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Hanko
From Wikitravel
Hanko (Hangö in Swedish) is Finland's southernmost city. It is a major recreational marina with many or most sailboats and motorboats visiting Hanko on their way west towards the Finnish archipelago or eastwards to Helsinki. Hanko is a popular town to visit in summer and a lot of tourism ensures good services and a lot of restaurants in the marina. Hanko is also a major port for exports and imports year around.
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Hanko is primary notable as a port, with regular car ferry services to Rostock in Germany. There is limited commuter train service from Karjaa, on the main Helsinki-Turku line, or you can opt for a direct bus from either city. All options take roughly two hours.
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Easiest way around Hanko is by foot. Most sights and services are close to the city center and the marina. Except during the Hangon Regatta, Taxis are also easily available and parking space is easy to find for own car.
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- The House of Four Wind´s
- Hanko´s Casino
- Bengtskär lighthouse. edit
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Hanko is best known as the site of the Hangon Regatta yacht race, held yearly in early July. The race draws a large number of spectators and the entire city takes on a festive, sometime rowdy carnival atmosphere.
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- Pizzeria Uno *Classic Pizza
- Origo. Restaurant with a seafood buffet edit
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