Want to take a holiday in beautiful Finland? Take a ferry to Hanko!
Hanko is a small town on the Gulf of Finland, halfway between Turku and Helsinki. Founded by the Russians in the late 19th century, the town was a famous spa destination for the aristocracy. Many of the elegant villas built to house them are still standing today and are an important tourist attraction in the port city. Today it is visited by thousands of tourists every year, also thanks to the beautiful natural surroundings.
→ Start your visit at the Hanko waterfront, characterised by sandy beaches and elegant villas. The city's Russian past emerges as you wander through the narrow streets and past the Orthodox Church.
→ A short distance from the ferry boardings is the Tulliniemi peninsula, the southernmost point of Finland. You can walk along the nature trail that winds between pine forests and sea-washed cliffs, and spot the wild swans that live there.🍃
→ Plan a day trip to the island of Bengtskär, where the highest lighthouse in Scandinavia is located. The island is a wonder of nature and can be reached from the village of Rosala, where you can visit the interesting Viking museum.
→ Explore the archipelago's national park! With its 500 square kilometres, it offers an incredible variety of landscapes, from picturesque coastal villages to wild, uninhabited islands. Here you can observe foxes, moose, grey seals and cormorants.🦭
→ Head towards Tuusula. The town offers an important insight into the evolution of the country, with its harmonious layering of avant-garde architecture and traditional buildings. A must-see is the typical wooden church. The lake of the same name, close to the town, is a popular destination for cyclists, thanks to the many paths leading there. Along the way there are several saunas for a total Finnish experience.
→ Finally, don't miss Porvoo, the second oldest city in Finland, founded in 1346. Along the river you will find characteristic red-painted wooden warehouses, while in the city centre you can visit the old Gothic cathedral.
Ferries to Hanko leave from Nynäshamn in Sweden. The ferry company operating the Nynäshamn Hanko route is Stena Line, with 1 departure per day in the evening. The crossing takes 13 hours and arrives in Hanko in the morning.
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