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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...
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hanko
The church was built in 1892 to the Neo-Gothic design of Jac. Ahrenberg. The church was repaired after the last war and restored in 1972-73. The...
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...
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...
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...
Town Hall Art Gallery
Changing exhibitions all year round. NB. The Gallery is closed until further notice because of renovation work.
The gallery and artotheque of the municipal library
Various exhibitions all year round in the gallery, and local art to rent and for sale in the artotheque. (photo: Linda Baarman)
The Monument of Liberty
The monument of liberty in Hanko was erected in 1921 in remembrance of the landing of German forces in Hanko in 1918. When the citizens of Hanko came...
Hanko Art Gallery
Hanko Art Gallery opened in June 2024. Hanko Art Gallery is located in the charming, oldest building in Hanko, at the address Nycanderinkatu 4...
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...
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...