Hanko Church on Vårdberget hill dates from 1892 and took its current form in 1953. See the church ship "Hangö" and the Paul Ott organ. Open in summer.
Hanko Church (Hangö kyrka in Swedish, Hangon kirkko in Finnish) stands on Vårdberget hill in the centre of Hanko, next to the Water Tower, and seats about 400 people.
It was designed by architect Jac. Ahrenberg and consecrated in 1892 as a Neo-Gothic red-brick church. After severe damage in the war, it was renovated to plans by architect Bertel Liljequist and got its current functionalist look in 1953. The interior was renewed in 1973 under architect Lars Rejström. Read more about the church's history at Hangon suomalainen seurakunta (in Swedish).
What to see inside
- The church ship "Hangö", a model of the brig "Hangö", built in Bromarv in 1877. Hanging model ships in churches is a Nordic seafaring tradition.
- The Christ statue behind the altar, a copy of Bertel Thorvaldsen's Christus.
- The organ from 1965, built by the German organ builder Paul Ott.
Visiting the church
The church is open to visitors in summer, with varying opening times. Check the current times before you go. Services and events are listed in the parish calendar.
There is parking and a toilet at the church, a space for wheelchair users and a hearing loop.