Hanko tourist brochure 2018 by Hangon matkailutoimisto

In English

2018

Seaside Experiences

EXPERIENCE THE SOUTH OF FINLAND

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 30 km sandy beaches Active vacation & nature The best events Lighthouses & seal safari

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Contents — Seaside experiences p. 4 – 5 Sea meets the shore p. 6 – 7 To do in 24 h p. 8 Hanko is hygge p. 9 Events p. 10 – 11 The wild nature p. 12 – 13 Visit a museum p. 14 – 15 Activities and wellbeing p. 16 – 17 Cruises p. 18 – 19 — Accommodation p. 20 – 21 Restaurants p. 22 – 23 Cafés & nightlife p. 24 Activities p. 25 – 27 Sights p. 28 – 29 Conference & groups p. 30 – 31

HANKO IN A NUTSHELL

HANKO TOURIST OFFICE

Founded 1874 Population 8 540 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

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.  Hulluna Hankoon – Galen i Hangö  #hullunahankoon

The information in this brochure was collected during the end of the year 2017. © The right to make changes is reserved. — Texts Hanko Tourist Office / Layout Aivan / Print Paino-Kaarina / Photos Antti Kuusela, Dick Forsman, Gerda Smorra, Ilkka Korhonen, Janna Nousiainen, Johanna Sandin, Johannes Runeberg, Johnny Karlsson (Hanko Visuals), Jonatan Söderling, Merijooga, Mike Newton, Mollie Bylett, Museum of Hanko, Niklas Sjöblom, Niklas Rosenberg, Peter Lundqvist, Sanna-Mari Kunttu, Sebastian Lindström, Studio Tomi Parkkonen, Vladimir Pohtokari / Map illustrations Juuso Satovuori / Drawing Jonas Löfroos — Printed on environmentally friendly paper Edixion.

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Seaside experiences

The open sea makes Hanko totally unique. The endless horizon, the warm sandy beaches, the cliffs and the smell of the salty sea. For those who love the sea – here you can find everything you need in life.

Tips for beach life ! Sea bathing Sailing Seal watching Kayaking Surfing Relaxing

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â&#x20AC;?Whether you want to relax by the sea, enjoy a private sauna, eat fresh fish in one of the warehouse restaurants or try sailing, off road biking or yoga, Hanko delivers the greatest experience! Hanko, which is known as the sailing capital of Finland and can boast the most fantastic summer houses you ever saw, is definitely my favourite place.â&#x20AC;?

wheresmollie.com @wheresmollie

Intrerested in sailing, kayaking och renting a boat? More information on page 25.

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”It’s the sea and the strong wind together that makes it perfect. The best surfing season in Hanko is autumn-winter-spring, the summer is rarely windy enough. Late autumn and early winter is the best season in Hanko.”

Jocke Lindholm surfer and board shaper

Where the sea meets the shore

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” Everyman’s right is something is something I really appreciate a lot. Sometimes it feels like we Finns don’t really understand how unique this legal right is, we take it for granted. When you stop taking things for granted and open your eyes, you notice how much beauty there is close to you.”

Dick Forsman

ornitologist and photographer

he beach is traditionally border country between two worlds, a place where the sea meets land, characterised by change, innovation and creativity. Through the ages breezes of inspiration from foreign lands have travelled over the sea and challenged painters, photographers and artists to new expression. The sculpture walk in Täktom is a permanent art exhibition with works by artist Knutte Sundberg (1940–2004). If you walk or ride a bike attentively along Långörnsvägen down towards Kattrumpan you will find silent tree stumps, works ofart made from old ship wreck pieces and detailed woodcarvings. The Beast greets the visitor right down by the sea. There are almost 60 objects to discover outdoors. Do you want to learn more about the sweet life in Hanko? For inspiring videos about surfer Jocke Lindholm and ornitologist Dick Forsman go to our website www.hanko.fi/tourism.

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To do in 24â&#x20AC;&#x2030;h S

tart your day with a stroll along Appelgrenintie and admire the wonderful wooden houses in the charming Spa Park. Enjoy the views and imagine life in the late 19th century. Take a walk along the beach to the House of the Four Winds and enjoy the sea, the sandy beach and the windswept, crooked pines. Visit the water tower for a fantastic view, have a great lunch at one of the cosy restaurants at the Eastern Harbour. In the afternoon you can visit the Museum of Hanko, go shopping in the small shops or choose a nature path or perhaps even try the beloved water carousel? End a perfect day by eating well at one of the many delicious restaurants in the town. In the hours of the night you dance until sunrise or just lie on the beach and look out over sea swept in a warm and cosy blanket. PS. If you have more time, we recommend activities like cruises, guided walks or trips! Hanko offers you something new every day, all seasons.

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Hanko is hygge* I

n former times they spoke of “the good life in Hanko” to describe the happy and carefree life led in Hanko, with relaxation, enjoyment and time together. Wellness is still something strongly related to Hanko. Common meal times unite us all around dinner, breakfast tables, snack times on the terrace and sunny picnics on the beach. The salty sea air is a real appetiser, and for a small town Hanko has an exceptionally versatile range of restaurants. Let yourself be tempted by menus inspired by the sea and by locally produced ingredients. For those seeking a personal experience, Camper Marilyn is a Bohemian and romantic caravan fit for two in the calm of Täktom. In Hanko you can also find other personal or colourful places of accommodation: everything from design hotels to classic wooden villas or private accommodation. There is a hotel experience for everyone. *= Hygge, originating in Denmark, is about of creating cosy and convivial atmospheres that promote wellbeing.

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Tempting events for everyone H

anko is known for its events and you can find interesting events 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.

14 – 16.6 Taste Hanko – a local event — The charming and versatile restaurants in Hanko entice you with specially designed dishes for the price of 20 € during the Taste Hanko event on 14–16.6. Come and enjoy in a restaurant world renowned for its unique style and versatile tastes. This year the theme is local food. www.tastehanko.fi PS. Check out special offers on accommodation !

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Events 2018 7 – 10.6 Hanko Theatre Festival The Theatre Festival is the biggest Swedish-speaking theatre festival in Finland and offers 30-50 shows on stages situated around the town, in parks, boats and restaurants. www.hangoteatertraff.org

6 – 8.7 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

8 – 15.7 Hanko Tennis 2018 Hanko is a traditional tennis town. The amateur tennis week is played yearly in July and has been around since 1951, attracting players from all around the country. www.hankotennis.net 11.7 Beach Piquenique Party The popular good mood picnic event in the Casino park is back!

25 – 29.7 SeaHorse Week The annual show jumping competition in a park environment attracts the national top riders from Finland. www.seahorseweek.fi 26 – 29.7 HangArt Local artists and organizations open up their ateliers for the public for three days in July. www.hanko.fi

27.7 Sleepyhead Day During the traditional Sleepyhead Day a merry carnival dressed in sleepwear awakens the town and throws the Official Sleepyhead of the Year into the water.

1.9 Hanko Photo Festival 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 6.10 The Baltic Sea marathon Join in and come for a run in the beautiful surroundings of Hanko. You can choose to run a full, a half or a quarter marathon. www.itamerimaraton.com

3 – 5.8 Poker Run Poker Run is the biggest power boat event in Finland. The event consists of activities both off shore and on shore and attracts a lot of spectators. www.pokerrun.fi 10 – 12.8 Hanko Soul Jazz A weekend filled with jazz and soul in the city’s restaurants. The programme offers native and foreign top artists. www.hankosouljazz.fi 17 – 19.8 Hanko Pride Welcome to the Finnish Key West – enjoy the superb program in great company, a warm atmosphere, beautiful views and happy faces! Summer, Hanko, Love ! www.hankopride.fi

24 – 26.8 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

24 – 26.8 Le Petit Festival Le Petit Festival du Théâtre gathers artists and fans of art from all around the world. www.lepetitfestival.com

1 – 5.11 Hanko Film Festival The popular Film Festival attracts the audience with a wide variety of programme. www.hangonelokuvajuhlat.fi

24.11 Opening of the Christmas Street This event celebrates the Christmas season at Vuorikatu.

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The wild, the unpolished and the barren O

utside of the summer season Hanko is captivating as well as unique. The outer archipelago offers a mixture of silence and intense impressions; the wild force of the autumn storms and the peace of the small town give room for recovery and creativity. This is something for those who want to experience a more personal Hanko, away from the bustle, jetset and glamour of the summer. Autumn might be the best time in the outer archipelago. The warm sea prolongs the summer long into October and you can enjoy the peace and quiet and brilliantly colourful nature. Weekend program with activities and relaxation all year around.

Enjoy our four seasons ! Relax at Regatta Spa Go bird spotting on Tulliniemi Run the Baltic Marathon Visit Hanko Film Festival Enjoy a romantic autumn weekend Buy local handicraft for Christmas Take part in a photography course Enjoy the light of an open fire Go swimming in the sea

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City center 2,5 km >

Nature trail

Uddskatan The southernmost point of Finland

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Beach

ulliniemi in Hanko is a unique and enchanting experience, regardless of season. The beaches on the narrow cape are enticing; we stroll by the sea, admire the horizon, spot birds, take photos of the windswept pines – we take delight in the kingdom of the wind and the sea. The nature trail of Tulliniemi on the northern beach leads you to the outer archipelago, to the southernmost tip of Finland, where the archipelago sea and the Gulf of Finland meet. The south tip is an excellent picnic destination all year round; you will be greeted by an astonishing view over the sea and a sunset that entices you to return time after time. Length of path: 6,7 km.

Surf area Naturist area

The Högholmen nature trail In the nature reserve there are stately clumps of pine, sand beaches, dunes and underwater sandbanks. The trail is about 1 km long. Svanvik A short nature trail which leads to an open and shallow inlet, where large amounts of sea birds gather during migration. There is a bird observation tower at the beach. The trolls’ nature and environment trail In the area there is a hazel grove, a sand beach in its natural condition as well as many other types of nature and forest. Furthest out on the Furunäs cape, there is a windbreak and a fireplace. The path is about 1,5 km long.

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Military transit camp of Hanko 1942 – 1944 A very intense period on Tulliniemi began in spring 1942. Germany had attacked the Soviet Union the year before and now the transportation of soldiers and necessities to and from the coast of the Arctic Sea had to be arranged. Tulliniemi hosted a barrack village with 130 different buildings: accommodation barracks, maintenance barracks, a cinema, clubs. There could be 3 300 – 4 400 soldiers in the area at the time.

My beloved I miss you so…

n 10.8.1943 Second Lieutenant Gerhard Klöver arrived by ship to Hanko on his way to the front line at the Arctic Ocean. In Hanko he wrote letters to his beloved wife Marga back in Germany: ”My beloved, I miss you so. Once again I think about the wonderful days with you. How long might it take before I adapt to life up here again? They have a large amount of lice here; since last night I have a thick layer of bites in four places and it itches terribly right now.” The 28-year old Gerhard Klöver was killed in battle and would never see his wife and his newborn baby girl again.

MUSEUM OF HANKO The exhibition about Durchgangslager Hanko is displayed at the Museum 19.5.2018–31.3.2019. The exhibition focuses on individual soldiers’ lives and tell us about the harsh reality during World War II, when thousands of German soldiers travelled through Hanko to fight in a cruel war. The exhibition shows unique archaeological finds that shed light on the daily life in the camp during the Second World War.

GUIDED TOUR AT THE GERMAN CAMP A guided walk to the German transit camp at Tulliniemi. At the tour we learn about the history of the baracks, the activities and life of the German soldiers in the camp, as well as the later use of the baracks as a camp for prisoners of war and a labour camp for women. Time: 9.6 and 21.7 at 3 pm, duration 1,5 h. Guiding in Finnish, in Swedish at request. Price: 10 €, children under 16 free of charge. The tour starts at the beach where the Tulliniemi nature path begins. The camp is at a distance of about 1 km.

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What was life T like at the Hanko Front Line?

he Hanko Front Museum has been thoroughly renovated during the last two years. The new permanent exhibition ”Hanko in foreign hands” tells about the time when Hanko peninsula was leased to the Sovjet Union from March 1940 to December 1941. ”The War Path” is a walking path of 1 km, along which you see traces and marks from the war. The path also crosses the old border to the leased area. There is always good coffee in the canteen at the museum and something tasty to have with the coffee. Groups can order coffee and food servings in advance. The house special is pea soup and Finnish pancake.Through the museum it is also possible to visit the renovated bunker ”Irma” in Harparskog. The bunker is part of the main defence line, that was built as a defence against the Russian military base in Hanko. The museum is open daily in the summer. In springtime and fall it is open in the weekends and on demand. For more information, see: www.frontmuseum.fi

GUIDED TOUR AT THE FRONT MUSEUM AND THE WAR PATH A guided bus tour to the Front Museum and the War Path at the wartime frontline in Lappohja. The bilingual guided tour starts at the Market Square in Hanko. Together with the guide the visitors will get acquainted with both the Front Museum and the War Path. Time: 25.8 at 1 pm. The trip lasts for about 3 hours. Price: 15 €, including entrence fee to the museum. Children under 16 free of charge. Guiding in Finnish, in Swedish at request. Departure at the Market Square

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Take a bike ride this summer W

ould you like to take a weekend trip or perhaps plan a biking holiday this summer? The Coastal Route offers an alternative for those who want to discover the countryside and the archipelago and enjoy an active but relaxing bike tour. You can choose to take the bike from Hanko on the boat to Bengtskär and then continue to Kasnäs and discover the Kemiö island, Mathildedal and the national park in Tykö on the way to Raasepori. Stay at a B&B, enjoy yourself at cafés and discover new places. Alternatively you can head for Salo where you can easily take the train to Turku or Helsinki. You can choose between themed routes, depending on if you are interested in locally produced food and breweries, nature and nature parks or perhaps different historical works environments and villas. The route is signposted and easy to follow. You can also choose to ride a bike from Helsinki to Hanko from and experience the vivid countryside of Länsiuusimaa along the way. On the way you will pass Siuntio, Inkoo, Fagervik and Snappertuna. You can find tips for day trips, sights and accommodation as well as themed routes at www.hanko.fi/tourism You can find more information on the Coastal Trail Bicycle Route and different themed routes as well as about accommodation and service at: www.coastalroute.fi

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Fancy an active break? Yoga on the beach Bike around the peninsula Play tennis in this classical tennis town Kayaking & kitesurfing Wreck diving in the Baltic Sea Prolong your golf season in Hanko Enjoy trailrunning in the pine forest

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Bengtskär

Magical lighthouses

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 MondaysSaturdays during the 19.6–1.7 and 13.8–25.8 season. Daily cruises during 2.7–12.8 season. Departure at 11 a.m, arrival at 4.30 p.m. Adults 62 €, 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 www.hanko.fi/tourism. Info about accommo dation on Bengtskär www.bengtskar.fi, tel. 040 218 2960.

Book your cruise online 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 30.6–11.8 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: www.hanko.fi/tourism.

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 16.6, Sat 30.6, Tue 10.7, Tue 17.7, Sat 28.7, Sat 11.8, and Sat 25.8. 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 and Kasnäs 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. The tour to Örö goes via Kasnäs. You can also choose to take your bicycle along and continue your tour from Kasnäs along the beautiful Coastal route for cyclists. Cruises are arranged on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays during the 25.6–5.8 season. Departure at 9.20 a.m., arrival at 8 p.m. Adults: Hanko-Kasnäs 26 € (return ticket 36 €), Hanko-Örö 27 € (return ticket 38 €). Children (3–12 yrs): Hanko-Kasnäs 13 € (return ticket 21 €), Hanko-Örö 15 € (return ticket 23 €). Bookings: www.vitharun.fi

Seal Safari 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 1.7–12.8 season. Departure from the ST1 quay in the Eastern Harbour at 2 p.m. Duration approx. 2 hours. Adults 35 €, children (4–14 years) 15 €. Contingent on weather. Bookings: www.hanko.fi/tourism

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Accommodation

New this spring! Book your accommodation: www.hanko.fi/tourism

The given prices are high season prices (low season prices in parenthesis). 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. WiFi. 106 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons. Prices from 190 € (120 €) / double room incl. breakfast. Beach 20 m, Eastern Harbour 200 m, shopping street 350 m. Torikatu 2, tel. 019 248 6491, 050 306 1900, www.hotelregatta.fi

FOLKIACENTER GUEST HOUSE Accommodation in the centre. WC/ shower in the rooms. WiFi. 40–50 beds, rooms for 1–3 persons. Price 105 € (90 €) / double room, incl. breakfast. — Beach 1,1 km, Eastern Harbour 1,2 km, shopping street 800 m. Esplanaadi 61, tel. 050 358 7987 www.folkiacenter.fi

HOTEL VILLA MAIJA Villa accommodation of hotel standard in the Spa Park. Toilet/ shower, fridge and TV in the rooms. Some rooms have cooking facilities. 36 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons. Prices from 140 € (110 €) / double room incl. breakfast. Open 29.3–4.11.2018. — 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. The yard house offers 3 double rooms with toilet/shower and A/C. Prices from 150 € / double room — Beach 200 m, Eastern Harbour 1 400 m, shopping street 1 200 m.

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 7, tel. 050 505 2013,

Tähtikuja 4, tel. 040 182 3233,

www.villamaija.fi

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PARK INN HANKO Cosy guesthouse and hostel in the centre close to the historical Spa Park. 21 beds, family room, private rooms for 1–3 persons. 89 € (68 €) twin room, hostel 35 € / bed, incl. breakfast. TV, WiFi. Shared toilets, showers. — Bus and railway station 350 m, beach and shopping street 700 m, Eastern Harbour 1.1 km.

BED & BREAKFAST VILLA GARBO Rooms and apartments in the centre. Toilet/shower in some of the rooms. WiFi. 40 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons. Prices from 89 € (75 €) / double room incl. breakfast. Apartments, luxus suite next to the sea and a cabin also available. — 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. TV and fridge in the rooms. WiFi.Prices from 80 € (70 €) / double room incl. breakfast. — Beach 1.0 km, Eastern Harbour 2.4 km, shopping street 2.2 km.

Korsmaninkatu 46, tel. 040 829 5393,

Raatimiehenkatu 8, tel. 040 542 1732,

www.vikingmotel.fi

www.parkinnhanko.fi

www.villagarbo.fi

Appelgrenintie 2, tel. 050 593 8076, www.tellina.com

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, WiFi. 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, WiFi, 50 beds, rooms for 1–4 persons. Price 78 € / double room. Shared toilet and shower 29,40 € / 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 and cabins. WiFi. Open round the year.

Högsandintie 30, Lappohja

tel. 019 248 5500,

Satamatie 38–40, Lappohja,

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

www.campingsilversand.fi

post@sjomansro.fi, www.sjomansro.fi

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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.”

Olisiko oman Hanko-kodin aika?

The Crowded Planet-blog, www.crowdedplanet.com

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Restaurants

Taste Hanko 14–16.6

Choose green. Support environmentally responsible companies. More information about the environmental responsible Hanko: www.hanko.fi/tourism.

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 RESTAURANT This cosy restaurant in the Eastern harbor is the first restaurant of the Classic Pizza chain. Classic Pizza Restaurant is the only pizza chain with a quality diploma. Pizza & Bubbles! 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

BRASSERIE REGATTA Hotel Regatta´s new restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A la carte menu offers a varied selection of salads, fish and meat dishes using local ingredients. Open daily, also private parties.

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.

Torikatu 2, tel. 050 509 9501,

Itämeren portti / Eastern Harbour,

SKIFFER HANKO Skiffer is a relaxed, marine meeting place by the Eastern Harbour in the heart of Hanko. Skiffer serves delicious “pizza slates” and sallads with carefully selected ingredients and taste combinations. Above the restaurant you will find The Old Skiffer bar.

restaurant@hotelregatta.fi,

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

Satamakatu 13, tel. 019 248 30 06,

www.hotelregatta.fi

www.hangonportti.fi

www.skiffer.fi

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

tel. 019 248 1455, www.makasiini.fi

RESTAURANT CASINO HANKO Casino, located in the historical Spa Park, serves carefully prepared meals in European style. Open from spring until autumn. Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 050 5900 800, hangoncasino@cafetering.fi

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HSF logon väriohjeistus CMYK: C=90 M=50 Y=30 K=20 Varjomusta: K=20 PMS: PANTONE P 120-8 U Varjomusta: K=20 RGB: Tummansininen R=48 G=94 B=120 Vaaleasininen R=171 G=191 B=200 MV: Musta: K=100 Varjomusta: K=20

RENEWED CASINO 2018 Appelgrenintie 10 +358 (0)50 5900 800 hangoncasino@cafetering.fi

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

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

HANKO CASINO Open from spring to autumn Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 050 5900 800, hangoncasino@cafetering.fi

BEACH BAR PLAGEN Open daily during summertime. Appelgrenintie 12b, tel. 045 639 7737 www.plagen.fi,  Beach-Bar-Plagen

OI HANKO THAI-FIN RESTAURANT Open round the year. Esplanaadi 79, tel. 050 364 8834,  OiHanko

PUBS & NIGHTLIFE

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

PARK Open from spring to autumn. Appelgrenintie 11, tel. 019 248 6182, www.restaurangpark.fi

BRYGGAN Open only in summertime. Eastern Harbour, tel. 040 673 5707,  bryggan 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 LUNCHRESTAURANG PIZZERIA NADIN Open round the year. Ratakatu 12–14, tel. 019 248 7987, www.lounastauko.fi MARKET CAFÉ ANGKHANAN Open daily April-November. Market place, tel. 0400 476 714

CAFFERIE Open round the year. Merikatu 1, tel. 044 777 0741, www.cafferie.fi

ROXX CAFÉ & PUB Open round the year. Eastern Harbour, tel. 019 248 4393, www.roxx.fi,  Roxx-CafèPub SMÖRMAGASINET Open round the year. Voimakasiini 60, tel. 0400 338 133, 045 639 7737, www.smormagasinet.fi  Smörmagasinet STREET FOOD KARUSELLI Open round the year. Eastern Harbour, tel. 045 639 7737  streetfoodkaruselli

EKSTRÖMS FISH SHOP AND CAFÉ Open round the year. Hangonkylä Harbour, tel. 019 248 9101, www.pakroken.fi

TENNIS CAFÉ Open from spring to autumn. Appelgrenintie 12, tel. 050 560 8870,  Tennis Cafe Hanko

GOLF CAFÉ Open from spring to autumn. Kirkkotie 28, Täktom, tel. 019 248 9357, www.hangolf.fi

OASIS OF TULLINIEMI Open round the year. Tulliniemi Beach, tel. 040 191 1155, www.oasisoftulliniemi.com

BEACH BAR PLAGEN Open only in summertime. Appelgrenintie 12b, tel. 045 639 7737 www.plagen.fi,  Beach-Bar-Plagen HANKO CASINO Open from spring to autumn Appelgrenintie 10, tel. 050 5900 800, hangoncasino@cafetering.fi MUSIC BAR MAKASIINI Open from March to December. Satamakatu 9, tel. 019 248 4060, www.makasiini.fi ORIGO NIGHTCLUB Open round the year. Satamakatu 7, tel. 019 248 5023, www.restaurant-origo.com,  ravintolaorigo

PUB GRÖNAN Live music round the year. Bulevardi 17, tel. 019 248 6505, www.gronan.fi,  PubGronan

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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

SUP Merijooga, www.merijooga.fi,  @merijooga Surfclub hanko @ Tulliniemi beach, tel. 040 552 2822, www.surfclubhanko.fi SUP Station Hanko, puh. 040 872 0241, www.supstation.fi

MARITIME ACTIVITIES BOAT STORAGE AND SERVICES 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 Rederi Ab Vitharun, tel. 040 777 3668, www.vitharun.fi Marine Lines, Eastern Harbour, tel. 0400 536 930, www.marinelines.fi Nordic Boathouse, tel. 040 809 8688, www.nordicboathouse.fi SunFun, Eastern Harbour, tel. 0400 440 802, www.sunfun.fi

SURFING (kite-, surf- and windsurfing) Surfclub hanko @ Tulliniemi beach, tel. 040 552 2822, www.surfclubhanko.fi

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

The beaches Tulliranta and Silversand are some of the best windsurfing spots in Finland!

KAYAKING Outdoor Happiness, tel. 040 523 30 32, www.outdoorhappiness.fi Surfclub hanko @ Tulliniemi beach, tel. 040 552 2822, www.surfclubhanko.fi

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

BEACH VOLLEY On the beaches Regattaranta, Tennisranta.

Centrally located and offering various services. Home and guest harbour Itämeren Portti, tel. 0400 544 164, www.itamerenportti.fi Itäsatama guest harbour, tel. 019 232 770, www.hsfmarine.fi Hangonkylä harbour, tel. 019 248 9101, 040 525 0412, www.pakroken.fi

DIVING Hanko Diving, Eastern Harbour, tel. 040 530 1397, 040 525 0412, www.hankodiving.fi 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.eraluvat.fi

SPORTY ACTIVITIES

Korkeavuorenkatu 10 B 11, HANKO

+358 400 536 930

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 Surfclub hanko @ Tulliniemi beach, tel. 040 552 2822, www.surfclubhanko.fi

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Activities

Baltic Sea Marathon 6.10

Calendar of events: www.hanko.fi

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 Hanko Bowling Hall, Urheilukatu 5, tel. 044 776 0002, www.hangonkeilailu.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!

RIDING Hankoniemen ratsastajat ry. Stables at Suursuo, tel. 040 560 0595, www.hunr.org

WELLNESS IN HANKO 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 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.

SKATING Hangethe sportcenter, Urheilukatu 2 Hangonkylä schoolground, Backankatu 40 Sports park, Esplanaadi 73 SPORTS PARK Esplanaadi 73 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

OTHER ACTIVITIES FRISBEE GOLF (DISC GOLF) Tiilitehtaantie, 24-baskets. Haagapuisto, 9 baskets in the park puistorata. Koulukuja 1, Lappohja, 18-baskets. Frisbees and maps from the tourist office and city sport office. www.fgr.fi FOOTBALL GOLF Hagan puisto (free nine hole course). More information: Hanko Town Sports Office, tel. 040 518 9564 GOLF HanGolf, Kirkkotie 28, Täktom (18 holes, par 72 golfcourse), tel. 019 248 9357, www.hangolf.fi,  @hangolf.fi Bamse Golf, tel. 0500 404 611, www.bamsegolf.fi 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 PETANQUE Borrow petanque balls from the tourist office against deposit. tel. 019 2203 411, tourist.office@hanko.fi

CAR RENTAL Scandia Rent, Lasitehtaankatu 2, tel. 040 248 2535, www.scandiarent.fi CINEMA Kino Olympia, Vuorikatu 11, tel. 040 570 3948, www.kino-olympia.fi PERSONAL GROWTH AND COACHING CoachCompanion, tel. 045 847 0443, 050 3814737, www.coachcompanion.fi Positive Solutions Business & Life Coaching, tel. 045 847 0443, 050 381 4737, www.positivesolutions.fi TotalSDI Communication & Conflict Management, tel. 050 381 4737, 045 847 0443, www.totalSDI.fi 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

Ayurvedic Choice – Bluegreen Travels tel. 0400 477 076, www.ayurvedicchoice.fi,  bluegreentravels Beauty Salon Eija Räisa, tel. 0400 794 658 Beauty Salon The Glam tel. 0456763435, info@theglam.fi,  theglam Ihana ja Rento massage, tel. 040 419 3427, www.ihanajarento.fi Massage Tarja Salmi, tel. 044 545 3573,  @koulutettu.hieroja.tarja.salmi

Massage & zonetherapy Yvonne Sandberg-Bartels, tel. 040 730 8457 Merijooga, www.merijooga.fi,  @merijooga Regatta Spa, tfn 010 501 84 30, www.regattaspa.fi Rosen-method, tel. 040 761 8797, www.rosenpiipa.com Harmonie / Kosmetolog Mila Metsola, tel. 040 7037910,  @milametsola.kosmetologi Viivin hieronta, tel. 0400 447 610, www.viivinhieronta.fi

Yoga and Wellness by the sea www.merijooga.fi

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LET THE WIDE RANGE OF PRODUCTS SURPRISE YOU

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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.

Hangon Graniittilinna, Eastern Harbour. Summer shop, Finnish design, café, tel. 044 975 3203, info@hangongraniittilinna.fi

Navy Blue Shop Vuorikatu and Eastern Harbour, Maritime boutique and webshop. tel. 020 718 1761, myynti@navyblue.fi, www.navyblue.fi

Interior & lifestyle boutique Villa Hima 1.6–31.8 open daily, other times according to prior agreement. Vuorikatu 13, tel. 040 161 9404, www.villahima.fi

Tianveranta.fi, Beach lifestyle boutique. Open year around. Vuorikatu 10, tel. 0400 285 500, www.tianveranta.fi,  tianveranta

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Sights

Check the views from the water tower

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

TOP 5 THINGS TO SEE

5 €, pensioners and students 3 €. Free

THE SOUTHERNMOST POINT OF FINLAND

entrance for under 18 years old. Ask for 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.

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. Hankoniementie 1625, Lappohja.

THE PIKES GUT (HAUENSUOLI)

Open: the museum is open daily in the summer, spring and fall open on weekends and upon agreement. www.frontmuseum.fi

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.

THE LOOKOUT TOWER The tower is located in the Kuningattarenvuori, and there is a view over the harbour and the Baltic Sea (18 m above sea level).

THE SPA PARK AND THE HOUSE OF THE FOUR WINDS

Vartiovuori, Kirkkomäki, tel. 019 2203 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 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: 20.6–29.6 Mon-Sun 13–16 p.m., 30.6–29.7 Mon-Sun 13–18 p.m. and 30.7–12.8. Mon-Sun 13–16 p.m., or other

SIGHTS

times by prior arrangement. www.hangonseurakunta.fi

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. More information on cruise timetables see pages 18–19.

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.

MUSEUM OF HANKO Museum of Hanko's exhibition during 19.5.2018–31.3.2019 is Durchgangslager Hanko, the transit camp of the Germans in Tulliniemi 1942–1944. Nycanderinkatu 4, tel. 040 135 9228, Museum Office, Raatihuoneentori 5, tel.

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

040 135 9224, Open: 1.1–14.4 Wed, Thu,

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.

Sat, Sun 1–3 p.m., Thu also 6–7 p.m. 19.5–31.8 Tue-Sun 11 a.m–4 p.m., Thu

Täktomintie 5, tel. 040 168 1499.

also 6–7 p.m. 1.9–31.12 Wed, Thu, Sat,

The church is open by prior arrangement

Sun 1–3 p.m., Thu also 6–7 p.m. Adults

all year round. www.ort.fi

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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.

• 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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Conference & groups Hanko Tourist Office is your expert on conference trips.

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Meeting by the Sea Beach & Burgers • Accommodation in one of the villas in the Spa Park (single room) • Conference room for the day • Afternoon coffee • Barbeque dinner on the beach Price from 177 € / person (group of 15 people)

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”The conference day is rounded off with relaxation in the beautiful surroundings of Hanko. A fun and relaxing experience for the whole company.” Mia Wikgren Project Manager, HR and Recruitment, Talent Vectia Oy

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Top alternative for groups Archipelago cruise & guided tour around the town • An extensive, guided tour around the town (with the group’s own bus), 1,5 h • Lunch • Archipelago cruise, 2 h Price from 55 € / person (group of 50 people)

We are happy to customise an offer according to your preferences. Contact us to create your perfect conference!

A classic day trip to Hanko The Spa Park & cruise around Finland’s southernmost point • A guided walk in the historical Spa Park, 1,5 h • Cruise around the southernmost point of Finland to the lunch restaurant in the Hangonkylä Harbour • A visit to the water tower for magnificent views over Hanko • Coffee and cake at the House of the Four Winds Price from 56 € / person (group of 20 people)

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