On this page you will find activities and tips for kids and families. Even if life in Hanko is outside, there are things to do on a rainy day, if you would rather spend the day under a roof.
(But we are’t made of sugar, are we)
Anja
Kids´ Hanko
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.
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
Visit a farmer
Buy free-range chicken eggs, visit the cosy sheep or fluffy Highland cows grazing the meadows and shores of Täktom. Local food at its best, primary produce sold directly to you at Sjöberg’s farm and Havsgårdar.
Västankärrintie 40
Potatoes, eggs and vegetables according to the season
Lövkullantie 92
A farm shop with Highland cattle beef and meat from Hanko from ecologically reared cattle.
Hanko Greenhouse
A farmshop with vegetables, plants and eggs.
Plan your day
Eastern harbour’s evening market
Enjoy the evening market in the eastern harbor every Wednesday from 3 pm to 8 pm during the summer.
Disc golf
You can borrow discs from the tourist office. There are three disc golf tracks in Hanko. Contact the tourist office for further information.
Geocaching
Find dozens of caches in Hanko, become familiar with the interesting history of the town and enjoy our incredibly beautiful landscapes.
Lookout Tower
The lookout tower with a great view over the Eastern Harbour, the Western harbour and the Baltic Sea.
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...
Rent a Jopo bike
Rent a bike and widen your views. You can follow the 19-km-long signposted bike route that goes around the whole town. Stop for coffee or lunch on...
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...
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...
The Water Tower
The tower stands 65 m above sea level, and there is a fantastic view in every direction over the cape of Hanko and the Baltic Sea. There is a lift to...
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...