Activities in Hamina

Hamina Museum Street, Kadettikoulunkatu from the Town Hall to the intersection of Erottajankatu, literally exudes history. Wars and soldiers have shaped Hamina’s appearance over time. The city has Finland’s oldest continuously operating garrison, which has been hosted by Swedish, Russian, Finnish and, for a short time, German soldiers as well. All have left their marks in a period of time lasting more than 300 years. The fingerprints of different eras can be seen in buildings, structures, monuments and the environment.

The Museum Street is about 500 meters long, it starts at the intersection of Town Hall Square and Kadettikoulunkatu. The street is a straight, paved road that is easy to navigate even with assistive devices. All fixed signs can be found immediately along the street

The museum captures the mood of a Finnish-Russian shop and shopkeeper’s home of the early 20th century. The yard houses for example a smithery and craftsmen’s old facilities. The last to live in the house was the merchant family Muraviev, who traded.

The Shopkeeper’s Museum is a culturally and historically valuable log building completed in 1841, and the last of the courtyard buildings was built in the 1870s.

The Hamina cycle route is 16 km long , family friendy cyckling route. At Café Huovila or one of the many other refuelling points in town, you can get a sweet and savoury treat to go. And if you feel like you’re going round in circles, you may as well be, especially if you’re on the street Pikkuympyräkatu.

This route has a variety of lanes and in good condition throughout, which means that you can also cycle on a city bike. You can start from any point along the route. The starting and finishing point is Hamina city centre.

Portimo paths, with a total length of 40 km, is a network of hiking paths criss-crossing between Ruissalo, Kannusjärvi, Kitula and Metsäkylä areas in north part of Hamina . Along the trail, there are lean-tos where you can spend the night, a sightseeing tower and wonderful scenery.Download the map or have a look below for some suggestion routes ) in finnish).

Public pool and sauna in centre of Hamina. Outdoor pool ( 12,5m), outdoor jacuzzi and sauna. Inside children´s pool and 25m long pool.

Haminan keskustasta löytyy useita vaihtoehtoja tilaussaunoihin sekä useita ihastuttavia maaseutukohteita, joissa pääset saunomaan järvimaisemissa.

Restaurant Kerho, sauna for up 10 people

More info : Lounashuone Kerho 

Wanha Veteraani 

More info : Wanha Veteraani 

ABC Kippari

Sauna and meeting room up to 10 people.

More info:  ABC Kippari

Rampsi Kitchen & Lounge, also ice- swimming in the winter!

More info: Rampsi Kitchen & Lounge 

Hamina camping

More info: Hamina Camping Pitkäthiekat 

Vimpa Islands

More info: Vimpa Islands

Villa Jaakkola

More info: Villa Jaakkola

Mustaniemi camping area, lake Pyhältö

More info  Mustaniemen leirintäalue

Markkulan leirikeskus

More info: Markkulan leirikeskus 

Finnish smoke sauna

More info Koskisen tila 

The jewel of the Eastern Gulf of Finland, the island of Ulko-Tammio, belongs to Finland’s national parks. The island is uninhabited and harbors rare birds and plants. Ulko-Tammio’s beautiful and lush nature, with its rugged rocky shores, is impressive. You can hike along well-marked nature trails on Ulko-Tammio, and the island’s bird tower offers a magnificent view of the national park.

Ulko-Tammio can be reached by your own boat, sea cruises organized by MeriSet company or by catching a water taxi either Hamina or Kotka or with Bout. The beautiful archipelago route from Kotka to Tammio Island takes from one to two hours depending on the weather and the vessel.

Vimpasaari cottages on land are built for year-round use and they are located in peaceful nature, right next to the sea shore. Nearby activities include biking, hiking, fishing, berry and mushroom picking, as well as skiing and ice fishing in winter.

In Rakinkotka Island cottages one can spend an unforgettable holiday enjoying breathtaking nature, with is forest trails and sandy beaches, mesmerises any traveller. There is much to see and do for everyone, and hundreds of years worth of history. All cottage prices include boat trips to the island and back, use of beach sauna, wireless internet, rowing boat, grill, firewood, and of course, free access to the island and its nature. For additional charge: hot tub, smoke sauna, bed linens, towels, meals, outboard motor.

Tammio is home to one of the best-preserved archipelago villages of the Eastern Gulf of Finland. You can sense the old archipelago spirit among the beach storehouses and along the narrow alleys. Tammio was first inhabited in the mid-16^th century. In 1882, there were 47 houses in Tammio, and a primary school was built on the island in 1891. Tammio was an active fishing village until the 1950s.

The island of Tammio also houses a museum presenting the life of the archipelago, and the island has twice been nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can explore Tammio on cruises organised by Meriset.

The archipelago cruise, along the beautiful archipelago route from Kotka to Tammio, takes two hours.