The Wonderful Winter in Hanko

The deep rustle of the wind screathing in your ears through a thick beenie, waves bigger than life and calm streets balancing out your mind´s quelms and questions. This is as close as you´ll ever get to being on an island –without being on one.

Come and experience Hanko in the wintertime. We offer you the best tips for a relaxing visit. Outside of the summer season Hanko is captivating and special. Hanko offers the beauty of the outer archipelago in a unique mix with silence, refreshing experiences, and above all, space for your own thoughts. Visit one of our charming cafes for a hot drink to stay warm and enjoy yourself!

20th December – 29th December 2024 Art exhibitions and museums 12th Nov-31st Dec Finnish Celebrities – Portraits by Tapio Kekkonen Photo exhibition at
In Hanko you can always find something interesting to do all year round. The tourist office maintains a list of local events. Click here to see the tourist

Start your day

B&B Korsman breakfast buffet

B&B Korsman offers breakfast on weekends in autumn and winter also for non-stayers. Weekend breakfast service is available until the end of May....

Regatta SPA Hotel breakfast buffet

Start your day by enjoying a delicious and varied breakfast buffet in good company! From the hot dishes at the breakfast table, you will find many...

Cafferie

A cozy lunch restaurant and café with a beautiful sea view. Not serving lunch during high season. Opening hours: facebook.com/cafferiehanko

Café Bakery Lillan

You can count on always getting freshly baked bread or delicious pastries from Lillan. Also delicious salads available at lunch time. Accessibility:...

Stranden Bar & Kitchen

A restaurant located in the idyllic Eastern Harbour. The restaurant serves lunch and á la carte, and has also a café and terrace. Opening hours:...

Hanko is a charming place all year round and there are many places worth discovering. You can choose a historic theme for your walk or just go with the flow

Let's grab lunch!

Beurre Lunch & Catering

Discover the new taste of Beurre Lunch & Catering, located where the city of Hanko was founded 150 years ago: in Hanko’s Western Harbour....

Cafferie

A cozy lunch restaurant and café with a beautiful sea view. Not serving lunch during high season. Opening hours: facebook.com/cafferiehanko

Hanko Café

Pizza and lunch buffet. Opening hours: Restaurant Hanko Cafe  

Café Bakery Lillan

You can count on always getting freshly baked bread or delicious pastries from Lillan. Also delicious salads available at lunch time. Accessibility:...

Kotipizza Hanko

It is possible to eat at the restaurant or order as take-away. Kotipizza also has a HotStop station at Itäsatama (East harbour), to where you can...

Mardo’s Restaurant & Pizzeria

Pizza and kebab. Also vegan options available. Opening hours: mardos.fi

Oi Hanko

Delicious sushi and spicy Thai food! Finnish classic dishes also available. Come and try our authentic Pad Thai noodles, Tom Yam soup with seafood or...

Pizzeria Restaurant Milano

You get pizza and a lot more from Milano Opening hours: Pizzeria Milano

Nadin

Opening hours: Nadin Accessibility: The restaurant entrance has a ramp, and the interior is accessible. The restroom is not accessible.

Stranden Bar & Kitchen

A restaurant located in the idyllic Eastern Harbour. The restaurant serves lunch and á la carte, and has also a café and terrace. Opening hours:...

Coffee o'clock

Alan´s Café

Alan’s Café is located in the centre of Hanko, in an old charming wooden house. The café has a cozy atmosphere and it always smells heavenly, as...

Cafferie

A cozy lunch restaurant and café with a beautiful sea view. Not serving lunch during high season. Opening hours: facebook.com/cafferiehanko

Café Bakery Lillan

You can count on always getting freshly baked bread or delicious pastries from Lillan. Also delicious salads available at lunch time. Accessibility:...

Stranden Bar & Kitchen

A restaurant located in the idyllic Eastern Harbour. The restaurant serves lunch and á la carte, and has also a café and terrace. Opening hours:...

Feel good in Hanko

The winter is a perfect time for relaxation and being present in this moment. It is easy to find options for taking care of your body and mind in Hanko. You can choose relaxing massage, yin yoga or visit one of many cosmetologists, hairdressers or health-therapists.
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Pamper yourself at Regatta Spa

Regatta Spa is a unique spa resort which combines the seaside atmosphere of Hanko city and the varied services of a luxury spa to form a unique experience. You can pamper yourself next to the beautiful sea-shore, train with top instructors as well as delight in the tastes conjured up by our chef.
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Galleries and museums

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)

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...

Alan’s café: exhibitions

Smaller, changing art exhibitions all year round.

The Old Bank on Bulevardi

Are you looking for an inspiring and unusual creative meeting space for a day or two? Architect Ernst G. Hedman designed the Bank on Bulevardi for...

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...

Dinner spots

Brasserie Regatta

Enjoy taste sensations from the south of France in Hotel Regattas courtyard. An elegant brasserie with classic dishes made of season’s best...

Bravas

Delicious classic and contemporary tapas dishes inspired by the traditions of Spain and Latin America. This restaurant with a nice sea view is...

Restaurant HSF

Restaurant HSF offers a delightful summer dining experience with stunning sea views for lovers of good food and drink, catering to both large and...

Stranden Bar & Kitchen

A restaurant located in the idyllic Eastern Harbour. The restaurant serves lunch and á la carte, and has also a café and terrace. Opening hours:...

Mardo’s Restaurant & Pizzeria

Pizza and kebab. Also vegan options available. Opening hours: mardos.fi

Pizzeria Restaurant Milano

You get pizza and a lot more from Milano Opening hours: Pizzeria Milano

Hanko Café

Pizza and lunch buffet. Opening hours: Restaurant Hanko Cafe  

Wall´s 

Burgers in all sizes, pizza and escalopes. Wall’s Hamburgers

The unique shops in the town center serve you all year

Cheers!

Hanko Brewing Company

This brewery and bar is located in the idyllic Eastern Harbour. Opening hours: hankobrewing.com

Nöjen Vin & Öl

This beer-and wine-restaurant serves tasty finger-food in a cozy environment. Open all year round. Opening hours: nojen.fi

Maret 

Opening hours: Ravintola Maret

Pub Grönan 

Pub Grönan is one of Hanko’s most legendary bars. Live music all year round! Opening hours: gronan.fi

Wallis` Hanko

Wallis is a brand new karaoke bar at the heart of Eastern Harbor! Wallis serves their customers until the wee hours of the morning, investing in good...