIS
Puistokatu 8
Tel. +358 5 344 0144
Others
NANSO GROUP OUTLET
Maariankatu 21
Tel. +358 20 125 8590
Finnish design labels, such as Nanso and
Finnwear
LAHJAPUTIIKKI
Sibeliuskatu 34
Tel. +358 40 744 5517
Giftware, special goods and picture framing
Used-book store Salpakirja
and Onnela book store
Putkinotkontie 20, Pampyöli
Tel. +358 50 339 5724, www.salpakirja.net
New and second-hand books, magazines and
comics at bargain prices
GANCHO
Satamakatu 11
Tel. +358 44 515 8228, www.gancho.fi
Fashions and accessories for men and women
HAMINAN KALA JA ERÄ
Maariankatu 10
Tel. +35840 091 2323, www.elisanet.fi/sirunera
Fishing and hunting equipment
HAMINAN RAKENNUSPUOTI
Kasarminkatu 8
Tel. +358 40 178 4899
www.haminanrakennuspuoti.fi
Building materials old and new
SISUSTUS LAVENTELI
Raatihuoneentori 2
Tel. +358 50 387 0492,
www.sisustuslaventeli.com
Fresh interior ideas and quality products.
Laundry service
HEVOSVÄYLÄ
Sibeliuskatu 32
Tel. +358 40 749 9953
www.hevosvayla.fi
Equestrian tackle and accessories
VALOKUVAAJA SOFIA VIRTANEN
Isoympyräkatu 21
Tel. +358 40 552 9885
Passport photos, portraits
MARIMEKKO
Mannerheimintie 9
Tel. +358 5 230 3887
Marimekko fabrics, fashions, bags and accessories, and knitwear by Anne Linnonmaa
ILLI-SPORT
Puistokatu 6
Tel. +358 5 344 5000
Sports equipment and clothing, bicycle repairs
KAUPPAHUONE PEPITA
Raatihuoneentori 14
Tel. +358 40 520 4608
Fashions and accessories for women of all sizes
and little girls
RAI-KUVA
Kaivokatu 7
Tel. +358 5 354 1010 www.raikuva.fi
Passport photos, studio and posed photos,
cameras and equipment. Digital photos on
demand. Also all kinds of image processing,
such as pictures from photos
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Other services
Banks
Tours
Transport
ETELÄ-KARJALAN SÄÄSTÖPANKKI
Satamakatu 11
Tel. +358 5 675 5703
Kymenlaakson OSUUSPANKKI
Puistokatu 6
Tel. +358 10 257 3602
NORDEA
Puistokatu 4
Tel. +358 200 3000
Danske Bank
Satamakatu 11
Tel. +358 10 546 1230
MONICA TOURS
Raatihuoneentori 16
Tel. +358 5 344 0611, www.monicatours.fi
Visas, tailored group packages, leisure and
business trips
TAPIOLA
Puistokatu 8
Tel. +358 10 195 102
Pharmacies
HAMINAN KESKUSAPTEEKKI
Satamakatu 9
Tel. +358 5 344 0172
HAMINAN UUSI APTEEKKI
Sibeliuskatu 34
Tel. +358 5 757 7700
ITÄVÄYLÄN APTEEKKI
Helsingintie 1
Tel. +358 5 345 5120
JAPI MATKAT
Kaivokatu 10
Tel. +358 5 355 9365, www.japi-matkat.fi
Charter coaches, trips to Viipuri and Tallinn, local
tours, military-history tours and visas for Russia
First aid
Hamina Health Centre 8am–10pm
Reutsinkatu 1
Tel. +358 5 749 3217
Post office
Post office
S shopping centre, Isoympyräkatu 15
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MATKAHUOLTO/
Bus Station
Rautatienkatu
Tel. +358 200 4000
Timetables and tickets
Taxi
Rautatienkatu (Bus Station)
Tel. +358 5 10041
Car hire
Scandia Rent Hamina
Helsingintie 1, Itäväylä Shopping Centre
Tel. +358 20 789 0434
First aid
Kymenlaakso Central Hospital (Kotka) 10pm–8am
Kotkantie 41, Kotka
Tel. +358 5 220 5000
MERISET
Cruises in the eastern Gulf of Finland
Tel. +358 40 010 5014
www.meriset.fi
Charter cruises for groups to the archipelago,
scheduled departures for Tammio and UlkoTammio, public cruises
M/S BRAHE
www.saimaatravel.fi
Step aboard the romantic m/s Brahe in Helsinki,
Hamina, Lappeenranta, Puumala or Savonlinna.
Choose a single route, or admire the stark
beauty of the Gulf of Finland archipelago and
magnificent Saimaa lakeland scenery all on the
same trip by combining different routes. Take the
opportunity to plan your very own tour.
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International Military Music Festival
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Hamina Tourist and Event Service
Raatihuoneentori 16,
Tel. +358 40 199 1330, [email protected]
Open: Mon–Fri 9–16, June–August Mon–Fri 9–17, Sat–Sun 10–15
www.visithamina.fi
Text: Hamina Tourist and Event Service
Photos: Hamina Tourist and Event Service,
Joni Tähti, Petri Hiironen, Aholafarm, Vimpa Islands
Layout: Mirja Näkki
English: Susan Sinisalo
Printed: Painokotka Oy, 2013