Accessibility means mainly the physical environment like buildings and outdoor areas. Accessibility is about taking the diversity of people into consideration. This applies to the built environment, services, communication and outlook.
Accessibility in Hanko
The municipality of Hanko strives to improve accessible services in Hanko, as the town aims to be welcoming and hospitable to all tourists. This supports Visit Hankos principles of sustainable tourism. Hanko town council has a strategy of accessibility.
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Arriving in Hanko
VR (The Finnish Railways) brings you all the way to Hanko!
Further information on accessible travel on train.
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Familiarise with accessible Hanko
Click here for information on accessible accommodation
Click here on information on accessible sights/venues
Click here for accessible cafées and lunch restaurants
Click here for accessible dinner restaurants
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Accessible services at Hangonkylä Beach
In 2025, a fully accessible ramp was built, making it easy and safe for people with disabilities to enter the water. During the summer season, the beach also offers an accessible toilet and an accessible changing room.
The accessible changing room is secured with a keypad lock. To get the code, please contact someone from town council’s accessibility group:
Kristiina Boström Email: kristiina.bostrom@hanko.fi Tel. +358 40 501 1721
Hanna Ă–sterlund Email: hanna.osterlund@hanko.fi, Tel. +358 40 135 9215
From 6 July to 31 July, please contact the City of Hanko switchboard to obtain the code.
Tel. +358 19 220 3. Weekdays 9:00–14:30 and weekends 8:00–16:00.
Hangonkylä Beach also has a wheelchair designed for use in seawater. It is stored in the accessible changing room. Accessible parking is also available on site.
