Hurmaava Hamina

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Hurmaava Hamina

The almost 400 islands of the Hamina region offer visitors space, peaceful nature and idyllic boat harbours. There are several landing sites for private boats and scheduled ferry service in summertime from Tervasaari jetty to the islands of Tammio and Ulko-Tammio.

Kuorsalo

The island of Kuorsalo is an ancient landing point and a resting place for sailors heading east. It has several interesting hiking routes that enable the visitor to study the island’s biodiversity. Points of interest include some Viking burial mounds, the views from the highest point of the island (Vironvuori), the old pilot station and the cemetery. Visitors may land at the guest harbour on the NE side of the island.

Majasaari-Nuokot Recreation Area

The island group of Majasaari-Nuokot has excellent hiking and fishing at all times of the year. Some 30 of the islands are owned by the City of Hamina. Majasaari is particularly recommended for long-term campers and the Nuokot islands forming a sheltered lagoon for shorter visits. A ferry calls at the eastern shore of Majasaari and there are moorings for visitors on the breakwater. The Nuokot islands also have moorings on a rock and a floating jetty.

Tammio

Tammio is Hamina’s southernmost island. Originally a fishing village, it is particularly beautiful and well worth a visit. A walk through the lilac-scented lanes on a glorious June day is an unforgettable experience. Housed in an old fishing hut is a local museum devoted to life in the archipelago. Details of the museum opening hours, Tel. 040 742 0141. Visiting boats can tie up on the breakwater built to protect the fishing village of Tammio.

Ulko-Tammio

Ulko-Tammio is the real gem in the E. Gulf of Finland National Park. Its spectacular scenery, rocky shoreline and verdant groves are truly impressive. The NW side of the island has a sheltered bay for visiting boats and the E side a beautiful bay suitable for visitors wishing to use the camp fireduring easterly winds..