When it comes to the ultimate iconic nature experience around Helsinki, three elements are essential: the sea, pine forests and the occasional whooper swan gliding past. You’ll find all of them at Hanaholmen Hotel in Hanasaari, Espoo.
Set on its own island, Hanaholmen is both a hotel and a Swedish-Finnish cultural and cooperation centre. The island hosts plenty of events, but it’s also an excellent destination for a laid-back hotel break or staycation. The journey from central Helsinki is short (less than half an hour), but the atmosphere feels completely different.
In spring 2026, Hanaholmen launched a collection of stylish new junior suites. Designed by architecture studio KOKO3, the suites combine the Svenskt Tenn patterns seen throughout the hotel with a bright green colour palette.
The best way to experience Hanaholmen is through the Archipelago Experience accommodation package. Alongside a stay in a junior suite, it includes a five-course dinner at the hotel restaurant Plats and a private session in Hanaholmen’s stunning glass sauna. We tested the package for ourselves and experienced the hotel through it.