What sustainability means to us
Sustainable tourism is achieved by acting responsibly, taking into account the environment, culture and community. Visitors and local residents can enjoy Hanko’s clean nature and seascape as well as the wonderful atmosphere of the idyllic harbor town.
We are committed to develop sustainable methods and encouraging participation in a common goal. Our goal is that Hanko becomes a year-round and sustainable tourist destination that offers an attractive and unique environment for future generations. We want to be involved in making Finland a leading country in sustainable tourism.
Sustainable development
Hanko is committed to working for sustainable development. Sustainable development takes ecological, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability into account. Read more about the sustainability actions and sustainable development in Hanko.
Sustainable Travel Finland
The Sustainable Travel Finland (STF) programme provides companies and destinations with a toolkit for developing sustainable tourism, making it easier to systematically integrate sustainable actions and choices into the everyday operations of a region or business. Companies and destinations that complete the programme and meet the criteria are awarded the Sustainable Travel Finland label, which communicates sustainable practices to international travellers. Companies and regions that receive the Sustainable Travel Finland label gain access to a model for continuous development, the latest knowledge related to sustainable tourism development, as well as marketing support and increased visibility through Visit Finland’s channels.
A number of companies that are either based in Hanko or operate there are participating in the Sustainable Travel Finland program. The target is to receive the STF-label in order for travellers to identify sustainable companies. Hanko is aiming to be a STF certified resort.
Sustainable Travel Finland-labeled services
We Speak Gay
We Speak Gay is a community of LGBTQIA+ friendly companies and events. Its purpose is to make a change, talk and communicate courageously, openly and visibly.
Visit Hanko wants to ensure that a gay person feels welcome and appreciated as oneself when visiting Hanko.
Choose to act responsibly and sustainably
♥ Help us keep Hanko clean! At the Hanko Tourist Office, you can borrow a trash picker in exchange for a deposit and help keep the city free of trash.
♥ Please read more about the Everyman’s rights and Outdoor etiquette.
♥ Choose to travel carbon neutral – arrive in Hanko by train. Book a ticket on the Finnish Railway’s website.
♥ In Hanko distances between places are short and it’s easy to use a bicycle for getting from A to B. The town is ideal for cycling. There are local companies that you can identify them from their Welcome Cyclist -badge. Further information Bikeland.fi. Read more about cycling in Hanko.
♥ Support the locals. Discover retail and second hand shops.
♥ Please don’t litter. In Hanko there are several recycling points as well as smart waste bins. Hanko’s nature thanks you!
♥ Finland has an easy and efficient bottle-and-can deposit system. Most containers have a deposit (pantti) that you get back by returning them to reverse-vending machines in supermarkets. It’s a simple way for visitors to reduce waste and join a well-established Finnish recycling habit. Please take your used bottles and cans to the closest supermarket.
♥ Tap water in Finland is among the highest quality in the world and is not only completely safe but a pleasure to drink. In Finland, tap water has actually been found to be significantly cleaner than bottled water. Please choose tap water instead of bottled water.
