Hanko

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Hanko
Hanko
Hanko

Surrounded by the sea on three sides, Hanko is a dream destination for boaters and sun-worshippers.

Hanko is a gorgeous summer city with beautiful beaches and a splendid marine environment. Hanko is easily reached by boat, and the Eastern Harbour is constantly receiving visitors. See the military history of Hanko from its days as a Soviet naval base, or tour the city’s charming villa area. On a cruise to the archipelago you will see, for instance, grey seals, a guest book carved in rock, and the tallest lighthouse in the Nordic countries, Bengtskär.

Start your holiday in Hanko from the Eastern Harbour, with its restaurants and evening market. Nearby, you will find the beautiful wooden villa area known as Spa Park. To get an overview of Hanko and its surroundings, climb the Water Tower, or the Storm Tower in the Western Harbour.

A summer holiday in Hanko would be nothing without some time on the city’s 80 miles of beaches, of which 19 miles are sand. Families with children favour Plagen, known for its water roundabouts, while those interested in water sports gravitate towards Tulliranta Beach.

If you are interested in history, it is worth seeing the exhibitions at Hanko Museum. A trip to Hanko is an excellent chance to familiarize yourself with the period when Hanko Peninsula was leased to the Soviet Union as a military base. In addition to the Front Museum, relics from this period can be seen in Varisniemi.

You can get to know the beautiful scenery and interesting history of Hanko at the same time by taking a cruise to the Pike’s Gut, for example. The lighthouse island of Bengtskär is located around 16 miles southwest of Hanko, and includes a Lighthouse Museum. Climb to the top of the lighthouse for a fantastic view over the Baltic Sea.

The city centre of Hanko is easily navigable on foot or by bicycle. The city is can be reached conveniently by train or bus from Turku or Helsinki, where the nearest international airport is. If you are driving, take highway 25. Travellers arriving in Hanko by boat will first encounter the joyful atmosphere of the Eastern Harbour.

Regatta Spa Hotel

Regatta Spa Hotel

4 out of 5
Torikatu 2, Hanko
The price is S$519 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
S$519
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Hanko. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Monument of Liberty and Hanko Water Tower are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (128 reviews)
Nice and cosy
"The hotel is cosy and situated by the sea. The breakfast is also very good. Sadly the hotel room air-conditioner was very loud and we had to keep it off whereas the room was exceptionally cold and affecting our sleep. As it is an animal friendly hotel, I would recommend it to other pet owners."

Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2020

Regatta Spa Hotel
Omena Hotel Hanko

Omena Hotel Hanko

2 out of 5
8 Bulevardi, Hanko, Uusimaa
Fully refundable
The price is S$100 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
S$100
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hanko. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Hanko Water Tower and Monument of Liberty are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (16 reviews)
"Siisti perushotelli. Loistava sijainti. Kaikki tarvittava löytyi huoneesta."

Reviewed on 24 Aug, 2025

Omena Hotel Hanko
Viking Motel

Viking Motel

3 out of 5
Lasitehtaankatu 6, Hanko
The price is S$148 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
S$148
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Hanko. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Bellevue Beach and Plagenin uimaranta ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (115 reviews)
"First - I went to this property off-season. This review only pertains to off-season travel. Based on the Expedia add I expected a Viking themed experience. What I found was a regular motel. All of the "viking" amenities (in fact all amenities) are closed down off-season, even the front room with ..."

Reviewed on 20 Nov, 2019

Viking Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Villa Helga

Villa Helga

3.5 out of 5
Hiittisentie 212 B, Hiittinen, Kemiönsaari
Stay at this 3.5-star beach cottage in Kemiönsaari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Jarnskaretin Nature Reserve and Rosala ...
Villa Helga
Björn

Björn

3.5 out of 5
212 Hitisvägen, B, Kemiönsaari
Stay at this 3.5-star cabin in Kemiönsaari. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Jarnskaretin Nature Reserve and Rosala Guest Harbour ...
Björn
Slottsbädden

Slottsbädden

3.5 out of 5
5 Skillnadsgatan, Raseborg
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Raseborg. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Ekenas Museum Center and Dagmarin lähde are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (33 reviews)
"小さくて可愛い家でした。必要なものはすべてそれっているので、生活しやすかったです。 小さい街の真ん中に位置しているので、ビーチ、商店街、オールドタウン、美術館、スーパーとどこでもすぐ行けます。 可愛い猫もいます。 一緒に行った母もとても気に入ってくれました。"

Reviewed on 7 Aug, 2025

Slottsbädden
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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