Please note that dogs are not allowed to run free in public places, but should be held in leash.
The Finnish Hunting Act states that dogs must be kept on a leash all across Finland starting on Sunday, 1 March. The leashing period lasts from the beginning of March until 19 August.
Dog friendly beach areas
In Hanko, dogs can enjoy the beach life, but remember that on the public beaches dogs are NOT allowed.
Dog friendly beach areas:
- Beach area beside The House of the Four Winds
- Casino beach
- Gunnarsinranta
- The beach area in Furunäs
- The beach at the end of “Lovikintie”
- The beach of Stormärsan
- The beach right before Tulliniemi nature path
Blue-green algae or cyanobacteria
Bathing water may become temporarily contaminated by blue-green algae. The use of water should always be restricted if blue-green algae is visibly perceptible in the water. Some species of blue-green algae produce toxin. In addition to toxin, blue-green algae are also capable of producing skin irritants. Bathing in water containing algae should be avoided, and children and pets must not be allowed in the water.
Further information Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare
Favorite dog walks
- Tulliniemi nature path – a nice longer walk and you walk on both on rocky roads and in the forest. In the end of the path you get the feeling of being in the archipelago.
- Kone forest – the dog park is close and the forest is really big
- Puistovuoret – a nice walk in the “city”
- Bellevue – walk along Bellevue beach to the House of the Four Winds and Mannerheimintie back
- Peikon Polku nature trail – perfect for dogs in all sizes
Dog friendly restaurants and cafés
- Brasserie Regatta – in the hotel lounge and on the terrace
- Bravas
- Brieze
- Bryggan – only on the terrace
- Beach Bar Plagen
- Café Bakery Lillan
- Café Konttori
- Cafferie
- Casino
- Classic Pizza
- Coco Hanko
- Elvan Bistro
- Golf Café – only on the terrace
- Restaurant Hangon Portti
- Hanko Brewing Company
- Hanko Café
- House of the four winds – only on the terrace
- HSF Marine Café
- Kotipizza – only on the terrace
- Makaronitehdas
- Makasiini – only on the terrace
- Mardos
- Milano – only on the terrace
- Nadin – only on the terrace
- Nöjen Vin & Öl
- Oi Hanko – only on the terrace
- Origo
- House of the Four Winds – only on the terrace
- På Kroken – only on the terrace
- Wall’s
Please note that the dog has to get a long with other dogs and humans. The dog has to be on leash and the chairs is meant for humans if not otherwise told. Everybody has to be able to enjoy their time in the restaurant.
Dog friendly accommodation
B&B Korsman
Folkia Center
Hangon Asema
Hotel Bulevard
Regatta SPA Hotel
Tellina & Thalatta
Villa Aurora
Villa Garbo
Villa Maija
Viking Motel
