Guided bike tour to meet Hanko people
What kind of people live in Hanko? Who loves the wide horizon, the nearness of nature, the special light, the city-peasant -life in a small town, >
Guided bike tour to guide’s favorite places
There are a ziljon pic-nic places in Hanko, the sea surrounds us from three sides, and there are so many favorite places. Which of these shall be >
Cycle tour visiting Hanko craftsmen
A purser made of an old book, a soft as a breeze quilt, a beautiful rug, a coaster made of wood with a Hanko picture, an ancient, totally renovated >
Cycle tour visiting Hanko artists
Learn about Hanko through its artists. The horizon, the sea and the special light are art in themselves…Come and look at magnificent works on >
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 >
Hanko Front Museum
The Hanko Front Museum is located in a culturally and historically significant place, where the border between Finland and Soviet union ran from 1940 >
Hanko Museum
The Museum of Hanko presents, researches and preserves the history of Hanko since 1909. The Museum of Hanko is located in the old factory facilities >
The Orthodox Church
Because of the many Russian spa guests the Orthodox Church built in Hanko in 1895. The Church was designed by architect Barankejev. Spa guests also >
Architecture walk in Hanko
Hanko was established in 1874 as a result of Finland needing a winter harbour. The town grew at a rapid pace, and the all year round harbour combined >
In the footsteps of the emigrants
In 1880-1930 Hanko was the departure town for emigrants seeking a better life in America. There are still many places and buildings that are >
The sights in Hanko
Take a closer look at Hanko and the sea life with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. We will walk in the town centre, get acquainted with the >
The Soviet military base in Hanko 1940-41
The Winter War ended with the Moscow peace treaty 3.13.1940 and Hanko was rented to the Soviet Union as a naval base for 30 years. The rental period, >
In the footsteps of Mannerheim
During this guided tour we will hear about the military leader and statesman Gustav Mannerheim and his presence in Hanko. In July 1919 Gustaf >
