Hankø - a charming island

Hankø has been a recreational spot since the 1870s, when sulphurous spawn was discovered on the island. In 1899, hares, pheasants and fallow deer were released on the island. In 1930, King Olav bought the Bloksberg holiday home here and more recently Princess Martha Louise and her family have taken over the summer residence.

The island of Hankø can offer everything you could wish for. Beautiful nature, activities, peace and quiet and accommodation. Swimming indoors in Roman surroundings at Hankø Fjordhotell & Spa or a fresh sea bath at one of the special bathing areas, such as Trouville.

Hankø's highest point is today 55 m above sea level. This means that all of Hankø was under water when the ice disappeared approx. 10 – 12,000 years ago. Approx. 4-5000 years before Christ, this highest point emerged in the water crust. At the end of the Stone Age, around 2000 BC, the water stood approx. 20 m. higher than now. Hankø consisted of 10 – 15 islets and reefs. It is from this time that we find the first traces of people.