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A world-class small town urban strategy

The Hamina Town Strategy guides the direction and activities of the entire town. The strategy is based on the values ​​and behaviour of a world-class small town. Its focus is on the people, vitality and economy of Hamina

Hamina Town Strategy
Musicians lined up with drums.
Hamina Tattoo 27.7.-1.8.2026
Kino Hamina's yellow building.
Cinema Hamina, the town movie theater
Sea and ships in Tervasaari.
For travelers – Hamina of a thousand stories
Hamina Municipality Governance Scorecard

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Wooden buildings on the island.
13 June

The new Kymenlaakso village directory brings together villages,…

Kymenlaakso Villages Association will launch a new, province-wide village directory and service website on 13 June as part of the Village Information Online project. The project has received funding from the EU Rural Development Fund through the South-East Finland Vitality Centre. The total project costs are approximately 188,000 euros and the support is 100%. The new service website brings together basic information, events and the villages' own websites for easy finding in one place. The villages can be found both in a clear directory and…
12 June

Research into the history of Hamina Fortress is underway

The City of Hamina has commissioned architectural firm Ark-byroo Oy to design a project regarding the Hamina Fortress…
12 June

The City Council will meet on October 13, 2025.

The City Council will convene on June 15, 2026 at the Town Hall. The meeting will discuss, among other things, the request for rectification regarding…
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Events

Mini-rug workshop

10.6.2026 - 14.6.2026
Kuninkaantie 3, 49510 Hamina
The Vehkalahti Village Museum's summer includes handicrafts! Come learn new or brush up on old skills at the museum's various workshops. The workshop, which focuses on mini-ryijy weaving, has…
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Town Hall Square brick-and-mortar stores then and now

14.6.2026 15:00 – 16:30
Town Hall Square 10, 49400 Hamina
Hamina region guide Anne Valaniemi will tell you about the diverse history of Hamina's Town Hall Square on a walking tour, as well as the shops that have been and are on the square. The Town Hall Square is still an important…

A touch of summer for body and mind

14.6.2026 - 16.6.2026
Poitsila, Tikkupolku 1, 49400 Hamina
SUMMER TOUCH FOR BODY AND MIND Two days just for you Get away from everyday life, by the sea, in a beautiful manor house setting. This popular yoga retreat offers something…

Hamina Ball Players – UPV

14.6.2026 17:00 – 20:00
Vallikenttä, Kari Lindbergin katu 1, 49400 Hamina
Hamina Palloilijat – Ulvilan Pesä-Veikot men's first division baseball at the legendary Hamina Vallikenta!
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