Tour de Helsinki – Mathildedal – Hanko – Fiskars by Local4U
A tourist route that runs from Helsinki via the Mathildedal ironworks village to Hanko, from where the journey continues via the Fiskars ironworks village back to Helsinki. The mileage on the route is about 360 kilometers and the driving hours are 5 hours. You can drive the route during the day or, if you wish, you can spend the weekend on the road and stay overnight in the stunning scenery of Hanko, for example, leaving plenty of time to tour the sights and attractions. Mathildedal and Fiskars also offer accommodation.
Welcome to the route, Local4U!
” The ironworks village of Mathildedal is located next to Teijo National Park, a short drive from the Helsinki metropolitan area and Turku, by the clean-water Lake Matilda and the sea. Mathildedal is the perfect weekend destination; treat yourself to boutiques, enjoy nature and stay idyllic. The cheerful and lively village hosts concerts, gigs, art exhibitions, theater, events and a variety of celebrations throughout the year. ” – Visit Mathildedal
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Restaurants & Cafes:
- Lunch & dinner – Restaurant Ruukki Krouvi
- Cafe – Cafe Mathildedal
- Restaurant Terho
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Exercise & activities:
- Teijo Ski & Action park
- Mini golf, tennis & padel – Mathildedal Central Park
Hanko
Hanko is one of Finland’s most famous summer cities, where you can find things to see for all ages. In Hanko, you can admire the beautiful seascape while enjoying tasty archipelago food. Finland’s southernmost city has a colorful history, which can be found in the Hanko Front Museum, for example. If you are looking for a more relaxed holiday, you can spend the day on Hanko’s magnificent sandy beaches. Discover the city more in Hanko Info!
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- Dinner – Bravas
- Lunch & dinner – Restaurant Origo
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Wellness & Beauty
” Fiskars Village is a destination rich in cultural history and unique in nature, where traditions and history are intertwined with today’s high-level design expertise and wide range of services, as well as diverse events. In March 2020, Fiskars Village was awarded as the third best European sustainable travel destination, in the Top 100 Green Destinations competition. Ruukkikylä was also re-selected in 2019 as the domestic travel destination of the year. Here, at the birthplace of Fiskars, there is something to see and experience for many days! ” – Visit Fiskars
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Restaurants & Cafes:
- Lunch & dinner – Restaurant Wärssy
- Lunch & Dinner – Copper Workshop
- Cafe – Cafe Antique
Accommodation:
- Hotel Tegel
- Hotel Wärssy – the oldest continuously serving inn in Finland since 1836
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Have a nice trip at Local4U!
Figure 4: fiskarsvillage.fi
