Hanko for families

Hanko offers loads of family friendly activities. The legendary playground in the Kirkkopuisto park, shallow beaches, fascinating nature attractions, the skate ramp…
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Select the perfect activities for your family. There is also things to do on a rainy day.

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Frisbee golf

In Hanko you can play frisbee golf on courses in wonderful landscapes and varied terrain. You can borrow discs from the tourist office in exchange...

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...

Sports ground Feffe Park

In the center of Hanko you will find a multipurpose sports ground called Feffe Park. The ground is lit up between 7.00 and 21.00. The sports ground...

Skatepark

Hanko skatepark is situated next to the sports court Feffe Park. It is about 300 m2 big and built in steel concrete, steel and granit. There is also...

Hanko Water Tower

The tower stands 65 m above sea level, and there is a fantastic view in all directions over the cape of Hanko and the Baltic Sea. The tower is 48...

Kino Olympia – a rare treasure

Sink down into a soft dark red velvet seat, and you will be transferred back in time to Hanko in the 1940s. Kino Olympia is a real pearl amongst...

Peikonpolku 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...

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 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...

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 Bowling Hall

Bowling is a suitable activity for people of all ages and fitness levels, which you can play alone, with a group or the whole family. It’s fun and...

The municipal library

At Hanko municipal library you can borrow books and also visit the music section, reading section and gallery. You can also borrow different kinds of...

Plagen

A perfect beach for families with children. The beach is shallow and child friendly, and there is a unique water carousel in 50-60 cm depth. When the...

Hanko rental

Karting We can arrange racing events on the southernmost karting track in Finland, driving for individuals and also a chance to drive for the...

The wildlife in Hanko

Take a walk on the beach and gather stones and seashells that have floated ashore. Do you recognise three of our most common mussels and how they...

When kids get to choose the beach

Plagen

Plagen is the favourite beach for families with children. The beach is shallow and child-friendly. When there are southerly winds the water is often warm. On this popular beach you can find the unique water carousel in 50-60 cm-deep water. There is also a playground, beachvolley, minigolf, sup, 10 beach huts, a toilet and a café.

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Hangöby

In Hangonkylä there is a bathing hut suitable for people with disabilities. The hut is in use during the summer months. Next to it is a small sandy beach, where the water is often warm during northerly winds. Nearby there is also a supervised diving tower, which is open daily in the summer. On the beach there are two beach huts, one of which is suitable for people with disabilities.

Silversand

Silversand is a small beach on the north side of the Hanko cape next to the camping area. Here you can take a plunge into the sea in the evening, and enjoy the sunset at the same time. When there is a northerly wind the water is often warm. The beach has a beach hut and toilets.