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Parking and traffic arrangements

Bus groups:
Bus groups arriving in Hamina are expected to drop off passengers Thu-Sat 1-3 August. To Kaivokatu, the southern end of the market (the area between Kaivokatu 2 and Kaivokatu 8). Arriving at the bus stop (Kaivokatu 2 and Kaivokatu 8) via Maariankatu from the south. Bus parks are located on Kaivokatu.

Town hall square:
Vehicular traffic on Town hall square between Kirkkokatu and Fredrikinkatu is closed for the entire Tattoo week, Mon-Sun, July 29-August 4. excluding two-way traffic from Maariankatu to Kadettikoulunkatu. The entire Town Hall square is closed during the Tattoo parade on Thursday, August 1.

Tattoo Street:
The street is closed to vehicular traffic between Town hall square – Vallikatu (including intersections Isoympyräkatu and Pikkuympyräkatu / Fredrikinkatu.) Mon-Sun 29 July – 4 August. between. Due to the flow of traffic on the streets of the city center, we ask that you pay attention to the traffic and parking restrictions indicated by traffic signs.

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The fortress of Hamina has been under repair from the early 1960s. The Central Bastion on the northern side of the fortress was completed in 1998. The Town of Hamina has converted it into an event arena. The area is now covered in the summer by a canopy designed by the architect Roy Mänttäri, forming a bold counterbalance in terms of its architecture and dimensions to the row of 58 casemates surrounding the inner court of the Bastion. The casemates are fitted with modern technology, and some of them are equipped to serve as restaurant facilities.

The event arena of Hamina Bastion provides the March Shows with a worthy venue, giving the public memorable experiences amidst the ramparts of the fortress almost 300 years old. Hamina Bastion is covered by the largest summer canopy in Finland. The stands at the Bastion can accommodate more than 3,000 spectators.

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A beautiful park in the heart of Hamina, established in the Lappeenranta Bastion in the 1850s. Summer Park in front of the Puistotalo building is the venue of daily free concerts during the Tattoo week. The Puistotalo building has served as a hotel and in the use of the Swedish Social Club. Today, it houses the local music institute.

The eight radial streets of the old circular centre of Hamina start from the Town Hall Square. The Town Hall is located at the Town Hall Square at the hub of the eight radial streets. The Town Hall now houses municipal offices. In the past, the building has served as a bank and police department, among others.

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The event arena of the Finnish Defence Forces is located on the field in front of the main building of the Reserve Officer School. The Reserve Officer School has been operating in Hamina since the 1920s.

Fredrikinkatu

The Tattoo Street with its stalls and musical entertainment is in Fredrikinkatu street, which is one of the radial streets of the circular centre of Hamina.

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The Market Place is a busy trading place in the heart of Hamina. The Market Place has previously served as a playing field for Finnish baseball pesäpallo, and the shape of the field is still visible. This means that you can buy bread on base 1, flowers on base 2 and fish on base 3!

During the Tattoo week, the Tattoo Club emerges at the Market Place, with daily entertainment for both children and adults. In the evenings, there is music ranging from hit songs to jazz.

Be enchanted by the gardens of old private houses within the fortress area. Many of the gardens will be open to the public for the second time during the Hamina Tattoo. You can get to know 13 lovely gardens in the unique circular town, experiencing vivid cultural history and enjoying outdoor concerts, pop up cafeterias, art exhibitions and flea markets.