What to do in Hanko?

Hanko is a very nice coast town with many sandy beaches.
Weather conditions during the summer are usually good with temperature around 20-25 degrees Celsius. And yes, swimming in the sea is possible and quiet nice as there is no tide at all and the water is barely salted - it really feels like swimming in a lake!

You can check the various activities available during your stay on the Hanko Tourism Office
Activities include cruises to islands, golfing, fishing, tennis, kayak, sailing, diving, sky diving, bicycling, sauna, etc...

How to get to Hanko?

1) Fly to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
1- Blue1
Blue1 seems to be the most affordable airline when flying from Barcelona, Paris, Milan and Oslo to Helsinki.
2- Other airlines/departure cities
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2) Transfer from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to the central train station in Helsinki (downtown)
There is no train connection with the airport.
The Finnair City Bus goes to the central train station in Helsinki.
The Bus leaves every half hour from the International Terminal.
The journey takes approximately 35 mins.
Upon request the bus can take you to various places in Helsinki.
Rate: € 5.20 per person.

3) Train from Helsinki central train station to Hanko train station.
Hanko is located 127km from Helsinki.
There are regular train departures from Helsinki to Hanko.
Connection in Karjaa.
Please check the timetables on the railway company´s web pages VR.fi.

Hanko, Finland - August 15th 2009

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