Starfloating Hanko
Float in freedom. Relax. Feel the sea with all your senses. Starfloating is a maritime adventure. It offers you the chance to experience a highlight >
Hanko Events
Hanko Events is your local party planner. Planning to throw a beach party? This and much more is organized by Hanko Events.
Orienteering by bike
Orienteering by bike in Hanko 15th September-31st May. Find all controls and figure out the word from the letters on the controls. Get your map and >
Trail biking basics and guided tour in Hanko
Suitable for everybody interested in learning more about trail biking. During the basics you learn to control the bike (position, braking, balance) >
Guided Nature Tour: Nature Quiz about Hanko
What does a soft-shell clam look like? Do you know the Oyster catcher? A fun and educating nature quiz for the whole family. The quiz focuses on the >
Wonderful walks
Hanko is a charming place all year round and there are many places worth discovering. You can choose a historic theme for your walk or just go with >
Wild herb walk
Head off on a wild herb walk together with a group and an experienced guide and get access to naturally growing herbs! Get to know the most common >
Guided photo excursion
Want to become a better photographer? Or find the best photo motifs in Hanko? By hiring a local photographer and guide, you can combine both wishes >
Hot Spot for birdwatchers
In the early spring, March and April, one can see lots of migratory birds, when the rest of Finland is still in hibernation. The best spots are the >
Pike’s Gut
“The Guest Book of the Archipelago” – a unique attraction! A narrow strait located directly off the coast between two islands, Tullisaari and >
Guided bus tour
Experience the unique nature and maritime atmosphere in Hanko during a guided sightseeing tour. The standard sightseeing tour lasts for 1,5 hours. >
Boating
Traveling to Hanko by boat quickly reveals that the town is the perfect headquarters for when you desire great harbour services, and for both short >
Gunnarsörarna
Would you like to find an island to spend the night on right on the outskirts of the archipelago? You will live one with nature, get up with the >
Täktom wetland
The shallow bay of Täktominlahti in Hanko has over the years suffered of too many nutrients, contributing to eutrophication, the over-fertilization >
Peikon Polku nature trail
Peikonpolku is situated on the northern shore of the Hankoniemi peninsula (see location on the map). Along the nature trail one can find a common >
Svanvik
Svanvik is an open and shallow bay, where great amounts of seabirds and wading birds gather during migration. The bay is particularly popular among >
Högholmen
The nature trail of Högholmen invites you to take a magnificent walk. First the path will lead you through a pinewood, then over some sand dunes out >
Tulliniemi nature trail and the southernmost point of Finland
Where the mainland ends, you will encounter the endless sea and extraordinary maritime nature. On the southernmost tip you will find the Tulliniemi >
The Love Path on Puistovuoret
Take a stroll along the Love Path and experience the unique mixture of outstanding nature and historical events. The 1.5 km-long walk will take you >
Experience the southernmost point of Hanko
We take our bikes (6 km in total) to the southernmost peninsula of Finland and hike (6.6 km in total) all the way to the southernmost point of the >
Guided Sea Kayaking tour
A guided sea kayaking tour is the perfect way to enjoy the nature in Hanko. Your experienced local guide gives you an introduction to kayaking before >
Seal Safari to the outer archipelago
Take a trip to the outer archipelago to see the grey seals living in the Baltic Sea. There are over 12 000 grey seals and with a bit of luck you can >
Pike’s Gut and Gustavsvärn
Gustavsvärn is the best kept part of a four-part fortress on an islet outside of Hanko. The fortress was built by the Swedes in the late 18th >
Cruises to Bengtskär
The tallest lighthouse in the Nordics, Bengtskär, rises a majestic 52 meters above sea level. If you want to experience the magnificent view, you >
Lappohja Beach
This beautiful long beach is located between Hanko and Tammisaari. It is perfect for sunbathing and long walks all year around.
The wildlife in Hanko
Take a walk on the beach and gather stones and mussel shells that have floated ashore. Do you recognize three of our most common mussels and how they >
Sea kayaking tour
Are you looking for nature activities? Take a guided sea kayaking tour in Hanko’s beautiful waters.