Activities & Events

www.visitaland.com 

Guide 

Activities & 

Events 

ENGLISH 

2007

More than just a map 

The ‘Tourist and Cycling Map’ (1: 100 000) is more than just a map. 

Here you will also find tips for accommodation, restaurants, sights 

and other useful information. The map costs 12 € and is available 

at bookshops, stores or at Åland’s Tourist Information Office, Storagatan 

8, Mariehamn, tel. (018) 24 000. 

To see and do on Åland 

Åland has a wealth of activities for everyone. Whether you are 

a family with children, connoisseur, party animal, fisherman, 

adventurer or a golfer, it is easy to discover your own Åland 

favourites, with the Åland Guide in hand. Use the quick reference 

symbol for each activity to find them on the pullout map 

in the centre of the booklet. (Å=Åland map, M=Mariehamn). 

For more tips on things to see and do, pop in and see us 

at Åland’s Tourist Information, Storagatan 8, Mariehamn 

or ring us on tel. (018) 24 000 or visit our website 


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Welcome Info Events Activities Sights Food Design Index // 

Contents 

INFO 

Good to know ...................................2 

Tourist Information .......................3 

EvENts 

Event Calendar ................................4 

Events on Åland ...............................9 

Exhibitions .......................................31 

Theatre .............................................33 

Dance ................................................35 

ActIvItIEs 

Children’s Activities ..................... 36 

Guided tours and boat trips .....42 

Activities on Åland ...................... 46 

Swimming ........................................49 

Cycling ...............................................51 

Golf .....................................................53 

Paddling ...........................................55 

Hiking.................................................57 

RENtAl ............................................59 

sIghts 

Åland’s Museums ........................ 60 

Sightseeing .....................................67 

ARchIpElAgO FOOd 

Restaurants and Cafés ...............74 

Åland’s Delicacies .........................83 

dEsIgN 

Åland’s Handicrafts .................... 84 

INdEX ............................................. 96

Good to know 

TiMe 

Åland is in the same time zone as 

Finland (GMT +2). When it is 12.00 

in Sweden it is 13.00 on Åland. 

CurrenCy 

The official currency is the euro (€) 

but most businesses also accept 

Swedish kronor. 

banks 

Open weekdays 9.30am – 4.15pm 

PosT oFFiCe 

Open weekdays 9am – 5pm 

(Saturdays Mariehamn only 

10.30am–1.30pm) 

Post from Åland must have an 

Åland stamp. 

PharMaCy 

Centralapoteket (D7M) 

Skarpansv. 24, tel. 19 714 

nya apoteket (D9M) 

Norrag. 17, tel. 16 511 

Godby apotek (H8Å) 

Godby Center, tel. 41 600 

biCyCle Ferry serviCe 

see page 51 

arChiPelaGo Ferry serviCe 

Ålandstrafiken (E7M), 

Strandg. 25, tel. 25 155 

PubliC TransPorT 

Free town bus, see timetable on 

the corner of Nygatan/Torggatan 

(E8M). Or ring 0457 313 5276. 

Country bus, see timetable on 

Bussplan (E7M), or ring Ålands- 

trafiken, tel. 25 155. 

Taxi 

Mariehamns Taxi, tel. 26 000 

Granbergs Taxi, tel. 56 417 

sjöbloms Taxi, tel. 37 990 

TelePhone boxes 

Card 

Berghamn (C7Å) 

F:ma Hugo Andersson (E7Å) 

Hummelvik camping (C6Å) 

Hummelvik Ferry dock (L7Å) 

Kattnäs camping (E7Å) 

Käringsunds camping (C6Å) 

Grocery store, Lumparland (K9Å) 

Vårdö convenience store (K6Å) 

Cash 

Berghamn (SEK) (C7Å) 

Mariehamn’s Library 

(Stadsbibliotek) (€) (E7M) 

Telebutiken (€) (D9M) 

Facts about Åland 

> Independent Swedish speaking 

province of Finland 

> Own flag, own stamps, own car 

number plates and its own website suffix (.ax) 

> Over 6 500 islands of which 65 are inhabited 

> 26 900 inhabitants of whom 10 800 live in Åland’s 

only town, Mariehamn 

> It has its own government – Ålands Landskapsregering 

> National flower: cowslip 

Cash cards for mobile phones are 

sold at Telebutiken, petrol stations, 

and other tourist outlets. 

> Typical features are amongst other things, the unique 

archipelago, midsummer maypoles, windmills, beautiful 

polished red bedrock and specialities such as 

black bread and Åland pancake. 

Quality marked 

hospitality 

These symbols indicate that the 

company has undergone a course 

in hospitality and quality control 

(gold) or hospitality (blue) and 

holds a certificate for ‘Quality 

Hospitality’ which indicates a 

warm welcome and a high standard 

of service. 

Important telephone 

numbers 

General Emergency 

Sea Rescue 020 41 000 

Police (018) 10 022 

Hospital Emergency (018) 5355 

Healthcare (018) 538 500 

Dentist (018) 14 600 

Vet (018) 14 900 

Car Towing 0457 313 5747, 

(018) 31 747 

Tourist Information (018) 24 000 

how to call 

When you make a local call on Åland 

from a mobile phone, dial area code 

018 first. (This does not apply to calls 

to Åland mobile numbers).

lost your way? 

– look out for 

Åland info 

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In co-operation with the Åland Tourism Board, 12 local 

traders are providing Åland Info Points, spread throughout the 

countryside and archipelago to help you navigate around Åland’s 

many activities, events and sights. Each Åland Info Point has a corner 

dedicated to tourist brochures, timetables, maps, accommodation tips 

and other local information. Staff will gladly offer assistance. Åland Info 

Points are easy to recognize, just look for the blue and white signs. 

TourisT inForMaTion 

Åland’s Tourist information, Storagatan 8, Mariehamn, tel. 24 000 D9M 

1–17 June & 13–31 Aug: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat–Sun 9am–4pm. 18 June–12 Aug: daily 9am–6pm. 

Apr, May, Sept: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat 10am–3pm. Oct–Mar: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm. 

From mid June to mid August there are cycling tourist information guides in Mariehamn. Look out for the green 

info sign on their wheels! 

Åland inFo PoinTs 

Café lugn & ro, Eckerö Mail & Custom’s House, Eckerö, tel. 0457 524 4000 C7Å 

1 May–30 June & 13 Aug–2 Sept: daily 10am–4pm. 1 July–12 Aug: daily 10am–6pm. 

Åland hunting & Fishing Museum, Eckerö, tel. 38 299, 040 588 6716 C6Å 

1 May–14 June & 16 Aug–15 Sept: daily 10am–5pm. 15 June–15 Aug: daily 10am–6pm. 

Åland Fire brigade Museum & klara’s Café, Mörbyv. 121, Hammarland, tel. 040 536 8286 E7Å 

1 June–15 Aug: daily 12–6pm. 

Getaboden, Butikstorget, Geta, tel. 49 507 F4Å 

June & Aug: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm. July: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 12–4pm. 

Ålands bryggeri/stallhagen, Getav. 196, Godby, Finström, tel. 48 500 H7Å 

1 June–26 Aug: Tues–Sun 12–6pm. 

handverket, F:ma Erik Mattsson’s Car Park, Godby, Finström, tel. 040 752 7037 H7Å 

1 May–31 Aug: Tues–Fri 12–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm. Also open Mon 12–6pm during July. 1–30 Sept: Weds–Fri 12–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm. 

Grindstugan at Jan karlsgården, Sund, tel. 432 157 I7Å 

2 May–31 Aug: daily 10am–5pm. 1–15 Sept: daily 10–4pm. 

kvarnbo butiken, Kvarnbo, Saltvik, tel. 43 503 I6Å 

May–Sept: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–3pm, Sun 10am–2pm. 

Föglö info, waiting room at the ferry dock, Degerby, Föglö, tel. 0457 342 7274 L11Å 

19 June–25 Aug: Mon–Sat 10am–5.30pm, Sun 10am–4pm (closed for lunch 12–12.30). 

kökar handels ab, Kökar, tel. 55 756 Q13Å 

May, June, Aug, Sept: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–13. July: Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 9am–2pm. 

aboard archipelago ferry m/s alfågeln, between hummelvik and Torsholma 

aboard archipelago ferry m/s viggen, between Åva and osnäs 

N.B. Åland Info Points are marked with a blue info symbol on the maps in the centrefold. 

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There is a lot happening on Åland 

May 

25–27 baltic arrow Tournament 

Including a market and archery. 

Eckerö 

26 Children’s day 

Box car racing, music and competitions. 

Torget, Mariehamn. 

27 iFk–FC inter. Football, see page 9 

June 

9 self-governing day Festivities 

Music, coffee, museum inauguration, 

Fire Station, Degerby, Föglö 2pm 

9 self-governing day Festivities 

Önningeby Museum, Jomala, 

free admission 

10 Wegelius Chamber orchestra 

St Göran’s Church, Mariehamn 7pm 

15–20 Fun Fair. Axels Nöjesfält, Östra 

Utfarten, Mariehamn 

16 Mail boat race 

Start in Gisslehamn, finish line 

with activities in Eckerö 

17 iFk–TPs. Football, see page 9 

17–21 alandia Cup. International 

football tournament for juniors. 

30 th Anniversary 

18 lunchtime Trotting race. See page 9 

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20 Flea Market 

Torget, Mariehamn. 6pm–9pm 

22 Midsummer Celebrations on 

Åland. See page 31 

22 elvis show. See page 13 


24–30 Åland xxxiii organ Festival 

See page 23 

25 iFk–MyPa. Football, see page 9 




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July 

Franciscan Festival on kökar 

Spiritual Event: ’Songs of the stones 

and faith of the deep’ 

Åland Country Festival 

See page 11 

bella Åland 

Get-together for Italian cars and 

motorcycles, dinner with opera, boat 

trip. Torget, Mariehamn 

1 Peasant Wedding Market 

See page 25 

4 Flea Market 


6 Trotting race. See page 9 

See pages 33 and 35 for details of 

summer theatre and dance programme. 

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6–8 ‘visor så in i norden’ Folksong 

Festival. See page 23 

6–8 Circus Maximum, Mariehamn � E6M 

7 Föglö day. Market. 

Degerby, Föglö 1pm–4pm 


11 diggiloo show. See page 11 



12–14 alandia Jazz Festival. See page 13 

13–15 Gustav vasa days. See page 15 � 

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14 lappo Fete, Lappo, Brändö R5Å 


14 summer Festival at Vargskär’s Farm 

1–4pm, dancing at Lillängö 9pm, Föglö 

15 beach Party 

Amalia’s Byagård, Föglö. 1–4pm 

15 iFk–aC oulu. Football, see page 9 

17 Flea Market at Jonesas. 

Önningeby Museum, Jomala. 

17 ‘skutträff’ Traditional sailing 

boat meeting. Degerby, Föglö 

17–22 Åland sea days. See page 19 � 

18 regatta from Föglö to Mariehamn 



20 July Trotting race. See page 9 

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20–28 rockoff Festival. See page 21 � 

21 Pirate Party at Jurmo, Brändö. 

Family day incl: treasure hunt, 

horse riding, highland dinner and 

dancing on the pier. 

22 Canal Party. Culture, lectures, 

competitions, stuntmen, refreshments. 

Lemström Canal, Lemland 

22 Crossing-the-line Ceremony 

on the Pommern. Mariehamn 1pm 

23–26 Cruise Mariehamn. See page 19 � 

26–28 viking Market. Se s. 15 � 


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1 Flea Market 


4 kvinnfolk’s Fiddlers’ Festival 

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4 iFk–FC kooTeePee. Football, see page 9 

4–5 euroFord nordic. 

Car show for European Ford lovers. 

Badhusparken, Mariehamn 

7–11 katrina Concerts. See page 23 

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Night of culture in Mariehamn 

Soak up the late summer mood on the pleasantly bustling streets 

of Mariehamn on August 17, for the annual Culture Night festivities. 

Enjoy an evening of music, entertainment and amusing activities 

for both young and old, around the town. 

even more events on Åland 

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9 emigrant’s day 

Önningeby Museum, Jomala 



11–12 bomarsund days. See page 25 � 

14–19 PaF open. See page 27 � 

15 Flea Market. 


16 iFk–FC honka. Football, see page 9 

17 Culture night in Mariehamn 

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2 iFk–FC viikingit. Football, see page 9 

8 autumn Market. Mariehamn. 9am–3pm 


21 open by night. 

Late night shopping with programme of 

entertainment in Mariehamn. 7–10pm 

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See pages 33 and 35 for details of 

summer theatre and dance programme. 

21–23 harvest Festival Åland. 

See page 29 

22 Fish Market. Maritime Quarter, 

Mariehamn. 11–4pm. 

22–23 viking line dog show. See page 29 

23 iFk–FF Jaro. Football, see page 9 


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7 iFk–Tampere united. Football, see page 9 

9 distribution of Christmas stamps 

by Haddon Sundblom, Åland’s Museum 

13 stand-up Comedy with Zinat 

Pirzadeh. Indigo, Mariehamn 1930 

20 iFk–hJk. Football, see page 9 


27 iFk–vPs. Football, see page 9 


28 Åland Marathon and ½ Marathon, 

Peugeot Funrun 10 km and nordic 

Walking Åland. See page 29 

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Adrenalin-filled trotting races 

Many a fine race meeting awaits you at Åland’s racetrack, 

(Ålandstravet) just outside Mariehamn. The summer race 

meetings in June, July and August are especially delightful, 

with large crowds and a fabulous atmosphere. Our 

much-loved track is of international standard. 

Cheer on 

iFk Mariehamn 

Don’t miss your place on the benches when IFK Mariehamn is 

playing in the Finnish league. Now is your chance to cheer on 

Åland’s own football stars. Experience true footballing passion 

when the green and whites scramble for points at league 

games. Our very own supporters’ club, Green Mean Machine, 

heightens the mood and rocks the benches with the rousing 

fan anthems. Take along family and friends to the home 

ground, Wiklöf Holding Arena, in the centre of Mariehamn. 

The 2007 Season offers many high points, such as an evening 

fixture on 16 Aug when IFK joins forces with the PAF Open 

beach volleyball tournament. 


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ÅlANdstRAvEt 

(G9Å) Dalkarby, Jomala, 

tel. 328 210 

> 18 June 12.30pm, Lunchtime 

Trotting (TV) 

> 25 June 12.30pm, Lunchtime 

Trotting (TV) 

> 6 July 6.30pm, Casino PAF 

> 20 July 6.30pm, High Summer 

Trotting 

> 10 Aug 6.30pm, 4yr old Elite 

> 17 Sep 12.30pm, Lunchtime 

Trotting (TV) 

> 27 Oct 2.00pm, American 

Afternoon 

tickets: 4 €, under 18’s free 

IFK’s hOME MAtchEs 

(C7Å) Wiklöf Holding Arena, 

Mariehamn, tel. 16 345 

> 27 May 6.30pm IFK–FC Inter 

> 17 June 7.30pm IFK–TPS 

> 25 June 7pm IFK–MyPa (TV) 

> 15 July 6.30pm IFK–AC Oulu 

> 4 Aug 8pm IFK–FC KooTeePee 

> 16 Aug. 8.30pm IFK–FC Honka 

> 2 Sep 6.30pm IFK–FC Viikingit 

> 23 Sep 6.30pm IFK–FF Jaro 

> 7 Oct 6.30pm IFK–Tampere 

United 

> 20 Oct 4pm IFK–HJK 

> 27 Oct 4pm IFK–VPS 

tickets: 12 €, 7–17yrs 5 €, 

Family Ticket 20 € 

tip! Pick up a programme 

at Åland’s Tourist Information, 

Storagatan 8, 



IFK Mariehamn 

Fotboll 

22.4–27.10.2007 

Ligamatcher 

www.ifkmariehamn.com/fotboll

a night with the stars 

Raise the rafters with Lasse Holm when the successful show Diggiloo 

comes to Eckerö Mail and Custom’s House on the 11 July. It promises 

to be a glittering night of music, comedy and great entertainment 

from Sweden’s best-loved artists. Amongst others in the line-up are 

Charlotte Perelli, Lotta Engberg, Lasse Berghagen and the stand-up 

comedian Thomas Pettersson. 

yeeeeha! 

ride ‘em cowboy 

Åland Country Festival is the high point of the summer for 

all you country lovers. So put on your Stetson and strut those 

cowboy boots for a hoedown at Bastö in the Åland countryside. 

Three days of good food at the village inn, music, 

prizes for best wild-west outfit and lassoing and many other 

Wild West activities. Of course there will also be dancing to 

a live band as Mats Rådberg & Rankarna and Ted Åström as 

Johnny Cash take the stage. And the kids will just love the 

Junior Country stars. 


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11 July 

dIggIlOO 

(C7Å) Eckerö Mail & Custom’s 

House, Eckerö 

7.30pm (doors open at 6pm) 

Admission: 35–60 € 

ticket sales: 

Ålandstidningen (E8M) 

Shell Select (E7M) 

TipsEttan (E9M) 

F:ma Erik Mattson (E7M) 

F:ma Hugo Andersson (E7Å) 

29 JuNE – 1 July 

ÅlANd cOuNtRy FEstIvAl 

(G5Å) Bastö Hotell & Stugby 

Finström. Tel 42 382 

> Fri 29 June 6pm–1am, 

Ted ‘Johnny Cash is King’ 

Åström and Jerry ‘Jerry Lee 

Lewis’ Carlsson. 

> sat 30 June 6pm–1am, 

Mats Rådberg & Rankarna 

> sun 1 July 3–10pm, 

Junior Country Stars 

Admission: Fri & Sat 20 €, 

Sun 10 €, 3-day pass 30 € 

Additional programme Items 

> Horseshoe, boot throwing 

> Darts 

> Air Rifle shooting 

> Lasso 

> Karaoke 

> Best Outfit competition 

> Tombola

Elvis shows in Eckerö 

The King lives! At Eckerö Hotel & Restaurant for eleven nights 

of the year, the restaurant is transformed into GraceÅland with 

entertainment from Åland’s very own Elvis, Roland Karlsson. 

A great evening for all Elvis fans. Why not combine the entertainment 

with dinner? 

Åland’s jazziest festival 

Listen to wonderful jazz and world-class artists during the 

Alandia Jazz Festival, which celebrates its 30 th year this 

summer. This well-loved festival is renowned for its informal 

atmosphere and combination of great food, top artists 

and music of the highest artistic calibre. Established artists 

like Claes Jansson, Meta Roos and Juli Wood alternate with 

new talents such as Fredrik Lindborg and Oddjob. The main 

venue, Islandia, in Mariehamn is cosy and promises an intimate 

atmosphere. Between the main sets there are gigs on 

the smaller Jazz Corner stage. 


ElvIs shOw 

(C7Å) Eckerö Hotel & Restaurant 

Eckerö, tel 38 447 

22, 23 June, 7,14,20,28 July, 

4,11 August, 1,29 September, 

27 October 

Dinner 6–9pm 

(reservations tel. 38 447) 

Dancing from 8pm, 

Elvis performs 11.30pm 

Admission 10 €, under 12’s free 

12–14 July 

AlANdIA JAzz FEstIvAl 

A sample from the programme: 

> thurs 12 July, Islandia 

7pm – midnight 

Dani Strömbäck, Trio, Hot Club de 

Suede, Fredrik Lindborg Quartet, 

Alandia Big Band 

> Fri 13 July, Islandia 7pm – midnight 

Peter Nordwall Quartet, Jazz 

Kamikaze, Claes Crona Trio, Oddjob, 

Svante Thuresson 

> sat 14 July, Islandia 7pm – midnight 

Juli Wood, Mimmi Petterson- 

Hammar, Ann-Sofie Söderqvist, 

Jim Rotondi, Kjell Öhman VSOP, 

Claes Jansson & Meta Roos 

Plus: 

> lunch Jazz, Restaurant Seagram, 

Föglö 

> church concerts, St Göran’s Church, 

Mariehamn 

> Free concerts, Parks Bar, 

Mariehamn 

Admission: 15–30 €/concert 

Festival ticket: admission to 3 main 

concerts at Islandia 45 € 

Box Office: opens 9 July at 

Åland’s Tourist Information 

Office 

Reservations: Tel 16 508, 

040 501 8061 

tip! Pick up a brochure from 

Åland’s Tourist Information, 

Storagatan 8, Mariehamn, 

tel. 24 000 

Photo: Renee Gooch 


Alandia Jazz 

Festival 

12–14.7.2007 

Mariehamn, Åland 

www.alandiajazz.aland.fi

viking Market 

7,500 visitors can’t be wrong – Saltvik’s Viking Market is one event 

you won’t want to miss. Hobnob with unruly Vikings, hotheaded 

warriors and beautiful wenches in the tented Viking village. Browse 

market stalls laden with authentic handicrafts and let our tavern 

tempt you into sampling food and drink of the period served on 

wooden platters. Add demonstrations of armed combat, exciting 

activities for the children and music from the Middle Ages and the 

experience is complete. 

back to 

the days of Gustav vasa 

The Gustav Vasa Days at Kastelholm transport you straight 

back to the 16 th century and Kastelholm’s heyday when the 

king himself, Gustav Vasa, stayed here. Relive the fate of the 

Vasa dynasty from little Gustav Vasa to the final battle of 

Kastelholm as actors mingle amongst the audience to bring 

the story to life. Explore the historical market in the company 

of fearsome soldiers and naughty jesters or enjoy the traditional 

food and drink. Lots of fun for the children. 


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26–28 July 

vIKINg MARKEt 

(H6Å) Kvarnbo, Saltvik 

Thurs–Fri 12pm to midnight, 

Sat 12–6pm 

sample of events from the 

programme 

> Slave Market 

> Battle re-enacted by Balders Hird 

> Musical entertainment from Fliere 

Fluiter and Patrask 

> Handicrafts, smithy and woodcarvers 

> Viking food 

> Cheese-making, bead-making 

> Drama – Sigurd Fafnisbane 

(Thursday and Friday 7pm) 

children’s activities include 

> Rune-carving 

> Knife-throwing 

> Archery etc. 

Admission: 10 €, 6–10yrs 5 €. Price 

includes a Viking style drinking vessel 

Buses to and from the market (see the 

programme for times) 

13–15 July 

gustAv vAsA dAys 

(I7Å) Kastelholm, Sund. 10am–6pm 

selection from the programme: 

> Market 

> Medieval jousting games 

> Theatre and music 

> Shooting and warfare 

demonstrations 

> Jesters Knazer and Knaz 

> Middle Age Fashion Show 

> Treasure hunt and juggling school 

for children 

Admission: 10 €, 6–12yrs 5 € 

tip! Pick up a brochure from Åland’s 

Tourist Information, Storagatan 8, 

Mariehamn, tel. 24000

The tall ships 

come to Mariehamn 

Cruise Mariehamn, 23–26 th July, is organised in connection with the 

Tall Ships Race between Århus, Denmark and Szczecin, Poland. As the 

boats cruise together between Kotka and Stockholm many of them 

call at the beautiful maritime town of Mariehamn. This three-day 

event provides the opportunity to see some of the world’s most beautiful 

tall ships with entertainment for the public and crews alike. 

From ‘skut’ race 

to pirate party 

A mix of happy camaraderie and maritime activities characterise 

the Åland Sea Days, a popular event for the whole family 

with free admission every day. This regatta for traditional 

sailing boats begins proceedings in the archipelago village of 

Degerby. From here the boats race to towards the Maritime 

Quarter in Mariehamn. Here five pleasurable days of maritime 

activities, handicrafts, good food and drink await. For 

the children there are a host of activities including a pirate 

adventure. The evenings bring dancing and music of all varieties 

under the coloured lights. 


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23–26 July 

cRuIsE MARIEhAMN 

Tall Ships Race vessels visit Mariehamn. 

Events in the Maritime Quarter, Badhusparken 

and aboard m/s Pommern. 

EXcuRsION ABOARd 

thE lINdEN schOONER 

Cruise amongst the vessels of the Tall 

Ships Race 

25 July 2–7pm, 26 July 10am–3pm 

Price: 60 €, under 12’s 30 €, 

incl. fish soup, coffee, guided tour 

Reservations: +358 2 465 1000 

17–22 July 

ÅlANd sEA dAys 

(F6M) Maritime Quarter 

> 17 July ‘Skutträff’ in Degerby, Föglö 

(L11Å) 

> 18 July 12pm–12.30am 

Sea Safety Day with racing from 

Degerby to Mariehamn 

> 19 July 12pm–12.30am 

Estonia Day/Folk Music Day 

> 20 July 12pm –1am 

Children’s Sea Day 

> 21 July 12pm–1.30 am 

Sailors Day 

> 22 July 12pm–4pm 

Closing Events and Canal Party 

A selection from the programme: 

> Handicraft market 

> Music and dancing every evening 

> Sailing trips aboard the Nordboen 

> Demonstration of canoeing skills 

> Optimists pram sailing, bark boat 

competition and kite flying 

> Boat building, metalwork, sail 

sewing, rope making, rigging, 

carpentry, 

> Model ship making 

> And much more 

Free Entry.

Ema Telstar 

Ema Telstar Ema Telstar 

Get your rocks off 

with the chart toppers 

The Rockoff Festival is a music festival beyond compare. Nine 

packed days and 40,000 visitors make it quite simply Åland’s 

biggest musical event. The festival’s giddy whirl offers something 

for everyone, both young and old. On stage wonderful 

nostalgia trips from old favourites perform alongside the 

stars of tomorrow. 

Add to this warm days, great food and entertainment from 

showy cover bands who really know how to make an audience 

rock and you have Mariehamn’s recipe for the hottest musical 

event of the summer. 

Buy a Festival Pass and be sure not to miss a thing. 


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Ema Telstar 

20–28 July 

ROcKOFF FEstIvAl 

(E9M), Torget, Mariehamn. 

Festival ticket (1 day) 30 € 

Festival ticket (9 days) 75 € 

Tickets available at: 

Shell Select, Serviceg. 2, 

Mariehamn (G9M) 


Fri 20 July Sahara Hotnights 

Martin Stenmarck 

sat 21 July Erik Segerstedt 

Måns Zelmerlöw 

Markoolio 

sun 22 July Timbuktu & Damn 

Emilia 

Mon 23 July The Ark 

tues 24 July Bo Kaspers Orkester 

weds 25 July Andreas Johnson 

Neverstore 

thurs 26 July Sunrise Avenue 

Danny 

Fri 27 July Nanne Grönwall

Åland XXXIII Organ Festival 

The Organ Festival is Åland’s oldest annual musical 

event. Amongst the artists featured this year is 

the organist Mi-Ja Dyballa-Song from Seoul. For a 

whole week this summer Åland’s churches resound 

with wonderful organ concerts. 

katrina Concerts 

for all music lovers 

If you enjoy moving chamber music of the highest quality 

then the Katrina Culture Society’s annual concert series is 

for you. The concert programme is varied even though this 

year’s Sibelius jubilee makes its mark. And as always there are 

many highpoints. Tempera Quartet, baroque ensemble Battalia 

with tenor Topi Lehtipuu, and cellist Pierre Doumenge 

are just some of the talented musicians taking part. If you 

find it hard to choose an event let us recommend ‘Katrina 

All Stars Marathon’. The concert series is a member of Finland 

Festivals, which guarantees top quality entertainment 

for the audience. 


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Nordic Folksong Festival 

This festival celebrates the strong tradition of Nordic 

ballads and presents finely honed choral music 

set in the stunning scenery of the Kumlinge archipelago. 

Our guests this year include Anna-Lotta 

Larsson, Sås o Kopp and Åland’s own, Willycranes. 

24–30 JuNE 

ÅlANd XXXIII ORgAN FEstIvAl 

With Dan Karlström, Marcus Wargh, 

Mi-Ja Dyballa-Song, Wieland Meinhold, 

Mats Åberg, Gregory Lloyd, Esa Toivola 

and others. 

Tel. 43 434, 050 555 0355 

6–8 July 

NORdIc FOlKsONg FEstIvAl 

Kumlinge, tel. 0400 529 515 

Featuring Anna-Lotta Larsson, 

Sås o Kopp, Greta Sundström and 

Willycranes 

4 July 

KvINNFOlK’s FIddlERs’ FEstIvAl 

(H9Å) Önningeby Museum, Jomala 

2pm–midnight. Tel. 33 705 

7–11 August 

KAtRINA cONcERts 


> 8 August 10pm, Kvarnbo gästhem 

Tempera Quartet and Tina Brännkärr. 

> 10 August 6pm, st göran’s church 

Katrina All Stars Marathon featuring 

all the week’s artists and ålandic 

musicians. 

> 10 August 10.30 pm, st göran’s 

church 

Anders Jansson talks about the 

Messiah Quartet; it’s origins and 

times. Messiah Quartet performed 

by Harri Mäki, Jannica Gustafsson, 

Pierre Doumenge and Annika Palm- 

Doumenge. 

> 11 August 7pm, sund’s church 

Final Concert Abendmusik’with Battalia 

and Topi Lehtipuu. 

Fabian Dahlström and Anders 

Jansson appear during the week. 

ticket sales: Andelsbanken 

(E7M), tel. 6330. Concert pass 60 € 

includes all concerts. 

tip! Pick up a brochure at Åland’s 


Mariehamn, tel. 24 000.

19 th Century 

wedding festivities 

The annual country wedding tells all about the traditions of an Ålandic wedding 

celebration in the 19 th century. This from the bridal procession to the 

first dance, complete with the beer waiters toting full barrels and toasts to 

the happy couple. Dress up in 19 th century finery and join the procession 

from Jomala Church to Ulfsby Gård, or be there at Ulfsby to greet them on 

arrival. On the farm awaits a wedding market selling local crafts and Ålandic 

produce. Round off the day with a wedding dinner in ‘Stensalen’. 

bomarsund days 

– a glimpse of the past 

A visit to the market in Bomarsund takes you back in time to 19 th century 

Åland, a time when the area around Bomarsund’s fortress was 

Åland’s foremost multicultural centre. Here orthodox Greeks, Protestants, 

Catholics, Jews and Muslims all lived and worked together. 

Drama and music on the market square bring to life the story of the 

rise and fall of the fortress. Bomarsund Days include handicrafts, 

refreshments, guided walks, pony rides and other activities for young 

and old. 


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1 July 

pEAsANt wEddINg MARKEt 

(G8Å) Jomala Church – Ulfsby 

Gård, Jomala 

2 pm Wedding procession leaves 

Jomala Church 

2.40pm Procession arrives at 

Ulfsby Gård 

5 pm Wedding Dinner in Stensalen 

(Reservations: tel. 040 738 0758) 

2–5pm Fete at Ulfsby Gård, 

including 

Exhibition of 19th > 

century 

wedding traditions 

> Music, dance, theatre 

> Sale of Ålandic produce 

Admission: 2 € 

11–12 August 

BOMARsuNd dAys 

(J7Å) Sund. 11am–5pm 

a selection from 

the programme 

Authentic 19th > 

century market 

> Guided walks 

> Shooting competition 

> Carriage and pony rides 

> Fun for the children 

> Drama and music 

> Refreshments 

Admission: 5 €, under. 12’s free 



Mariehamn, tel. 24 000.

Foto: FIVB 

Festival arena with sea views 

As well as the excitement of the matches at the PAF Open, this beach 

volleyball tournament also lays on entertainment for public and players 

alike on competition days. The party, complete with refreshments and 

activities, continues at the water’s edge in Mariehamn’s eastern harbour. 

Relax in the sun at the After Beach party or test your volleyball skills with 

world-class professionals at the Beach Camp. 

World-class 

volleyball players 

at home on Åland 

PAF Open is the biggest beach volleyball tournament ever to 

have been played in Sweden or Finland. For six sweaty days 

in August, stars of the beach volleyball circuit battle for points 

and prizes in the centre of Mariehamn. The tournament is part 

of the world series where players collect valuable qualifying 

points before the Peking Olympics 2008, which guarantees 

top class participants. Cheer on Nordic favourites Björn Berg/ 

Hannes Brinkborg and Emilia Nyström/Erika Nyström as they 

meet Brasilians, Americans and other leading teams. 


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14–19 August 

pAF OpEN 

Österhamn, Mariehamn 

> tues 14 Aug 9am–7pm 

Women’s Heats. 

6–8pm 

Opening Party 

> weds 15 Aug 9am–7pm 

Women’s Competition. 

Mens Heats. 

> thurs 16 Aug 9am–7pm 

Mens and Womens Competition. 

> Fri 17 Aug 9am–7pm 

Men’s Competition. 

9am–3pm 

Women’s quarterfinals. 

4–8pm 

Women’s semi-finals, 

> sat 18 Aug 9.30am –2.30 pm 

Men’s quarterfinals. 

Women’s bronze match 

3pm–7pm 

Women’s finals. 

Men’s semi-finals. 

> sun 19 Aug 3–6pm 

Men’s Bronze match and final. 

6.15pm 

Awards and Closing Ceremony 

plus: 

weds–sat 5pm After Beach 

tues–sat from 8pm Beach Party 

tues–thurs 9am–12pm 

Beach Camps 

And more… 

Admission: 5–15 €, 

weekend pass 25 €. 

ticket sales: 

Shell Select, Serviceg. 2 (E7M) 

Ålandsresor, Torgg. 2 (E8M) 



Mariehamn, tel. 24 000

Best In show 

A whole weekend of dogs galore is in store at the 

international Viking Line Dog Show. This is an excellent 

opportunity to see different breeds and chat to 

breeders and owners. Free entry for visitors. 

awesome autumn 

and harvest Festival 

In September Åland celebrates the bounty of the land with 

three days of Harvest Festival. The festivities begin with open 

house on Friday and Saturday when local farmers, craftsmen, 

restaurateurs and other inventive entrepreneurs open their 

doors to the public. Signs and storm lanterns make it easy to 

find your way. Let the tastes and scents of newly harvested 

and newly baked produce transport your senses. Music, entertainment 

and activities complete the scene. The celebrations 

conclude with a large farmers’ market. Combine the harvest 

festival with Friday evening’s Open by Night in Mariehamn. 


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Runners rejoice 

Spice up your running season by taking part in the 

Åland Marathon or Half-marathon (member of 

AIMS – international marathon organizers). The 

event is run in conjunction with Nordic Walking 

Åland and Peugeot 10 km Fun Run. 

21 sEp 

OpEN By NIght 

Mariehamn. 

Stores welcome autumn in by opening 

from 7–10pm. Special offers and fun 

activities. 

21–23 sEp 

hARvEst FEstIvAl ÅlANd 

21–22 Sep Farmer’s Open House 2–10pm 

23 Sep Market at Åland’s Landsbygdscentrum, 

(H8Å) Jomala11 am–6pm. 

New open house participants this year 

include: 

> petta Öb, Finnö, Geta. Organic 

baking and handcraft shop. 

> limnäs gård, Vandö, Finström. 

Pumpkins, sausages, traditional baked 

milk pudding, honey, pears, chocolates, 

archery, horse and carriage 

rides. For the children: wood carving, 

”barnyard adventure”. 

> degersands camping & café, 

Eckerö. Paella and lamb burgers on 

the beach. Bead workshop, obstacle 

course and more. 

> Midgård Islandsstall, Tranvik, Sund. 

Riding for small children. Icelandic 

horse racing and show. 

> Östergårds Mjölk Ab, Gesterby, Sund. 

Åland’s largest milk herd. 

Tastings arranged by Åland’s Dairy. 

Bus: Tour buses and regular services 

to farms and market. 




22–23 sEp 

vIKINg lINE dOg shOw 

(C7Å) Eckeröhallen, Eckerö. 

Judging from 9am, Final round approx. 

3pm, admission free. 

28 Oct 

RuN ÅlANd 

(C7M) Start from Wiklöf Holding Arena, 

Mariehamn. Registration tel. 19 170 

Åland Marathon & 1/2 Marathon 

8.30am, 25 € 

Nordic walking Åland 10.30am, 15 € 

peugeot FunRun 10 km 11am, 15 €

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stormy arts 

There will doubtlessly be many exciting angles when 

artists and craftsmen from the archipelago interpret 

this year’s theme: STORM. During the summer 

this mobile exhibition visits Eckerö Mail & Custom’s 

House. Browse the items in the exhibition’s shop 

Formriket. Free admission. 

exhibitions 

in MariehaMn 

Galleri kakelhallen, Köpmansg. 11, tel. 531 388 D8M 

1 Jun –6 Jul Kenneth Bamberg, photography 

13 Jul–31 Aug Johan Gustavsson, installation 

1–30 Sept Erika Pettersson, paintings 

1–31 Oct Mieke Bal, video installation 

Open: Mon–Fri 10–5pm, Sat 11am–2pm 

Galleri skarpans, Skarpansv. 27, tel. 16 030 E7M 

May – Britta Gustafsson & Marita Tikander, paintings 

June – Alf Björk, abstract paintings 

July – Kristina Wigren, patchwork art 

August – Mats Lind, watercolours 

September – Sixten Jansson, watercolours 

October – Carolina Sundelin, paintings 

Mariehamnsgalleriet, Mariepark, Västerhamn, 

tel. 531 388 

2 Jun–17 Aug ‘Mariehamn in the twenties’ 

Mariehamn’s library, Strandg. 29, 

tel. 531 411 

Various exhibitions in the assembly room. 

Museum ship Pommern, Västerhamn, 

tel. 531 421 

10 Jun–15 Aug ‘Göran Schildt – humanist photographer’ 

Åland Museum & Åland art Museum, 

Stadshusparken, tel. 25 426 

9. May–26 Aug ‘Midsummer maypoles’ 

9 May–7 Aug ‘Scouting – 100 years’ 

16 May–9 Sept ‘.ax’ Work from 10 artists with links to Åland 

B11M 

E7M 

A9M 

E9M 

Åland Maritime Museum, Hamng. 2, tel. 19 930 A9M 

Summer Exhibition ‘Health and disease on board’. Featuring ship’s 

pharmacy, medical instruments, and medical books. 

in The CounTry 

eckerö Mail & Custom’s house, Eckerö, tel. 38 689 C7Å 

1 May–9 Sept Eckerö artists 

17 May–2 Sept Arts and Crafts exhibition ‘STORM’ 

8 Jun–19 Aug Manne Stenros photography ‘Vettar’ 

8 Jun–19 Aug Steen Madsen ‘Baskets’ 

kastelholm Castle, Sund, tel. 432 150 J7Å 

2 May–15 Sept ‘Witch trials on Åland’ 

A proper cup of coffee 

in a proper coffee pot 

Von Knorring Museum’s aromatic summer exhibition 

is both nostalgic and, for most, easy to relate 

to. Amongst the memories, objects and traditions 

surrounding coffee drinking you will find everything 

from grandma’s coffee tray to today’s caffé latte. 

The Telegraph, Prästö, Sund, tel. 43 270 C7Å 

16 Aug –12 Aug Miniature models of the fortifications, exhibitions 

about demilitarisation, costumes, uniforms and Åland’s telephonic 

history. 

von knorring Museum, Pålsböle, Finström, 

tel. 42 615 

17 Jun–19 Aug ‘A proper cup of coffee in a proper coffee pot’ 

Åland hunting & Fishing Museum, 

Fiskeläget 37, Eckerö, tel. 38 299 

G6Å 

C6Å 

1 May–15 Sept ‘Nature on Åland’. Photographic Society Obscuras 

photo exhibition. ‘Animals and nature’. Drawings and Paintings by 

Åland’s school children. 

Önningeby Museum, Jomala, tel. 33 710, 

040 5553 3804 

H9Å 

24 Jun–12 Aug ‘Summer’s sunny days’ 

24 Jun–12 Aug Memorial exhibition ‘Ture Bengtz, emigrant turned artist’ 

in The arChiPelaGo 

anna’s shop, Grundsunda, Vårdö, 

tel. 040 964 9351 

Exhibition and sale of woodwork. Ålandic pancakes. 

Smoked and marinated fish. 

L7Å 

Föglö library, Degerby, tel. 50 348 L11Å 

Sylvia Mansén 

Open: Mon 10am–1pm & 4–7pm, Wed 10am–1pm, Thurs 6–9pm 

Föglö Museum, Degerby, Föglö, tel. 50 348 L11Å 

16 Jun–12 Aug ‘Toys’ 

archipelago Museum, Lappo, Brändö, tel. 56 689, 

0457 385 8659 

Summer Exhibition ‘Women’s work’ 

R5Å 

villa berghäll, Hummersö, Föglö L11Å 

1 Jul–5 Aug Gunhild Gustafsson, textile collage. Bert Johansson, 

metal smith. Kjell Ekström, watercolours. Föglö maps. 

For opening times see Museums pages 60–63

Beautiful are the maypoles of Midsummer in Åland 

The beautifully decorated midsummer poles have become a symbol 

of Åland and the ålandic summer. Åland’s Museum pays tribute to the 

poles, their symbols and traditions. Learn about the significance of their 

decorative details such as swordsmen, sun wheels and boats. Try your 

hand at leaf decorations and other crafts connected with midsummer’s 

celebrations. 

Celebrating 

Midsummer on Åland 

Each Midsummer Eve around 60 official midsummer poles are 

erected in villages on Åland. Since each village has its own 

traditions regarding the appearance of the pole, no two are 

quite alike, with particular differences between eastern and 

western Åland. While some are wreathed in brightly coloured 

garlands of flowers, others are adorned with wreaths of birch 

and leaf and juniper garlands. The pole is made of fir and 

either has a single crossbar or a more elaborate design. The 

pole is usually raised using brute strength and a block and 

tackle. Traditions include dancing around the pole, singing 

Åland’s National anthem and giving speeches. 


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9 MAy–26 Aug 

EXhIBItION: 

‘MIdsuMMER pOlEs’ 

(E9M) Åland’s Museum, 

Mariehamn. 

Museum’s opening hours see 

page 60 

22–23 JuNE 

MIdsuMMER cElEBRAtIONs 

ON ÅlANd 

A selection: 

22 June 

decorating and raising 

the midsummer pole 

> Engelska parken, Mariehamn 

(A9M) 6pm 

> Jan Karlsgården, Sund (I7Å) 8pm 

> Jurmo, Brändö (S1Å) 8pm 

22 June 

children’s Midsummer pole 

> Östra Hamnen, Mariehamn 

(F9M) 5pm 

> Jurmo, Brändö (S1Å) 1pm 

22 June 

Midsummer dinner dance 

Havsvidden, Geta (G3Å), 68 €, 

tel. 49 408 

22–23 June 

Midsummer dance 

> Käringsundsbyn, Eckerö (C6Å) 

See local papers for further times 

and places 

tip! You can by a leaflet about 

midsummer poles from Åland’s 

Tourist Information. Price: 1 €

the fate of an Åland skipper 

The tale ‘Skonaren Maria’ (The Schooner Maria) by 

Bertil Lindqvist takes its inspiration from the days of 

the tall ships on Åland. See this realistic drama at the 

barn theatre at Skeppargården Pellas in Lemland, 

this summer. Performances are in Swedish. 

Come on Charlie! 

Be carried away by Larry Shue’s comic farce ‘Kom Igen Charlie’, 

(Come On Charlie!) in Badhusparken, Mariehamn. This 

funny piece is easy to digest but contains some serious food 

for thought. The play’s central theme is xenophobia and follows 

the depressed Charlie who has happened upon a remote 

guesthouse in southern USA. To avoid socialising with other 

guests he pretends to be a foreigner who does not understand 

the language. This leads to many laughs and a great deal of 

tension, especially when we the Ku Klux Klan get involved. 

‘Come on Charlie!’ is an adult play which is also suitable for 

children of 10 yrs and up. 

Performances are in Swedish. 


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summer’s house of laughs 

Bentes outdoor theatre invites you to relish in some 

light-hearted farce on a balmy evening. This year’s 

offering is ‘Snålvatten och jäkelskap’, (Envy and 

Menace) from the popular Swedish comic Krister 

Claesson, and is certain to be a rollicking evening. 

Performances are in Swedish. 

sKONAREN MARIA 

Skeppargården Pellas, Lemland 

(J10Å), tel. 0457 313 4012 

shows 

9,11,14,15,16,19,20,21 June 7pm. 

10 & 17 June matinée 3pm 

Admission: 15 €, under 12’s 8 € 

incl. coffee and a snack. 

tickets & info: Lisco Bok & Pappershandel 

(E7M) tel. 17 177. 

Management withhold the right to 

make changes 

sNÅlvAttEN 

Och JÄKElsKAp 

Bentes sommarteater, Överby, 

Eckerö (D7Å), tel. 12 061, 

0457 342 5271 

shows 

28 June, 30 June, 3–6 July, 8 July, 

10–13 July, 15 July 7pm 

Sun 8 July Matinee 3pm. 

Admission: 13 €, under 12’s 6 €. 

See local newspapers for information 

on reservations and changes 

to the programme 

KOM IgEN, chARlIE! 

Teater Kuling, Badhuspaviljongen, 

Mariehamn (A8M), 

tel. 17 960, 040 827 3121 

shows 

26–27 June, 2–6 July, 8 July, 10–13 

July 7pm 

Admissions: 15 €, 

children 8–15yrs 13 €

May i have this dance? 

Would you like to dance away a summer evening? We recommend 

dancing on the pier at Restaurant Club Marin. The restaurant 

is situated next to one of the largest guest mariners in 

the north, ensuring an ever lively dance floor. The band plays 

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. For those wanting to 

dance on Saturdays, try the dance floor at Hotell Arkipelag’s 

(Arken) Restaurant in Mariehamn. Here there is also a nightclub 

and casino bar. Other dances are arranged on Åland during 

the summer for example at Prästö Stugor & Camping or 

Restaurant Käringsund. 


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dANcE ON ÅlANd 

> hotell Arkipelag (E8M) Mariehamn. 

Every Sat 9.30pm 

> Käringsundsbyns Restaurant 

(C6Å) Eckerö. 

16 June–4 Aug Sat. 

Autumn dance 1 Sept. 

> prästö stugor & camping 

(K7Å) Sund. 29 June–17 Aug 

Fri. 9pm–midnight. 

> Restaurant club Marin (F8M) 

Mariehamn. July: Mon, Tues, 

Thurs & Fri 7pm–midnight 

> Åland’s sea days (F6M) 

> Mariehamn. 17–22 July 

Dancing every evening 9pm. 

cluBs ANd puBs 

> Adlon sports Bar (B10M) 

Hamngatan 7. 

> Arken Nattklubb (E8M) 

Strandgatan 31. 

> dino’s Bar & grill (E8M) 

Strandgatan 12. 

> Indigo Bar (E8M) 

Nygatan 1. 

> parks Bar (D9M) 

Norra Esplanadgatan 3.

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stone polishing at solbacka Jewellers 

Watch Solbacka Jewellers Gunnel och Derrick 

polish Åland granite and other stones to create 

beautiful gems. You can even polish your own 

stone as a souvenir from Åland. The shop has a 

collection of handicrafts and accessories in stone, 

pewter and metal. 

aCTiviTies For Children 

Watercolours, see page 41 

Children’s Post office, see above 

Meet the animals 

C7Å 

> Fårgården, see page 41 

> skimra Gård, see page 37 

> lilla holmen, Mariehamn 

G10M 

Fishing. Children are free to fish from the jetties in 

both Mariehamn’s eastern and western harbours. 

riding 

> djurmo Turism, Jurmo, 

tel. 040 554 1023, 0400 939 292 

Hacking, riding lessons and riding 

camp on Icelandic ponies. 

S1Å 

> stall aftonsol, Tellholm, 

Hammarland, tel. 33 629 

Riding Camp weeks beg. June 11, 18 

and August 6. Riding Lessons in 

August. Closed July. 

E6Å 

swimming lessons 

> Folkhälsan, tel. 16102 

For children born 2002 or earlier, swimming 

lessons are arranged all over Åland. 

Trollstigen. Read the story as you follow 

the trail of the trolls. Soltuna, Geta. 

Open 1 May–30 Sept 

Wildlife safari, see page 39 

F3Å 

calling all small postmen 

Children love to play in their own little post office 

at Eckerö Mail & Custom’s House. It is fun to do 

what the postman does and write, stamp and sort 

the mail. This little post office belongs to Eckerö 

Post which in turn is Finland’s oldest. 

never a dull moment for the children 

Children’s Paradise 

Jan karlsgården, Sund I7Å 

Activities on the theme ‘Textiles and wood on the 

farm’. Card fleece, spin, weave, whittle. Everyday 

throughout July. 

kastelholm Castle, Sund I7Å 

Children’s tour ‘Life at the castle‘ every day 

throughout July. 

käringsundsbyn, Eckerö C6Å 

Loads of fun for kids, incl. minigolf, 

beaches, pedaloes, and miniature boat pool. 

lilla holmen, Mariehamn G10M 

Paradise for children, birdhouses, and animals to 

look at, playground, child-friendly beach. 

Mariehamn’s library E7M 

1.4–30.Sept Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, Sat 10–16. 

Oct–Mars Sun 12–16pm. 

evenTs 

20 July Children’s sea day in Maritime F6M 

Quarter, Mariehamn. 

All focus on the children for a day at Åland Sea 

Days with Pippi Longstocking’s pirate adventure, 

bark boat competition, kite building, pram sailing 

for optimists, scouting and animals. Free admission. 

MuseuMs 

Åland Fire brigade Museum, see page 37 

Åland hunting & Fishing Museum, see page 37 

More Activities for children 

See pages 46–47 for further activities as well as 

pages 4–7 & 60–63 where events and museums 

particularly loved by children are marked with a 

Children’s Favourite symbol.

Klara’s little café 

Klara’s café is in the grounds of the Fire Brigade 

Museum. Sink into a chair and have a cup of coffee 

in peace while you watch the children playing in the 

yard. The café is an Åland Info Point where you can 

get tips on all activities and events. 

a museum on red alert 

Åland’s Fire Brigade Museum is a fun museum for big and 

small firefighters alike. There is firefighting equipment and 

lots of lovely fire engines you can get to grips with. The museum’s 

oldest specimen is an A-Ford from 1926 and the newest 

is a Volvo from 1969. When the children tire of the museum 

make the most of the museum’s grounds. The grounds are 

perfect for play and discovery with a large grassy area, sand 

pit and the children’s own fire engine to climb in. Spraying 

water at the village pump is fun too! Don’t miss the horses, 

donkeys, chickens, rabbits, lambs and other animals on the 

farm. 


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All organic at skimra gård 

Wednesdays and Saturdays from 11am–3pm. Look 

around the sheep’s milk dairy at Skimra farm and 

see how cheese is made. You can buy wool, lambskins 

and Skimra’s own cheese in the farm shop. Out 

on the farm the sheep are just waiting to be stroked. 

sKIMRA gÅRd � 

(E7Å) Skarpnåtöv. 236, Hammarland, 

tel. 0457 523 0723 

Open: Wed and Sat 11am–3pm 

ÅlANd FIRE BRIgAdE 

MusEuM & KlARA’s cAFÉ � 

(E7Å) Mörbyv. 121, Hammarland, 

tel. 040 536 8286 

Open: 1 June–15 Aug daily 

12–6pm. 

Admission: 3,50 €, 7–12yrs 2 €, 

Children under 7 yrs free. 

tip! Find Åland 

Info here

huntin’, shootin’ and fishin’ 


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Åland Hunting & Fishing Museum blends in well amongst the sea 

cabins in this old fisherman’s camp in Käringsund. This fascinating 

museum is steeped in Åland’s hunting and fishing tradition and has 

many interesting tales to tell. The exhibition areas highlight the toil 

of the men, women and children who tended dragnets, hoop nets 

and tackle. You can also cast your own animal-shaped souvenir in 

pewter or join the pearl excavation. 

do you hear 

the call of the wild? 

Hop aboard the safari train and meet the wild animals of 

Eckerö’s game safari park. Meet the stags, Lilleman and Caesar 

with their stately antlers, Strutte the ostrich, the big wild 

boar Elvis Junior and his sows, Thelma and Louise and many 

others. The guided tour brings you into close contact with the 

animals. Sometimes the red deer are close enough to stroke 

and the ostriches eat grass from your hand. The enclosure 

always has plenty of little ‘sweeties’. The wild boars have litters 

in April and red deer and fallow deer have their kids in 

May and July. 

ÅlANd huNtINg & 

FIshINg MusEuM � 

(C6Å) Eckerö, tel. 38 299. 

Open: 1 May–14 June & 

16 August –15 September 

daily 10 am – 5pm, 

15 June –15 August 

daily 10am –6pm. 

Admission: 4,20 €, 7–15 yrs 1,70 €. 

Tin Casting 2 €/figure, 

Pearl Excavation 1,80 €/pearl 

Mint your own coins. 


Info here 

wIldlIFE sAFARI � 

(C6Å) Käringsund, Eckerö, 

tel. 38 000. 

9 June –15 June daily 12, 1 and 2pm. 

16 June –8 July & 5 –18 August 

Daily on the hour from noon until 3pm 

9 July – 4 August Daily on the hour 

from 11am until 4pm 

Price: 8 €, 7–12 yrs 4,50 €, 

3–6 yrs 3 €.

Children’s artist colony 

Welcome to 

the sheep farm 

Fårgården in Ringsböle is an animal lover’s dream, for young 

and old alike. There are scatty hens, small fluffy chicks, sweet 

rabbits, huge horses, companionable muscovy ducks and 

snuffly pigs. Take a guided tour of the farm and meet the 

adorable lambs and learn about the sheep. Sometimes the 

sheep dogs even demonstrate how good they are at rounding 

up the sheep. Fårgården’s little summer café is the perfect 

spot to enjoy some home-baked cakes with your coffee 

and there are wool and lambskin handicrafts for sale in the 

farm shop. 


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At Önningeby Museum’s artist colony all children aged 8 and above 

learn watercolour painting from a real artist. Curious adults are 

welcome to participate. Together you will learn the basics of watercolour 

technique. Use your own imagination or copy a picture onto 

proper watercolour paper using fine artists brushes. Draw inspiration 

from the museum’s surroundings and paint your own holiday 

souvenir. 

chIldREN’s ARtIst 

cOlONy � 

(H9Å) Önningeby, Jomala. Teacher 

led watercolour courses aged 8 and 

up, also suitable for adults. 

Tues–Thurs in July noon–3 pm. 

Price: 7 €/pers, includes squash 

and cake. 

Pre-registration tel. 33 710, 

040 504 7022. 

FÅRgÅRdEN � 

(G7Å) Sjöhagav. 67, Jomala, 

tel. 31 980, 0457 524 3980. 

Guided tours only 

25 June – 28 July 

Mon–Sat 12 & 2pm, 

30 July – 10 August 

Mon–Fri 12 noon 

Admission: 3 €. 

Summer café and sales of wool 

and lambskin handicrafts 

25 June–28 July.

a guide can reveal 

hidden treasures of land and sea 

siGhTseeinG 

sightseeing on a real london bus in the archipelago 

Mariehamn–Järsö. Departs from Torget (E9M) 

25 June–17 Aug, Mon–Fri 11.15am and 1.15pm. 

Price: adult 7 €, children 4 €. 

Tip! On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays you can combine 

the 11.15 tour with a cruise via Kobba Klintar back to Mariehamn. 

Change from bus to boat in Langnäs, Järsö. 

Price: 12 € (for boat trip) 

round trip with the minitrain röde orm in Mariehamn 

11 June–17 Aug Mon–Fri 12–7pm, departs once an hour 

from each stop. Price: 1 €. Tel. 0457 548 3554 

boaT TriPs (see pages 43–45) 

björkör (from Föglö). CoJa Fishing, tel. 0400 947 502 

kobba klintar (from Mariehamn). 

Hagge.nu, tel. 040 552 8572 

källskär (from Föglö). Isakssons Stugby, tel. 51 490 

källskär (from Kökar). 

Kökar Båttransport, tel. 55 955, 040 768 2109 

sälskär’s lighthouse (from Hammarland). 

Skarpnåtö Turistanläggning, tel. 37 227, 0400 229 149 

väderskär (from Vårdö). 

Stormskärs Konferens & Värdshus, tel. 0400 783 086 

boaT TriPs & boaT Taxi (Charter) 

andersson’s boat & Fishing charter, Mariehamn, 

tel. 0457 526 7174 

Trips to Björkör, Rödhamn, Kobba Klintar etc. 

CoJa Fishing, Föglö, tel. 0400 947 502. Trips, fishing etc. 

enghamn ab, Kumlinge, tel. 0400 744 079 

Seal safari, sightseeing etc. 

Fishing boat lindaMari, Hammarland, tel. 0400 371 049 

Excursions, fishing, seal safari etc. 

Fiskefröjden, Jurmo, Brändö, tel. 0400 720 277 

Guided tours with food if required. Seal safari. 

Glada laxen, Kumlinge, tel 55 304. Excursions, fishing etc. 

hagge.nu, Mariehamn, tel. 040 552 8572 

Trips to Kobba Klintar, Boxö, Rödhamn, Dinner cruises. 

isakssons stugby, Föglö, tel. 51 490 

Boat taxi, trips, fishing guides, seal safari etc. 

käringsundsbyn, Eckerö, tel. 38 000 

Sightseeing, seal safari, fishing. 

kökar båttransport, tel. 55 955, 040 768 2109 

Trips, boat taxi, fishing, seal safari etc. 

kökar Transport, tel. 040 836 4333, 0457 342 8583 

Sea taxi, Källskär/Idö-cruises etc. 

MaPa Fishing Team, tel. 0457 078 9560. Excursions, fishing. 

skarpnåtö Turistanläggning, Hammarland, 

tel. 37 227, 0400 229 149. Excursions, fishing. 

stormskärs konferens & värdshus, Vårdö, 

tel. 0400 783 086. Charter boats, seal safari etc. 

Ålands båtar, tel. 040 506 1299. 

Fast taxis, excursions, tailor-made adventures. 

PaddlinG exCursions (see page 55) 

To kobba klintar. Friluftsentreprenörerna S.G.U., tel. 14 757 

in vårdö. Sandösunds Camping, tel. 47 750 

Guides 

Get out adventures, tel. 0400 338 354. 

Fishing- and paddling guides. Also walking and cycling. 

nåtö Turistservice, tel. 0457 548 3107 

Guided trips by taxi or bus, by bike and guided walks. 

Ålands Guider r.f., tel. 0457 342 5333 

FishinG Guides 

andersson’s boat & Fishing charter, Mariehamn, 

tel. 0457 526 7174 

CoJa Fishing, Föglö, tel. 51 319, 0400 947 502 

enghamn ab, Kumlinge, tel. 0400 744 079 

Fiskefröjden, Brändö, tel. 0400 720 277 

kalle Pettersson, Mariehamn, tel. 0400 721 020, 19 507 

MaPa Fishing Team, tel. 0457 078 9560 

norrö stugor, Finström, tel. 040 548 6228 

rundbergs stugor, Jomala, tel. 0457 313 4664 

silverskär, Saltvik, tel. 525 565 

stormskärs konferens & värdshus, Vårdö, 

tel. 0400 783 086 

To fish on Åland you must have 

a fishing licence (Fiskekort). 

These are sold at certain fishing 

lodges and shops as well at 

Åland’s Tourist Information. 

For more info tel. 24 000.

Boat trip to sälskär’s lighthouse 

A trip to Sälskär’s lightouse in Hammarland 

presents nature at its finest, for example a wealth 

of curious Razorbills. Find out all about the life of a 

lighthouse keeper with guide Bengt Häger. 

outing by boat 

to kobba klintar 

The beautiful view of Åland’s coast and an interesting history 

make Kobba Klintar at the entrance to Mariehamn’s western 

harbour a popular destination. It was here in former times 

that the stately sailing boats took on their pilots to enter the 

maritime town. Today instead, modern cruise ships pass so 

close you could almost touch them. On Saturdays and Sundays 

during July the charter boat m/s Hagge will take you 

from Fiskehamnen in the south of Mariehamn to Kobba Klintar. 

Explore the old pilots’ hut on the island with its foghorn 

and take a break at the café. From 17–19 July and 23–25 July 

Hagge also provides day and evening trips to Kobba Klintar 

Departing from the ÅSS jetty in Mariehamn’s western harbour. 


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Källskär – an island with a difference 

On the seaward skerries of Kökars southern archipelago 

lies the island of Källskär, which Baron Göran 

Åkerhielm transformed into his own piece of paradise 

during the sixties. This improbable treasure and the 

beautiful scenery make Källskär well worth a visit. 

Guided tours run during the summer. 

sÄlsKÄRs lIghthOusE (D3Å) 

From Skarpnåtö, Hammarland 

(E5Å) 27 Jun –8 Aug, 

Wednesdays 6pm. 

Also departs Wednesdays 5–26 

July 5pm from Hällö, Geta (F4Å) 

Price: 25 €, children 15 €. 

Reservations tel. 37 227, 

0400 229 149 

EXcuRsIONs tO KÄllsKÄR, 

KÖKAR (Q14Å) 

From Kökar, hotell Brudhäll, Karlby 

(Q13Å). 

Departs 1 July–5 Aug daily 12.15pm 

Price: 20 €, 6–11 yrs 10 €. 

Kökar Båttransport, tel. 55 955. 

From Föglö, Isakssons Stugby, 

Hastersboda (N11Å). 

Departs 21 June–16 Aug 

Thursdays 1.15pm return 5.45pm. 

Price: 35 €, 3–15 yrs 20 €. 

Reservations tel. 51 490 

BOAt tRIp tO KOBBA 

KlINtAR (G11Å) 

Departs from ÅSS jetty (A8M) 

17–19 July & 23–25 July 

12.30pm, (return 3.30pm) and 

5.30pm (return 8.30pm) 

Price: 15 €, under 12’s 7 €. 

Price with guide: 18 €, 

Under 12’s 9 €. 

Reservations tel. 040 552 8572 

cAFÉ KOBBA KlINtAR (G11Å) 

Open in July Sat 11am–10pm, 

Sun 11am–6pm. 

Boat from Fiskehamnen (B16M) 

10.30am, then every other hour. 

Last boat out, Sat 6pm, Sun 4.30pm 

Price: 10 € return. 

Tel. 040 552 8572

an evening cruise 

to stormskär 


On Tuesday evenings in July, Michael from Stormskärs Konferens & 

Värdshus will take you by boat to Väderskär in Vårdö’s archipelago. 

The island became known as Stormskär after ålandic writer, Anni 

Blomqvist’s, series of novels, Stormskär’s Maja. This island was also 

the setting for the subsequent films. The boat ride from Simskäla in 

Vårdö out to Väderskär, takes 40 minutes. The guided trip includes 

coffee and sandwiches. 

explore björkör island 

The island nature reserve of Björkör lies at the extremity of 

Föglö’s archipelago and offers a wealth of flora and fauna 

and an insight into life in the archipelago. Sail out to Björkör 

with Coja Fishing during the summer and a genuine archipelago 

islander will meet you on arrival and show you around the 

island’s preserved homesteads. Admire the splendour of the 

island’s natural environment and you may even catch a glimpse 

of a sea eagle. The whole trip takes 4 hours and departure times 

are set to coincide with the Föglö ferry schedule. 

EvENINg cRuIsE tO 

vÄdERsKÄR (stORMsKÄR) 

(L3Å) 

Departs dep. Västra Simskäla, 

Vårdö (K4Å) Tuesdays in July 6pm 

return 9pm. 

Price: 30 €, under 12 yrs 15 € 

incl. coffee and a sandwich. 

Last booking prior to 3pm on day 

of departure tel. 0400 783 086. 

dAy tRIp tO BJÖRKÖR (J12Å) 

Departs from Degerby, Föglö 

(L11Å) 

20June–22 Aug Weds & Sat 1pm, 

returns 5pm. 

Price: 25 €, 3–14 yrs 15 €. 

Reservation: CoJa Fishing 

tel. 0400 947 502.

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Can’t sit still? 

advenTure aCTiviTies 

Friluftsentreprenörerna s.G.u., tel. 14 757 

High rope course, climbing in Lotsbergen 

Get out adventures, tel. 0400 338 354 

Fishing, canoeing, walking, cycling etc. 

utskärs ab, tel. 0457 548 3182 

Seal-safari in kayaks and small boats, 

bird-watching (Apr–May & Sep–Oct). 

baThe � 

See page 49 

beaCh volleyball 

backebergs sportfält G9Å 

Gröna uddens Camping G12M 

käringsundsbyn C6Å 

lilla holmen G10M 

nabbens badstrand H2M 

Östra utfarten E5M 

boaT TriPs � 

See pages 41–45 

boule 

degerby (next to rest. Seagram), Föglö L11Å 


boWlinG 

idrottsgården, Neptunig. 23, tel. 531 430 B8M 

May–Aug: Mon–Thurs 12–8pm, Fri 12–6pm 

CyClinG � 

See page 51 

divinG 

hagge.nu, Mariehamn, tel. 040 552 8572 

Diving trips with accommodation on board 

oxygene dive & adventure Center, B5M 

Elverksg. 12, tel. 21 010 

Daily dives, training, test diving, shop, workshop. 

Shop open June–Aug: Mon–Fri 10am–6pm, 

Sat 9am–3pm. March–May & Sep–Dec: 

Tues 3–7pm, Thurs–Fri 12–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm 

FishinG 

See page 42 

Go-CarTinG � 

vessingsboda, Lemland, tel. 34 378, I10Å 

0457 564 3343 (bookings) 

8 karts and 2 juniorkarts for over8’s. 

1–30 June & 1–15 Aug: Mon, Weds, Fri 1–9pm, 

otherwise daily 1–6pm. July: daily 1–9pm. 

Closed in wet weather. Price: 12 €/10 min. 

GolF 

See page 53 

Guided Tours � 

See pages 41–45 

GyM 

idrottsgården, Neptunig. 23, tel. 531 430 B8M 

May–Aug Mon–Thurs 12–8pm, Fri 12–6pm 

Träningsverket, Kastringev. 1, Jomala, G9Å 

tel. 23 003 

Strength- & Fitness Training (Les Mills), solarium, 

massage, physiotherapy, rehab. sauna and crèche. 

Mon, Weds, Thurs 9am–9pm, Tues 6.45am–9pm, 

Fri 9am–8pm, Sat 11am–4pm, Sun 12–4pm. 

Ålands idrottscenter, Bärv. 5, Godby, H7Å 

tel. 41 555 

Weights room, pool, indoor sports hall. 

June & Aug: Mon–Fri 12–8pm, Sat–Sun 12–6pm. 

July: daily 12–6pm. 

MiniGolF � 

bastö hotell & stugby, Finström G5Å 

Gröna uddens Camping, Mariehamn G12M 

hellsö gästhamn, Kökar Q12Å 

hotell Gullvivan, Brändö R3Å 

karlby, Kökar Q13Å 

kattby Café, Hammarland E7Å 


lappo gästhamn, Brändö R5Å 

notviken, Eckerö D7Å 

Puttes Camping, Sund J7Å 

soltuna minigolf, Geta F3Å 

uddens camping, Eckerö D6Å

PaddlinG � 

See page 35 

PainTinG Classes � 

For information on Åland’s many painting 

courses for adults and children, ring: 040 726 3971 

ridinG � 

djurmo Turism, Jurmo, tel. 040 554 1023, S1Å 

0400 939 292 

Hacks, riding lessons and camp. Icelandic ponies. 

stall aftonsol, Tellholm, Hammarland, E6Å 

tel. 33 629. Riding Camp weeks beg. Jun 11 & 18 

and Aug 6. Riding lessons in August. July closed. 

sPa 

Cleopatra spa, Strandg. 31, tel. 24 394, E8M 

040 523 8984 

Spa treatments, sauna, infrared sauna/wellness 

sauna, exclusive treatments, massage, colon therapy 

etc. 

hela kroppen, Köpmansg. 1, tel 15 909 E8M 

Spa treatments, massage, skin therapy etc. 

children’s activities 

See page 36 for children’s 

activities, as well as pages 

4–7, 60–63 where events and 

activities which are particularly 

popular with children are marked with 

the Children’s Favourite symbol. 


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Mjuk&len, Mariebad, Östra utfarten, F5M 

tel. 19 747. Spa- and beauty treatments 

airbrush-tanning, hair removal etc. 

spadlon, Hamng. 7, tel. 21 431 B10M 

Spa treatments, various massages, sauna 

and pool etc. 

Tennis 

bollhalla, Mariehamn, tel. 22 950 

G9Å 

4 hard courts, 3 indoor courts. 

käringsundsbyn, Eckerö, tel. 38 000 C6Å 

Hard court 

Föglö hard court, Degerby, 

L11Å 

tel. 50 002 

Åland’s sports Centre, Bärv. 5, Godby, H7Å 

tel. 41 555. 2 All weather courts. 

idrottsparken, Mariehamn, tel. 14 337 C7M 

(June–July, 23 337). 3 clay courts 

vårdö hard court, tel. 47 735, 

L6Å 

0457 526 7323 

WalkinG/hikinG 

See page 57 

WaTersPorTs 

larssons vattensport, tel. 0457 524 4072 

Incl. kite boarding, parasailing, water-skiing etc.

Floating sauna 

Now you can take your sauna to wherever you like 

to swim. If you rent a sauna boat, that is. Just take 

the rudder and set your course to the nearest beautiful 

bay. Sauna boats are available from Sandösunds 

Camping, or at Långvikens Stugor. 

sunning & swimming 

Mariebad swimming pools and spa is fittingly positioned over 

the waters of the eastern harbour. The centre is fun for the 

whole family with its bubble pool, giddying water slide and 

exciting fun pool, not to mention the 8-lane exercise pool. 

Outside is a sundeck and swimming jetty exclusive to Mariebad 

guests whilst the beach and café are open to all. Weary 

bodies can book some pampering in the Spa. 

For those who prefer to swim in the sea, Åland offers a 

host of wonderful beaches, not to mention the smooth red 

rocks. So pack your picnic and head to the beach for a day 

of sun and sea. 


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sAuNA BOAts 

> långvikens stugor (G6Å) 

Finström. Booking tel. 48 297, 

040 726 3972 

> sandösund’s camping (L6Å) 

Vårdö. Booking. tel. 47 750 

MARIEBAd 

(F5M) Östra Utfarten, Mariehamn, 

tel. 531 650. Mon 12–10pm, 

Tues–Fri 6–8am & 10am–10pm, 

Sat–Sun 10am–6pm. 

Admission: 7,30 €, 4–19yrs 4,40 €. 

(Closed 9 June and 22–23 June) 

BEAchEs 

> Brändö Korsklobbsrevet (R3Å) 

> Eckerö Degersand (D8Å), 

Käringsund (C6Å), Sandviken (C7Å), 

Udden (D6Å) 

> Föglö Sinting (L11Å), 

Hastersboda (N11Å) 

> geta Hällö (F4Å) 

> hammarland Öra (E7Å) 

> Jomala Småholma (G9Å), 

Möckelö Havsbad (G9Å), 

Möskatan (F9Å) 

> Kumlinge Seglinge (O7Å) 

> lemland Hellestorp & Klockarholmen 

(I10Å) 

> Mariehamn Algrundet (I15M), 

Espholm (G10Å), Lilla Holmen 

(G10M), Gröna Udden (G12M), 

Mariebad (F5M), Nabben (H2M) 

> saltvik Kvarnboviken (H6Å), 

Västerviken (H6Å), Notplan (H5Å) 

> sund Prästö (J7Å) 

BEAchEs wIth dIvINg tOwERs 

> Finström Bambölevik (F6Å) 

> geta Knutnäs (F4Å) 

> hammarland Bovik (E6Å), 

> Marsund (E7Å) 

> Kumlinge Marskil (P6Å) 

> saltvik Notplan (H5Å)

stickstugan, handicrafts & café 

An excellent destination during the summer, is Stickstugan 

in the natural beauty of Järsö. In this cosy little 

café you can savour your coffee or old-fashioned 

lemonade, and nibble on newly baked cakes and 

hand made chocolates. Browse the beautiful woollen 

items on sale. 

rent a bike for the day 

The small and winding roads of Åland are perfect for a day’s 

bike ride. Rent a bike for the day from RO-NO and explore 

the changing scenery. If you are staying in Mariehamn why 

not head south towards Järsö. Pedal through the beauty of 

the archipelago, and reward yourself with coffee and cake at 

Stickstugan’s café. Or take the bikes from Mariehamn to the 

art gallery at Önningeby. Pause for a snack at the museum 

café before going on to the Lemström canal. 

For those who pick up bikes at Eckerö, the beach at 

Degersand is a popular spot. Here you have Degersand’s 

campsite with its café and restaurant. 


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tourist- and cycle map 

The map tells you all you need to know about Åland. 

From communication and accommodation to 

restaurants and sights. Pick up a copy at bookshops, 

stores or at Åland’s Tourist Information, at Storagatan 

8, Mariehamn, tel. (018) 24 000. 

stIcKstugANs 

hANtvERK & cAFÉ 

(H11Å) Järsö, Lemland, 

tel. 0457 371 5369 

Open: 1–31 May & 16 Aug– 

16 Sept, Sat–Sun 12–5pm. 

4 June–15 Aug, daily 11am–7pm 

BIKE FERRIEs 

m/s silvana 

Skarpnåtö, 

Hammarland–Hällö, Geta. 

15–30 June & 1–20 Aug 

Dep. Skarpnåtö 12pm. 

Dep. Hällö 12.30pm. 

1–31 July 

Dep. Skarpnåtö 12 & 4.30pm. 

Dep. Hällö 12.30 & 17pm. 

Price: 7 €/bike, 4 €/carriage. 

Tel. 0400 229 149. 

m/s Kajo 

V. Simskäla, Vårdö– 

Tengsödavik, Saltvik. 

25 June–12 Aug. 

Dep. V. Simskäla 12pm. 

Dep. Tengsödavik 12.30pm. 

Price: 9 €/bike, 5 €/child’s bike, 

9 €/carriage. 

Tel. 0400 783 086. 

m/s Nadja 

Lumpo, Lumparland– 

Prästö, Sund. 

Book at least 2 hrs in 

advance. 

Tel. 040 553 3256. 

want to hire a bike? 

see page 59

eckerö Golf has 

something for everyone 

everything a golfer 

could wish for 

Golfers love Åland Golf Club in Kastelholm, with its friendly 

and informal feel. Being able to rent a golf buggy is also widely 

appreciated. The club offers two fine 18-hole courses of differing 

character and difficulty. Most beautiful is Slottsbanan, a 

somewhat easier links course which partly extends along the 

water. The challenges of Kungsbanan are both more demanding 

and more stimulating. Round off the day with a sauna and 

delicious dinner in the club’s restaurant. 


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Eckerö Golf sits a mere 5 minutes from Berghamn’s ferry terminal. 

As well of the 18-hole course with its fields and forests, this facility 

also has an 18-hole pitch and putt. Perfect for those wanting to 

polish their putt or try golf for the first time. Only one person in the 

party is required to hold a green card. After the round treat yourself 

to a cold beer in the English pub or a bite at Restaurant Rusell. 

EcKERÖ gOlF 

(D7Å) Eckerö, tel. 38 370 

> Långhålsbana, par 72, 

5 806 metres 

> Pitch and putt par 57, 

2 006 metres 

> Golfshop 

> Driving range 

> Restaurant Rusell, terrace and 

English style pub. 

ÅlANd gOlF cluB 

(I7Å) Kastelholm, Sund, 

tel. 41 500 

> Slottsbanan, par 71, 

5 575 metres 

> Kungsbanan, par 72, 

5 565 metres 

> Driving range 

> Clubhouse 

> Pro shop 

> Facilities Sauna 

> Golf buggy rental 

> Golf Restaurant

Find your own piece of paradise 

Hire kayaks and discover Ålandic waters under 

your own steam. All you need is a copy of the map, 

‘Canoeing on Åland’, available at Åland’s Tourist 

Information, Storagatan 8, Mariehamn, tel. 24 000. 

Price 24 €. 

Paddle out to 

kobba klintar 

A visit to the island of Kobba Klintar at the gateway to Åland’s 

mighty sea is always an experience. During the summer 

months Friluftsentreprenörerna S.G.U. run guided canoe trips 

to the old pilot station on the island. The day trip is suitable 

for people with average fitness and no previous canoe experience 

is required. The excursion includes a light lunch to be 

eaten watching the huge liners pass the island on their way to 

the ferry terminal in Mariehamnn. During July Kobba Klintar’s 

summer café is open offering coffee on the rocks. 

S.G.U. also offers introductory and beginner canoeing 

courses for everyone. 


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like to learn to canoe? 

Take a basic course in canoeing at Sandösunds 

Camping. After the course you have the option to 

go on a guided canoe trip out into the beautiful 

archipelago around Vårdö, at half the normal price. 

The trip takes 3–4 hours and includes a snack and 

drink. 

BEgINNER’s cANOEINg 

cOuRsE 

(L6Å) Sandösunds Camping, 

Vårdö 

1 July –12 Aug, Sun 12–3pm. 

Price: 30 €, under 12’s 20 €. 

Book at least 1 day in advance, 

tel. 47 750 

cANOE EXcuRsIONs 

wIth guIdE 

(L6Å) Sandösunds Camping, 

Vårdö 

1 July–12 August 

Sun 1pm or 5pm 

Price: 40 €, under 12’s 25 € 

(Discount for participants on the 

course above) 

Book by 9am on the day, 

tel. 47 750 

cANOE tO 

KOBBA KlINtAR (G11Å) 

Dep. Lervik, Mariehamn 

30 June–18 August, Sat 11am, 

return 5pm. Min. 2 pers. 

Price: 50 €/pers. incl. guide, 

canoe, equipment and lunch. 

Advance bookings: Friluftsentreprenörerna 

S.G.U. by 12pm on Fri 

before, tel. 14 757, 

jan@sgu.nu 

hire a kayak 

or canoe? 

see page 59

the lumparland trail 

Walk through an ever-changing landscape where 

fields give way to mountains, forests and country 

lanes and every so often a glimpse of the sea. The 

trail takes in Lumparland’s church and beach. Start 

at Lumparsund to Långnäs or Svinö or vice versa. 

Length: approx. 18 km. 

hiking in Åland’s 

magical island world 

Proximity to the sea, shifting scenery and short distances 

between attractions make hiking on Åland a pleasure. 

Throughout this island kingdom there are nature trails and 

hiking paths of varying lengths and type. You will easily find 

your own favourites. For those who like history there is for 

example Kyrkleden, which stretches between Kastelholm 

Castle and Bomarsund’s ruined fortress, partly following old 

church paths. The medieval church at Sund is just one of the 

interesting sights along the way. Start at Birka Skärgårdsbröd 

in Kastelholm towards the tower at Bomarsund or vice versa. 

Length: 13 km (approx. 4 hours). 


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the sadelin trail 

This is a walk for those who prefer longer distances 

over different terrain through striking scenery and 

places of historical interest such as Sålis Coastal 

Battery. Start from the cycle ferry dock at Skarpnåtö, 

Hammarland towards Höckböle nature 

reserve in Geta or vice versa. Length: 63 km (3 days). 

hIKINg tRAIls 

Brochures detailing the following 

paths and trails can be found at 

Åland’s Tourist Information: 

> Kyrkleden (H7Å), Sund, 13 km 

> lumparland trail (K9Å) 18 km 

> sadelin trail (E6Å), 

Hammarland–Geta 63 km 

> Bomarsund (J7Å), Sund, 5,5 km 

> långbergen (I5Å), Saltvik, 

5,5 km 

> Nåtö Nature trail (H10Å), 

Mariehamn, 2 km 

> Ramsholmen (G9Å), Jomala, 

1,5 km 

> södra Mariehamn (B11M/F10Å) 

7 km 

MARItIME wAlK 

Discover maritime Mariehamn on 

foot, pick up a leaflet at Åland’s 

Tourist Information, price 1 €. 

lOOK Out tOwERs 

> Bergö (F5Å), Finström 

> getabergen (G3Å), Geta 

> hastersboda (N11Å), Föglö 

> höga c (H6Å), Finström 

> Kungsö Batteriberg (F9Å), 

Jomala 

> lemböte tower (H10Å), 

> Lemland 

> sålis Batteriberg (E6Å), 

Hammarland 

BIRd wAtchINg 

tOwERs 

> herröskatan 

(J10Å), Lemland 

> torpviken 

(G9Å), Jomala

left something behind? 

here’s where to rent … 

Cars 

rbs biluthyrning, Strandg. 1, Mariehamn, 

tel. 525 505 

shell servicecenter/hertz, Serviceg. 2, 


boaT 

dånö strandvillor/hjortö stugor, Geta, 

tel. 48 228, 040 833 9236 


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E5M 

E7M 

F3Å 


Midnight sun sailing Åland ab, tel. 57 500 

ro-no rent, Österhamn, Mariehamn, tel. 12 820 F9M 

bike 

brändö stugby, Brändö, tel. 56 221 R3Å 

City sport & Cykel, Skarpansv. 28, Mariehamn, 

tel. 14 950 

E8M 

enigheten Gästhem, Föglö, tel. 50 310 L11Å 

Gröna uddens Camping, Mariehamn, tel. 21 121 G12M 

isakssons stugby, Föglö, tel. 51 490 N11Å 

karlby Gästhamn, Kökar, tel. 55 928 Q13Å 

käringsundsbyn, Eckerö tel. 38 000 C6Å 

Pellas Gästhem, Lappo, tel. 040 832 4333 R5Å 

Puttes Camping, Sund tel. 44 040 J7Å 

remmarina b&b, Kumlinge, tel. 0400 529 199 O6Å 

ro-no rent, Väster- & Österhamn, Mariehamn, 

tel. 12 821, 12 820 

Eckerö Berghamn, tel. 0400 529 315 

B11M, 

F9M 

C7Å 

sandösunds Camping, Vårdö tel. 47 750 L6Å 

divinG eQuiPMenT 

oxygene dive & adventure Center, Elverksg. 12, 

Mariehamn, tel. 21 010, 040 706 8045 

B5M 

kayaks 

CC-Camping, Finholma, Föglö, tel. 51 440, 

0457 374 9915 

M10Å 

djurmo Turism, Jurmo, tel. 0400 721 833 S1Å 

Friluftsentreprenörerna s.G.u., Mariehamn, 

tel. 14 757 

G12M 

isakssons stugby, Föglö, tel. 51 490 N11Å 

nimix, Eckerö, tel. 050 66716 

Kayaks can be delivered anywhere. 

C7Å 

sandösunds Camping, Vårdö, tel. 0457 379 9119 L6Å 

Canoes 


ro-no rent, Österhamn, Mariehamn, tel. 12 820 F9M 

sandösunds Camping, Vårdö, tel. 0457 379 9119 L6Å 

MoTorbikes 

Ålands MC-uthyrning, Hammarland, 

tel. 040 586 0770 

oTher 

E7Å 

larssons vattensport, tel. 0457 524 4072 

Waterskis, wakeboard, tube/hydra etc 

ro-no rent, Österhamn, Mariehamn, 

F9M 

tel. 12 820 

Mopeds, beach buggies, waterskis 

sportcenter, Norrag. 9, Mariehamn, tel. 16 489 D9M 

Inline skates, wakeboards, waterskis

60 

short distances make it easy 

to explore the whole of Åland 

in MariehaMn 

The Merchant’s house, Parkg. tel. 5310, 13 650 F11M 

Open to groups, advance booking requ’d. 

Mariehamnsgalleriet, Möckelöbrinken 11, 

tel. 531 388 

Model town showing Mariehamn in the 20’s. 

Open: 2 Jun–17 Aug daily 12–4pm, Sat 12–4pm 

Free Admission 

B11M 

Museum ship Pommern, 

Västerhamn, tel. 531 421 

� A9M 

Open: 1 May–30 June & 1–15 Aug daily 9am–5pm, 

July 9am–7pm 

Admission: 5 €, 7–15 yrs 3 € 

självstyrelsegården ‘Åland’s Parliament E9M 

House’, tel. 25 000 

Seat of Justice and provincial government. Tour the independence 

movement’s past, present and future. 

Tours 1 June–31 Aug from 10am (Not 22 June) 


The Maritime Quarter, Österhamn, tel. 16 033 � F6M 

Boat and shipbuilding museum. Boatyard. 

Open: 15 June–15 Aug daily 10am–6pm, otherwise 

Mon–Fri 9–11am 

Admission: 4 €, under 12’s free 

The Åland emigrant institute, N. Esplanadg. 5, 

tel. 13 325 

Open: 9 June–12 Aug daily 12–4pm. 

Other times Mon–Fri 12–4pm 


D9M 

Åland Museum & Åland art Museum, � E9M 

Stadshusbacken, tel. 25 426 

Open: June & Aug daily 10am–5pm, July daily 10am– 

6pm. Sept–May, Tues & Thurs 10am–8pm, Weds & Fri 

10am–4pm, Sat–Sun 12–4pm 

Admission: 4 €, 7–15 yrs/stud/sen 3 €, family ticket 9 € 

Åland Maritime Museum, Hamng. 2, 

tel. 19 930 

� A9M 

Open: May, June, Aug 9am–5pm, July 9am–7pm, 

Sept 10am–4pm 



bomarsund Fortress ruins, Sund � J7Å 

Tsarist-Russia’s stately fortifications which were blown-up 

during the Crimean War 1854. 

Visit whenever 


bomarsund Museum, Prästö, Sund, tel. 44 032 J7Å 

Archeological finds from Bomarsund 

Open: June & Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm, July daily 10am–4pm 

Donations only 

borgboda ancient monument area & � I6Å 

ida’s Cottage, Saltvik 

Archeological remains from Bronze to Middle Ages. 

Former croft converted to a refuge for visitors. 

Visit whenever. 


dånö homestead Museum, Geta, tel. 49 508, 

49 532, 0457 595 8408 

Fishermen and Pilot cottages 

Open: 30 June–12 Aug Sat–Sun 1–4pm 


F3Å 

eckerö Mail & Custom’s house, Eckerö, 

tel. 38 689 

� C7Å 

Open: 17 May–30 June & 13 Aug–2 Sept daily 10am–4pm, 

1 July–12 Aug daily 10am–6pm 


vita björn Prison Museum, Sund � I7Å 

Open: 2 May–31 Aug daily 10am–5pm, 

1–15 Sept daily 10am–4pm 

Admission: 2 €, 7–15 yrs/stud/sen 1 € 

Postad Farm Museum, Hammarland, 

tel. 41 365, 0457 361 3900 

18th Century Farm 

Open by appt. only 


F7Å 

Jan karlsgården open air Museum, Sund � I7Å 

Åland’s farming Traditions 

Open: 2 May–31 Aug daily 10am–5pm, 

1–15 Sept daily 10am–4pm 


kalle Glad’s Cottage, Pålsböle, Finström, 

tel. 42 615, 42 401 

Open: July Weds 6pm–8pm 


G6Å 

kastelholm Castle, Sund, tel. 432 150 � I7Å 

Open: 2–31 May & 1–15 Sept 10am–4pm, 

June & Aug 10am–5pm, July 10am–6pm 

Admission: 5 €, 7–15 yrs/stud/sen 3,50 €, family ticket 15 €

Åland’s School Museum 

Cultural heritage Cottage, Olofsnäs, Geta, 

tel. 49 694, 0457 355 5802 

19th Century croft, handicrafts display 

Open: 9 June–5 Aug Sat–Sun 12–4pm 


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F4Å 

kungsö Coastal battery, Jomala � F9Å 



kungsö shell Museum, Jomala, tel. 32 760 F9Å 

Open by appt. only 

labbas Folk- & bank Museum, Eckerö, 

tel. 38 507 

Captain’s farm with maritime objects. 

Open by appt. only. 

C7Å 

lemböte Chapel ruins, Lemland, tel. 39 000 H10Å 

13 th Century chapel on one of Åland’s largest burial 

grounds 



Mail route Museum, Eckerö, tel. 39 000 C7Å 

Open: 1 June–15 Aug Tues–Sun 10am–3pm 

Admission: 2 € 

siréns Farm Museum, Jomala, tel. 31 069 G7Å 

Open by appt. only. 

skarpnåtö homestead Museum, 

Skarpnåtöv. 1560, Hammarland, tel. 37 212 

One of the oldest restored houses on Åland, from 

early 18th century 

Open: 15 June–15 Aug Tues–Fri 11am–3pm 

Donations only 

E5Å 

sålis Coastal battery, Hammarland � E6Å 


Bomarsund Fortress 

Musems can be visited at 

alternative times by appointment 

The Telegraph, Prästö, Sund, tel. 43 270 � J7Å 

Miniature model of the fortifications, exhibitions about 

demilitarization, costumes and uniforms. 

Open: 26 June–12 Aug daily 10am–4pm 


von knorring Museum, Pålsböle, Finström, � G6Å 

tel. 42 615 

Open: 10 June–19 Aug Tues–Sun 12–4pm, 

Weds evenings 6pm–8pm 

Admission: 2 €, under 18‘s free 

Åland Fire brigade Museum, Mörbyv. 121, 

Hammarland, tel. 040 536 8286 

Old fire-engines and equipment 

Open: 1 June–15 Aug daily 12–6pm 

Admission: 3,50 €, 7–12 yrs 2 € 

� E7Å 

Åland Photography Museum, Sund, 

tel. 43 964, 43 797, 0457 059 5967 

Open: 3 June–29 Aug Tues & Sun 11am–5pm, 

Weds 11am–8pm 

I7Å 

Åland hunting & Fishing Museum, 

Fiskeläget 37, Eckerö, tel. 38 299 

History of hunting and fishing on Åland 

� C6Å 

Open: 1 May–14 June & 16 Aug–15 Sept daily 10am–5pm. 

15 June–15 Aug daily 10am–6pm 

Admission: 4,20 €, 7–15 yrs 1,70 € 

Önningeby Museum, Jomala, tel. 33 710, 

040 5553 3804 


Admission: 3 €, stud. 2 €, under 16’s free 

Kökar’s church 

H9Å

Many museums, one museum card 

There is so much to see and discover in Åland’s Museums. Do it the 

easy way with a museum card, which includes entry to 4 museums 

of your choice. The card costs 8,50€ and is available from most 

museums, hotels in Mariehamn and Åland’s Tourist Information, 

Storagatan 8, Mariehamn, tel. 24000. 


Föglö Museum, Degerby, Föglö, 

tel. 50 348 

� L11Å 

Open: 16 June–12 Aug Tues–Sun 10am–1pm & 1.30–5pm 

Closed for midsummer. 

Jurmo boat house Museum, Jurmo, 

tel. 56 477, 0400 850 739 

Open: 21 June–14 Aug daily 7pm–9pm 



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� S1Å 

Monastery Cellars/Franciscan chapel, 

Hamnö, Kökar 

Remains of a medieval Franciscan monastery. 

Open: daily 

� Q12Å 

kökar homestead Museum, Kökar, 

R12Å 

tel. 0457 524 4077 

Agricultural implements, photo exhibition and boat museum. 



lasse eriksson’s shipping Museum, 

L7Å 

Vårdö, tel. 47 626, 0457 382 8459 

Model boats, literature, shipping items and accessories 

Open by appointment. 

don’t miss a visit to Åland’s historic 

stone chapels, here is a selection: 

st John the Baptist’s church, Sund (I6Å) 

st lars’ church, Eckerö (D7Å) 

st Mikael’s church, Finström (G6Å) 

st Olof’s church, Jomala (G8Å) 

st Anna’s church, Kumlinge (P6Å) 

st Birgitta’s church, Lemland (I10Å) 

st catharina’s church, Hammarland (E7Å) 

st Maria’s church, Saltvik (H6Å) 

hermas Farmstead Museum, Enklinge, 

tel. 55 334 

Restored archipelago homestead 

Open: 1 June–31 Aug Mon–Fri 11am–5pm 

Admission: 2 €, 7–15 yrs 1 €, family ticket 4 € 

P4Å 

seffers homestead Museum, Vårdö, tel. 47 605 L6Å 

18 th century cottages with farm tools and implements 

Open: 25 June–3 Aug Mon–Fri 10am–4pm 

Admission: free 

sjölund’s Farm Museum, Kumlinge, 

P6Å 

tel. 55 463, 040 752 8844 

Former farm with collection of historic tools and implements 

Open by appointment 


The archipelago Museum, Lappo, Brändö, R5Å 

tel. 56 689, 0457 385 8659 

Traditional boats, fishing equipment, exhibition of photos. 

Open: 15 June–12 Aug daily 10am–12pm & 4–6pm 

Admission: 3,5 €, under 12’s free 

Åland school Museum, Vårdö, 

tel. 47 824 

Open: July Mon–Fri 10am–4pm 

Admission: 2 €, 7–15 yrs 1 €, family ticket 4 € 

� L6Å

a museum with 

mariners at heart 

Go on your own voyage of discovery amongst the model ships, figureheads 

and other wonderful artifacts at Åland Maritime Museum. The 

summer exhibition is about health and sickness on board. Step in to the 

captain’s cabin from the barque Herzogin Cecilie or ponder the sailor’s 

fun souvenirs and curio’s in the glass cabinets. Here you find a real pirate 

flag. It is said that it is one of the only two remaining in the world. 

a rare steel-hulled 

4-masted beauty 

The Museum Ship Pommern lies at anchor in Mariehamn’s western 

harbour. This four-masted vessel is an impressive sight, especially 

on the days that the sails are raised. Easy to imagine her 

coursing the wheat-route to Australia. The 104 yr old Pommern 

is the only freight vessel of her type in the world to be preserved 

in her original condition. Today the former cargo holds, house 

an exhibition of photographs, objects and films which describe 

life on board. Don’t miss the summer exhibition, ‘Göran Schildt 

– humanistic photographer’. 


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ÅlANd 

MARItIME MusEuM 

(A9M) Hamng. 2, tel. 19 930 

Open: May, June, Aug 

9am–5pm, July 9am–7pm, 

Sept 10am–4pm 


MusEuM shIp pOMMERN 

(A9M) Västerhamn, 

tel. 531 421 

Open 1 May–30 June & 

1–15 August 

daily 9am–5pm, 

July 9am–7pm 

Admission: 5 €, 

7–15 yrs 3 €

More to a camera 

than meets the eye 

This summer Åland Photography Museum is showing Nobel Prize 

winner and polar explorer, Fritjof Nansen’s camera from his North 

Pole expedition of 1893–1896. The museum’s fine collection 

includes dark room equipment, and old photographic shop, cameras 

and masses of accessories. Everything from antique 19 th century 

examples to modern digital cameras. 

experience kastelholm 

Kastelholm’s heritage sight in Sund makes for a fascinating 

outing. There is Kastelholm’s medieval castle with children’s 

tours in July and August, the creepy prison museum, 

Vita Björn, and Jan Karlsgården Open Air Museum, a typical 

ålandic farm from the late 19 th century. Woodwork and 

textile activities for children run daily during July, and every 

Wednesday there is a display of traditional farm tasks such 

as butter churning. When you tire of all this history, turn to 

Jan Karlsgårdens Wärdshus for a jolly good meal. 


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ÅlANd’s 

phOtOgRAphy 

MusEuM 

(I7Å) Sund, tel. 43 964, 43 797, 

0457 059 5967, 0457 342 7898 

Open: 3 June–29 Aug Tues & Sun 

11am–5pm, Weds 11am–8pm 

KAstElhOlM cAstlE 

(I7Å) Sund, tel. 432 150 

Open: 2–31 May & 1–15 Sept 

10am–4pm, June & Aug 

10am–5pm, July 10am–6pm 

Admission: 5 €, 7–15 yrs/stud/sen 

3,50 €, family ticket. 15 € 

vItA BJÖRN, 

pRIsON MusEuM 

(I7Å) Sund 

Open: 2 May–31 Aug daily 10am– 

5pm, 1–15 Sept daily 10am–4pm 

Admission: 2 €, 

7–15 yrs/stud/sen 1 € 

JAN KARlsgÅRdEN 

OpEN AIR MusEuM 

(I7Å) Sund 

Open: 2 May–31 Aug daily 10am– 

5pm, 1–15 Sept daily 10am–4pm 

Admission: free 

JAN KARlsgÅRdENs 

wÄRdshus & cAFÉ 

(I7Å) Sund, tel. 43 730 

1 May–31 Aug daily 11am–6pm 

tip! Find Åland Info at 

Grindstugan at Jan 

Karlsgården

on the subject 

of good drinks 

At Tjudö Vineyard they make wine and spirits from the farm’s 

fruits and berries. The broad selection includes Västergårds apple 

wine, apple liqueur ‘Appleaud’, apple brandy ‘Ålvados’, flavoured 

schnapps and their own rum ‘Kobba Libre’, made from sugar beet. 

Follow the apples as they make their journey from the tree to the 

Tjudö’s classic bottles. Tasting included. 

Try Åland’s beer 

at stallhagen brewey 

There are 4 different types of beer to try at Pub Stallhagen, 

at Åland’s brewery, two medium-strength beers, Stallhagen 

III and Stallhagen Dark Lager, as well as the stronger Stallhagen 

Export and Stallhagen Dunkles (dark). Enjoy a great 

view of the brewery at work through the panoramic windows. 

On occasion the beers can even by tasted fresh from the vat. 

For the first time this year the brewery is also selling their products 

on site, so you can take some of your favourites home. 

Pub Stallhagen has an Åland Info Point where you can pick 

up tips for things to see and do in the islands. 


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tJudÖ vINEyARd 

(G5Å) Tjudö, tel. 48 191, 

0457 072 1192 

26 June–12 Aug 11am & 2pm 

Guided tours, no reservation 

required 

15 Apr–25 June & 

13 Aug–15 October by appt. for 

groups of at least 10. 

tip! Try out the restaurant open 

11am–5pm. 

ÅlANds BRyggERI/ 

puB stAllhAgEN 

(H7Å) Getav. 196, Finström, 

tel. 48 500 

Open 1 June–31 Aug 

Tues–Sun 12–6pm 



Info here.


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island-hop and take in all the sights 

A trip out to the islands in the archipelago offers a wealth of experiences 

with its beautiful scenery and a number of interesting museums. 

Start at Seffer’s 18 th Century Farmstead, with its authentically preserved 

interior and exterior in lovely Vårdö. 

Take the archipelago ferry from Hummelvik in Vårdö to the districts 

of Kumlinge and Brändö. The ferries are free for people with bicycles 

but there is a charge for other forms of transport. Remember to call and 

book in advance: tel. 25 155. 

Sights to enjoy along the way include Enklinge Island with Hermas 

Farmstead museum, a traditional archipelago home dating from the 

16 th Century and the Archipelago Museum in Lappo which focuses on 

Åland’s archipelago and fishing culture. 

tip! Contact Ålandstrafiken, Strandg. , 

Mariehamn (E M), tel. for info & 

booking of the Archipelago Ferries. Pick up 

the Archipelago Guide at Åland’s Tourist 

Information or Åland Info-points. 

For museum 

opening times 

see page 63.

estaurants and cafés 

for a happy tummy 

in MariehaMn Tel. Map 

adlon Pizzeria & sports bar, Västerhamn 12 345 • • B10M 

ali’s kebab Grill, Västra utfarten 17 330 • • C3M 

bagarstugan Café & vin, Ekonomiegatan 19 880 • • • E8M 

bistro savoy, Nygatan 12 15 400 • • • • D8M 

Café la strada, Torggatan 6 13 270 • • • • • • • D8M 

Club Marin, Österhamn 15 501 • • • F8M 

dino’s bar & Grill, Strandgatan 12 13 939 • • • • • E8M 

Gröna uddens Café 21 121 • • • G12M 

indigo restaurant & bar, Nygatan 1 16 550 • • • E8M 

Mariepark (café & ice cream bar), Västerhamn 13 713 • • B11M 

nikolaj Café & brasserie, Galleri Sittkoffs 22 560 • • • • • • E9M 

Paf.fik, Torggatan 4 24 200 • • D9M 

Park restaurant & bar, Norra Esplanadg. 3 527 555 • • • D9M 

Pizzeria Fantasia, Trobergsgränd 9 16 763 • • • • • • D6M 

restaurant arkipelag, Strandgatan 31 24 020 • • • E8M 

restaurant Cikada, Hamngatan 1 15 424 • • • B9M 

restaurant-boat F.P von knorring, Österhamn 16 500 • • • F9M 

restaurant nautical, Västerhamn 19 931 • • • A9M 

restaurant Pommern, Norragatan 8–10 15 549 • • • • D8M 

Åss segelpaviljongen, Västerhamn 19 141 • • • • • A8M 

in The CounTry Tel. Map 

alebo kaffestuga, Eckerö (serves breakfast) 38 575 • • • • C6Å 

bastö bykrog, Finström 42 530 • • • • • G5Å 

björklidens Café, Hammarland 040 510 5782 • • E7Å 

Café lugn & ro, Eckerö 38 420 • • C7Å 

degersands Camping & Café, Eckerö 38 580 • • • • • • D8Å 

eckerö hotel & restaurant, Eckerö 38 447 • • • • • C7Å 

erik Mattsson, Godby 43 250 • • H7Å 

Furulundsgården, Sund 44 025 • • • • J7Å 

Golfrestaurant, Sund 431 130 • • • • • • H7Å 

havsvidden, Geta 49 408 • • G3Å 

Jan karlsgårdens Wärdshus & Café, Sund 43 730 • • • • • H7Å 

Jannes bodega, Eckerö 38 530 • • C6Å 

Jussis keramik & Café, Eckerö 38 052 • • C7Å 

kattby Café & Matservering, Hammarland 38 052 • • E7Å

café lugn & Ro is an easy favourite 

Peter and Mercedes at Café Lugn & Ro are staunch 

supporters of café culture and it shows. There are 

flavoured coffees and loving care in all the baking. 

Savour Mercedes’ classic Åland pancake or indulge 

in her homemade chocolates. 


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in The CounTry, cont. Tel. Map 

klara’s Café, Hammarland 37 870 • • E7Å 

koriander Wok & Grill, Eckerö 38 429 • • • • D7Å 

nåtö kiosk, Järsövägen 0457 548 3107 • • G10Å 

Prästö stugor & Camping, Sund 44 045 • • • • • • K7Å 

restaurant elvira, Eckerö 38 200 • • C7Å 

restaurant käringsund 38 000 • • • • • • • C6Å 

restaurant rusell, Eckerö 38 499 • • • D7Å 

restaurant soltuna, Eckerö 38 499 • • • F4Å 

stickstugans hantverk & Café, Järsö 0457 371 5369 • • H11Å 

Tjudö vingård, Finström 48 191 • • • • G5Å 

ulfsby källarkrog, Jomala 31 040 • • • G8Å 

utsiktscafé uffe på berget, Finström 41 190 • • H6Å 

in The arChiPelaGo Tel. Map 

brändö stugby & Café, Brändö 56 221 • • R3Å 

Café båtsmansgården, Brändö 56 304 • • Q2Å 

Café Ta det lugnt, Jurmo, Brändö 56 424 • • • • • S1Å 

degerby Mat & Café, Degerby, Föglö 50 002 • • • • • L11Å 

enigheten Gästhem, Föglö 50 310 • • • • • • L11Å 

Glada laxen, Bärö, Kumlinge 55 304 • • O5Å 

klobbars restaurant, Kökar 55 709 • • • R12Å 

restaurant brudhäll, Kökar 55 955 • • • • Q13Å 

restaurant Galeasen, Lappo, Brändö 56 690 • • • R5Å 

restaurant Gullvivan, Brändö 56 350 • • • R3Å 

restaurant havspaviljongen, Kökar 55 800 • • • • Q12Å 

restaurant kastören, Kumlinge 0400 529 199 • • • • 06Å 

restaurant seagram, Föglö 51 092 • • • L11Å 

sandösunds Taverna, Vårdö 47 750 • • • L6Å 

stormskärs konferens & värdshus, Vårdö 0400 783 086 • • • L4Å 

Food and Drink are also served on these archipelago ferries: m/s Skiftet, m/s Alfågeln, m/s Viggen and m/s Gudingen 

À la carte Lunches Café Traditional food Seasonal Opening 

Hamburgers Pizza Skärgårdssmak Open all year

with views over the harbour 

Eat well and feel great at Restaurant Club Marin 

amongst all the boats, billowing sails and happy 

holiday folk. This pearl of a restaurant sits on the 

water in Åland’s biggest marina and offers dancing 

on the jetty every evening in July. See page 35. 

it’s all happening 

at lilla Torget 

Lilla Torget (little square) is an oasis in the center of the summer 

town of Mariehamn. This cobbled area holds three outdoor 

eateries where you can eat and drink in the sunshine. 

Choose between the cosy Bagarstugan Café & Vin, Dino’s Bar 

& Grill or Indigo Restaurant & Bar. Sharing a former warehouse 

with Indigo is Jussis Keramik, with its ceramic and glass workshop. 

Take a look at the skillful glassblowers at work. When 

day turns to evening, nightlife turns on with bars outside and 

in, music, often live and a happy party atmosphere. 


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A good meal on board 

The restaurant boat at the Steamboat quay has 

both a calm a la carte dining room for smart dinners 

and a lively pub with terrace on the jetty. Try 

the classic Knorring sandwich, washed down by a 

cold beer. 

REstAuRANg cluB MARIN 

(F8M) Österhamn, tel. 15 501 

REstAuRANt BOAt 

F.p. vON KNORRINg 

(F9M) Österhamn, tel. 16 500 

lIllA tORgEt (E8M) 

> Bagarstugan café & vin, 

tel. 19 880 

> dino’s Bar & grill, tel. 13 939 

> Indigo Restaurant & Bar, 

tel. 16 550 

> Jussis Keramik, tel. 13 606 

(For opening times see page 84)

Panoramic views 

of the northern sea 

Havsvidden’s hotel and restaurant perches on the edge of the sea, 

amongst the barren beauty of the archipelago and red granite rocks. 

Choose from the a la carte menu, and let the flavours of Åland’s 

fresh ingredients blend with the staggering view of the unending 

sea. You can either take a table in the restaurant or out on the 

verandah. A drink from the bar, a smattering of good company and 

the picture is perfect. 

extraordinary coffee 

with a fabulous view 

When you want elevenses to be more than just a coffee, Uffe 

på Berget is the choice for you. The café perches on the hillside 

at Färjsundet, quite 40m over the sea, and commands 

an astonishing view. Follow the path right beside the café the 

remaining 30m to the viewing platform ‘High C’ and see even 

more. Then take your seat at this cosy rustic café and reward 

yourself with one of their homemade cakes or sandwiches or 

even a hearty pasta salad. 


hAvsvIddEN 

(G3Å) Geta, tel. 49 408 

Open daily noon–midnight 

uFFE pÅ BERgEt 

(H6Å) Färjsundet, Godby, 

tel. 41 190 

Open: 13 May–26 Aug 

Mon–Fri 10am–8pm, 

Sat–Sun 11am–8pm. 

(22–23 June 11am–4pm) 

Entrance to viewing 

platform 1,50 €, 

under 15’s 1 €

Åland’s pancake 

1 l milk 

1 dl pudding rice or 

1,5 dl semolina 

1 dl white flour 

3 eggs 

½–1 dl sugar 

½ tsp salt 

2 tsp cardamom 

50 g butter or 

margarine 

Åland’s specialties 

There are many high points during a visit to Åland and the 

food is definitely one of them. Unique food experiences 

include many fish dishes, the juicy black bread, e.g. from Birka 

Skärgårdsbröd. And of course the traditional Åland Pancake, 

commonly served on Åland with whipped cream, ’snömos’ 

(lit. mashed snow) and stewed prunes although strawberry 

or raspberry jam is a common alternative. 

Other delicacies include aromatic cheeses from ÅCA dairy, 

products made from local sea buckthorn and ‘hemvete’, Åland 

islander’s own daily bread. Great edible souvenirs from Åland 

can be found in any grocery store. 

Welcome Info Events Activities Sights Food Design Index // 8 

Boil milk and rice or semolina to a smooth porridge and 

allow to cool off. Beat together eggs and sugar and stir into 

the porridge. Add flour, salt and cardamom. If the batter is 

too thick add more milk. Grease an ovenproof dish or pan 

and pour in the batter. Add a few knobs of butter. Bake in 

the oven at 200°C for between 40–60 minutes. Serve with 

stewed prunes or jam and whipped cream. 

gROcERy stORE tIps 

> F:ma Erik Mattsson 

(H7Å) Godby. 


Sat 9am–4pm, Sun 12–4pm. 

> F:ma hugo Andersson (E7Å) 

Hammarland. 

Mon–Fri 9am–5.30pm, 

Sat 9am–2pm. 

> Kantarellen (G9Å) Jomala. 

Mon-Fri 9am–9pm, 

Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 10am–6pm. 

> Mathis-hallen (D8M) Mariehamn. 

Mon-Fri 9am–7pm, 

Sat 9am–4pm (July 9am–5pm), 

Sun 11am–4pm (July 11am–5pm). 

> Mathis-punkten (D15M) 

Mariehamn. Mon–Fri 9am–6pm, 

Sat 9am–2pm 

> Minimarket (D9M) Mariehamn. 


Sat 9am–6pm, Sun 12–6pm. 

> sparhallen (G9Å) Jomala. 

> Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, 

Sat–Sun 10am–6pm.

Organic bakery and handicraft store 

A charming combination of great bread, arts and 

crafts, coffee and ice cream awaits at Pettas, 

Karin and Uffe’s organic bakery and craft store. 

Jomal’Karin bakes all day so the bread counter is 

always full with the freshest of bread. 

Creativity and strong design 

in MariehaMn 

Fyndet, Sittkoff, tel. 16 266 E9M 

Household accessories and presents incl. Products from 

Korpi–Gordon and Minna Rundberg. 

Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm, to 9.30am–7pm, Sat 10am–2pm 

Guldviva Jewellery, Sjökvarteret, tel. 22 130. 

Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 11am–2pm 

F6M 

Judy’s hantverk & inredning, Köpmansg. 11, D8M 

tel. 19 988 

Working pottery with potters wheel’s and decorative painting. 

Ceramics, textiles and handcrafts for sale. 

25 June–12 Aug: Mon–Fri 9am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm 

13 Aug–20 June: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm 

Jussis keramik, Nygatan 1, tel. 13 606 E8M 

Ceramic and glass workshop 

23 May–25 June: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm, 

Sun 11am–3pm. 26 June–11 Aug: Mon–Fri 9am–8pm, 

Sat 10am–4pm, Sun 11am–4pm. 

12 Aug–30 Sept: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm, Sat 10am–4pm. 1 

Oct to July: Mon–Fri 9am–5pm 

salT, Maritime Quarter, tel. 21 505 F6M 

Handcrafted textiles, silver, ceramics, wood and ironwork 

Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm 

sea design, Maritime Quarter, tel. 0457 382 8457 F6M 

Arts and crafts 

Mon–Fri 10am–4.30pm, Sat 11am–2pm 

svalan, Torggatan 5, tel. 13 470 E8M 

Textiles, exclusive wools, linen and underwear 

Mon–Fri 9.30am–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm, 

Juni–Aug: Mon–Fri 9.30am–5.30pm, Sat 10am–3pm 


Formriket, Eckerö Mail & Custom’s House, 

C7Å 

Eckerö, tel. 38 189 

High Quality Ålandic Crafts. 

17 May–30 June & 13 Aug–2 Sept: daily 10am–4pm 

1 July–12 Aug: daily 10am–6pm 

handverket, Godby, tel. 41 890 H7Å 

Prints and felts. 

1 May–31 Aug: Tues–Fri 12–6pm, Sat 10am–3pm. Mon in July 

12–6pm. From 1 Sept: Wed–Fri 12–5pm, Sat 10am–2pm 

handverket – handicrafts and 

tourist information 

At Handverket, Eva Erikssons little handcraft shop 

in the middle of Godby Centre, you’ll find printed 

and felted textile of Eva’s own design. Particularly 

popular are the headbands with 

seagulls and fish. This shop is also an Åland 

Info Point. 

hemslöjdsverkstan, Skarpnåtö, Hammarland, E5Å 

tel. 37 212 

Textiles, ceramics etc for sale 

5 June–15 Aug: Open by appointment 

Jussis keramik & Café, Storby, Eckerö, tel. 38 052 C7Å 

Ceramics, glass, café. 

4 June–14 Aug: Mon–Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm 

linastugans hantverk, Finnö, Geta, tel. 49 694 F4Å 

Hand-woven textiles and ropework. Coffee and ice cream. 

19 Jun–25 Aug: Tues–Fri 12–5pm. Other times by appointment. 

lugnet keramik, Lillbolstad, Hammarland, E6Å 

tel. 37 780 

Stone and potteryware from the potter’s wheel. 

1 June–31 Aug: Mon–Fri 11am–6pm, Sat 11am–3pm 

Petta’s organic bakery and handicrafts shop, F4Å 

Finnövägen 327, Geta, tel. 49 701 

Handicrafts, bread, coffee and ice-cream. 

25 June–20 Aug: daily 11am–6pm. 

Other times by appointment 

solbacka smycken, Solbackagr. 6, Eckerö, 

C8Å 

tel. 38 021 

Utensils and jewellery in stone, pewter and metal. Try 

stone polishing. Open all year round, ring in advance. 

stickstugans hantverk & Café, Järsö, 

H11Å 

Lemland, tel. 0457 371 5369 

Hand-knitted and felted goods. Café offering handmade 

chocolates etc. 

1–31 May & 16 Aug–16 Sept: Sat–Sun 12–5pm 

4 June–15 Aug: daily 11am–7pm 


annas shop, Grundsunda, Vårdö, 

L7Å 

tel. 040 964 9351 

Exhibition and sales of wooden products, Åland’s pancake, 

Smoked and marinated fish. Open by appointment. 

Föglö info, 

L11Å 

Degerby, tel. 0457 342 7274 

Arts and crafts for sale incl. ironwork, glass and woodwork.

Jewellery from Guldviva 

A visit to Guldviva jewellers in the Maritime Quarter is like climbing 

inside a jewellery box. Here you’ll find lots of lovely presents for yourself 

or a special someone. Each collection, of handmade necklaces, 

rings, earring, and bracelets, has its own treasure of a name. Every 

one loves ‘Flower’ but there is also ‘forget-me-not’, ‘hold-my-heart’ 

and ‘tiara’ to choose from. 

sea-drenched 

craft colony in the 

Maritime Quarter 

It is obvious why the artisans at SALT love their new location. 

The building has fine views of the sea and has room 

for both shop and atelier. Inside the door, beautiful arts and 

crafts in textiles, silver, ceramics, wood and ironwork greet 

you. The six resident artists sell their own work alongside that 

of other Ålandic craftsmen by invitation. With so many beautiful 

pieces to choose between it is often difficult to decide. 

One of the artisans is always on hand to talk about the work, 

which makes the visit even more fun. 


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sAlt ARts ANd cRAFts 

(F6M) Maritime Quarter, 

tel. 21 505 

Open: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, 

Sat 10am–2pm 

guldvIvA JEwEllERy 

(F6M) Maritime Quarter, 

tel. 22 130 

Open: Mon–Fri 10am–5pm, 

Sat 11am–2pm

svalan’s beautiful textiles 

Step from the street into Svalan Hantverk & Kläder boutique and 

be greeted by a profusion of patterns and colours. There is inspiration 

and creativity in hordes, both for those who are interested 

in making things and those who would like to return home with 

one of proprietor Gunvor’s own knitted mohair rugs. Also on sale 

are wools and materials for your own creations or clothes in lovely 

natural fabrics. 

Colourful creativity and 

ceramics at Judy’s 

Clamber up the tiled staircase at Köpmansgatan 11, Judys 

Hantverk & Inredning. Judy has both her workshop and shop 

in this former dairy. She greets all visitors with a warm smile 

and talks willingly about her work. You can watch as she 

throws pots on the wheel and decorates her own creations 

or you can browse the items for sale. Amongst the treasures 

here are Judy’s personal crockery and distinctive textiles from 

Åland’s design duo Korpi–Gordon, who are currently working 

on a collection for Ikea. 


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Judys hANtvERK 

& INREdNINg 

(D8M) Köpmansg. 11, tel. 19 988 

Open: 

25 June–12 Aug Mon–Fri 

9am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm 

13 Aug–20 June Mon–Fri 

9am–5pm, Sat 10am–3pm 

svAlAN hANtvERK 

& KlÄdER 

(E8M) Torggatan 5, tel. 13 470 

Open: 

June–Aug Mon-Fri 9.30am–5pm, 

Sat 10am–3pm 

Otherwise Mon-Fri 9.30am–5pm, 

Sat 10am–2pm

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index 

Activities................................................ 46–57 

Adventure.......................................................47 

Angling.Guides.............................................42 

Animals......................................36,.37,.39,.41 

Archipelago.Ferry.......................................73 

Archipelago.Food.............................. 74–83 

Archipelago...................................................73 

Area.code...........................................................2 

Banks...................................................................2 

Beach.volleyball....................................27,.47 

Beaches...........................................................49 

Boat.Excursions.................................. 42–45 

Boat.Rentals..................................................59 

Boules...............................................................47 

Bowling............................................................47 

Batheing.........................................................49 

Café...........................................................74–79 

Canoe.Rental................................................59 

Car.Rentals.....................................................59 

Ceramics.................................................84,.87 

Children’s.activities........................... 36–41 

Churches.........................................................63 

Currency.............................................................2 

Cycle.Ferry......................................................51 

Cycle.Map.......................................................51 

Cycle.Rental...................................................59 

Cycling..............................................................51 

Dance...............................................................35 

Delicacies........................................................83 

Design..................................................... 84–87 

Diving.Equpt..................................................59 

Diving.towers................................................49 

Diving...............................................................47 

Emergency.Numbers...................................2 

Event.calendar..........................................4–7 

Events......................................................... 9–29 

Excursions.............................................. 43–45 

Exhibitions......................................................30 

Facts.about.Åland.........................................2 

Fishing..............................................................42 

Floating.Sauna.............................................49 

Football..............................................................9 

Game.Safari..................................................39 

Go-kart.............................................................47 

Golf....................................................................53 

Groceries.........................................................83 

Guided.Tours........................................ 42–45 

Guides..............................................................42 

Gym...................................................................47 

Handicrafts........................................... 84–87 

Hiking................................................................57 

Information................................................ 2–3 

Kayak.rental...................................................59 

Map......................................................................1 

Midsummer...................................................31 

Minigolf...........................................................47 

Motorbike.rental..........................................59 

Museum.Card...............................................63 

Museum.................................................60–63 

Nature.Trails..................................................57 

Night.Clubs....................................................35 

Paddling..........................................................55 

Painting.courses...................................41,.47 

Pharmacy..........................................................2 

Post.Office.........................................................2 

Public.Transport..............................................2 

Pubs...................................................................35 

Rental...............................................................51 

Restaurant..............................................74–79 

Riding........................................................ 36,.47 

Sauna...............................................................49 

Shops................................................................83 

Sights....................................................... 60–73 

Sightseeing....................................................42 

Spa.....................................................................47 

Swimming.......................................................49 

Taxi.......................................................................2 

Telephone.Kiosks...........................................2 

Tennis...............................................................47 

Theatre............................................................33 

Tourist.information.......................................3 

Trotting...............................................................9 

View.Towers...................................................57 

Water.Sports.................................................47 

Watercolours.................................................41 

Åland.Info.........................................................3 

Åland’s.pancake..........................................83 

EVENTS 

Event.calendar..........................................4–7 

Alandia.Jazz.Festival................................. 13 

Bomarsund.Days.........................................25 

Cruise.Mariehamn......................................19 

Diggiloo........................................................... 11 

Elvis.Show.......................................................13 

Gustav.Vasa.Days.......................................15 

Harvest.Festival.Åland.............................29 

IFK.Mariehamn.Football............................9 

Katrina.Concerts.........................................23 

Kvinnfolk’s.Fiddlers’.Festival..................23 

Nordic.Folksong.Festival..........................23 

Open.by.Night..............................................29 

PAF.Open........................................................27 

Peasant.Wedding.Market.......................25. 

Rockoff.Festival...........................................21 

Viking.Line.Dog.Show...............................29 

Viking.Market................................................15 

Åland.Country.Festival............................. 11 

Åland.Marathon..........................................29 

Åland.Sea.Days............................................19 

Åland.XXXIII.Organ.Festival.................23 

Åland’s.Trotting..............................................9

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