Hanko tourist broschure 2017

2017

In English

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The Sunny South of Finland

THE CHARMING HISTORICAL SPA TOWN Best events Lighthouses & seal safari Natural wellness Southernmost point of Finland

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Events in Hanko pages 10 – 11

HANKO IN A NUTSHELL Founded 1874 Population 8 677 Distances Tammisaari 35 km, Helsinki 127 km, Turku 141 km, Tampere 242 km Surface area 800,22 km2, land area 1 17,46 km2, water area 682,76 km2 Coastline 130 km of which 30 km are beaches Islands and islets about 90

New! A cruise to Örö Fortress Island page 19

HANKO TOURIST OFFICE

Raatihuoneentori 5, 10900 Hanko, Tel. 019 2203 411, tourist.office@hanko.fi, www.hanko.fi/tourism 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.

30 tips for your visit page 7

Facebook Hulluna Hankoon – Galen i Hangö Twitter HankoFinland Instagram #hullunahankoon The information to this brochure was collected during the end of the year 2016. © The right to make changes to this information is reserved.

— Texts Hanko Tourist Office / Layout Aivan / Print Paino-Kaarina / Photos Aki Suvanto, Anna Järvenpää, Antti Kuusela, Antti Mäkelä, Dick Forsman, Hanko Museum, Ilkka Korhonen, Johanna Sandin, Johnny Karlsson (Hanko Visuals), Linda Baarman, Mats Lönngren, Mike Newton, Niklas Sjöblom, Niklas Rosenberg, Peter Lundqvist, Pietari Hatanpää, Sebastian Lindström, Studio Tomi Parkkonen, Tapio Kekkonen, Vladimir Pohtokari / Drawings Jonas Löfroos — We chose the Finnish, environmentally friendly paper Edixion to print the brochure.

Natural wellbeing page 15

More stories about the life in Hanko on the local bloggers site kotonahangossa.blogspot.fi (in Finnish). For inspirational stories and personal My Hanko-tips for your visit (in English) go to the site of Hanko Tourist Office: www.hanko.fi/tourism.

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Natural wellbeing in the historical spa town

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n Hanko you can breathe fresh sea air. The days are characterized by the closeness to the sea and you wake up to the sound of the sea and the rhythm of the waves licking the beach. The town on the southernmost peninsula of our country is surrounded by sea in three directions.

The historical spa life in Hanko belongs to the most mythical and beloved periods in the history of the town. Hanko is so strongly associated with spa life that the glamorous picture has survived a break of several decades. Hanko is once again becoming a spa town after a break of 80 years when Hanko Sea Bath opens on Tehtaanniemi in 2017.

Outside the summer season Hanko is captivating as well as unique. The outer archipelago offers a mixture of silence and intense experiences; the wild force of the autumn storms and the calm of a small town offers room for recovery and creativity. Spending time in nature makes us feel well and affects our health in a positive way; already 20 minutes in nature lowers our blood pressure and slows down our pulse. Enjoy nature: the forest, the sea and the beaches. The longer you spend in nature, the better you feel.

The south point of Finland page 14

Experience life at the Hanko Front Line

The historic Spa Park pages 16 – 17

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”There is a small piece of sea in every human being – at least in all interesting people” Karl August Tavaststjerna Author and chief editor of the local newspaper in 1890s.

Info Pages Accommodation

Restaurants

Cafés & Nightlife Activities Sights

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The charm of the historical spa town

The happy and sociable Dorrit Kurtén (1911–95) from Helsinki was one of the young ladies living the good life in the spa town in the 1930s. The carefree days were spent with tennis and beach life. Naturally, dance and glamorous social events were also part of the Hanko lifestyle.

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”I feel deep pride and joy to be able to represent a bridge between the past and modern times. We need something soft, eternal and authentic between the world and man, something that is almost an adventure, but an experience at the least.

In the words of Eeva Kilpi: “When the youngest bride dances, the old world will smile.”

We say: When the oldest bride dances, we will all have a chance. And the old world dances along, as an important part of the newly created, hand in hand with the youngsters. We are not a hotel, simply a B&B we cannot be, so let us be a pension.”

Mira Haahti Fourth generation pension keeper Pension Tellina Thalatta

Villa Tellina is is one of the oldest and finest villas in the Hanko Spa Park, built around 1880. Villa Tellina and Villa Thalatta (1893–94) are an extremely valuable architectural and environmental part of the Spa Park villa area.

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A roadtrip to the south of Finland G

o on an adventure, follow the Finnish map as far south as you can get along the Finnish mainland; the last stretch is a narrow strip of land, a very special peninsula surrounded by the sea.

Explore and pack for new experiences, and dress for spending time outdoors. Salty sea baths on the beach, lazy days on the terrace, autumn strolls, and picnics in the warm spring sun. In Hanko most things happen outdoors; in summer as well as winter we are lured towards the magical sea.

You can choose between coming along the main road, taking the train or coming by bike. Or do what an old salt would do: take the boat to Hanko. However you decide to come, please use public transport or share rides when possible. The greener the better.

PS. The last stretch of 3,3 km along the Tulliniemi nature trail out to the southernmost point of Finland you must walk by foot.

”Today started my second week of vacation in this small seaside town… days are rather same yet they pass by so fast: first peaceful breakfast, then hour or two walking or running with the dog, reading books, swimming, taking pics, eating well and suddenly it's evening. I could do this for a few weeks…”

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#bellevuebeach #hankomoments #hullunahankoon #beachlife #summertown #summerlife

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Admire the view from the water tower.

The beautiful water tower is one of the symbols of the town and offers a fantastic view with its height of 65 metres above the sea.

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Enjoy the sunset at the beach.

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Visit a Täktom farmer.

30 TIPS FOR YOUR VISIT — What do you think is the best thing you have experienced in Hanko? Send in your tips to us so we can pass it on to other visitors!

Tourist.office@hanko.fi ”My Hanko-tip”

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Amuse yourself in the water carousel.

Both children and adults can amuse themselves in the water carousel at the Plagen Beach. The water carousel in Hanko is unique and has spread joy for many generations.

Visit the House of the Four Winds.

The House of the Four Winds is a must if you visit Hanko. The café, which was first called Café Lilla Tallholmen (“Little Pine Island”), has had several owners. Historically the most interesting one is C.G.E. Mannerheim.

His summer cottage was situated on Stora Tallholmen (“Large Pine Island”). During the prohibition era (1919–1932) the cafe was called Cafe Africa, and they served so called “hard tea”. The happy and wild life in the café disturbed Mannerheim and for this reason he bought it in 1927. Mannerheim changed the name of the café to The House of the Four Winds.

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Find your favourite bed

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ome on your own, with the whole family, or with your best friend. There is a hotel experience for everybody, regardless of wether it’s the best hotel in town, a wooden villa by the sea, private accommodation or a night under the starry sky. In Hanko you can find personal and colourful alternatives for accommodation, the opposite to standardised rooms, and every place has its own character.

Come on holiday with your best friend. Most hotels, restaurants and cafés welcome both you and your dog. In Hanko your dog can also enjoy beach life, but please remember that dogs are not allowed on public beaches during bathing season.

See current information about a dog friendly Hanko on our website: www.hanko.fi/tourism

”In the morning we decided, booked and went on a mini-honeymoon to Hanko. Sometimes latecomers get lucky, we got the finest (and most romantic) room in Villa Solgården.”

@judeseppala #juttajatopi2016 #minihoneymoon #love #extempore #hanko #visithanko

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For the love of cafés Evening markets in the Eastern Harbour

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Alans café A cosy café with home-baked delicacies and a leafy inner yard. Here they serve the best carrot cake in town. In the same house there is an antique store, a handicraft store and a second-hand shop. Open all year.

t’s never wrong to hang out in local cafés. Cosy sofas, the great smell of coffee, local treats and fresh bread.

Come and socialise with good friends; in Hanko you can find charming cafés with a personal touch, and most of them are open all year round for you to enjoy!

Café-Bakery Lillan You are met by the wonderful smell of fresh bread straight at the door. The local bakery and cake shop serves fresh bread all year round, to-die-for cake slices, pastries and tarts. They also serve lunch.

Café Regatta A beautiful sea view and a heated terrace, sweet and salty products are on offer all year round. A versatile and exciting selection according to season, everything from locally produced apple juice to waffles during the spring season. Ecological alternatives.

Ekström’s fish store A meeting place for people of Hangonkylä, offering coffee, fish sandwiches and the famously delicious fish soup. Local worldimprovers comment on current events. A large terrace in the summer, open all year round.

The House of the Four Winds The single most famous café in Hanko, situated on the rocks of Lilla Tallholmen.

Famous for Mannerheim, the great sea view and their pastries. Also a bistro restaurant.

Open only in summer.

See the current information about restaurants and cafés on our website: www.hanko.fi/tourism

”Hey, I can’t take this cuteness! In Cafe Regatta you get a queue ticket shaped like a Hanko bathing hut!”

@mikamikamaahan #hanko #uimakoppi #ihanuus #suloisuus #lovely #cute #charming

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Tempting events for everyone

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anko is known for its events and you can find interesting happenings to attend every week. Have you already experienced the bustling activity in the Eastern Harbour during the regatta or enjoyed the wide variety of culture events?

In Hanko it is easy to escape the everyday life.

More information and hot tips about events please contact the local tourist office www.hanko.fi/tourism.

Lars Sonck and Theodor Höijer in Hanko.

— Discover the works of the famous architects during an architectural walk on your own. You can pick up a brochure for the walk from the tourist office!

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Events in 2017 25–28.5 Hanko Garden Days The green treasures of Hanko is the theme of Hanko Garden Days: fantastic public gardens, the wild and protected nature and the private gardens and yards in the city. Guided tours by foot, bike and bus. hangonpuutarhaseura.blogspot.fi 8–11.6 Hanko Theatre Festival The Theatre Festival is the biggest Swedishspeaking theatre festival in Finland and offers 30–50 shows on stages situated around the town, in parks, boats and restaurants. www.hangoteatertraff.org

“When I am in Hanko my soul rests and I enjoy the wonderful feeling of just being. The town has secretly stolen my heart with the amazing atmosphere that the sea, the beaches, the people and the villas convey. It is totally unique. I fell in love with Hanko.”

7–9.7 Hanko Regatta This traditional sailing race is one of the biggest sailing events in Finland, often gathering around 200 participating boats. The Regatta has been held annually since 1945. www.hangoregattan.fi 10–16.7 Hanko Tennis Hanko is a traditional tennis town. The amateur tennis week is played here yearly in July and has been around since 1951, attracting players from all around the country. www.hankotennis.net 14–19.7 Hanko Music Festival Hanko Music Festival brings touching classical music and jazz to the best halls and venues in Hanko. Performers consist of the top names in Finland as well as international virtuosos. Also the Hanko Music Course animates the city with its musicianship. www.hangonmusiikkijuhlat.fi 26–30.7 SeaHorse Week The annual show jumping competition in a park environment attracts the national top riders from Finland. www.seahorseweek.fi 25–27.8 Le Petit Festival du Théâtre Le Petit Festival du Théâtre is a non profit festival and community gathering artists and fans of art all around the world. www.lepetitfestival.com 2.9 Hanko Photo Festival Hanko Photo Festival is inspired by the scenery and the quality of light in Hanko.

Shows, lectures and exhibitions for all friends of photography. www.hankofotofestival.fi 3–9.11 Hanko Film Festival The popular Film Festival attracts the audience with a wide variety of programme. www.hangonelokuvajuhlat.fi

Jari Hedman Multitasker within tennis

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HANKO DAYS & THE NIGHT OF THE BONFIRES — According to tradition, the ancient fires are lit on the last Saturday of August and contribute to creating of a unique atmosphere during the Hanko Days, which take place at the same weekend. www.hanko.fi

Hanko Sea Kayak Gathering 18–20.8

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The Hanko of Ilmari and Tapio Wirkkala

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apio Wirkkala’s father, Ilmari Wirkkala, was art director at Hanko Oy Granit Ab. He has created the Hanko Freedom Monument and the famous lions. Ilmari’s son Tapio was born in Hanko, and was to become a versatile sculptor, who worked with glass and porcelain among other things. The exhibition about Ilmari’s and Tapio Wirkkala’s artistic production at display at Hanko Museum 20.5–22.10.

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Industrialized Hanko

A historical cavalcade

It is said that Hanko stands on three legs, namely the harbour, the tourism and the industry. In its anniversary exhibition Finland 100, Hanko Museum will emphasize on the variety of industries operating in the town. We have produced underwear, steel substances, sausage skin, explosives, bikes, wheels, sauna stoves, fish products, skis and much more.

C.G. Mannerheim’s female friend Virginie, the emigrant Selma Lehtinen, general lieutenant Sergei Kabanoff’s wife Ljuba Kabanoff, and Bertel Liljeqvist, the architect, as well as many other interesting characters meet during the historical cavalcade and bus tour of Hanko Tour Guides (1.5 h).

The industrialised Hanko exhibition at

Swedish, a bilingual, shorter version in

The Unknown Soldier is an outdoor theatre play in the authentic environment of the Harparskog line on the Hanko peninsula. 15 performances in Swedish and 10 in Finnish.

Hanko Museum 10.12.2016-30.4.2017.

The Town Hall Gallery 11.11.2017 at 1 pm.

More info: www.harparskogarena.fi

26.8 at 1 pm in Finnish and at 3 pm in

The unknown soldier

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What was life like at the Hanko Front Line?

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he Hanko Front Museum is situated where the defence fortifications crossed the Hanko peninsula during the Second World War. The Front Museum, which was founded in 1987, will reopen again in June 2017, having been completely renovated.

The new permanent exhibition focuses on the situation at the Hanko front line, during the years 1939–41, when Hanko was occupied by the Soviet Union. The exhibition shows the circumstances at the front line. Everyday life in both the Finnish and the Russian civil communities is presented.

Women in particular played a very significant role in maintaining the structures of society. All citizens were affected by the war. The exhibition will also present the many volunteers from Sweden, Norway and Denmark, who participated in the retaking of Hanko to Finland in 1941.

The Front Museum is situated in authentic surroundings, exactly where the front line was back in 1941. In the terrain, you still find traces from the war, which are presented along the so called “War Path”.

The Hanko Front Museum presents the war history of Finland, and the background to our independence.

More information: www.frontmuseum.fi

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The unique Tulliniemi

NEW! — Tulliniemen keidas offers services on Tulliniemi all year. Enjoy fresh coffee in the café, celebrate a birthday with your friends, learn to board paddle, try board surfing or why not go in a tent sauna?

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ulliniemi in Hanko is a unique and enchanting experience, regardless of the season. The beaches on the narrow cape entice us; we walk by the sea, admire the horizon, look out for birds, immortalise the windswept pine trees – we enjoy the supremacy of the sea and the wind.

The Tulliniemi nature trail on the northern beach will lead you to the outer archipelago, to the southernmost point of Finland, where the Archipelago Sea and the Gulf of Finland meet. The south point is an excellent destination for day trips all year round: You will find a breathtaking view over the sea and a sunset that will entice you to return time after time.

The southern beach, Tulliranta, is known for its beautiful nature as well as for its excellent conditions for water sports. This is one of the rare, easily reachable beaches in Finland where you can wave surf. It takes a powerful storm and a southernly or southeastly wind to create breaking waves on this beach.

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The nature trail leads through a nature reserve and you are not allowed to deviate from the path. Along the trail there are 15 information boards. The Uddskatan nature reserve was established in 1990 and the Uddskatan water area with beaches was protected as a valuable bird environment in 1933. The nature trail is 6,7 km long back and forth.

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Healthy nature

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pending time in nature makes us feel well and affects our health in a positive way; already 20 minutes in nature lowers our blood pressure and slows down our pulse.

Enjoy nature: the forest, the sea and the beaches; a forest trip calms you down and increases the feeling of wellness.

The longer you spend in nature, the better you feel.

You can go on nature trips on your own or you can engage a guide. You can e.g. go biking, paddling, fishing or take a guided bird spotting excursion together with the children.

Get more information about guided nature tours, or tips for your own excursions from the Hanko tourist office or www.hanko.fi/tourism.

Find the calm in the mushroom forest.

We humans feel good in the forest; stroll, pick mushrooms and berries and listen to the silence.

Relax by an open fire. Spend the night at the windbreak on Gunnarsören or make a day trip to the Furunäs fireplace.

The food always tastes better out in the wide open.

Go on bike rides along forest tracks. It is easy to ride a bike all year round in Hanko. Rent a mountain bike or a fatbike and explore the forest paths and the beaches. Trail tips from the tourist office.

Experience wonderful Högholmen.

The nature trail in the nature reserve is one kilometer long and offers stately pine clumps, sandy beaches, dunes and underwater sandbanks. The path starts at Tvärminnentie, about 10 km from the centre of Hanko.

Recognise three mussels. Can you recognise the names of our three most common mussels? Take a stroll along the beach and collect beautiful stones and mussel shells that have floated ashore. In Hanko you can find the three most common mussels: soft clam, common sea mussel and Baltic clam.

Relax with sea canoeing. Enjoy a peaceful moment at sea and experience the archipelago at sea. Will you choose sunset canoeing, a gourmet picnic or sightseeing paddling outside Hanko?

”The majestic beach rocks in Hanko entice you to go on a summery picnic. Pack your favourite delicacies (I pack a bottle of bubbly and strawberries) and a good book and spread a blanket on the beach rocks. Enjoy the sun, the sea wind or admire the sunset, which paints the landscape in different shades of gold.”

Maailman äärellä travel blog, www.maailmanaarella.com

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Spa life is returning to the spa town

GUIDED TOUR: TALES OF THE VILLAS IN THE SPA PARK — The Spa Park in Hanko is one of the most unique villa districts in the country. The oldest wooden houses were built in the 1880s. During the guided tour we will become acquainted with the spa culture, the architecture and the inhabitants of and life in the Spa Park.

Guided tours in Finnish: 2.7, 9.7, 16.7, 23.7 and 30.7 at 12 am. and in Swedish: 6.7 and 13.7 at 12 am. Price: 10 €, children under 16 free of charge. Start at the Monument of Liberty

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anko is once again becoming a spa town after a break of 80 years. Hanko Sea Bath is located on Tehtaanniemi with a view over the sea horizon. Here you can enjoy the good life: the wonderful maritime environment, swimming in the swimming pool and relaxing spa treatments.

The historical spa life in Hanko belongs to the most mythical and beloved periods in the history of the town. Hanko is so strongly associated with spa life that the glamorous picture has survived a break of several decades. The country’s most fashionable spa was called Hanko Spa up until the first world war. This was a time characterised by health bathing in the public baths.

During the 1920s and the 1930s sunbathing became more and more popular, and this time is perhaps most strongly linked to the romantic picture of carefree spa and holiday life in Hanko.

Hanko Spa started operating in 1879 as a sanatorium with gymnastics facilities. The baths were mainly in the warm spa house. They were health baths, prescribed by doctors of the establishment. Among the treatments were half bath, hip bath, vapour bath, wrapping, pineneedle bath, mud massage bath, electric bath, carbon dioxide bath and physiotherapy. The number of baths during the day varied from one to three. The morning bath was the most important. In 1895 a six-week stay in Hanko, all-inclusive, cost 240–480 mk, i.e. 1200–2400 euros in today’s money.

Beach bathing in its modern form had its breakthrough in Hanko in the 1920s, when the mixed baths were introduced to the place by Doctor Dodo Rancken.

The common beach bathing culture for men and women spread rapidly from Hanko to Mariehamn, Fäboda, Drumsö, Terijoki and Naantali.

Hanko Spa flourished during the beautiful summers of the 1930s with an audience enjoying themselves in a princely manner. The spa itself, which had been the framework for the spa life, was no longer the main focus, when Hanko became more of a holiday resort.

The summer of 1939 was the last in the history of the spa. During the Second World War the spa building was damaged by bombings and it was demolished in 1945 after the war. Hanko Spa operated in Hanko 1879–1939.

”In summertime Hanko is a center for the elegant and fashionable world in Finland. There is a buzzing beach life in continental style on the sunbaked beaches: sunburnt bodies, light beach outfits and colourful beach parasols gives the picture colourful tones, while the air is reverberated by glam and noise from the water slide and the happy youth, splashing around in the emerald green, crystal clear water.”

– Translated from the brochure Hangö-Bad i Finland, 1930s

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Visit Russarö fyr the kingdom – Hangös öga of the seals

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ake a trip to the outer archipelago and see the seals of the Baltic in their natural habitat. In the whole Baltic there are today about 30 000 grey seals. With a bit of luck you can spot this large seal species close up.

On our seal safaris we are able to follow the seals from the cruise boat, but try to avoid disturbing them. The social grey seals tend to gather on the rocks. The main food of the seals is fish and the grey seal is an omnivore when it comes to fish. On average, it dives to a depth of 25 metres and a dive tends to take less than ten minutes.

In our part of the Baltic there are two seal species: Except for the grey seal, there is also the ringed seal swimming in our waters. The Baltic ring seal is much rarer and the species is considered vulnerable. This species, the smallest seal species in the world, is rarely spotted in Hanko.

The ringed seal lives in open sea, but can be encountered in the outer archipelago. The species has been decimated due to hunting and pollution and the number has not recovered in our waters, despite the protective measures taken.

Did you know that a fully grown grey seal can be up to two metres long and weigh 300 kg!

Seal Safari

Book your cruise online www.hanko.fi/ tourism

Take a guided 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 one!

Thursdays and Sundays during the 2.7 – 13.8 season and on Sundays 20.8 and 27.8. Departure from the ST 1 quay in the Eastern Harbour at 2 p.m. Duration approx. 2 hours. Adults 35 €, children (4 – 14 years) 15 €. Contingent on weather. Bookings in the Tourist Office web shop, www.hanko.fi/tourism.

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Lighthouses and cruises Gustafsvärn and

The Pike’s Gut (Hauensuoli)

Gustavsvärn is the best kept part of a four-part larger whole of fortresses outside Hanko. The little islet contains the ruins of a fortress built by the Swedes in the late 18th century, as well as a lighthouse from 1951. The attendant’s house is well kept and looked after by the Finnish Lighthouse Society.

Hauensuoli is a narrow strait between the islands Tullholmen and Kobben outside Tulliniemi. There are over 640 kept rock carvings on the island. “The visitor’s book of the archipelago” consists of names and coats of arms of nobility, soldiers and tradesmen. The earliest ones are from the 16th century.

Cruises are arranged on Tuesdays and Saturdays during the 30.6–15.8 season and on Tuesdays during the 16-31.8 season. Departure from the ST 1 quay in the Eastern Harbour at 2 p.m. Duration approx. 2 hours. Adults 25 €, children (4–14 years) 10 €. Contingent on weather.

Bookings in the Tourist Office web shop, www.hanko.fi/tourism.

Bengtskär Being the tallest lighthouse within the Nordic countries, Bengtskär rises a majestic 52 metres above sea level. If you want to experience the magnificent view, you have to climb up 252 steps, but the view is well worth the trouble! The lighthouse was built in 1906 and is situated about 25 kilometres south-west of Hanko. On Bengtskär there is a lighthouse museum, a home turned museum, an exhibition on the Battle of Bengtskär, a lighthouse post and a café, as well as premises for accommodation and conferences.

Cruises from the Eastern Harbour on Mondays-Saturdays during the 18.6–27.8 season.

Departure at 11 a.m, arrival at 4.30 p.m. Adults 60 €, children (4–14 years) 25 €. Price includes lunch, guidance and entrance at Bengtskär. There is a café on board. It is advisable to pre-book. Contingent on weather. Bookings: www.marinelines.fi, tel. 0400 536 930 or in the Tourist Office web shop, www.hanko.fi/tourism. Info about accommodation on Bengtskär www. bengtskar.fi, tel. 02 4667 227.

Russarö There are numerous treasures of war history on Russarö, the fortress island outside Hanko. Russarö is strongly connected with Finland’s maritime and naval defense history. The beautiful stone lighthouse on the island was built in 1863 and is called the Eye of Hanko.

Cruises are arranged on the following dates: Sat 10.6, Sat 17.6, Sat 1.7, Tue 11.7, Tue 18.7, Sat 29.7, Sat 5.8, Sat 12.8, and Sat 26.8. Departure from the Eastern Harbour at 5 p.m., arrival at 8.30 p.m.

Only persons with Finnish citizenship can visit Russarö. Adults 37 €, children (4–14 years) 20 €.

Bookings: www.marinelines.fi, tel. 0400 536 930 or in the Tourist Office web shop, www.hanko. fi/tourism.

The fortress island of Örö The fortress island of Örö has been a closed military zone for a hundred years, is now opened to the public. Its heavy Obukhovskii guns, historic barracks and different kinds of defence stations tell the story of coastal defence in different eras. Örö is also an important nature destination, there are a total of approximately 16,5 kilometres marked trails that run in easy terrain. There is also a restaurant and a café, as well as premises for accommodation on the island.

Cruises are arranged on Sundays during the 25.6 – 27.8 season. Departure at 10 a.m., arrival at 6.30 p.m. Adults: 75 €, children (4 – 14 years) 30 €. Price includes lunch. Bookings: www.marinelines.fi, tel. 0400 536 930 or in the Tourist Office web shop www.hanko.fi/tourism

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Accommodation The given prices are examples. For exact price information, contact the accomodation provider.

Open only in summer

HOTEL REGATTA Newly renovated Boutique hotel in the centre. Toilet/shower, air-condition and safety box in the room. 106 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons. Price during high season from 175 € / double room incl. breakfast. Price during low season from 115 € / double room incl. breakfast.

Beach 20 m, Eastern Harbour 200 m, shopping street 350 m.

HOTEL VILLA MAIJA Villa accommodation in the Spa Park.

Toilet/shower in the room. Open round the year. 35 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons. Price during high season from 140 € / double room and during low season from 110 € / double room incl. breakfast.

Beach 100 m, Eastern Harbour 600 m, shopping street 500 m.

VILLA SOLGÅRDEN Bed & Breakfast accommodation in a renovated villa built in 1904. The villa is situated in the beautiful Spa park. 32 beds, double rooms. Shared toilets/ showers. An other renovated house across the yard offers 3 double rooms with toilet/shower and air condition. — Beach 200 m, Eastern Harbour 1 400 m, shopping street 1 200 m.

Torikatu 2, tel. 019 248 6491,

Appelgrenintie 7, tel. 050 505 2013,

Tähtikuja 4, tel. 040 182 3233,

050 306 1900, www.hotelregatta.fi

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VILLA TELLINA Villa accommodation in the Spa Park.

Toilet/shower in some of the rooms.

75 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. 050 593 8076, www.tellina.com

Open only in summer

GUESTHOUSE EVANGELICA Accommodation in the centre.

Toilet/shower in some of the rooms.

40–50 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons.

Price during high season from 105 € / double room incl. breakfast and during low season 90 € / double room incl. breakfast. Beach 1.1 km, Eastern Harbour 1.2 km, shopping street 800 m.

PARK INN HANKO Guest house in the centre. Toilet/ shower mainly in the corridor. 19 beds, rooms for 1–3 persons. Price during high season from 89 € / double room incl. breakfast and during low season from 65 € / double room incl. breakfast. Beach 700 m, Eastern Harbour 1.1 km, shopping street 700 m.

BED & BREAKFAST VILLA GARBO Rooms and apartments in the centre.

Toilet/shower in some of the rooms.

40 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons.

Price during high season from 89 € / double room incl. breakfast. Price during low season 75 € / double room incl. breakfast. Beach 1.0 km, Eastern Harbour 1.1 km, shopping street 700 m.

VIKING MOTEL Viking style motel with 30 beds and two cabins. Toilet/shower in the corridor. Price during high season from 70 € / double room. Price during low season from 60 € / double room.

Beach 1.0 km, Eastern Harbour 2.4 km, shopping street 2.2 km.

Esplanaadi 61, tel. 010 327 1620

Korsmaninkatu 46, tel. 040 829 5393,

Raatimiehenkatu 8, tel. 040 542 1732,

www.vikingmotel.fi

www.evangelica.net

www.parkinnhanko.fi

www.villagarbo.fi

Lasitehtaankatu 6, tel. 040 516 3837,

Choose green!

HOSTEL SJÖMANSRO A hostel situated in Lappohja, 20 km from the city centre. Toilet/shower and kitchenette in the rooms. 14 beds, rooms for 2 persons. Price 60€/double room. No breakfast included.

Beach 0 m, Eastern Harbour 20 km and shopping street 20 km.

HOLIDAY & COURSE CENTER HÖGSAND Seaside accommodation for groups, 20 km from Hanko. Open round the year. Toilet/shower in the room, 50 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons. Price 74 € / double room. Shared toilet and shower 28,50 €/person, 50 beds.

CAMPING SILVERSAND Silversand camping site is located by the sea, about 4 km from the town centre. The area provides car parks, tent pitches, cabins and rooms for 1–2 persons. Open round the year.

Högsandintie 30, Lappohja

tel. 019 248 5500,

Satamatie 38–40, Lappohja,

tel. 019 541 0300, www.hogsand.bvif.fi

www.campingsilversand.fi

post@sjomansro.fi, www.sjomansro.fi

Aarne Karjalaisentie 13–15,

1. Choose green. Support environ­ mentally responsible companies.

2. Park your car. The best way to get to know Hanko is by foot or bike.

3. 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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“I’ll never forget my first look at the sea.

The sea breeze, shimmer of the midday sun as it hits the water, murmur of the waves and rustle of the leaves – everything just made me want to drop my backpack and run into the Baltic, with its milky-aquamarine waters and foamy wavelets. Except that I knew it would have been far too cold.”

Elämää, josta ei tarvitse ottaa lomaa

The Crowded Planet-blog, www.crowdedplanet.com

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Restaurants

RESTAURANT MAKASIINI This classy restaurant specializes in genuine tastes from the archipelago.

The host, Nixu Knichter, and his team 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.

MAKANA, ASIAN CUISINE Makana is serving asian cuisine in one of the old warehouses in the Eastern Harbour. The restaurant opened in June 2015 and is owned by Joanna and Jan Westerling, the couple behind restaurant Origo. Open only in summer.

Satamakatu 9, tel. 019 248 4060,

Satamakatu 7, tel. 019 248 5023,

Hangonkylä Harbour, tel. 040 358 1815,

Satamakatu 3, tel. 040 809 3433,

www.makasiini.fi

www.restaurant-origo.com

019 248 9101, www.pakroken.fi

www.makana.fi

HSF / STEFAN'S STEAKHOUSE Restaurant HSF is situated in the Eastern Harbour and they provide the favorite portions from Stefan's Steakhouse. Open in summertime and other times by agreement.

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 premium 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.

Satamakatu 15, tel. 044 523 4522,

Satamakatu 17, tel. 044 033 7606,

Neljäntuulenkuja, Pieni Mäntysaari,

www.makaronitehdas.fi

www.classicpizza.fi

Eastern Harbour, tel. 0600 550 121, www.restauranthsf.fi

tel. 019 248 1455, www.makasiini.fi

Choose green!

RESTAURANT HANGON CASINO This restaurant is located in a beautiful old building in the historical Spa Park.

In the same building is restaurant KÖK, Pub Niska, Meri­­terassi, Casino Night Club and Surfbar. Open from midsummer to the beginning of August, by agreement from May to October.

HANKO SUSHI Hanko Sushi combines Japanese food and flavours with the wonderful touch of the archipelago. You are offered 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, Restaurant Hangon Portti.

Open only in summer.

Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 0400 583 818,

Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 040 487 6409,

N 59° 49’ / E 22° 38’, tel. 0600 550 130,

www.hangoncasino.fi

www.hankosushi.fi

www.hangonportti.fi

Itämeren portti / Eastern Harbour,

1. Choose green. Support environ­ mentally responsible companies.

2. Park your car. The best way to get to know Hanko is by foot or bike.

3. 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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www.facebook.com/ravintolaorigo • www.restaurant-origo.com Suomen eteläisin ravintola on uudistunut Tervetuloa nauttimaan uusista mauista, rennosta tunnelmasta ja henkeäsalpaavista maisemista!

Finlands sydligaste restaurang är förnyad Välkommen att njuta av nya smaker, trevlig atmosfär och hisnande vyer!

Hangon Portti Itämeren Portti, Hanko • 0600 550 130 • www.hangonportti.fi

Makana Asian Cuisine www. makana.fi • www.facebook.com/makanahanko/

TERVETULOA. VÄLKOMMEN.

SATAMAKATU 15 / HAMNGATAN 15 MAKARONITEHDAS.FI / +358 44 5234522

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Cafés, restaurants & nightlife ALAN’S CAFÉ Open round the year. Raatihuoneentori 4, tel. 019 248 7622,  Alans-Café BEACH BAR PLAGEN Open only in summertime.

Tennisranta beach, tel. 045 639 7737, www.plagen.fi,  Beach-Bar-Plagen

Hanko is the most perfect place to celebrate the Finnish crab season!

HANKO CASINO / SURFBAR Open only in summertime.

Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 0400 583 818, www.hangoncasino.fi,  SurffibaariHanko

TENNIS CAFÉ Open from spring to autumn.

Appelgrenintie 12, tel. 040 218 1509,  Tennis Cafe Hanko

ORIGO NIGHTCLUB Open round the year.

Satamakatu 7, tel. 019 248 5023, www.restaurant-origo.com,  ravintolaorigo

TULLINIEMEN KEIDAS Open round the year. Tulliranta, tel.

040 191 1155, www.tulliniemenkeidas.fi

PUBS & NIGHTLIFE

BRAVAS Open round the year. Satamaktu 19, tel. 0400 583 818, www.bravas.fi,  Bravas Pinchos Y Vino

BEACH BAR PLAGEN Open only in summertime.

Tennisranta beach, tel. 045 639 7737, www.plagen.fi,  Beach-Bar-Plagenn

BRYGGAN Open only in summertime.

Eastern Harbour, tel. 040 673 5707,  bryggan

HANKO CASINO / SURFBAR Open only in summertime.

Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 0400 583 818, www.hangoncasino.fi,  SurffibaariHanko

CAFÉ BAKERY LILLAN Open round the year.

Vuorikatu 9, tel. 019 248 6201  Café-BageriKahvila-Leipomo-Lillan THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS Open from spring to autumn.

Neljäntuulenkuja, Pieni Mäntysaari, tel. 019 248 1455, www.makasiini.fi,  NeljanTuulenTupaHanko PIZZERIA NADIN Open round the year.

Ratakatu 12–14, tel. 019 248 7987, www.lounastauko.fi CAFÉ REGATTA Open round the year. Merikatu 1, tel. 044 777 0741,  caferegatta

PARK Open from spring to autumn.

Appelgrenintie 11, tel. 019 248 6182, www.restaurangpark.fi

HANGON MAKARONITEHDAS Wine bar & Champagne lounge.

Open only in summer.

Satamakatu 15, tel. 044 523 4522, www.makaronitehdas.fi,  HangonMakaronitehdasOy MUSIC BAR MAKASIINI Open from March to December.

Satamakatu 9, tel. 019 248 4060, www.makasiini.fi

PUB GRÖNAN Live music round the year.

Bulevardi 17, tel. 019 248 6505, www.gronan.fi,  PubGronan

ITÄSATAMA

ÖSTRA HAMNEN ROXX CAFÉ & PUB Open round the year.

Eastern Harbour, tel. 019 248 4393, www.roxx.fi,  Roxx-CafèPub EKSTRÖMS FISH SHOP AND CAFÉ Open round the year.

Hangonkylä Harbour, tel. 019 248 9101, www.pakroken.fi

SMÖRMAGASINET Open round the year.

Western Harbour, tel. 045 639 7737, www.smormagasinet.fi

GOLF CAFÉ Open from spring to autumn.

Kirkkotie 28, Täktom, tel. 019 248 9357, www.hangolf.fi

STREET FOOD KARUSELLI Open round the year.

Eastern Harbour, tel. 045 639 7737  streetfoodkaruselli

CLASSICPIZZA.FI

t. +358 44 0337606

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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

DIVING Hanko Diving, Eastern Harbour, tel. 040 530 1397, www.hankodiving.fi

MARITIME ACTIVITIES BOAT REPAIR Hanko Boat Yard, tel. 010 5833 760, www.hby.fi BOAT TOURS AND CRUISES Guide-Matti / Matti Piirainen, tel. 040 581 4799, www.guidematti.fi Kare Johansson, tel. 044 548 6852, mslinda.boating@gmail.com Marine Lines, Eastern Harbour, tel. 0400 536 930, www.marinelines.fi SunFun, Eastern Harbour, tel. 0400 440 802, www.sunfun.fi

CANOEING Kola Kayaking, tel. 044 088 5699, www.kolakayaking.com SE-Action LT (only for groups) tel. 09 256 4040, www.seaction.com Surfclubhanko @Tulliniemi beach tel. 040 552 2822, www.surfclubhanko.com

FISHING LICENCES Available at the municipal library, Vuorikatu 3–5, tel. 040 135 9380 and from the Tourist Office webstore, www. hanko.fi/tourism. General information about fishing in Finland and the Finnish licence system: www.mmm.fi, www.ahven.net, www.eraluvat.fi

HARBOURS Eastern Harbour is the largest guest harbour in Finland offering 430 berths.

Centrally located and offering various services.

Home and guest harbour Itämeren Portti, tel. 0400 544 164, www.itamerenportti.fi Itäsatama guest harbour, www.hanko.fi/tourism Hangonkylä harbour, tel. 019 248 9101, www.pakroken.fi

Surfclub Hanko @ Tulliniemi beach, puh. 040 5522 822, www.surfclubhanko.com SUP Station Hanko, puh. 040 872 0241, www.supstation.fi

SURFING (kite-, surf- and windsurfing) Surfclub Hanko @ Tulliniemi beach, tel. 040 5522 822, www.surfclubhanko.com The beaches Tulliranta and Silversand are some of the best windsurfing spots in Finland!

WATER PARK AND BOUNCING CASTLE SUP Station Hanko, tel. 040 872 0241, www.supstation.fi WINTER BATHING More information at the tourist office.

Cruises to Bengtskär M/S Summersea Reservations: and the archipelago from 0400 536 930 www.marinelines.fi the Eastern Harbour in Hanko

CRUISES IN HANKO ARCHIPELAGO www.marinelines.fi

Korkeavuorenkatu 10 B 11, HANKO

SPORTY ACTIVITIES

SUP Kola Kayaking, tel. 044 088 5699, www.kolakayaking.com

+358 400 536 930

BEACH VOLLEY On the beaches Regattaranta, Tennisranta.

BIKE RENTAL Ekström’s fish shop, Hangonkylä Harbour, tel. 019 248 9101, www.pakroken.fi Hanko Tourist Office, Raatihuoneentori 5, tel. 019 2203 411, www.hanko.fi/tourism SunFun, Eastern Harbour, tel. 040 414 5681, www.sunfun.fi Supervivo, Appelgrenintie 33, tel. 050 564 3563, www.supervivo.net 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

Departures to the lighthouse everyday at 11.00 am

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Activities

Baltic Sea Marathon 7.10

Calendar of events: www.hanko.fi

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, www.frisbeeliitto.com FOOTBALL GOLF Hagan puisto (free nine hole course).

More information: Hanko Town Sports Office, tel. 040 518 9564

RIDING Hankoniemen ratsastajat ry.

Stables at Suursuo, tel. 040 560 0595, www.hunr.org

PETANQUE Borrow petanque balls from the tourist office against deposit. tel. 019 2203 411, tourist.office@hanko.fi

TENNIS Outdoor court reservations: HTK-Tennis club, Tenniscafé, tel. 040 5026 424, www.hankotennis.net Jari Hedman Tennis Company, tel. 09 4289 3226, www.jarihedmantennis.fi

Hanko Golf Course 18 holes Long season Greencard courses Driving range Café Pro Shop

parties. Hanko is still the perfect holiday resort for everyone enjoying life. Here you can do a thousand different things or choose to do nothing.

Take care of your body and mind during your holiday; let the wellness experts take care of you in Hanko.

SPORTS PARK Esplanaadi 73

JOGGING AND SKI TRACK Illuminated jogging and ski track (1,2 / 1,8 / 3,3 km), Tiilitehtaantie Ski track (5 km), Furuviken MINIGOLF Tennisranta, tel. 045 639 7737, www.plagen.fi,  Beach-Bar-Plagen

WELLNESS IN HANKO

SKATING Hangethe sportcenter, Urheilukatu 2 Hangonkylä schoolground, Backan­ katu 40 Sports park, Esplanaadi 73

GOLF HanGolf, Kirkkotie 28, Täktom (par 72 eighteen hole course), tel. 019 248 9357, www.hangolf.fi Bamse Golf, tel. 0500 404 611, www.bamsegolf.fi

EVER YONE IS WELC OME

Kirkkotie 28, 10900 Hanko Time booking: Caddiemaster +358 19-248 9357 www.hangolf.fi / caddiemaster@hangolf.fi

Did you know that the best way to experience Hanko is by bike?

Rent a bike and check out new sights. You can follow the 19 km long designated bike path going around the whole town.

The tourist office will provide you with a bike map!

Ayurveda – Tools for Future, tel. 0400 477 076,  HankoRelax www.toolsforfuture.fi

Swim in the sea, enjoy fresh berries, write entries in your diary in the shade of the crooked pine trees, let the sand tickle your toes: relax like never before. Collect sea shells on the beach, go jogging, fall in love with the fresh sea wind, enjoy the quiet grey autumn and the warming woolly socks in the winter. Do yoga, walk in the forest, relax and wind down, breath slowly. Find your own place, find yourself.

In the old days they spoke of “the good life of Hanko” to describe the happy, easy-going life led in Hanko with all that it entails of relaxation, enjoyment and long, fun

Beauty Salon Eija Räisa, tel. 0400 794 658 Foot care & Massage Ruusutanssi, tel. 040 518 3993, www.ruusutanssi.fi Merijooga Hanko, tel. 0400 533 556, www.merijooga.fi Mommy & Me, tel. 044 973 0138, www.mommyandme.fi Rosen-method, tel. 040 761 8797, www.rosenpiipa.com terveyshuoltamo IHANA ja RENTO, tel. 040 419 3427, www.ihanajarento.fi

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”When you arrive in Hanko, you are overwhelmed, or at least I am, by a kind of nostalgic feeling of going decades back in time. Even though you can find Hanko Sushi and other trendy shops here, the dominant feeling is of being in the middle of an old Finnish film, or even as far back as in the 1890s, when the town with its spa had its hey days. When you walk along the beach road and admire the old beautiful villas, you can’t but note that Hanko is an amazingly beautiful town.”

Beach House Kitchen -foodblog, www.beachhousekitchen.fi

LET THE WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS SURPRISE YOU

OTHER ACTIVITIES 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 PERSONAL GROWTH CoachCompanion, tel. 045 847 0443, www.coachcompanion.fi Positive Life Solutions, tel. 045 847 0443, www.positivelife.fi TotalSDI, Build up your interaction and solv conflicts, www.totalSDI.fi

gosta #ostahan In the southernmost pedestrian area of Finland, you can find a number of small, charming shops. The shops often surprise their customers with a personal and unique range of products, alternatives to the huge supply in supermarkets and department stores. Here you can

make bargains, become surprised and delighted, regardless of wether it’s to do with interior design, clothes, or something else. When you step through the door you are often met by the shop keeper who is there just for you.

In the pedestrian street in Hanko

you can find a versatile supply of goods all year round: interior design, clothes and brand products, toys, yarn, ecological products and beauty products, literature and jewellery as well as wellness services.

LEAN-TO Furunäs and Gunnarsörarna, Further information: Hanko Town Sports Office, tel. 040 518 9564 PAINTBALL Supervivo, Tvärminne, tel. 050 564 3563, www.supervivo.net SAUNAS Saunas for every occasion.

More information: www.hanko.fi/tourism TAXI Taxi Uusimaa Nyland, tel. 0100 3344, www.taxiuusimaa.fi

Education, development, coaching, well being

Build Motivated Teams Create Powerful Leadership

POSITIVELIFE.FI / COACHCOMPANION.FI info@positivelife.fi / Christine 045 847 0443 / Tom 050 381 4737

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Sights

Hanko Front Museum will reopen in 2017!

A free copy of the city map is available at the tourist office.

TOP 5 THINGS TO SEE

3.

1.

entrance for under 18 years old. Ask for

THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT OF FINLAND

group discounts. Guided tours: 50 / 70 €.

The museum accepts the Finnish Museum Card Museokortti.

THE WATER TOWER

following island. The House of the Four Winds is still a café and restaurant in the summertime.

5.

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www.frontmuseum.fi

THE SPA PARK AND THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS

411 (tourist office). Open: 2.5–30.6

Hauensuoli is a narrow strait between the islands Tullholmen and Kobben outside Tulliniemi. There are over 640 kept rock carvings on the island. “The visitor’s book of the archipelago” consists of names and coats of arms of nobility, soldiers and tradesmen. The earliest ones are from the 16th century.

13–16 p.m., 1–31.7 Mon-Sun 13–18 p.m., 1–31.8 Mon-Sun 13–16 p.m. Adults 2 €, 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

The Hanko Spa was founded in 1879 and The Spa Park was built during the following years. Many villas were planned by famous architects and have traits of Swiss style.

Marshal Mannerheim was the owner of The House of the Four Winds 1927–33. Mannerheim lived on Iso Mäntyssaari during the summertime and the café was situated on the

THE HANKO CHURCH The church was built in 1892. The original red brick neo-gothic church was designed by Jacob Ahrenberg and in 1953 Bertel Liljequist remodelled the church in the manner of the day.

Open: 21.6 – 30.6 Mon-Sun 13 – 16 p.m., 1.7 – 30.7 Mon-Sun 13 – 18 p.m. and 31.7–13.8 Mon-Sun 13 – 15 p.m., or other times by prior arrangement. www.hangonseurakunta.fi

MUSEUM OF HANKO Museum of Hanko's exhibition during the 20.5-22.10 season: The artistic production of Ilmari and Tapio Wirkkala. Read more: www.hanko.fi

THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF HANKO The Hanko Orthodox Church was consecrated in 1895 to The Holy apostolic Maria Magdala and Vladimir of Kiev. The Church is built to fill the requirements of the spa guests and the military personel stationed in and around Hanko.

Nycanderinkatu 4, Museum office

Täktomintie 5, tel. 040 168 1499.

tel. 040 135 9224, desk 040 135 9228.

The Church is open by prior arrange-

20.5–31.8 Tue-Sun 11–16 p.m., Thu also

ment all year round and at the feast

18–19 p.m., 1.9–22.10 Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun

of the Church 15 – 22.7 at 12 – 15 p.m.

13–15 p.m., Thu also 18–19 p.m. Adults

www.ort.fi

SIGHTS

In the summertime you can visit three magnificent lighthouses by departing on cruises from Hanko.

Gustavsvärn and Russarö are situated close to Hanko, and the tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries Bengtskär is 25 km away.

For cruise time tables see page 19.

2016 and will open for the summer 2017.

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).

Vartiovuori, Kirkkomäki, tel. 019 2203

2.

Hankoniementie, Lappohja.

The museum has been renovated during

THE PIKES GUT (HAUENSUOLI)

Tulliniemi nature path takes you to the southernmost point of Finland. The outer archipelago is an excellent day trip destination all year round.

The Water Tower is a beautiful symbol of Hanko. There is a fantastic view in all directions over the cape of Hanko and the Baltic Sea. The tower rises 65 m above sea level, there is a lift to the top floor, and you can also find a telescope here.

HANKO FRONT MUSEUM The museum presents the history of the Hanko Front during the years 1939 to 1941, when Hanko peninsula was occupied by the Soviet Union.

5 €, pensioners and students 3 €. Free

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Did you know that the classic white changing huts have been on the beaches since early 20th century? The present-day beach huts are built according to old drawings and holiday-makers can enjoy some 20 bathing huts on different beaches.

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.

• The Emigration Monument, Merikatu. The emigration monument was unveiled in 1967 and departure municipalities are mentioned on the monument. The monument was designed by sculptor Mauno Oittinen and consists of three bronze cranes flying westwards.

December 1941. There are still ruins of fortifications in the centre of the town.

EMIGRATION MEMORIES For more information: www.hanko.fi and www.migrationinstitute.fi

WAR MEMORIES

Through history Hanko has been an important harbour. This harbour also became the most important harbour for emigrants seeking their fortune overseas. During 1880–1930 nearly 400 000 Finns emigrated to North America and Australia, most of them via Hanko. There are several sights and buildings from this era in Hanko.

• The emigrants’ hotel and office, The New Emigrants’ hotel with accommodation capacity for 300 people was built by the Finland Steamship Company Ltd. The emigration office and a bank were situated next to the hotel. Bulevardi 15.

• The Russian emigrants´ hotel, Nycanderinkatu 10 • Butter Warehouse, Western Harbour.

The emigrants travelled on the terms of butter and departed from the Western Harbour. The Hanko-Hull line became the main emigrant route; from Hull the emigrants continued by train to Liverpool or Southampton. The fastest trip from Hanko to New York would last 2–3 weeks.

• The Emigrant Cliffs, in the Spa Park.

While awaiting the ship the young emigrants would dance on the smooth cliffs in the Spa Park, usually someone always had an accordion. The cliffs are still called the Emigrant cliffs.

Ilmari Wirkkala and Leonard Savola (Granit) and made by sculptor Bertel Nilsson. When the citizens of Hanko returned after the area’s Soviet control in 1940–41, the monument had been removed. Since 1960 the monument has been re-erected and is situated by the sea at the end of the street Bulevardi.

The fortification of Hanko The cape of Hanko and the surrounding area has always been an important military object. The Swedish military built field armaments here already in the 18th century. In the 19th century field fortification was built on the mainland as well as on the islands to prevent the enemy from passing the cape of Hanko.

Three islands in front of Kuningattarenvuori formed a suitable triangle surrounding the existing sea routes and perfect for crossfire. The islands of Gustavsvärn, Gustaf Adolf, Mejerfelt and Kuningattarenvuori were fortified.

Overall, the armaments had a garrison of 500 soldiers. In the northern dale of Kuningattarenvuori, a 200-250 residents’ “fort city” emerged, called the garrison of Kuningattarenvuori.

Summertime cruises depart to the island of Gustavsvärn where you can still see the ruins of this fortification.

Hanko – a soviet naval base The whole cape of Hanko was leased to the Soviet Union as a naval base for 30 years after the peace treaty of Moscow which ended the Winter War in 1940. The Soviet Union brought a garrison of 30,000 men to Hanko, and the Soviets did extensive building in Hanko. Eventually Soviet troops were forced to evacuate Hanko in early

Sights connected to 1940–41: • Light coastal battery, Puistovuoret and Varisniemi • Anti-aircraft battery, Kansanpuisto • Tulliniemi barracks. The beaches in Tulliniemi had strong beach defense areas constructed on both sides, equipped with mines and barriers as well as firing stations that lined the beach with regular and light machine guns. When the Russians had left the Hanko peninsula base in December 1941, Finland and Germany decided to move the holiday transportation of the northern German troops to Hanko in the spring of 1942. To facilitate this, a separate passenger traffic train line was built to Tulliniemi as well as a village for the vacationers comprising more than 100 barracks.

• 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. • The Monument of Pioneers, Santalan Kartanontie • The Hanko Front Museum More information in English: www.hangonsotahistoria.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.

The monument was planned by

ART GALLERIES There are several galleries in Hanko and admission is free to all of them.

Some of the galleries are open by appointment only. More information about current exhibitions and opening hours available at the tourist information office or on www.hanko.fi.

SCULPTURES

How many of the sculptures in Hanko are you familiar with? In the Eastern Harbour you can find “The Wind from the Sea” by Rafael Saifulin and “The Sea Snake” by Muddle Lilius is situated on Vuorikatu. More information about the sculptures: www.hanko.fi/ tourism

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