Åland Guide ENG

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ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND

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IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS • General emergency 112 • First Aid, Åland Central Hospital, +358 18 5355 • Medical care +358 18 538 500 • Police +358 18 527 100 • Vet +358 18 528 615 • Maritime rescue +358 18 19475 • Visit Åland +358 18 24000

PUBLISHER, PRODUCTION & ADVERTISING Strax Kommunikation, AX-22 100 Mariehamn, tel. +358 18 525 875, www.strax.ax The publisher is not liable for any errors, changes in dates, prices or other information.

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DATES: July 2021–May 2022.

 INFO 5–11 Good to know  ACTIVITIES 12–31 Activities 32–37 Guide to activities  SIGHTS 46–59 Sights in Åland  EVENTS 60–75 Events  FOOD 76–93 Taste of Åland  MARIEHAMN 94–101 See and do  HANDICRAFTS 102–113 Handicrafts and shopping www.aland.com – 3

MEDITERRANEAN ATMOSPHERE IN THE MIDDLE OF MARIEHAMN Restaurant Boquerian is an oasis with the sense of the Mediterranean and offers you a relaxing place to slow down, eat well, take a break and enjoy the moment. On the outdoor patio and in the restaurant you can order a selection of small dishes to share together – tapas, assorted cold cuts or cheeses to be enjoyed in good company.

Sittkoff Galleria • Torggatan 13 boquerian.ax

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TAPAS • WINE BAR • LUNCH

GOOD TO KNOW

DEFIBRILLATORS Defibrillators are available in many places in Åland and everybody can use them. You can locate the nearest defibrillator with your smartphone at m.hjartstartare.ax

CHARGING POINTS FOR ELECTRIC CARS Charging stations are located next to Sittkoff Galleria’s parking garage and the bus station in Mariehamn, the supermarkets Kantarellen in ¬Dalkarby and Mattssons in Godby, among other places.

CHECK THE CURRENT INFORMATION BEFORE YOUR VISIT! Due to Covid-19, the authorities can introduce new restrictions on events, activities, places and sights presented in this brochure. Please check the information on updated websites and in social media before your visit!

Welcome to Åland! Åland Guide helps you to discover our islands and to make the most of your trip.

Check our tips on activities and sights, food and drink, and shopping. Åland Guide helps you to customize your Åland visit and to find the very best favourites for you and your friends.

This brochure is valid for 12 months, from July 2021 until May 2022. The maps of Åland and Mariehamn can be found on the last pages of this brochure.

Please visit our website www.aland.com for the latest updates.

The staff at Åland Tourist Information Office at Visit Åland, Storagatan 8 in Mariehamn, will be happy to give the answers to most of your questions.

PLEASE REMEMBER! Åland has the same time zone as Finland, i.e. Eastern European Time (UTC +2). When it is 12:00 noon in Sweden, it is 13:00 in Åland.

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B R AS S E R I E Å N G B ÅT S B R Y G G A N

Restaurant, bar and entertainment by the sea!

TA B L E B O O K I N G S O N L I N E W W W . B R AS S E R I E . AX OR PHONE +358 18 17613 F O L L OW U S O N F A C E B O O K !

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E AST E R N H A R B O U R , M A R I E H A M N

GOOD TO KNOW

Own flag, stamps and legislation Åland is an autonomous island province. Åland has its own parliament with legislative rights, and its own government. Åland’s Autonomy Building, Självstyrelsegården, is located next to the town square in Mariehamn. The tall white building houses the Åland Parliament of 30 representatives, elected every fourth year. The upcoming elections will be held in 2023.

Here are also the offices for the Åland Government authorities and the members of the Government.

Learn more about Åland’s autonomy on guided tours in the parliament house!

OWN LEGISLATION The autonomous Åland has the right to pass laws in a number of spheres, including education, traffic, healthcare and

business. Åland has its own flag, postal services and stamps.

The Cowslip is the national flower of Åland.

POPULATION Åland has 15 municipalities and one town. Åland has a population of about 30,000 people of which about 11,000 live in Mariehamn. Åland has had a positive population growth during the past years and today many people choose to move to Åland from the neighbouring countries as well as from other countries in Europe and beyond.

The autonomous Åland Islands belong to Finland and the official language is Swedish.

AUTONOMY BUILDING/PARLIAMENT, guided tours on Fridays 11 June–27 August, at 10–11.30, not on Fri 25 June.

MARIEHAMN TOWN LIBRARY, literature about Åland, www.bibliotek.ax | www.aland.com – 7

SAUCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00 GARLIC SAUCE SOUR CREAM BÉARNAISE CHILI BÉARNAISE

GLUTEN FREE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.00

PIZZA ORIGINALE

PIZZA ITALIA

MARGHERITA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,00

GOAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,50

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN, BASIL

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, GOAT CHEESE, PARMA HAM, SUNDRIED TOMATOES, RUCOLA, ROSEMARY-HONEY

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SMOKED HAM

RUSTICA (WHITE PIZZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,50

HAWAII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,50

CREAM, MOZZARELLA, GORGONZOLA, SALAMI VENTRICINA, PICKLED RED ONION, CHIVES

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SMOKED HAM, PINEAPPLE

CAPRICCIOSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,50

BOSCAIOLA (WHITE PIZZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,50

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SMOKED HAM, MUSHROOM

CREAM, MOZZARELLA, PORCINI, SALSICCIA PICANTE, TRENTINO, PROVOLONE, TRUFFLE OIL, CHIVES

PIZZA SPECIALE

BIANCA PISTACCHIO

DIABLO , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 13,50 TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SALAMI VENTRICINA, FRESH CHILI, RED ONION, RUCOLA

PIZZA GUSTO , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 13,50 TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SMOKED BACON, SALAMI VENTRICINA, RED ONION, GARLIC, CHILIBÉARNAISE

TACO, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 13,50 TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SPICY MINCED MEAT, FRESH CHILI, PEPPER, CORN, NACHOS, SOUR CREAM

PIZZA POLLO PICCANTE , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 13,50 TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SPICY CHICKEN, RED ONION, CORN, JALAPENO, GARLIC SAUCE

PORKY , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 13,50 TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, SMOKED HAM, SMOKED BACON, CORN, RED ONION, GARLIC, BBQ-SAUCE

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(WHITE PIZZA) 13,50

CREAM, MOZZARELLA, PARMESAN, PISTACHIOS, SMOKED PROSCIUTTO

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TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, DIABLO KEBAB MEAT, RED ONION, PEPERONI, KEBAB SAUCE, GARLIC SAUCE

VEGETARIANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,50 TOMATO, MOZZARELLA, GRILLED EGGPLANT, OLIVES, SUNDRIED TOMATOS, FETA CHEESE CRÈME AND PESTO

ZUCCHINE E GAMBERETTI

(WHITE PIZZA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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CREAM, MOZZARELLA, GRILLED ZUCCHINI, HAND PEALED SHRIMPS, GARLIC, FRESH CHILI, CREAM CHEESE, RUCOLA, LEMON DESIGN: W W W.SAMBA.A X

VESUVIO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11,00

GOOD TO KNOW

The 100th anniversary of the autonomous Åland Islands Åland’s autonomy is 100 years old. It will be celebrated for one year starting June 9.

The theme of the celebrations is ”100 years of willfulness”. Autonomy has enabled Ålanders to create the perfect conditions for the unique way of life on the red granite islands in the Baltic Sea. In June 1921, the League of Nations in Geneva decided that Åland should be an autonomous region within the borders of Finland. As part of the agreement, Åland became a demilitarized zone to remove the military threat to Sweden. To this day, there is no military on the Åland Islands and Ålanders are exempt from military service in Finland.

THE ÅLAND EXAMPLE Åland’s autonomy is now used as an example and model for peaceful solutions to minority conflicts around the world. The

Åland Peace Institute conducts research and raises awareness about minorities and autonomies.

CELEBRATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR One year after the League of Nations decision in Geneva, Åland’s elected parliament met for the first time on June 9 1922. Julius Sundblom, editor-in-chief of the newspaper Åland, was elected chairman.

A statue of Sundblom stands in the square of Mariehamn. A speech will be given here on 9 June, which is Åland’s Autonomy Day. The centennial celebration of Åland’s autonomy will launch on June 9. Celebrations will continue throughout the year with various events from seminars on autonomy to joyful folk festivals.

Read the full programme at www.visitaland.com.

ÅLAND 100 https://campaign.visitaland.com/aland100 | ÅLAND PEACE INSTITUTE https://peace.ax | www.aland.com – 9

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GOOD TO KNOW

Travelling around Åland Åland consists of the main island and thousands of other islands of all sizes around it. Many of the bigger islands are inhabited and you can reach them by the local inter-island ferries.

It is easy to explore the Åland Islands.

On the main island there are four main roads with public bus connections to the ferry harbours. Apart from the main roads there are hundreds of kilometres of scenic village roads offering a lot to see and experience.

To help you find your way, you can buy Åland Tourist & Cycling Map, a good companion in every weather!

THE ARCHIPELAGO When the locals talk about the archipelago, they talk about the islands located east of the main island. These islands can be reached by Ålandstrafiken’s inter-island ferries. You can make day trips to the islands or stay overnight.

Here are some basic facts good to know when you are planning a visit to the archipelago.

Main road 2 leads to Vårdö. There is a short cable ferry crossing operated 24/7 and you don’t need to book the ferry in advance.

From Hummelvik ferry harbour on Vårdö you can take a ferry to Kumlinge and Brändö on the Northern archipelago ferry route.

You can catch a Southern route ferry to Sottunga and Kökar from Långnäs harbour at the end of the main road 3 to Lumparland. There is also a ferry connection on the intermediate ferry route between Föglö and Kumlinge.

To Föglö take a ferry från Svinö ferry harbour, follow the main road 3. The Föglö ferry has many daily departures.

Please remember to make a ferry booking for your vehicle in advance!

ÅLANDSTRAFIKEN, information and ferry and bus timetables, www.alandstrafiken.ax | www.aland.com – 11

VISIT THE LEKLAND PLAYGROUND! Playful and energetic kids love the Palleralla indoor playground in Jomala with trampolines, climbing walls, ball pools and VR games.

Smart Park family park in Eckerö attracts with a number of outdoor activities that suit children of all ages and playful adults. Feel free to bring a set of dry clothes as some activities are water-based!

ACTIVITIES

Play disc golf and padel!

More and more people are discovering the fun of disc golf, a sport everyone can play. In Åland, there are several courses to choose from. The racquet sport padel is also growing in popularity. Åland’s disc golf enthusiasts have set their target high and aim to turn Åland into a disc golf paradise with courses in almost every municipality.

Disc golf has many benefits. It’s easy to get started and no fancy equipment is required. You can get plenty of fresh air and play almost all year round. Disc golf suits players of all ages and is a social game played among friends.

There are currently ten courses in Åland.

In Mariehamn, Badhusparken’s disc golf course is located above the visitors’ marina in the Western harbour. In Geta, a scenic 18-hole course is located amidst the twisted pine trees on Getabergen hill. On the archipelago island of Seglinge, the course runs partly through hazel groves, and in

Grelsby, the disc golf course is found by the local brewery Stallhagen.

Which course will be your favorite? You will get to see a lot of Åland if you try them all!

PADEL HALL Padel is a growing racket sport which combines elements of tennis, squash and badminton and is played by more and more people.

PadelCenter Åland offers a new hall with three padel courts and a single court, where you can rent a ball machine and practice your skills. Opening in August 2021, the hall is near Maxinge shopping centre close to Mariehamn.

Padel can also be played outdoors at Bollhalla in northern Mariehamn and Käringsund Resort in Eckerö.

DISCGOLF PÅ ÅLAND www.discgolf.ax | PADELCENTER ÅLAND www.padel.ax BOLLHALLA www.mariehamn.ax/idrott-fritid | KÄRINGSUND RESORT www.karingsund.ax PALLERALLA www.palleralla.com | SMART PARK www.smartpark.ax

BEACHES OF ALL KINDS Åland hosts many different beaches. Bambölevik sandy beach in Finström has great jetties and a diving tower in a sheltered bay where the sea warms up fast. Västerviken in Färjsundet also has a diving tower.

Degersand in Eckerö is an excellent choice for a sandy beach and open sea!

23-31 JULI 2021 MARIEHAMN, ÅLAND FOR UPDATES AND THE LATEST NEWS

ROCKOFF.NU or

ROCKOFF FESTIVAL on SOCIAL MEDIA

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ACTIVITIES

By bike to the nature trails of Nåtö and Järsö South of Mariehamn, the causeway crosses over islands like a pearl necklace. The scenic route is a classic favourite among cyclists who love to experience archipelago nature close up. You can combine the bike ride with a hike in the beautiful wooded meadows.

Järsö and Nåtö are located south of Mariehamn. In the past, inhabitants took their boats to commute to and from Mariehamn and their home islands. In the 1970s, a road was built from one island to another, and thus the islands became more accessible and more people started to move to the area.

The scenic road is an all-time favourite among cyclists. Follow either Östernäsvägen or Västra Ytternäsvägen southwards from the centre of Mariehamn. Both roads join Järsövägen which runs all the way until the turning point on Järsö, about 15km from Mariehamn.

On Nåtö island, there is a 3-kilometrelong nature trail that leads through wooded meadows and over sea meadows and cliffs.

Along the trail there are picnic tables and information boards depicting the history of the wooded meadows and their flora and fauna. The rich flora includes several rare wild orchids.

SEASIDE ROCKS On Järsö island there is a recreation area for the town dwellers of Mariehamn. It is located on the southernmost tip of the island with a nice seaview.

Here you can roam freely or follow the signposted paths and enjoy a picnic on the cliffs by the sea and relax in Stickstugan’s crafts café with a colourful garden and crafts shop.

At the parking lot, where the nature reserve begins, there is a barbecue area.

HIKING NÅTÖ AND JÄRSÖ www.visitaland.com/gora/vandring | STICKSTUGAN HANTVERK & CAFÉ, see Facebook. www.aland.com – 15

OASIS IN THE TOWN CENTRE Restaurant · Café · Outdoor patio · Deli

Sittkoffska Gården is much more than just a restaurant. It’s also a popular meeting point in the middle of Mariehamn. Recycling, local produce and ecological thinking are the core of our philosophy – all the way from carefully prepared meals to interior design. In summer afternoons and evenings you can sit in our sail bar on the outdoor patio and enjoy the sun.

Sittkoff Galleria sittkoffska.ax

Discover Åland

by car

Rent a car from us for your explorations around the Åland Islands! High-class rental cars for 4–9 persons.

68€

Valid for 24 hours only!

Rental category A, incl. insurance and 250 km.

Do you need fuel for your boat or car?

When you explore Åland by your own boat you can find our fuel stations along many boat routes. They are located near the marinas and other coastal service points all over Åland.

Visit our website www.rundbergs.com for locations, also the roadside fuel stations.

Welcome!

Strandgatan 1 B, +358 18 525 505, www.rundbergs.com, rbs@rundbergs.com Weekdays 7–24, Saturday 8–24, Sunday 9–24

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Rundbergs Bil & Service

ACTIVITIES

Play golf in Kastelholm A completely new golf experience awaits you in Åland! The Castle Course in Kastelholm was opened last year after a major makeover, and players have been impressed with the course.

Danish golf course architect Philip Spogárd was commissioned to plan and remake the new Castle Course for Åland Golf Club. The result is a new course with several completely new and partially rebuilt holes.

The proximity to the scenic sea inlet of Slottssundet and the medieval castle of Kastelholm has been highlighted and the bay is now visible from all 18 holes.

Several holes follow the shoreline, including the holes 9 and 10, and offer challenges for elite players as well as amateurs. Here it is important to choose the line of play according to courage and ability; across the water or a safer line inland?

At the club’s facility in Kastelholm, there

is another 18-hole course, King’s Course, and Prinsessan with six short holes.

Changing rooms with a sauna, driving range, shop and restaurant are also available as well as the opportunity of taking golf lessons.

GOLF IN ECKERÖ Also in Kyrkoby in Eckerö, there is an 18hole course that was built partly on fields and partly in forest.

Each hole has four tees which means that the course is suitable for players of different levels of skills, and even for beginners who prefer shorter holes.

Guest players with a green card and membership in another golf club are welcome. There is a driving range and a service building with showers.

ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB www.agk.ax | ECKERÖ GOLF www.eckerogolf.ax | www.aland.com – 17

Enjoy a delicious meal at one of the most beautiful restaurants in Mariehamn!

We serve fresh and uncomplicated meals with an extra twist.

Naturally, we use locally produced first-class ingredients.

Our restaurant pavilion also offers a fantastic evening sun!

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+358 18 19141 | boka@paviljongen.ax | Sjöpromenaden

ACTIVITIES

Hiking along the versatile Lemlandsleden trail Hike through forests and picturesque farm villages on the hilly Lemlandsleden trail between Lemström’s canal and Lumparsund.

The 25-kilometre long Lemlandsleden is one of Åland’s longer hiking trails. It can be hiked in both directions and also in shorter stages.

The village of Söderby is centrally located and approximately halfway the trail. It is a good starting and ending point if you want to hike half of the trail.

There is a bus connection with several daily departures from Mariehamn to starting points including Lemström’s canal, Söderby and Lumparsund. Buses and taxis are available for your return to Mariehamn.

The trail is easy to follow with whitetopped poles and white paint on trees, electric poles and stones to guide you.

The varied terrain includes the rocky Kasberget and Bistorpberget hills. At 60

and 77 metres above sea level, the hilltops have a fantastic sea view.

SHIPMASTER’S HOMESTEAD Along the forest and country roads you will also pass the villages of Söderby, Norrby and Granboda where you can visit the shipmaster’s homestead Pellas which was built in 1884. At Pellas, you can see how a traditional successful farmer family lived.

Several novels have been written about the farmer shipping era, including the novel ”Leo” by Ulla-Lena Lundberg.

LEMLANDSLEDEN www.visitaland.com/hiking | BUS SCHEDULES www.alandstrafiken.ax | SHIPMASTER’S HOMESTEAD PELLAS, www. skeppargardenpellas.ax www.aland.com – 19

COMPAGNIET

Welcome to spend the evening in our Gin Bar where you can enjoy cocktails and play pétanque, shuffleboard and billiards in the company of good friends.

Gaming table and table bookings by phone +358 18 24 020, evenings 24 551 or e-mail info@hotellarkipelag.ax.

GARDEN.

The coolest outdoor terrace in town with barbecue, salads and refreshing drinks.

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Strandg. 35, Mariehamn | +358 (0)18 24 020 | hotellarkipelag.ax

ACTIVITIES

Feel the atmosphere of a solitary lighthouse Around Åland there are several lighthouses on remote islands such as Sälskär, Lågskär and Märket.

You can visit the islands on a guided tour offered by one of the several taxi boat companies.

The white and slender lighthouse on Sälskär island north of Åland was lit in 1868.

The lighthouse is just over 30 metres high.

You can climb the 164 steps up to the top and once there you will be rewarded with splendid sea views in all directions.

In the past there were several houses and buildings for the lighthouse keepers and their families on the island. The community was small but vivid. When the autumn and winter storms raged at their worst, the waves washed over the island and a walk from the houses to the lighthouse could be dangerous.

The lighthouse was automated in 1949.

The lighthouse keepers moved from the island and the houses were demolished.

Today you can visit Sälskär and try to rec-

reate a picture of the solitary and isolated life on the island.

Sälskär island has a lot to offer for those interested in botany. Here plants such as wild blackcurrants and cranberries have taken root in the crevices. There is also a large colony of razorbills nesting on the island.

MANY ISLANDS TO VISIT There are many more lighthouses on the islands including Lågskär, located halfway between Åland and the coast of Sweden.

Märket is located northwest of Åland where the national border between Finland and Sweden crosses the small island.

The former pilot station of Kobba Klintar, just off Mariehamn, is a very popular destination. There is a small marina and a café. The pilot house is open for visitors and exhibitions and concerts are arranged in the white beacon.

M/S SILVANA, guided excursions to Sälskär, Wednesdays between 30 June & 25 August, bookings www.visitaland.com | TOURS TO KOBBA KLINTAR , www.kobbaklintarsvanner.ax, | SHIPLAND www.shipland.ax | SE FYR www.sefyr.ax www.aland.com – 21

ACTIVITIES

28 km by kayak around Kumlinge island Experience Kumlinge by kayak, but don’t forget to go ashore and visit the sights on dry land! Åland is perfect for kayaking trips. There is a myriad of islands, big ones and small ones, inhabited and uninhabited. There are quiet and narrow bays, but also open sea areas when you want to try sea kayaking and taste higher waves.

The municipality of Kumlinge is located east of Åland’s main island. The municipality consists of several islands with villages, such as Kumlinge, Enklinge and Seglinge.

You can travel to Kumlinge by Ålandstrafiken’s inter-island ferries along the Northern line. The ferries take cars, but remember to make a booking in advance.

You can also leave your car in Hummelvik harbour and carry the kayak onboard.

There are many alternatives for pleasant day trips by kayak around Kumlinge archipelago. For example, try kayaking 28km

around the island of Kumlinge. You can start and stop at the ferry harbour or the visitors’ marina.

Olle Persson, author of the Swedish guidebook “Åland – vandra, cykla, paddla” describes the route as “medium-difficult and an excellent day trip destination”.

Along the route there is open sea as well as more protected archipelago waters to kayak through.

EXTRA LOOPS If you’re feeling inspired, you can take a detour to the island Enklinge where you can visit the Hermas farm museum or to Bärö where there is a restaurant and accommodation available. Do not miss the medieval stone church which has fine murals!

If time permits, you can also paddle around the islands of Snäckö and Seglinge.

NIMIX, kayak rental, www.nimix.ax | PADDELBODEN, kayak rental,, www.paddelboden.com | ÅLANDSTRAFIKEN, timetables for archipelago ferries, www.alandstrafiken.ax | KUMLINGE MUNICIPALITY www.kumlinge.ax 22 – www.aland.com

KATRINA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL ÅLAND 10–14 AUGUST 2021 “On our own two feet” Cuarteto Quiroga

Artistic Director: Cecilia Zilliacus Jenny Carlstedt • Bengt Forsberg • Isola Quartet Carl Nielsen Quintet • Cuarteto Quiroga Kati Raitinen • Henrik Sandås Quintet Cecilia Zilliacus a.o.

MASTER CLASSES (solo & chamber music) 10-13.8.2021

www.katrina.ax

LISBETA “THOU SHALT NOT SUFFER A WITCH TO LIVE”

String Course

AN OPERA IN TWO ACTS BY KARÓLÍNA EIRÍKSDÓTTIR

2–7.8.2021 at Ålands folkhögskola for young violinists, violists and cellists (7–18 years) Info: zaida@katrina.ax and www.katrina.ax

Topelius 203 years 21.11.2021 at 15:00 Mariehamn City Library

ALANDICA, MARIEHAMN 15-17.7.2021

Zacharias Topelius’ life and songs

TICKETS: www.alandica.ax

www.katrina.ax

www.katrina.ax

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Book at www.strandnashotell.ax

STRANDNÄS HOTEL offers you a convenient location just outside the town centre of Mariehamn. Here you are close to everything by car. Or, rent a bicycle and take a couple of minutes bike ride to the town centre, Maxinge shopping centre and Nabben beach. We offer different kinds of accommodation alternatives, from single rooms to larger family rooms. There are also furnished holiday apartments for those who want to have a kitchen for themselves.

relaxing sauna. For the younger guests there is a room with activities and games.

SPORTS AND SCHOOL GROUPS up to 26 persons are also welcome and there are separate dormitory rooms with a self-catering kitchen area.

You can spend time together on a private patio adjacent to the sauna section, or challenge each other in activities such as darts and playstation.

Wifi is available in all areas.

OUR GUESTS can enjoy comfortable accommodation, breakfast on our summer terrace and

Would you like to stay at us?

Welcome to book your accommodation!

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www.strandnashotell.ax | +358(0)18 21 511 | info@strandnashotell.ax

ACTIVITIES

Test your orienteering in the woods of Jomala Roam in the woods with the local orienteering game ”Skogsråddet”.

you manage to find, the more points you get. The maximum amount of points is 500.

The game of Skogsråddet is excellent for advanced orienteers, but suits all outdoor enthusiasts who are keen on hiking and cross-country running. Families and groups of friends can search for the control points together or challenge one another.

Over 50 control points can be found in the forest area in the outskirts of Mariehamn.

The orienteering map for Skogsråddet is sold at Åland Tourist Information office and Team Sportia sports shops. It costs 15 Euros and is an invaluable help to find the white and orange flags.

This orienteering game is planned by the orienteering section of IFK Mariehamn sports club. You can also participate in a contest – the more difficult control point

SPORTS ACTIVITIES IN THE WOODS There are many more alternatives in the woods for active outdoor enthusiasts.

Käringsund Resort in Eckerö offers a forest area for off-road cycling on a 3-kilometre track. If you don’t bring your own mountain bike, you can rent one at Käringsund. In the same forest, there is also a 3.6-kilometre track for running.

Several travel operators including Åland Expeditions and Events focus on arranging outdoor activities, including kayaking, cycling, hiking and horse riding.

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Shopping in Åland

MAXINGE CENTER

Åland’s cheapest groceries!

WELCOME!

Opening hours to 10 PM every day!

• Wide selection of local produce • Bread from bakeoff bakery every dayr • In-store cut meat from Åland 7 days a week • BBQs, cooling bags and fishing gear

Sparvägen 1, Jomala • www.sparhallen.ax Weekdays 8–22, Saturdays 9–22, Sundays 10–22

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If you don’t find what you’re looking for at us you will find it in other shops at Maxinge shopping centre.

ACTIVITIES

Join the local running events!

The annual Bomarsund Trailrun arranged on the old Russian fortress area of Bomarsund is one of the many events held in Åland.

Bomarsund Trailrun attracts with a trail in historic settings in Bomarsund where a mighty fortress was started to be built in 1830 when Åland and Finland were a part of the Russian empire.

New this year is the 28km distance between Kastelholm Castle and Bomarsund.

Other distances are 4.5km and 12km. There is also a 1-kilometre-long trail run for the kids. Bomarsund Openwater swim contest is held the same day in Bomarsund.

The Kanonloppet running event is the most popular in Åland. The 22.5km trail leads through a varied terrain from Markusböle to Mariehamn along seashore meadows, forest trails and village roads.

The fastest runners make it in one hour while others are allowed more than three hours.

The Ålandsmarschen walking event is held on the same day and on the same track with various shorter distances for runners and hikers to choose from. ÅLAND MARATHON Åland Marathon is another popular event at the end of the summer season. It starts from Mariebad swimming centre in Mariehamn and follows a 5-kilometre track in town. There is also a half marathon for those who want to have a shorter alternative.

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Biking in Åland Åland is a pleasant place for biking, with lovely sceneries and many places of interest. In order for you to have a safe and nice bicycle trip, here is some advice on what you as a cyclist should know.

Did you know that the bike is a vehicle and its rider a driver?

Thus, the same rules apply for bicycles as for other vehicles.

Right-hand traffic applies for cyclists on roads and on cycle paths too. As a driver of a vehicle you must observe right of way for vehicles approaching from the right. This doesn’t mean you can simply charge ahead into an intersecting roadway without looking to your right. You have to exercise the care that circumstances demand. This is all about interaction with other people and respect for agreements and rules of traffic. For your own safety you need to pay attention in every situtation even if you have the right of way.

Don´t forget your helmet, it´s a cheap life insurance!

Please remember only children under 12 years of age can ride a bicycle on the sidewalk.

Cyclists can travel side by side only when this can be done without danger, and not at all on sidewalks.

Bicycles with more than two wheels, as well as mopeds, can’t be driven side by side with another bicycle or moped at all.

Sign well in advance when making a turn, look behind you and make sure you can turn without risk.

A safe bicycle is equipped with a bell, working brakes, white reflector in front, red in back, orange spoke reflectors (2 pcs) and lamp back and front. Use a reflective vest while biking to make sure you’re visible at a distance. Last but not least, don’t forget your helmet, it’s a cheap life insurance!

Road signs to be aware of Walkway This is a walkway, biking not allowed.

Walkway/cycle path This path is divided into one part for pedestrians and one for cyclists. The symbols on the sign tell you which part is meant for which category.

Right of way Cyclists entering a road area from a cycle path must observe right of way. This means that you lower your speed in time or stop, and you can only continue when there is no traffic with right of way. NB! As a cyclist ou must always observe right of way, even when the crossing is marked in white for cyclists.

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Stop sign All vehicles must stop at this sign, this also includes bicycles.

Pedestrian crossing All vehicles, including bicycles, must let pedestrians cross. At a crossing with no marking in white for cyclists, you should walk your bicycle across.

Bicycle path The sign indicates distance to a location along the bicycle path.

Bicycle crossing When you are crossing a road via a bicycle crossing, you must give way to crossing traffic.

ACTIVITIES

Adventures, hiking and food on Vårdö island On Vårdö island, there are outdoor activities for everyone. Flow Park is a great adventure park for everyone who enjoys challenges up in the air. There is also a hiking trail in Lövö for those who like to stay grounded.

Flow Park in Sandösund on Vårdö is a high ropeway course built between living trees.

Here you can test your courage and skills on swaying paths, swings and slide cables with obstacles.

Everyone over 7 years old and 120 cm tall are welcome and no previous experience is required. Climbers receive safety introductions and are obliged to use a safety harness and helmet.

There are three ropeways of different difficulty of tasks, levels and heights. The highest trail is at the height of 15 metres above ground.

There is also a signposted 5-kilo-

metre hiking trail in Lövö, starting from Sandösund and goes through varied terrain including fields, forest paths and village roads. The small village of Lövö was once the host of peace negotiations between Sweden and Russia in 1718–1719 during the Great Northern War. FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS After all your tiring adventures, enjoy a meal and refreshments at the nearby restaurant Kallas Skärgård at Sandövägen 81. The restaurant is housed in an old barn and is open year round.

Hamnmagasinet is a charming summer café worth a visit by a jetty at Båthusviken’s village marina in Vargata.

To get to Vårdö, follow the main road number 2 northwards. There is a short cable ferry crossing between the islands of Prästö and Töftö.

FLOW PARK www.flowpark.ax | KALLAS SKÄRGÅRD and HAMNMAGISNET, see Facebook.

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Åland is the perfect place for working remotely. Come experience our safe and stable way of life, and bring your job with you! With fast and reliable connections—digital as well as by sea and air—teleworking from Åland is easy and convenient.

Visit our website at alandliving.ax for tips and resources for how to make the move to Åland and bring your job along with you!

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Pétanque outdoors and indoors Where is the best place to play pétanque in Åland?

Local pétanque enthusiasts have the answer: Käringsund Resort in Eckerö.

Käringsund Resort offers a boulodrome with 11 courts and often hosts tournaments of up to a hundred players. Pétanque can be played outdoors from May through October. You’re welcome to prebook the courts.

Balls can be rented at the resort reception.

that plays a few times a week. The courts can be booked by contacting Sven-Erik Matsson on +358 400 617536.

Also, you can always use the terrains whenever they are vacant.

ON ARTIFICIAL TURF Group tournaments can be booked in advance. In wintertime, pétanque can be played indoors at Eckeröhallen sports hall near Käringsund in Storby village.

IN MARIEHAMN The boulodrome in Mariehamn is located next to the Swedish Consulate at Norragatan. It is managed by the local senior club

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See wild animals at close range!

Come and meet Elvis, the wild boar, and his favourite spouse Pigcilla, and all their friends grunting and digging in the ground. See the llamas, deer, wild boars and ostriches on a guided Game Safari tour in Käringsund, Eckerö. You are safely seated in a comfortable carriage where you can enjoy watching the animals. We attract the animals to the carriage and you can meet the up close. You may also feed many of the animals.

In our Safari Shop you can buy e.g. coffee, ice cream, smoked meat, smoked venison sausage, ostriches items, cuddly toys and souvenirs.

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Adult Children 7–14 years accompanied by adults Children 3–6 years accompanied by adults Children under 3 years Groups (at least 16 people) School groups (at least 16 people)

€ 14 € 10 €7 Free € 12 / person € 10 / person

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Welcome to our family-friendly museum! Åland Hunting & Fishing Museum depicts the everyday life of the islanders of the past and their fishing and hunting traditions. Learn about seal hunt, fishing camps, sea fowl and fauna of the archipelago.

Visit our summer exhibition and museum shop Havsboden. Next door there is the Käringsund fishing harbour, beautiful seaside rocks and a geological path to be explored.

OPENING HOURS 2021 17.5–24.6 Mon–Sat 25.6 Midsummer’s Eve 26.6–15.8 Every day 16.8–28.8 Mon–Sat

10–17 Closed 10–18 10–17

ENTRANCE FEES Adults Children 6 y. and under Children 7–17 years Seniors,students Family ticket

€7 Free €4 €5 € 18

Access ramps both indoors and outdoors make the museum easily accessible for everybody.

ÅLANDS

JAKT&FISKEMUSEUM www.jaktfiskemuseum.ax Fiskeläge 37, 22270 ECKERÖ +358 (0)18 38 299, +358 (0)40 588 6716

ACTIVITIES

Activities PUBLIC BEACHES (EU QUALIFIED) Bambölevik*, Finström Bovik, Hammarland Degersand, Eckerö Käringsundsbyn, Eckerö Espholm, Mariehamn Gröna Udden, Mariehamn Lilla Holmen, Mariehamn Mariebad, Mariehamn Nabben, Mariehamn Västerviken*, Saltvik * = with diving tower. Apart from these there are about 20 other public beaches.

SWIMMING CENTRES MARIEBAD, Österleden 68, Mariehamn. +358 18 531650. www.mariehamn.ax ÅLANDS IDROTTSCENTER, Bärv. 5, Godby. +358 18 41555. www.idrottscenter.com BEACHVOLLEYBALL Backebergs sportfält, Mariehamn Gröna Udden, Mariehamn Käringsund Resort & Conference, Eckerö Lilla Holmen, Mariehamn Mariebad, Mariehamn Nabbens badstrand, Mariehamn Kumlinge gästhamn, Kumlinge Ålands Idrottscenter, Godby, Finström Övernäsgården, Mariehamn

LIBRARY MARIEHAMNS STADSBIBLIOTEK, Strandgatan 29, Mariehamn. www.bibliotek.ax PETANQUE Badhusparken, Mariehamn Degerby gästhamn, Föglö Eckeröhallen, Käringsund Resort & Conference, Eckerö BOWLING IDROTTSGÅRDEN, Neptunig. 23, Mariehamn. +358 18 531430. www.mariehamn.ax BOAT EXCURSIONS / CHARTER ANTONS GÄSTHEM, Kökar. +358 400 686 588. www.visitkokar.com BENGT GRANBERG, Eckerö. +358 457 313 5345, www.granbergs.ax FISKELYCKAN, Mariehamn. +358 457 342 0538, www.fiskelyckan.ax. www.kobbaklintarsvanner.ax GLADA LAXEN, Kumlinge. +358 18 55304. www.gladalaxen.com SEFYR. ✆ + 358 40 590 9333. www.sefyr.ax JARO-GUIDING, + 358 457 342 7467, www.jaroguiding.com LADY HELENA, Kökar. +358 18 55926, +358 40 553 8696. www.brudhall.com SHIPLAND, Mariehamn. +358 40 504 3601.

M/S SILVANA, Hammarland. +358 400 229 149. www.aland.com/skarpnato

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SANDOSUNDS RESORT & CAMPING

An island of your own.

Our hermit cottage on the island of Gyllenklobb offers you a genuine archipelago experience.

Go kayaking with your own kayak or rent a quality kayak from us.

Sandösund gives you the freedom of choice!

We offer all kinds of accommodation types – from a campsite to hotel rooms. Our tavern serves meat, fish and vegetarian dishes.

Our main cottage accommodates 8 persons and can be rented year round.

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SKEPPSFÖRENINGEN ALBANUS, Mariehamn. +358 457 045 0013. www.albanus.ax STORMSKÄRS KONFERENS & VÄRDSHUS, Vårdö. +358 18 47560, +358 400 783 086. www.visitaland.com/stormskar CURLING ÅLANDS CURLING, Käringsundsvägen 85, Eckerö. +358 457 374 9778. www.curling.ax CYCLING, SEE RENTALS BICYCLE FERRY, Skarpnåtö-Hellö, +358 400 229 149.

KARTING ÅLANDS MOTORKLUBB, Vessingsboda, Lemland +358 457 564 3343. www.karting.ax GOLF ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB, Kastelholm, Sund. +358 18 41500. www.agk.ax ECKERÖ GOLF, Kyrkoby. +358 457 004 6532. www.eckerogolf.ax FISHING TRIPS/FISHING GUIDES ALANDFISHING, Mariehamn. +358 442 538 937. www.alandfishing.com BOMANS STUGOR, Finström. ✆ +358 18 48213, +358 457 5221613.

COJA FISHING, Föglö. ✆. +358 18 51286, +358 40 094 7502. www.coja.nu FISKARBODEN, Mariehamn. ✆ +358 18 19722, +358 40 514 3410.

FISKEFRÖJDEN, tel + 358 400 720277, www.jurmo.ax

FISKELYCKAN, Mariehamn. ✆ +358 457 342 0538. www. fiskelyckan.ax GLADA LAXEN, Bärö, Kumlinge. +358 18 55304. www.gladalaxen.com JARO-GUIDING. + 358 457 342 7467, www.jaroguiding.com LÄGERELDEN, Mariehamn. +358 457 522 1605. www.lagerelden.ax MAPA FISHING TEAM, Jomala. +358 457 078 9560. www.mapafishingteam.com NORRÖ FISHING CAMP, Finström. www.norro.ax +358 40 548 6228, +358 40 748 0369.

RUNDBERGS STUGOR, Jomala. +358 18 32664, +358 457 313 4664.

SVINÖ STUGBY & VILDMARKSPARK, Lumparland. +358 40 6795840. www.svinostugby.com ÅLANDS TURIST & KONFERENS, Mariehamn. +358 18 15349. www.turistkonferens.com DISC GOLF DISC GOLF PARKS in most Åland municipalities.

More information at www.discgolf.ax GYM AVANCIA, Neptunigatan 1, Torggatan 14, Mariehamn. +358 18 15215. www.avancia.ax CROSSFIT NORTH AX, Verkaregränd, Jomala. +358 40 593 8990. www.crossfitnorthax.com ISLANDS OF GRANIT CROSSFIT, Norragatan 9, Mariehamn. www.granit.ax TRÄNINGSVERKET, Handelslänken 1, Jomala. +358 18 23003. www.traningsverket.fi ÅLANDS IDROTTSCENTER, Bärv. 5, Godby, Finström. +358 18 41555. www.idrottscenter.com www.aland.com – 35

ICE HALL ISLANDIA, Idrottsgatan, Mariehamn. +358 18 531446. www.mariehamn.ax PLAY HALLS/FAMILY PARK LEKLANDET, Bollhalla, Norrbölevägen 11, Mariehamn +358 40 550 0166. www.leklandet.ax PALLERALLA, Skrapängsvändan 1, Mariehamn +358 40 360 6336. www.palleralla.com SMART PARK, Eckerövägen 388, Eckerö. +358 457 344 9666. www.smartpark.ax LONG-DISTANCE ICE SKATING See Facebook group “Långfärdsskridskoåkning Åland” for current weather information and tips of skating trips.

MINIGOLF Gröna Udden, Mariehamn Hellsö gästhamn, Kökar Hotell Gullvivan, Brändö Karlby gästhamn, Kökar Käringsund Resort & Conference, Eckerö Lappo gästhamn, Brändö Sandösunds Camping, Vårdö Soltuna minigolf, Geta Ångbåtsbryggan Äventyrsgolf, Mariehamn NATURE & HIKING TRAILS Lemlandsleden, Lemland, 25 km Sadelinleden, Hammarland–Geta, 63 km Jomalaleden, Jomala, 40 km Bomarsund–Prästö, Sund, 5,5 km Bomarsund, 4,5 km Långbergen, Saltvik, 5,5 km Grottstigen, Geta, 5 km Medeltidsstigen, Geta, 2,5 km Nåtö, Järsö, Lemland, 2 km Ramsholmen, Jomala, 1,5 km Jyddö, Föglö, 5 km Kalen, Kökar, 7 km Seglinge, Kumlinge, 5 km St Olof Waterway, Kökar-Eckerö.

Södra Mariehamn, Mariehamn, 7 km Trollstigen, Soltuna, Geta, 1 km (children 4-10 yrs) HORSE RIDING STALL AFTONSOL, Tellholm, Hammarland. +358 18 33629. www.aftonsol.ax STALL ROSENQVIST, Storby, Eckerö. +358 457 5221617. www.rosenqvist.ax 36 – www.aland.com

SAFARI VILTSAFARI, Käringsund, Eckerö. +358 18 38103. www.granbergs.ax/viltsafari.html CROSSCOUNTRY SKIING Track for Nordic cross-country skiing at Ålands skid- och skidskyttecentrum, Jomala, snow canons.

Track cards can be bought at CitySport in Mariehamn.

See Facebook for more information. Track also at Kastelholm golf course when the weather permits.

DOWNHILL SKIING Germundö Alpin, Saltvik,a hill for downhill skiing, ski lift and snow canons. www.alpin.ax TENNIS BRÄNDÖHALLEN. +358 18 56500.

BOLLHALLA, Norrbölevägen, Mariehamn. +358 18 531446. www.mariehamn.ax FÖGLÖ, Degerby. +358 18 50002. www.foglo.ax.

IDROTTSPARKEN, Mariehamn. +358 18 14337, +358 18 23337. www.mlktennis.com KÄRINGSUND RESORT & CONFERENCE, Eckerö. +358 18 38000. www.karingsund.ax ÅLANDS IDROTTSCENTER, Bärv. 5, Godby. +358 18 41555. www.idrottscenter.com TROTTING ÅLANDSTRAVET, Travvägen, Mariehamn. +358 18 328210. www.alandstravet.com

RENTAL Cars, bikes, other vehicles RUNDBERGS BIL & SERVICE, ST1, Strandgatan 1B, Mariehamn. Cars, vans and mini buses. +358 18 525505. www.rundbergs.com RO–NO RENT, Österhamn, Mariehamn. Bikes, mopeds, beach buggies. +358 18 12820. www.rono.ax GRÖNA UDDEN CAMPING, Mariehamn. Segways and bikes. +358 18 528700. www.gronaudden.com AX RENT, Godbyvägen 180. Four-wheels. +358 18 17880. www.axrent.ax KÄRINGSUND RESORT & CONFERENCE, Eckerö. Bikes, Gyro Tech. +358 18 38000. www.karingsund.ax ÅLANDS IDROTTSCENTER, Bärv. 5, Godby. Bikes. +358 18 41555. www.idrottscenter.com RENTALS Boats, kayaks, canoes RO–NO RENT, Österhamn, Mariehamn. Canoes and life jackets. +358 18 12820. www.rono.ax SANDÖSUNDS CAMPING, Vårdö. Kayaks. +358 18 47750. www.sandocamping.aland.fi NIMIX, Eckerö. Mobile kayak rental. +358 506 6716. www.nimix.ax PADDELBODEN, Mariehamn. Kayaks, paddle boards. +358 457 343 3933. www.paddelboden.com KÄRINGSUND RESORT & CONFERENCE, Eckerö. Boats, pedal boats, canoes. +358 18 38000. www.karingsund.ax RENTALS Miscellaneous AX RENT, Godbyvägen 180. Sauna on a trailer, bath tub on wheels. +358 18 17880. www.axrent.ax ÅLANDS IDROTTSCENTER, Bärv. 5, Godby.

Long-distance ice skating equipment. +358 18 41555. www.idrottscenter.com

NB! Many cottage hosts, campsites and marinas offer bikes, small boats, kayaks and other for their guests.

LOOKOUT TOWERS Geta bergen, Geta.

Ingbybergen, Jomala.

Herröskatan, Lemland.

Lemböte utsiktstorn, Lemland.

Höga C, Färjsundet, Finström.

Skarpnåtö + Sålis batteriberg, Hammarland.

Kungsö batteriberg, Jomala.

Hastersboda, Föglö.

Jurmo, Brändö. Prästö, Sund.

WATER SPORTS JETSKI ÅLAND. +358 457 345 1819. jetskialand.wordpress.com DART JOKER DART, Slantgränd 2, Mariehamn. Dart. www.jokerdart.ax MISCELLANEOUS KERAMIKVERKSTAD pottery wheeling with Mia Englund, pre-bookings +358 457 342 1357 ÅLANDS GOLF- & SKYTTEHALL, Bolstavägen 3, Mariehamn. Golf & shooting simulators. +358 40 149 2600. https://boka.se/golfhall

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HAVE A TASTE OF ÅLAND’S ARTISANAL FOOD! Nygårds Skogsgrisar Pig Safari – guided tour with a tractor wagon. We visit our free-range pigs in their natural forest environs and enjoy refreshments after the tour on our farm. Approx.

1.5 hours. Wednesdays at 18.00 in July. See Facebook.

Bookings: Ph. +358 40 571 9230, ronja.brenner@aland.net

Öfvergårds Apple Safari – Exciting taste tour and a fantastic apple experience in our apple orchard with a visit to our farm shop, 1.5 hours. Tuesdays and Thursdays in July, also Saturdays in May, check the times at www.ofvergards.ax Ax-tapas in the apple orchard – Experience our version of Åland tapas in our apple orchard. You choose your own spot amidst our apple trees and enjoy peace and quiet.

Sundays in June and July at 12.00–16.00. More information at www.ofvergards.ax. Bookings: Ph. +358 457 342 1267, info@ofvergards.ax

Kvarnbo Pensionat & Vinsmedjan Live like a royal in our guesthouse close to nature. The Vinsmedjan wine bar and Galleri Skarpans offer tastes for all senses of all gourmet, culture and art lovers. Year round. More information at www.kvarnbopensionat.ax.

Bookings: info@kvarnbopensionat.ax, info@vinsmedjan.ax

Snäckö Frukt We present you the story of our little apple orchard.

Afterwards you can pick our delicacy basket with our farm products and other Åland artisanal food products and go down to the seaside to enjoy them. Tuesdays in July at 13.00–17.00. More information at www.snackofrukt.ax.

Bookings: Ph. +358 457 345 4770, snackofrukt@gmail.com

Marskogen We visit our sheep in their pasture and take a look at our production site and farm shop. Tastings of our artisanal charcuteries are served afterwards under our roofed garden patio. 1.5–2 hours. Thursdays in July at 17.00. Bookings: marskogens@aland.net the day before at the latest.

Västerro, Lemland Taste experiences at Västerro – We serve lunch and dinner made of fresh hand-caught fish on 15–16 July. After the meal we go down to the seaside and visit our smokery where you can buy smoked fish to take home!

Dinner with family-friendly activities – Fantastic taste experiences for all the family! Flounders, wild salmon and perch directly from the sea and served by the fisherman himself.

The buffet is served several times a day on 13–14 August.

Västerro’s romantic dinner for adults in the light of kerosene lamps – We serve fish, crustacean and meat dishes and homemade dessert in our cosy restaurant by the sea on 27–28 August. More information at www.vasterro.ax.

Bookings: Ph. +358 40 564 2308 For bookings and times visit www.mathantverk.ax

Fiskelyckan The sport fishing paradise of Åland offers unforgettable experiences.

With my lifelong fishing experience, professional equipment and engagement I can offer the very best fishing adventure. I also offer affordable boat trips to the pilot station of Kobba Klintar and to the idyllic Rödhamn with a guided tour in beautiful and historical environment. Follow me on Facebook. www.fiskelyckan.ax • Ph. + 358 457 3420 538

Lägerelden Lägerelden offers guests fine and memorable fishing and nature experiences in the Åland archipelago. We also offer other activities and customise all excursions according to your wishes.

SPECIAL PACKAGE: Accommodation at Villa Älgvik with a guided fishing excursion. Welcome!

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Inzenter Åland Visit our newly opened wellness centre in the middle of Mariehamn! We have gathered skilled and experienced therapists and instructors under one roof. We have the treatments you need, and we are looking forward to taking care of you. We give you a warm welcome!

Nygatan 14, Bio Savoy 2nd floor, Mariehamn • Ph. +358 40 126 2761 www.inzenter.ax • Facebook and Instagram

• Massage • Zone therapy • Thermography • Bioresonance • Yoga • Pilates • Pole dancing

Paddelboden Enjoy nature and peace of Åland’s beautiful archipelago. Rent SUP boards or kayaks and go kayaking on your own or join a guided tour.

We also arrange different types of courses. The archipelago has never been closer!

Contact us by phone +358 (0)457 34 33 933 at 10.00–15.00 or e-mail: info@sgu.nu • Lervik, Mariehamn • www.paddelboden.com

JaRo Guiding We offer a wide range of fishing and nature experiences. Everything from salmon trolling to jig fishing and angling for children with a fish guarantee. We also offer boat excursions and nature walks. We have tours for all skill levels and all ages, and some of the tours are suited for the disabled.

www.jaroguiding.com/engelska • Ph. +358 (0)457 342 7467

Geta Poesi & Visa Geta is the northernmost municipality in Åland, located by the sea with red granite cliffs and archipelagic wilderness. The annual song and poetry festival Geta Poesi & Visa is arranged here every year. In July, we offer the best of Nordic poetry and concerts surrounded by beautiful nature. We also focus on the special event ”Greet them back home” on July 10 with focus on the Geta emigration to America. www.getapoesiochvisa.nu • Facebook

Föglö Libary: Exhibition Ålands Emigrant Institute presents: Åland 100: Föglö export: The brothers-in-law Haddon and Warner Get acquainted with the works of Haddon Sundblom and Warner Sallman, with roots on Föglö. Their works have become widely known.

Haddon is best known for his illustrations of Coca-Cola’s Santa Clause ads in 1931–1966, while Warner is known for his Christ image, ”Head of Christ”, which he created in 1924 and painted in oil in 1941.

Open 31 May–30 August Mondays 10.00–13.00 & 16.30–20.00 Wednesdays 16.30–20.00 Thursdays 16.30–21.00

18 June–22 August Open also via the Tourist Information Office daily at 10.00–19.00/20.30 (the Library is closed on Fridays)

Ph. +358 18 50348, +358 18 13325 www.foglo.ax/bibliotek Degerby harbour, Föglö

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JetSki Åland Water Scooters & Sports Equipment Rental We rent water scooters, SUP boards, water sports equipment, Fatbikes, e-MTBs and much more. Visit our website www.jetskialand.ax and Facebook & Instagram. Welcome!

Mariehamn • Ph. +358 457 345 1819 • www.jetskialand.ax jetskialand@gmail.com • Facebook and Instagram

AXrent Add luxury into your daily life! Rent a wood-heated sauna, hot tub or outdoor engine boat Buster LX – all on a trailer for easy transportation and delivery. At AXrent, you can rent most things, such as tools, log splitter and trailers. We also have tidy storage containers and warm self-storage that you have access 24/7. More information on our website.

Godbyvägen 180, Jomala • Ph. +358 18 17880 • www.axrent.ax

Team MassageNu What does your body and soul need today? Total relaxation or a deep massage to release tension in the back, shoulders and neck. Aromatic oil massage, head & face massage, magnesium therapy, spa, press therapy, professional foot care or an ecological facial treatment.

Experience our exclusive wellness treatments. Welcome!

Info/Ph. +358 (0)457 342 8343 Bookings online at www.massagenu.ax

Avancia Are you looking for a more active daily life? Avancia has Åland’s largest and widest range of gym and group training, both live and virtual, with over 200 sessions a week. Challenge yourself with our new popular forms of exercise: The Trip – Virtual cycling, or Jumping Fitness. We offer Drop-In and weekly cards.

Ph. +358 18 15215 • www.avancia.ax Neptunigatan 1, Mariehamn

Åland ease Together with ÅLAND ease, you can experience deep breathing and cold baths for increased health and well-being. Learn to control the body and use its autonomous functions consciously. We are located in the glass-glazed house ”Pagoden” on Lilla Holmen. Information about our courses etc. can be found at “ÅLAND ease” on Facebook.

Welcome to join our course!

Ph. +358 40 540 8905 • Info@lemeo.se

Eden’s cottages/Eden Hunting Stay in our genuine and well-equipped modern cottages in the middle of Åland, with seaviews of a beautiful bay. Enjoy sauna, beautiful nature and fishing. We also offer bow hunting for red deer and mouflon in our game enclosure. If you do not want to hunt, you can follow the host into the enclosure and capture the beautiful animals in the picture.

Högbolstad, Sund • www.eden.ax 42 – www.aland.com

MLK Tennis och Padel Tennis • padel • shop • playground Bollhalla racket sports centre has something for everyone! Tennis on fine gravel courts, newly built padel courts with LED lighting and WPT surface, large indoor playground for kids and a café. Easy booking of courses and lessons online. Equipment is available for rent.

Bollhallavägen, Mariehamn • Ph. +358 18 23337 mlktennis.com • Facebook and Instagram

Shipland – Water taxi Experience the world’s most beautiful archipelago! Join a guided islandhopping tour and visit lighthouses, pilot stations and various islands, or join our Geocaching trip to Lågskär lighthouse island. You can come alone, with friends or company. Choose a ready-made package or customize your own excursion. We also offer taxi boat charter for groups of all sizes.

Ph. +358 40 504 3601 • Östra hamnen, Mariehamn • vilhelm.holmberg@aland.net

Padelcenter Åland Åland’s most modern racket hall opens in August 2021. The hall has four (+one single) padel courts and two badminton courts of top class. Everything is planned and based on the player’s experience: lights, modern ventilation and courts made according to the World Padel Tour. Easy to book via the app ”Matchi”. Equipment and sports gear available for rent and sale. Check the website padel.ax.

Ph. +358 457 313 5989 • Blomstringevägen 2, Mariehamn www.padel.ax • Facebook and Instagram

Skönhetsmagasinet Your wellness oasis in the town centre! Skönhetsmagasinet has a wide selection of beauty treatments for the whole body. Massage, pedicures, facials, lash lifts, gel nails and hairdressing services. Treat yourself to a pleasant treatment in a peaceful and relaxing environment.

Torggatan 1 (inner yard) • +358 40 168 0082 info@skonhetsmagasinet.ax • Reception: Wed–Thu at 17.00–19.00 & Fri 11.00–13.00

Åland expeditions and event We offer customized and meaningful trips in Åland! Guided excursions such as horseback riding and other nature excursions. Tasty and activepacked programmes for both individuals and groups. Contact us for advice and easy bookings. Let our social media channels inspire you!

Ph. +358 40 674 5290 • www.alandexpeditions.ax Facebook: Åland expeditions and events Instagram: Alandexpeditions

Nimix kajakuthyrning Discover Åland at sea! Nimix Mobile Kayak rental is located in Eckerö.

We deliver the kayaks to your starting point on the mainland Åland and pick them up when it is time to finish. We are happy to give tips on beautiful kayaking routes with the best views and beaches.

We deliver and pick up your kayak as desired. Also, there is space for six accompanying people in the car.

Ph. +358 506 6716 • nimix@aland.net • www.nimix.ax

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The fascinating history of Åland is brought to life in the major special museums as well as in small homestead museums and collections. The biggest museums are open year round, but many of the smaller museums can also be visited during other periods by agreement.

MARITIME MUSEUMS 1. THE ÅLAND MARITIME MUSEUM Hamngatan 2, Mariehamn.

Maritime museum open year round. Pommern, open from June until September. Ph. 19930. www.sjofartsmuseum.ax, www.pommern.ax 1. THE MARITIME QUARTER Östra hamnen, Mariehamn.

Open from mid-June until early August. Ph. 040 528 38 99. www.sjokvarteret.ax 7. PELLAS SHIPMASTER’S HOMESTEAD Granboda, Lemland.

Open 15 June–29 Aug, Tue–Sun 11–16 (Closed Mon).

Tel. 0457 5701688. Other times call 0457 3134012. skeppargardenpellas.ax 9. THE ARCHIPELAGO MUSEUM, LAPPO Brändö.

Open daily 19.6–7.8 kl 11–18. Other times call 0400 529462.

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22. THE ALAND FIRE BRIGADE MUSEUM Mörby, Hammarland. Open in summer season.

Ph. 040 7332627. www.brandkar.ax

ART MUSEUMS 1. ÅLAND ART MUSEUM Storagatan 1, Mariehamn.

Open year round. www.museum.ax 10. ÖNNINGEBY MUSEUM Jonesasgatan 3, Önningeby.

May Sat 11–15, 9 June–31 Aug Tue–Sat 11–16, September Tue & Thu 18–20, Sat & Sun 11–15.

Ph. 33710, 040 5533804. www.onningeby.com

23. THE ÅLAND SCHOOL MUSEUM Storbacken, Vårdö.

Open in summer season. Ph. 0457 5483934. www.museum.ax 24. KÖKAR MUSEUM Open year round by appointment.

New! Ornithology platform, nature centre & art exhibitions.

Ph. 0457 5244077. www.kokar.ax 27. GETA NOSTALGI & MOTORMUSEUM, Uppgårdsbackan 20, Geta. Open by appointment.

Ph. 040 0791534, 040 5897880, www.motormuseum.ax

CULTURE-HISTORICAL MUSEUMS

28. LOTSSTUGAN Degerby, Föglö. Open daily in summer season. Free entrace. Ph. 50322, www.foglo.ax 30. WENNSTRÖM’S GENERAL STORE MUSEUM Skolv. 32, Grundsunda, Vårdö. Open in summer season. Ph. 040 071 4866.

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Open year round with free entry.

1. ÅLAND MUSEUM OF CULTURAL HISTORY Storagatan 1, Mariehamn. Open year round. www.museum.ax 1. MARIEHAMNSMUSEET MODELLSTADEN Ålandsvägen 42, Mariehamn. Mariehamn in the 1920s.

15 June–15 Aug 12–15. Free entry. Tel. 040 3515839.

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1. THE ÅLAND ISLANDS’ EMIGRANT INSTITUTE Norra Esplanadgatan 5, Mariehamn. Open weekdays 12–16 and by appointment. Ph. 13 325. www.eminst.net 2. THE ÅLAND HUNTING & FISHING MUSEUM Käringsund, Eckerö. Open in summer season.

Ph. 040 588 6716, 38299. www.jaktfiskemuseum.ax 2. ECKERÖ POST & CUSTOM’S HOUSE Sandmovägen 111, Storby. Open in summer season.

Ph. 0457 5301435. www.museum.ax 3. KASTELHOLM CASTLE Kastelholm, Sund. Open in summer season. Ph. 0457 3500558. www.museum.ax 3. JAN KARLSGÅRDEN OPEN AIR MUSEUM Kastelholm, Sund. Open in summer season. Free entrance.

Ph. 0457 3500557. www.museum.ax 3. THE VITA BJÖRN PRISON MUSEUM Kastelholm, Sund. Open in summer season.

Ph. 0457 3500556. www.museum.ax 4. THE ÅLAND PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM Bastövägen 7, Pålsböle. Open in summer season, other times by agreement. Ph. 43 898. www.visitaland.com/alands-fotografiska-museum 5. THE FÖGLÖ MUSEUM Degerby, Föglö. Open daily in summer season. Free entrance. Ph. 50322. www.foglo.ax 6. THE HERMAS FARMSTEAD MUSEUM Enklinge. Open in summer season. Ph. 040 559 5562. www.museum.ax 11. BOMARSUND MUSEUM Prästö, Sund.

Closed for road construction. www.museum.ax 13. IDA’S COTTAGE Borgboda, Saltvik.

Unstaffed museum.

11 11. THE FORTRESS OF BOMARSUND Bomarsund, Sund. www.museum.ax 13. BORGBODA ANCIENT SITE WITH IDA´S COTTAGE Borgboda, Saltvik. Ph. 25 426. www.museum.ax 15. MONASTERY CELLAR/FRANCISCAN CHAPEL Hamnö, Kökar. Open April–October. Ph. 25426. www.museum.ax 16. KUNGSÖ COASTAL BATTERY Jomala. Ph. 25426.

17. LEMBÖTE CHAPEL RUINS Lemland. Ph. 25426 19. SÅLIS COASTAL BATTERY Hammarland. Ph. 25426

HOMESTEAD MUSEUMS 20. DÅNÖ HOMESTEAD MUSEUM Dånö, Geta.

Open 20 June–22 Aug. Daily 13–16 except Wed 16–19.

Ph. 040 7685782, 040 5019727, 050 4353606 kgk@aland.net. www.visitaland.com 21. SKARPNÅTÖ HOMESTEAD MUSEUM Skarpnåtö, Hammarland. Open 21 June–25 August. Mon–Sat 11–18.

Sunday closed. Ph. 040 5538712. www.skarpnato.ax 25. NYBONDS IN KROGSTAD Gamla Krogstadvägen 192.

Farm house dating back to the 1700s. Open by appointment.

Ph. 0457 5708180. We are on facebook and Instagram.

26. MUSEIGÅRDEN MATSMÅRS Brottöv. 11, Hummersö, Föglö. Open in summer season. Ph. 040 8462592.

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UNIQUE CAMERA MUSEUM Where can you see an enlarger from 1914 that ran on kerosene? Or a Kodak film roll from 1907? These and much more are displayed at the Åland Camera Museum.

The museum displays an impressive collection of the art of photography, among other things, an entire photo shop interior with well-stocked shelves. The museum is located at Bastövägen 7 in Finström.

FISHING & HUNTING MUSEUM Åland Fishing & Hunting Museum is located in the picturesque fishing village in Käringsund, Eckerö. Here you study the life of hunters and fishermen from the Stone Age to the present day. The museum is family-friendly and has many special activities for children. See if you can spot the moose among the many stuffed animals!

From the museum you can follow a path depicting Åland’s geological history.

BORGBODA HILL FORT A fort was built on the hill of Borgboda village during the early Iron Age (400–1000 AD). Here, the inhabitants could seek protection during troubled times.

You can follow a sign-posted path up to the hill. There are only few stones left of the fort, but the view of the countryside is excellent.

Remember to bring a packed lunch!

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All aboard a tall ship to Australia!

How did the captain navigate the sailing ship Pommern all the way to Australia? How did the chef stock up on food for the 100-day journey?

Listen to the crew members’ thoughts on board the Pommern ship.

The audio guide ”100 Days Under Sail” is part of the visitors’ experience on board the tall ship Pommern. Listen to different crew members speak about life on board during a return crossing from Åland to Port Victoria in Australia. One of the sailors is 16-year-old Johan from Åland who makes his first long voyage at sea.

The crew’s stories are based on letters, logbooks and diary notes written by crew members on windjammer ships.

The four-masted barque Pommern was once owned by Captain Gustaf Erikson from Åland. The Pommern sailed with cargo including grain between Australia and Europe.

The Pommern can be visited via the Åland Maritime Museum, which has a distinguished collection of marine and nautical objects from the sailing ship era and separate sections for more modern engine-driven ships and maritime safety.

7500 YEARS OF HISTORY Life in Åland for 7,500 years is depicted in the Cultural History Museum of Åland, which shares space with Åland’s Art Museum.

The permanent collections display Åland’s history from the first inhabitants who arrived to Åland’s isolated islands for hunting and fishing, life in the Middle Ages, the era under the reign of Sweden, the Russian period from 1809 to 1917, and all the way to today’s autonomous Åland.

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STORAGATAN 1, MARIEHAMN Open May– August daily at 10–17 All opening hours on our website.

www.konstmuseum.ax

The major summer exhibition!

3 June – 5 September

Free admission for children and youth (0–17 years) during the jubilee year 2021–2022.

The Museum presents several fascinating exhibitions to mark Åland’s centennial jubilee year 2021–2022. For more information about upcoming exhibitions, see www.konstmuseum.ax

See more with the summer ticket!

Entry Kastelholm Castle, Vita Björn, Åland Cultural History Museum and Åland Art Museum.

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Day trip to Kökar Kökar offers beautiful archipelago nature and history. You can make a day trip to Kökar from the main island of Åland, or stay a night or two in a picturesque hotel.

See more of Åland by taking a ferry to Kökar in the southeastern corner of Åland.

The ferry from the main island runs along the Southern line from Långnäs harbour, about 30 km from Mariehamn. One way ferry crossing takes 2.5 hours. In fine weather, you can sit out on the deck and enjoy the scenery.

The ferry is free for foot passengers, while you need to pay for a vehicle. Make a booking for your vehicle in advance!

CYCLING AND HIKING Bicycles can be rented at campsites and many other places on the island. Kökar offers both scenic landscape and sights.

There are archaeological finds from excavations at an 15th-century Franciscan monastery.

Otterböte, an ancient seal hunters’ dwelling site which was used 2,800 years ago, is also worth a visit. Follow the signposted hiking trail of Kalen to see fine archipelago nature and remains of a Russian coastal battery from World War One. From Kökar, you can join a guided boat trip to the island of Källskär to see unique nature formations as well as unique house and garden architecture.

Kökar Homestead Museum hosts a new exhibition on local bird species, as well as its permanent exhibition about how people on the archipelago lived in the past. Visit also the local art exhibition in the museum’s stone hall.

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STORAGATAN 1, MARIEHAMN Open May– August daily at 10–17 All opening hours on our website.

www.kulturhistoriska.ax

The permanent collections of the Cultural History Museum display Åland’s history from the time of the first seal hunters on our barren islands 7,500 years ago, and all the way to today’s global and multicultural Åland.

Free admission for children and youth (0–17 years) during the jubilee year 2021–2022.

Antennae and pistils 6 June-29 Aug

The summer exhibition of the Cultural History Museum shows macro photographs of Åland plant flora and insect fauna.

Discover Åland nature in close-ups!

The exhibition is displayed in collaboration with Miljöbyrån at Åland Government and Obscura photo club.

See more with the summer ticket!

Entry Kastelholm Castle, Vita Björn, Åland Cultural History Museum and Åland Art Museum.

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New opera about witch trials During the witch hunts in the 1660s, several women were accused of witchcraft and burned at the stake in Åland. One of the accused, Lisbeta Skarp, is the protagonist in a newly written opera that will be performed at Alandica Concert Hall in July.

The local cultural association Katrina is not afraid of large and unique projects. On 15–17 July, the opera “Lisbeta – Thou shalt not suffer a witch to live” will be staged at Alandica Concert Hall in Mariehamn.

The libretto is based on the novel “Märket” (The Mark) by Åland author Carina Karlsson. It is about the 17th-century witch trials in Åland where Lisbeta Skarp was one of the women who was beheaded and burnt at the stake.

Icelandic composer Karólina Eiriksdóttir wrote the music, and Åland’s own Sofie Asplund (soprano) sings the starring role of Lisbeta. Asplund has been widely praised and acknowledged for her leading

opera roles in Sweden. In the opera, a bird also has a special flying role. Åland has many renowned opera singers well-known across Europe, including Jenny Carlstedt, Therese Karlsson, Dan Karlström and Philip Björkqvist.

The opera is directed by Åland’s Ida Kronholm, who invites the audience to see ”a grand tragedy where good eventually wins over evil. It is a great privilege for me to be involved in creating opera from the very beginning”, says Ida. This is not the first time that the Katrina Cultural Association has set up a unique project. In the summer of 2015, it produced the opera called Magnus-Maria, which went on to tour Scandinavia.

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Open 15 May —19 September, daily at 10 –18

www.postochtullhuset.ax

A cultural historical building from 1828 with exhibitions, café and museum shop. Free entrance!

For current information www.postochtullhuset.ax

”TO AND FROM ÅLAND” – Exhibition of textile crafts & design.

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”Birch pasture” by Ellen Favorin at Önningeby Art Museum. Åland Art Museum displays works by Lars Lerin.

Watercolours by Lars Lerin Swedish artist Lars Lerin is one of the foremost Nordic watercolourists. This summer, his work is exhibiting at the Åland Art Museum.

Lars Lerin, born in Värmland, has an art gallery in his hometown of Karlstad and has also exhibited at museums worldwide.

His summer exhibition at Åland Art Museum presents a large collection of watercolours 4th June – 5th September.

LARGE-SCALE Lerin’s works are described as “deep, mysterious and large-scale” and the motifs include landscapes, people and animals.

Lerin is also a well-known TV personality and known for his programme “Lerin’s disciples” which was broadcast in Swedish television in 2018. In his programme he helped young people with learning difficulties to express themselves through art.

ÖNNINGEBY ART MUSEUM If you want to see more of Åland art then visit the Önningeby Art Museum in Jomala.

Works by Nordic plein air painters who stayed in the village around the turn of the 1900s are exhibited here. The museum also houses special exhibitions.

KONSTRUNDAN ART CIRCUIT The annual Konstrundan Art Circuit is held on 4–5 September. Many artists open their studios and workshops offering a unique opportunity to meet them and hear them talk about their art. Choose your favourites or visit them all!

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Open 2 May– 30 September daily at 10–17 OBS! July daily at 10–18

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GUIDED TOURS, daily 25 June–8 August For events and times, visit www.kastelholm.ax

Other sights in the area

Jan Karlsgården open-air museum OPEN 2 May– 30 September daily at 10–17

Prison museum Vita Björn OPEN 2 May– 30 September daily at 10–17

The Lotsstugan Bomarsund Museum is closed due to bridge construction work.

See more with the summer ticket!

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Textile crafts at the old Post & Customs House Eckerö Post and Customs House will host a local textiles exhibition this summer with works by over 30 artisans. Åland Museum has started collecting and documenting Åland textile crafts and designs. Artisans participating in the exhibition all have a local connection to Åland.

Many of the works are both designed and manufactured on the islands, but there are also industrially manufactured textiles designed by Ålanders.

The exhibition can be visited daily between 15 May and 19 September. Admission is free.

MAGNIFICENT BUILDING Eckerö Post and Customs House is always worth a visit. The magnificent house was completed during the Russian period in 1828. It was designed by architect Carl Ludvig Engel who also designed many of

the buildings around the Senate Square in Helsinki. The house is one of the best preserved architectonic creations by Engel in Finland.

The house with its thick stone walls has a special atmosphere. The view of the Åland Sea from the upper floor is stunning in every weather. The sheltered courtyard is perfect for all kids to run and play around.

CAFÉ AND SHOP The house also hosts a Mail Route Museum, Café Kalesch and a museum shop. A unique Eckerö ceramic pot is sold here, made by a local pottery shop Lugnet Keramik.

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HIKING IN BOMARSUND There are two hiking trails in the Bomarsund area.

A trail of 4km runs in and around the fortress area and can be started at Notvikstornet fort tower. The trail runs in uneven terrain and steady shoes are recommended.

On the neighbouring island of Prästö, there is a hiking trail that passes old cemeteries that were used during the Russian era.

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A day in Kastelholm and Bomarsund Kastelholm Castle and the ruins of Bomarsund fortress are two of Åland’s main attractions.

and winner of Swedish reality TV show “Survivors” Michael Björklund.

When King Gustav Vasa of Sweden visited Åland in the 16th century, he and his court stayed at Kastelholm Castle. The castle was located next to an important fairway that continued to the church of Sund when the water level was much higher than today.

The Castle also used to be a royal prison: King Eric XIV, the son of Gustav Vasa and King of Sweden in 1560–1568, was imprisoned here in the autumn of 1571.

The Castle consists of different sections and has been built and rebuilt over the centuries. The Castle is open for visitors in summertime and is also a fine cultural scene for music and theatre performances.

After the visit, you can quench your thirst and hunger at the nearby restaurant.

Smakbyn is managed by local master chef

RUSSIAN COASTAL FORTRESS Bomarsund is full of memories from a fascinating era in Åland’s history. After the war in 1808–1809 between Sweden and Russia, Åland and Finland became part of the Russian empire.

Russia started to build a coastal defence fortress in Åland against enemies in the west. Construction in Bomarsund required labour from all over Russia and sparked the creation of a civilian town with shops and schools next to the fortress.

The fortress was never completed as it was attacked and destroyed during the Crimean War in 1854 by French and English troops.

Remains of the main stronghold and fort towers on hills remain, as well as foundations of many civilian houses.

KASTELHOLM CASTLE, BOMARSUND FORTRESS RUINS www.museum.ax | COASTAL PAST, guide app with information about Bomarsund in four languages available free at Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

SMAKBYN, www.smakbyn.ax |

HIKING IN KASTELHOLM

There is a nature reserve with signposted hiking trails in Stornäset, Kastelholm. The 5-kilometre-long trail passes through deep forest, rocky hills and sea rocks. Take a rest by the picnic tables and admire the largest beech tree area in Åland.

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SINTING BATHING BEACH Sinting beach is a true pearl in Degerby. Follow the sandy road from the village centre towards Lumparlut. The sandy beach is by a narrow strait and is excellent for families with children.

If you’re feeling brave, jump off the top of the diving board.

CHURCH AND HOMESTEAD MUSEUM Föglö’s medieval church is located about 4km from Degerby.

In Hummersö you can visit the homestead museum of Matsmårs, dating back to the early 1900s. Artist Kjell Ekström has his art gallery Berghäll in the same village.

He has also renovated Näset’s forest trail that runs in beautiful surroundings. Before or after your visit you can take a look at his special books pavilion next to the gallery.

HIKING ON FÖGLÖ Föglö has two signposted hiking trails along which you can see typical archipelago nature.

Jyddö trail is 7km, and runs in varied terrain and has several picnic tables and a bird watching tower along the trail.

Hastersboda’s 4km trail has information boards about the life of the past in the archipelago and also hosts a disc golf course.

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Day trip to Föglö Island Föglö is perfect for a day trip. Have lunch or dinner at Carlsro Badhotell and take a walk in the beautiful village of Degerby.

The ferry from Svinö on the main island of Åland has many departures per day to Föglö. Leave your car in Svinö harbour and walk around the village of Degerby. See the beautiful houses of the village, including the old Tulludden customs warehouse from the 1820s and the customs officer’s residential building, today used as the municipal library.

weather permitting, sit on the generous outdoor terrace or in the garden.

The restaurant has become very popular, so book in advance!

JUDGE THE COURTHOUSE FOR YOURSELF Enigheten’s district courthouse is also worth a visit. The old courthouse with an inn dates back to the 16th century. Today, there is a small restaurant, café and guesthouse. The buildings are maintained by the local village association.

LUNCH IN STYLE Danish-style open sandwiches await you at the stately shipmaster’s home Carlsro where the Danish-Ålandic couple Johanna and Ebbe Delfs have transformed the home into a restaurant, hotel and bar. Admire the beautiful interiors on the ground floor and,

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FOR DIFFERENT TASTES In both parks and along the esplanade there are food trucks and kiosks selling food and drinks of all kinds.

Grab something on the go or take a seat in one of the al fresco dining areas. Enjoy the food while watching people passing by. There will also be play areas for the youngest family members to enjoy.

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Four days of maritime celebrations Food courts in delightful market areas. Multiple stages with an eclectic mix of entertainment. In other words – all is set for a cool party with a maritime feel during Sail Åland, Mariehamn 2021.

Get into a maritime mood for four days this summer, from 22nd to 25th July.

Pleasure boats and yachts fill the marina in the Western Harbour and on the stage in Engelska parken, a park next to the Åland Maritime Museum, one act is followed by the next.

party in full swing. Have a seat, order food and drink and enjoy the atmosphere.

HIKE OR BIKE Everything is in place for pleasant summer days in the maritime town of Mariehamn.

Distances are short and made for walking or biking while taking part in the various programmes and food option on offer.

LOTS OF OPTIONS Early morning yoga, knot-tying school, dance shows and live music performed by shanty singers, rock bands and everything in between. No doubt there will be something to suit all tastes and ages.

In the Badhusparken and on the Pommern Quay, both situated near the Åland Yacht Club Marina (ÅSS), live bands get the

CRAFTS OF DIFFERENT KINDS In the parks and along the esplanade, there are stands where local craftspeople sell their products: glass, ceramics, artisan food, felted products, wooden crafts and leather goods. In addition to this, there is an array of fun bric-à-brac and knick-knacks to buy.

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KONSTHANTVERK Sjökvarteret, 22100 Mariehamn • +358(0)18 21505 • www.salt.ax Local crafts. Open all year around.

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Launching of the sailing yacht Alanta The sailing yacht Alanta, built in the Maritime Quarter of Mariehamn, is to be launched during Sail Åland, Mariehamn 2021.

The construction of the sailing yacht Alanta has been going on for several years and is now ready to launch.

The launching of the yacht will take place on Saturday 25 July at 3 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend the launching ceremony!

A RECONSTRUCTION The Alanta is a reconstruction of a sail yacht that was a common type of an archipelago vessel in the early 1800s.

The hull of the sail yacht is akin to a big archipelago peasant sailing boat, but is larger and more seaworthy, something that became essential as the journeys became longer and longer.

The enthusiasts behind the construction have created the Alanta according to infor-

mation about the old-type boats that have been found in preserved documents. No exact drawings have been made available to them.

SET SAIL FROM MARIEHAMN Several schooner ships built in modern times have been launched at the Maritime Quarter of Mariehamn. It is located by Mariehamn’s eastern harbour and within a walking distance from the town centre.

In 1988, the galeas ship Albanus was launched. The Albanus still sails and has her home port in the Maritime Quarter. The Albanus has won several awards in The Tall Ships Races.

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Welcome!

Grannas Bistro We serve delicious meals and coffee breaks.

We also sell our freshly pressed apple juice. Sit indoors or outdoors on the patio with a view of our apple orchards.

Open: www.grannas.ax or Facebook Phone +358 457 342 4539 bistro@grannas.ax

Grannas Äppel We press the juice from freshly picked apples from our apple orchards.

Simply pure and delicious. Find our locally produced apple juice in a grocery store near you! www.grannas.ax Phone +358 457 31 35 777 info@grannas.ax.

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äppel GRANNAS

ÅLAND

Getavägen 1390, Västanträsk, AX-22330

Opening hours: Facebook/www.grannas.ax

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Charming Christmas markets Christmas is celebrated thoroughly in Åland with many season’s markets and traditional Christmas buffets.

Jan Karlsgården’s traditional Christmas market is held at “little Christmas”, on the day before the first Advent Sunday. There are sales of traditional Christmas delicacies, homebaked bread, candies, wreaths, candles, mustards, jams, juices and Christmas-style crafts.

Most of the stalls are outdoors so dress according to the weather! A bus transfer from Mariehamn to the market is recommended as it’s usually difficult to find parking space.

town square and pedestrian street on 6 December.

CHRISTMAS BUFFETS Both eastern and western Nordic food traditions are seasoned with local archipelagic delicacies and flavours in the traditional Åland Christmas buffet. Restaurant Nautical’s Christmas buffet is always a good choice. The buffet is served from the first Advent until a couple of days before Christmas.

IN MARIEHAMN There are several annual Christmas markets with sales of food and crafts in Mariehamn. One of them is held on the

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CAFÉ Home-baked sweets, lunch and sandwiches served in a charming and homely athmosphere.

SHOP Locally produced crafts, recycled fashion, jewellery & design.

Handmade in the Åland Islands.

Welcome!

Torggatan 15, Mariehamn, Åland

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Eat, drink and shop locally!

There is a lot of Åland’s raw produce and artisan products to choose from at the Harvest Festival.

The Harvest Festival is the biggest autumn event in Åland. Many farms in the countryside open their gates to visitors and several restaurants compose special harvest festival menus.

The farms sell cultivated, home-baked and locally produced artisan food, such as charcuterie, cheese, jam and juice. Local arts and crafts are also on offer. Several farms also have a restaurant where you can enjoy local delicacies on site.

Bolstaholm in Geta is one of the largest cattle farmsteads in Åland. The owners Ann and Henrik Sundberg raise beef cattle, and in their farm shop fresh cuts and charcuteries, salamis and hamburgers are sold.

A large number of other Åland goodies are sold in market stalls in the beautiful farmyard.

For the children there is, among other things, a giant sandbox to play in and a castle of straw bales to jump in.

DAILY PROGRAMME The Harvest Festival is held on 15–17 September and the programme varies from day to day. Plan your own favourite route to catch up with as many farms as possible or focus on just a few of interest.

There is a Harvest Festival bus that takes you to a selection of the farms – a good alternative when you travel without a car.

The spring festival Åland in Greenery is held in May and focuses on local fresh produce of the season.

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Enjoy local craftbeer.

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Pub Stallhagen and the Breweryshop, Getavägen 196, Grelsby tel. 0457-3448500 www.stallhagen.com

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Explore Jan Karlsgården’s open-air museum The open-air museum of Jan Karlsgården in Kastelholm is an excellent excursion destination to explore Åland’s heritage.

Old buildings have been moved here from different parts of Åland, such as barns, ox stables, blacksmith’s and smoke saunas.

For example, the main farmhouse Jan Karls once stood in the village of Bamböle in Finström.

VARIOUS EVENTS In the area there are also fine windmills, a boathouse by Slottssundet sea inlet and one of Åland’s foremost sights, Kastelholm Castle.

Here, Åland’s official midsummer pole is erected on Midsummer’s Eve, this year on the 25th of June. Visitors are welcome to join in and give a helping hand with garlands and other decorations of the pole during the day.

At Jan Karlsgården, various events are usually arranged such as crafts days and markets. In July there are themed craft activities for youngsters.

Open daily from 10 am to 5 pm from 2 May to 30 September. This year’s programme will be updated on Facebook and www. kastelholm.ax.

PRISON MUSEUM The prison museum of Vita Björn is located opposite Jan Karlsgården. The prison was built in 1784 and it is the oldest preserved prison building in Finland.

Vita Björn was used as a prison for almost 200 years. The last prisoner was released in 1974.

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2021

Perfect location

Events AUGUST

Arrange your next meeting in the heart of Scandinavia!

Alandica – a modern, functional conference facility in Mariehamn by the Eastern Harbour beach.

Day conference packages from 43€ per person.

See our events calendar at: www.alandicaevents.ax

7.8 11–12.8 20.8 21.8

Åland Sea Jazz Katrina Kammarmusik Man in Black Ser ut som 17

SEPTEMBER 11.9

MEETING

18.9 22–23.9 24.9 25.9 29.9

Queen of fucking everything, Jonas Gardell Albin Lee Meldau HONEY RKDIA Spirit of the 70`s Gävle Symfoniorkester

OCTOBER 15–24.10 Grease 31.10 Thank you for the music NOVEMBER 17.11

info@alandica.ax, www.alandica.ax, tel +358 18 24570, Strandgatan 33, AX-22100 Mariehamn, Åland Finland

The Legends, Movie & TV special

Book your ticket on our website!

Activities during the market: Merchants and craftspeople Showfights with viking warriors Food and drinks in our restaurants Viking age music Viking pancakes

VIKINGAMARKNAD

M A RKN A D SA LTVIK FI BU L A

2000 - 2021

SALTVIK VIKING MARKET 29th-30th-31st of JULY

Test our new adventure for the children, Sagas Raiding Party!

Kvarnbo, Saltvik

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William Shakespeare’s ”As You Like It” is staged on Lilla Holmen in Mariehamn. Photo: Stefan Lomner

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Open-air theatre ”Kommer och försvinner” (Comes and disappears) by the Swedish playwright Lars Norén will be staged this summer by the theatre company Teater Gården. On Lilla Holmen island, Teater Ofelia offers a play by William Shakespeare.

The professional theatre company Teater Gården will play summer theatre in a villa garden in Mariehamn. The villa was the home of the shipowner Gustaf Erikson.

This year, the group pays tribute to one of Sweden’s foremost playwrights, Lars Norén, who passed away at the beginning of the year. In the play “Kommer och försvinner” the three protagonists try to understand the world, each other and themselves.

The roles are played by Jon Henriksen, Sue Lemström and Marc Svahnström and the play is directed by Cris af Enehielm.

The play will be staged on June 28 and July 4, 5, 6 and 7.

The performances will be held outdoors so it is important to dress according to weather.

ON LILLA HOLMEN ”As You Like It” by William Shakespeare is staged by Teater Ofelia with Nicklas Lantz in the main role. The performances are on Lilla Holmen island in Mariehamn for six nights from June 29 to July 4. Admission is free.

CHAMBER MUSIC This year, the Katrina Chamber Music Festival has the theme ”On our own two feet”. In order to highlight the centennial anniversary of Åland’s autonomy the focus is on composers from other autonomous regions, including The Faroe Islands, Catalonia, The Basque Country and Northern Ireland. The concert festival series is held on August 10–14.

TEATER GÅRDEN, see Facebook. | TEATER OFELIA www.ofelia.ax | KATRINA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL www.katrina.ax | www.aland.com – 71

A P R I L KO M M U N I K AT I O N

In the Guldviva workshop we translate our love of Åland into memories for you to carry close to your heart.

Our jewellery is handcrafted from recycled 925 Sterling Silver or 18K gold.

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Memories that last forever COME VISIT US IN SJÖKVARTERET – MARIEHAMN w w w.guldviva.com

Welcome to our sunny terrace in the city of Mariehamn Let us spoil you with delicious dishes.

Enjoy cold drinks, bistro menu and live music in our bar.

Enjoy a good nights sleep in our comfortable rooms and a refreshing dip in our pool.

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ROCKOFF 23–31 JULY. The number one music festival of the summer in Mariehamn. The town square is turned into a festival area with stages and bars. Concerts by several artists and bands, including D-A-D, Battle Beast, Tungevaag & Raaban, Stiftelsen and Myra Granberg. See the programme at www.rockoff.nu

Events in Åland all year round Åland offers many events, all year round. Some of the events have their own pages and presentations in this brochure, but there will be many more if the covid-19 restrictions allow. Here is a selection of events planned for this year. You are welcome to visit the websites www.aland.com and www.visitaland.com for more detailed and updated information. ÅLAND ORGAN FESTIVAL 27 JUNE–2 JULY. Classical concert series in local churches and other venues. www. alfest.org MUSIC IN THE SUMMER NIGHT. Pianist Anders Gabriel Sundström plays music by famous composers in four archipelago municipalities of Kumlinge, Brändö, Kökar and Föglö on 7, 14, 24 and 27 July.

OLD TIME CAR SHOW 17 JULY. Veteran car show and cruising through Mariehamn. www.oldtimecruisers.ax SUMMER THEATRE ON FÖGLÖ 28–31 JULY. ”De fem systrarna Fjäder” at Degerby Brandkårshuset.

KÖKAR WEEK 30 JULY–7 AUGUST. Entrepreneurs and associations present their activities and offer themed progamme.

VIKING FAIR 29–31 JULY. Viking festivities in the village of Kvarnbo in Saltvik, next to the church. A traditional Viking house has been built in the area.

Sales of crafts, food and drink. Viking associations entertain with music and demonstrate their warrior skills.

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A P R I L KO M M U N I K AT I O N

In the Guldviva workshop we translate our love of Åland into memories for you to carry close to your heart.

Our jewellery is handcrafted from recycled 925 Sterling Silver or 18K gold.

Memories that last forever COME VISIT US IN SJÖKVARTERET – MARIEHAMN w w w.guldviva.com

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Welcome to our high standard restaurant with a beautiful view and sunny terrace!

Hamngatan 2, +358 (0)18 19 931 www.nautical.ax 74 – www.aland.com

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CHRISTMAS MARKET 27 NOVEMBER. A traditional Christmas market arranged at Jan Karlsgården open-air museum on Saturday, the eve of the first Advent. Sales of traditional Christmas delicacies and crafts. Many local restaurants serve Christmas buffets before Christmas.

ALANDICA CULTURE HOUSE. Alandica is located in the middle of Mariehamn. The concert hall seats up to 600 guests and there is also a smaller auditorium. Concerts by local and international artists throughout the year. Visit the website www.alandica.ax for the programme.

BALTIC SHANTY FESTIVAL 21–22 AUGUST. Shanty singers and groups perform onboard the sailing ships as well as on different stages in town. More information on Facebook.

FINNISH LEAGUE FOOTBALL. Åland has two football teams in the Finnish league, namely Åland United, the Finnish league champion in 2020, and IFK Mariehamn. The home matches are played at Wiklöf Holding Arena in Mariehamn. See the home match schedule at www.aland.com.

ÅLAND PRIDE WEEK, starting 23 August. Seminars, music and parade. www.pride.ax.

INTERNATIONAL DOG SHOW 25–26 SEPTEMBER. Eckeröhallen, www.ahd.ax. www.aland.com – 75

HEALTHY FOOD, HEALTHY BODY Looking forward to eat a plant-based and gluten-free lunch and finish it off with a sugar-free treat?

Then head for LevaBörMan on Askuddsvägen 28 in Mariehamn.

You can eat your raw food meal in the café or take away it and enjoy it on a bench by the wetland park next door. If you’re feeling fit, the couple behind the company also offers yoga lessons and personal running coaching.

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Extraordinary wine tasting and indoor games Åland is home to many creative entrepreneurs.

The newly-founded Vinsmedjan is a wine bistro offering both tastings and art experiences in an old blacksmiths. In restaurant Compagniet in Mariehamn you can combine food and drink with games of various kinds.

The building belonging to Kvarnbo Pensionat in Saltvik was used as the village blacksmiths from 1909, hence the name Vinsmedjan, the wine smithy. Behind the project, you can find a creative and versatile trio who has opened an artisan centre in the village of Kvarnbo in Saltvik, the very same village where the popular Viking Market is held annually.

Ella Grüssner Cromwell-Morgan is a B&B hostess, sommelier and musician.

Laura Gäddnäs is a bakery and kitchen chef, while Olivia Sarling is a waitress and artisan smith. Together they run Vinsmedjan and offer treats for the mouth, the eye and the ear.

The café is open during the peak season, and wine tastings are arranged by prebooking. You can also book your own tastings for groups up to 50 people.

Vinsmedjan is located next to the B&B of Kvarnbo Pensionat and art gallery Galleri Skarpans.

EAT, DRINK AND PLAY Restaurant Compagniet in Mariehamn is a friendly place where you can just drop in for a drink in the bar or enjoy a hearty dinner. If you’re not feeling hungry, you’re welcome to choose just one of the small dishes from the menu.

Before or after dinner, you can try one of the games available – pétanque on a fullsize court, billiards or shuffleboard. Compagniet is perfect for families or groups of friends to challenge each other. Book the games in advance!

VINSMEDJAN and KVARNBO PENSIONAT, see Facebook | COMPAGNIET www.hotellarkipelag.ax | LEVA BÖRMAN, SOLKULLA GÅRD, see Facebook HUMLAN TRÄDGÅRDSCAFÉ www.dayseemedia.wixsite.com/humlan

TREATS FROM A FARM BAKERY Solkulla farm bakery and café sells freshly baked breads of various kinds, including sourdough bread.

For those who have a sweet tooth, sweet buns, cakes and doughnuts are baked here in long rows. The address is Emkarbyvägen 487 in Finström.

Another oasis in the countryside is Humlan greenhouse café at Sjögrensgatan in Norrby village in Lemland. Here you can enjoy home-baked cakes and the youngsters have a large and protected lawn to play on. www.aland.com – 77

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Buy direct from the farmers Meat, vegetables, eggs, bread, jam and many more products are sold at REKO Åland. You can also adopt an apple tree in Åland!

Networks of local farmers are found in many regions in Sweden and Finland.

REKO is a platform where local producers sell their goods directly to local consumers.

REKO has established itself in Åland and many locals have discovered its benefits.

Visitors are most welcome to join REKO Åland.

Normally, orders are taken on Wednesday and goods are delivered on Thursday afternoon in Mariehamn, opposite the Mariebad swimming centre. The range of produce varies according to the season.

Another network is the Odlarringen cooperative of organic farmers in Åland. Look for vegetables marked with the group’s logo available in most grocery stores for

local organic produce.

Local organic products include a wide range of flour and groats from Överäng’s mill. Porridge lovers praise the mill’s hearty oatmeal and the baking-friendly spelt flour.

ADOPT AN APPLE TREE At Öfvergårds’ apple orchard in the village of Tjudö, you can rent your own apple tree.

Visit the orchard in season and see your tree flower and pick the ripe apples grown for you.

In a prosperous apple year, you can get an abundant harvest from a single tree.

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Take a break amidst a beautiful apple orchard Enjoy a coffee and cake in the middle of a beautiful apple orchard at Grannas Bistro. Åland is Finland’s apple orchard. In northern Åland, hundreds of thousands of apple trees fruit towards the end of autumn. The white and pink blooming apple trees are a stunning sight in the spring and definitely worth a visit!

Grannas in the village of Västanträsk is one of Åland’s largest farms. The farm has opened Grannas Bistro in a rustic warehouse. You can taste the salty and sweet treats on offer while admiring the apple orchards from the outdoor terrace.

the boats pass by.

Snäckö Frukt farm is also a great place to taste the traditional Åland pancake.

Wash it down with freshly pressed apple juice from the orchard. The farm also produces apple chutney and apple purée.

SAFARI IN THE ORCHARDS Öfvergårds apple farm in the village of Tjudö welcomes visitors on guided tours in the orchards. The farm produces apple juice and tastings are included in the visit.

Grannas and Karls-Ers Frukt produce freshly pressed apple juice. The juices can be found in most grocery stores in Åland.

CAFÉ ON A JETTY Apples are also grown in the neighbouring municipality of Geta. The farm Snäckö Frukt has opened a café on a jetty. Sit outdoors on the large terrace and enjoy light lunches and pastries while watching

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Taste the spirits of Åland Fancy a glass of Red Granit? Or would you prefer Päråla? Noble spirits are made in different flavours in Åland.

The Åland Distillery welcomes visitors for guided tours and tastings next to Jan Karlsgården and the restaurant Smakbyn in Kastelholm.

The Distillery’s drinks are fruity: Red Granite is made of cherries, Appleaud is an apple liqueur, and pears give the sweet taste and name to Päråla. The company has also launched a local gin with innovative flavours of juniper, yarrow, tansy and cumin.

Same Same and Farm House. The selection depends on local produce of the season.

GASTROPUB Stallhagen Brewery has several beer varieties in its range. The honey beer is popular and it is flavored with real Åland honey. The brewery also makes seasonal beers such as Christmas beer Julbock. The brewery shop sells Åland delicacies, and the pub serves hearty homely meals of local ingredients, and lots of beer!

BREWERIES Åland has two microbreweries. Open Water Brewery was started by some friends who wanted to brew craft beers according to their own taste. They brew smaller batches of varieties with names like Old & Bitter,

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Welcome to Föglö!

At Föglö there is something for everyone to discover! Let us suggest a taste experience on one of Degerby’s restaurants? A farm visit with the family?

A trip along one of the scenic hiking trails, the disc golf course or one of the beaches? Or maybe you want to visit the museums and market place evenings?

www.foglo.ax

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@visitfoglo

See you at Föglö this summer!

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Coffee break along Lemlandsvägen road Regardless of whether you cycle or drive along Lemlandsvägen, the main road number 3, a break with coffee and refreshments at Amalia Café & Logi is always welcome.

Amalia Café & Logi has a spacious terrace and serves home-baked delicacies with its famously fresh lemonade.

Using its own fruit press, cold-pressed berry juice is the not-so-secret ingredient to make for example blueberry, raspberry and elderberry lemonade. The lemonade factory also produces stronger beverages such as Anton’s Long Drink.

FARM SHOP Amalia’s farm shop sells seasonal beverages as well as handmade chocolate pralines from Mercedes Chocolaterie. Selected cocoa is combined with local Åland ingredients such as dairy cream and butter.

The pralines are regularly ”spiced” with

flavours from Åland’s nature, including sea buckthorn berries and apples.

STONE OVEN BAKERY Visit the artisan bakery Johannas Hembakta to taste bread, savories and sweet buns fresh from the stone oven.

Fresh bread is sold in the mornings from Monday to Friday and the bakery café is open in summertime. It uses organic flour from Överäng’s mill and other raw produce from Åland.

The bakery is located in the scenic Stalldalen, next to lake Långsjön on Getavägen and the main road number 4.

AMALIA CAFÉ/LIMONAD www.amalias.net, www.limonad.ax | MERCEDES CHOCOLATERIE www.chocolaterie.ax | JOHANNAS HEMBAKTA www.johannashembakta.ax | www.aland.com – 85

Time for a tasty break!

Take a break, visit a cosy café or bistro and enjoy fresh homemade delicacies.

There are many nice cafés and restaurants all over Åland, for example at farmsteads, on jetties and in the midst of verdant gardens. They serve both salty and sweet treats and many have the national dish Åland pancake on the menu. Have a nice “fika”!

Me Gusta Åland’s tastiest street food in the town centre and at Maxinge Center!

Our burgers are for people who want the best quality burgers.

We serve them with crispy fries, coleslaw, onion rings, halloumi sticks or cheese-filled jalapeños. We have the favourites for meat lovers and vegans alike.

All burgers are available with keto or gluten-free bread.

We use local ingredients!

We also offer home delivery.

Order on our website or by phone.

Open Mon–Fri 10.30–20, Sat–Sun 12–20.

Torggatan 8, Mariehamn Maxinge Center Ph. +358 457 345 7855 Ph. +358 457 345 1349 www.megusta.ax • Facebook and Instagram

Shipmaster’s Homestead Pellas Museum and café with 19th-century atmosphere. The charming coffee room is housed in the main building with unique maritime heritage. The café serves traditional home-baked cakes, wholewheat sandwiches, Åland pancake and soup of the day.

Open 15 June–29 August, Tuesday–Sunday at 11–16.

Skepparvägen 30, Lemland • skeppargardenpellas.ax

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Hamnmagasinet, Vårdö Welcome to visit our café at Båtsviken by boat or car, or by bus to Hummelvik. Our café with a patio is housed in an old cosy warehouse setting by the sea. We serve meals and sweet treats with focus on local raw produce. We have organic coffee, beer, wine and a selection of local beverages. New this year! Try our summer package with a scoop of smoked shrimps (or natural), aioli, bread and white wine or lemon water. There is also a sandy beach and diving tower next to our café.

Open daily 26 June–14 August. More info on Facebook. Båthusviken, Vårdö

Kallas SkärGård Welcome to our farm restaurant and café. We serve genuine local cuisine of fresh ingredients, and refreshments in a picturesque garden setting. You can choose a table indoors in the old barn or outdoors in our beautiful garden. Or, you can enjoy your coffee with delicious cakes in our elegant orangery.

Sandövägen 81, Vårdö • Opening hours in Facebook Ph. +358 457 345 1554 • www.kallas.ax

Brobacka Gästhem & Café Charming small café in an old wooden house surrounded by a beautiful garden. The café serves light lunches, cakes, sandwiches of local hemvete-bread, Åland pancake and other home-made delicacies.

Eco friendly and local products, preferably from the Åland Islands are used as much as possible. Next to the café there is a small gift shop.

The Green Key certified guesthouse has 6 rooms for overnight stays. Ängsgatan 177, Jomala • www.brobacka.ax

Solkulla Gård Welcome to our charming greenhouse café in our beautiful garden!

We have a wide range of sandwiches, delicious pastries and Åland pancake, among other delicacies. We bake everything in our small bakery, and you can also buy sweet buns and bread to take home!

The specialities of the house include traditional pastries from Ostrobothnia. See the opening hours on Facebook.

Emkarbyvägen 487, Emkarby • Facebook and Instagram

Bergbo Bistro In our bistro we serve fresh lunches, tasty sandwiches, Åland pancake, cakes and pastries from our own bakery. We have cold drinks, coffee, tea, wine and beer. Sit outside in the garden or indoors. Open during the season, see www.bergbostugor.com. Open also in the evenings during the peak season.

Ravandersgränd 4, Eckerö • www.bergbostugor.com

Mattas Gårdscafé Summer café and farm shop on the old family farm of Mattas in Finby, Sund. On the farm there are dairy cows and a small dairy. The café serves cheeses and ice cream from the dairy, and home baked cakes and light lunches of local raw produce. You can make friends with hens, rabbits and other animals.

Opening hours, visit our website or Facebook. www.mattas.ax • Ph. +358 457 342 5844 Norra Finbyvägen 8, Sund

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Nonna Rina Mariehamn’s only genuine Italian pizzeria & restaurant Nonna Rina is located next to the town square in Mariehamn. Here we serve fresh homemade pasta of the day and traditional Italian pizzas 450 °.

Don’t miss our famous espresso! The Ferrari Family welcomes you to enjoy the sunniest outdoor terrace in town.

Ph. +358 18 17111 • Torget, Mariehamn See Facebook for opening hours.

Café Viktor We have created a little oasis for all friends of coffee and home baked delicacies, in the same creative spirit as that of Viktor Crafts & Design shop next door. We serve an assortment of sweet and salty treats based on the finest Åland raw produce. Welcome!

Opening hours, visit Facebook or www.cafeviktor.ax • Torggatan 15, Mariehamn

Svarta katten A pleasant café in an equally pleasant wooden house from the end of the 19th century. In the summer you can sit outdoors under the shade of trees or in the sun. Lighter lunch dishes, homemade pastries and sandwiches are served here. Lactose- and glutenfree dishes are available (LCHF as well).

Ph. +358 18 21599 • www.svartakatten.ax Norragatan 15, Mariehamn

Bagel Bee Coffee Bar Welcome to our cosy café and outdoor patio at the pedestrian street, in the heart of Mariehamn. Enjoy coffee, cold beverages, delicious cakes and our speciality, freshly grilled bagels. We also serve gluten and lactose free and vegan alternatives. In our Turhörnan game corner you can bet on trotting or try you luck in PAF’s lottery and slot machines.

Ph. +358 18 19998 • www.bagelbee.ax Torggatan 6, Mariehamn

IWA konditori & café You are always close to Iwa’s tasty lunches and “fika” in the café in the town centre or at Maxinge Center. Enjoy Iwa’s salads, pies and soups.

Treat yourself to something sweet with your coffee, such as raw food sweets, licorice-butterscotch bars and Princess cake. We also offer catering service. Our meals and treats are perfect for picnics and takeaways.

Maxinge Center, Jomala • Torggatan 12, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 13446 • www.iwa.ax • Facebook

Bagarstugan Café – anno 1866 Cosy café in the heart of Mariehamn. We serve lunch, rich fresh salads and pies, sandwiches of home baked bread, cakes and pastries. We also offer coffee drinks, a large tea assortment, cold beverages, wine and beer. Everything is cooked from scratch with a lot of love! Gluten free, lactose free and vegan alternatives available.

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WELCOME ONBOARD the cruise ship Sunnan II We offer day and evening cruises in the Åland archipelago.

Our restaurant serves lunch and à la carte made of fresh Åland raw produce.

Our bar is fully-licensed.

Come and enjoy delicious food in the Åland archipelago onboard our historic vessel built in 1906!

www.sunnan.ax | info@sunnan.ax | +358 457 3456 030

Our home port is the Maritime Quarter of Mariehamn

Summer Exhibition At Ålands Folkhögskola Welcome to Ålands Folkhögskola! In celebration of our school’s 125th anniversary, this year’s Art Park exhibition will be held under the theme “time flies.....125 years”.

Admission: Free Location: Outdoors on the school grounds Opening times: 24 hours May-September

Address Ålands Folkhögskola Folkhögskolevägen 41 AX-22310 Pålsböle www.folkis.ax

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Ålands Idrottscenter and Godby Hostel in the heart of Åland.

• Complete facility for accommodation and training about 17km north of Mariehamn.

• The hostel in the old school house offers accommodation in double rooms and in a dormitory with 20 beds.

• There is a shared well-equipped kitchen and living room with TV. Toilets and showers are in the corridor.

• Our business and range of services are focused on health and well-being. You can rent a bike, swim, use the gym, play tennis and volleyball and a lot more. The nearby Godby hiking trail is perfect when you want to explore Åland on foot.

• Our tourist information gives you tips about the local gems and nice cafés when you’re visiting the sights of northern Åland.

• We welcome groups and customize packages including accommodation, meals and training.

Free wifi. Welcome!

HOSTEL

CYCLING & HIKING

GYM

SWIMMING CENTRE

Bärvägen 5, Godby +358 (0)18 41 555 info@idrottscenter.com

Discover the beautiful archipelago of Åland!

”Green departure” 15/4–30/9:

The archipelago ferries are an exciting way to discovering the lively archipelago of Åland. From Osnäs, Galtby, Långnäs, Hummelvik and Svinö you reach the archipelago fast and easy.

for MC, car, camper and caravancombinations

-80%

For deckpassengers the trip is free of charge. Take the car or bus to the departure harbor and take a trip that the whole family appreciates!

Ålandstrafiken

Ålandstrafiken

Online booking

Styrmansgatan 1 | Phone +358-18-25 600 info@alandstrafiken.ax | www.alandstrafiken.ax

Ålandstrafiken

FERRY BOOKING INFORMATION – BOOK A TICKET FOR YOUR CAR IN ADVANCE! For pre-booked/paid vehicles –20%/–80%. The booking is valid for the pre-booked route, date and departure only, and not for another ferry departure without a re-booking/cancellation online or via our office. Booked capacity onboard that has not been used or cancelled will be invoiced for no-show.

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Food artisans offer taste experiences In Åland, artisanal food is in high demand. Many farmers and growers refine their raw produce into crafted products and several farms welcome visitors on guided tours.

Ronja Brenner and Andreas Nordlund raise free-range forest pigs. If you want to see them up close, you can book in on the farm’s pig safari tour. You visit their pastures with a tractor and wagon. The tours are arranged four Wednesdays in July.

More information about Nygårds forest pigs can be found on Facebook.

DELICACIES OF THE SEA At Västerro farm restaurant, hand-caught fish delicacies including flounder, wild salmon and perch are on the seasonal menu. The fisherman himself presents the fish of the day and prepares the delicacies in the farm restaurant next to the sea.

Smoked fish is usually for sale and take away. Västerro also arranges artisanal tasting packages for guests.

APPLE ORCHARDS Many farms welcome visitors and offer rural experiences, including the apple farm Öfvergårds with apple orchards, Kvarnbo Pensionat & Vinsmedjan, Snäckö Frukt with fruit orchards, and Marskogens Lamm.

Check the times on the local food artisans’ webpage Mathantverket!

On the sheep farm of Marskogens Lamb, you can go walking on sheep pastures and afterwards you can sample the farm’s charcuteries. The farm shop sells, among other things, artisanal food products, yarn and crafts.

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W.J Dahlman For over 90 years we have delivered good quality food, made on the bestlocal produce. Dahlmans provides the entire production chain from slaughter, cutting and processing of the Åland feedstock.

We manufacture everything from traditional liver pastes to Salsiccia raw sausage. In summertime our barbecue sausages and whole-meat burgers, among others, are bestsellers.

You can find our products in all grocery stores in Åland. www.dahlmans.ax

Grannas äppel Café and farm shop. Here the apples are let to ripen on the trees in fresh archipelago air. Apple farmer Jan Mattsson in the village of Västanträsk manages and develops the farming traditions with care.

Every autumn the high quality sun-ripened apples are picked by hand and sold as such or used in tasty freshly-pressed apple juice.

GRANNAS For opening hours: visit Facebook or www.grannas.ax • Tel. +358 457 313 5777

äppel ÅLAND

100 years of the great small dairy factory Pure Åland nature, short distances and fresh first-class milk are characteristics of our tasty products. In our small dairy factory the craftmanship of our skilled employees contribute to both taste and quality of our product. You can taste this e.g. in our cheeses that have won several awards in the Best Cheese contest in Finland.

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Crustacean, fish & delicacies Our shop sells fresh, smoked and pickled fish, such as perch, whitefish, salmon, pike, tuna and mussels. We also prepare takeaway dishes, tasty pies, soups and delicious shrimp sandwiches. Tasty fish skewers for barbecue. Now also sushi! Visit our shop or order by phone!

Lövdalsvägen 1, Jomala Tel. +358 18 32169 • www.finafisken.ax

Öfvergårds Welcome to our beautiful apple orchard!

• Farm shop • Apple Safari • My Apple Tree • Ax-plåck in the apple orchards.

More information on our website.

Follow us on Facebook & Instagram.

Tel. +358 457 342 1267 • info@ofvergards.ax www.ofvergards.ax

Marskogens Lamm

Organic goat farm

Bolstaholms gård

Ålands senap

Landströmsgatan 21, Svartsmara • farm shop • café • lamb sausages • smoked lamb • furs • yarns • crafts • Åland delicacies

Wätteros gård, Lemland • goat cheese: white and blue, salad and grillcheese • kid meat • lamb meat • skins • leather • honey

Locally produced mustards • ketchup • dressings • sauces • marinades.

Sold in local grocery stores.

Tel. +358 457 342 0784 www.marskogens.ax

Tel. +358 50 531 8768 www.watt.ax

Hamburgers • Salamis • spices • marinades. Available in grocery stores in Åland.

Tenderized beef, sold only in the farm in Geta.

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Tel. +358 18 41287, +358 457 5957 694 www.alandssenap.ax

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Bake your own Åland pancake Åland pancake is easy to bake at home. Take the taste with you; try our favourite recipe!

Traditional Åland pancake can be found in most cafés and outdoor markets. Not to be missed when in Åland!

Some bake the pancake of semolina porridge while others prefer rice porridge.

Some serve the pancake with prune jam and others with raspberry jam.

Taste different versions of the pancake and bake your favourite one when back at home. If you use rice porridge, prepare the porridge according to instructions of the package and then follow our recipe.

CARDEMOM GIVES THE FLAVOUR 1 litre milk 1.5 dl semolina/rice porridge 1 dl flour 3 eggs 1 dl sugar 0.5 tsp salt 2 tsp cardemom 50 g butter or margarine Boil the farina. Let cool for a while.

Lightly whisk the eggs and sugar and mix with the semolina/farina. Mix in the flour, salt and, most importantly, the cardemom, which gives the pancake its unique flavour.

Spread the batter out (approx. 2 cm thick) onto a greased baking pan. Place pats of butter on top of the batter. Bake at 200 degrees until the pancake is golden brown.

The pancake can be frozen if there is any left over.

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Mariehamn – the hub of Åland In Mariehamn, all you need is within a few blocks; shopping, restaurants, cafés, culture and a gentle hubbub.

Mariehamn, the smallest metropolis of the Nordics, has been Åland’s capital and only town since 1861. The town celebrated its 160th anniversary in February 2021.

Mariehamn has a charming town centre with an abundance of shops, cafés and restaurants. There is also free city-wide WiFi called “City Mariehamn”.

GO SHOPPING! In Mariehamn you can find shops for all tastes.

You can easily find the everyday and party vacation outfits for the whole family in the fashion stores and shoe shops. Sports, hunting and outdoor enthusiasts can also find the right gear in Mariehamn.

There is also everything from fabrics and furnishings to kitchenware and utensils.

The shops offer a good mix of Ålandic, Finnish and other Nordic designs.

Make-up, skincare and other beauty products, as well as flowers, books, jewellery, watches and gifts are available.

There is also the Finnish state monopoly liquor store Alko, two pharmacies as well as vintage and second hand stores in the town centre.

The majority of the shops are located along the pedestrian street Torggatan, as well as Norragatan and in Sittkoff Gallerian and Torggallerian.

FLEA MARKET On Thursday evenings, there is a flea market along the pedestrian street and town square between 17 June and 19 August.

After shopping, you can sit down at one of the cosy cafés and restaurants to enjoy

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FREE PARKING Parking next to all shops, cafés and restaurants is free in Mariehamn. In the inner town, parking is limited to two hours. In the Sittkoffs underground parking garage and next to the library, parking is limited to three hours. A parking disc is compulsory!

If you are travelling with a caravan or a mobile home, we recommend Gröna Udden campsite.

The campsite is only a couple of kilometres south of the centre and offers excellent service and a lovely sandy beach.

good food and drink. Restaurants and cafés serve food with local Åland ingredients, and there is always takeaway for a picnic on the green.

THE TOWN OF A THOUSAND LINDEN TREES Mariehamn is called ”the town of a thousand linden trees” because of the linden tree Esplanade between the Eastern and Western harbours.

The town is also often called a maritime town, because of the proud maritime heritage and the importance of the shipping in the local economy.

The well-being of the environment is important for an island in the middle of the Baltic Sea. The municipality is certified in environmental management according to the international standard ISO 14001.

EVENTS IN MARIEHAMN City Mariehamn arranges events throughout the year. For example, several themed days for kids and at Christmas, and Open by Night.

Check the schedule of events at citymariehamn.ax For guided city walks, see ”Mariehamn kultur” on Facebook.

Mariehamn and all of the Åland Islands have many events to offer.

Check the calendar at aland.com!

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MARIEHAMN IN A MUSEUM Would you like to see what Mariehamn looked like a century ago? Mariehamnsmuseet is a small museum displaying a miniature model of the town in the 1920s. The houses have been built according to original drawings and with small details, such as cats and chimney sweepers on roofs.

The museum at Ålandsvägen 42 is open until 15 August. More information at www.mariehamn.ax/ kultur-bibliotek/museer/modellstaden

WALK ALONG THE SEASHORE There is an excellent walking trail along the eastern and western shores of Mariehamn. The trail along the rocky seashore features newly-built ramps and stairs. Here you can enjoy the evening sun and views of the harbour entrance. The rocks also offer fine picnic spots with tables and benches. The trail on the lowland eastern side passes through residential areas with boat jetties and leads to the nature reserve of Tullarns Äng.

See more hiking trails in town at www.mariehamn. ax/stadsvandring

ÖVERNÄSSTUGAN’S SUMMER CAFÉ Take a coffee break at the oldest house in Mariehamn. The red house at the southern end of Parkgatan street belonged to Övernäs village where the town of Mariehamn was founded in 1861.

At the time the town was founded, the Övernäs village had only 33 inhabitants and a handful of farmsteads. Övernässtugan is the only house in Mariehamn remaining of the old village. The café is open Wednesday afternoons at 12–15 between 30 June and 28 July.

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Ulrika Kjeldsen.

Mariehamn’s new sculpture trail This summer, an outdoor gallery of sculptures will be set up in Mariehamn. Walk from sculpture to sculpture and see them all! 17 artists from Sweden, Åland and Finland exhibit their work.

The temporary sculpture exhibition ”Form in Mariehamn” opens on June 10 and is shown until August 22. The art project is one of the town’s contributions to the celebrations of the autonomous Åland’s 100th anniversary.

A jury has selected works by 17 artists.

The sculptures are going to be displayed in various locations, for example along Torggatan, on the town hall hill, along the Esplanade and in Miramarparken, which is located between Alandica Culture House and the town library.

Some works are on the ground, some hang in tree tops and some can also be shown indoors.

Torbjörn Forsberg, Ann Ahlbom Sundqvist, Eva Gottfridsson and Torbjörn Berg. From Finland there are Auli Korhonen, Christine Candolin, Yasushi Koyama, Kaisu Koivisto, Marjukka Korhonen, Tarja Malinen, Taneli Rautiainen and Anssi Pulkkinen.

The Åland artists include Ulrika Kjeldsen and Zygeda Johansson Jurgutyte.

The artists work in different techniques and materials. Ulrika Kjeldsen from Åland, for example, is known for her large animal sculptures that she welds using metal wire.

GUIDED WALKING TOURS There will be guided art tours and the municipal library of Mariehamn will be the information point for the outdoor exhibition.

More information at www.mariehamn. ax/ kultur-och-bibliotek/konst/skulpturutställning.

SEVENTEEN ARTISTS The Swedish artists participating are Monika Gora, Pia Hedström, Mats Lodén,

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Many decades of history The city of Mariehamn was founded in 1861 and celebrated its 160th anniversary this year. To commemorate the celebrations, walk through Mariehamn’s neighborhoods and see how the town has developed.

Mariehamn had an exceptionally grand town plan of its time with large blocks and two esplanades crossing each other.

One of the main characteristics of Mariehamn is the Esplanade, a broad linden alley between the Eastern and the Western harbour. The linden trees in six rows have given Mariehamn the epithet ”the town of a thousand linden trees”.

At the turn of the 20th century, Mariehamn was a popular seaside resort with plentiful wooden villas for town dwellers and their summer guests. Several of the villas are visible along streets like Södragatan and Mariegatan.

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became symbols for the prosperity generated by shipping. In addition to the Town Hall and the building of the navigation institute, the merchant houses Cityhuset and Borenius House at Torggatan 5 and 9 were built.

LEAFY SUBURBS In the 1950s, more people moved to Mariehamn during the years of increased welfare. A new residential area in a time-typical style emerged along Öhbergsvägen and the southern part of Torggatan. The gardens are large, but the houses are relatively modest.

Regular ferry traffic was started in 1959 and led to an economic upswing in Åland.

This also had an impact on the old town centre of Mariehamn. Older wooden houses were demolished and new department stores were built.

Since then, the city has grown both south and north. One of the relatively new residential areas is Storgärdan next to Gröna Udden’s campsite.

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LIBRARY STORIES The beautiful municipal library of Mariehamn is wellstocked. Apart from borrowing books, you can find a wide range of daily papers and magazines. There is a generous section for kids, and a special Alandica collection with books written in and about Åland. The library arranges arts exhibitions as well as music and theatre performances, especially for children.

Visit the library at Strandgatan 29.

EDUCATIONAL WETLAND At the very end of the sea bay of Slemmern at Nabben, on the eastern side of Mariehamn, there is a newly constructed wetland open for visitors.

The purpose of the wetland is to purify rainwater that flows into the bay and protect biological diversity.

Meadow flowers have been sown on the banks to attract butterflies and bumblebees. There are also nesting boxes for birds and the wetland has been stocked with pike fry.

The area is accessible with trails and ramps and there are benches to sit down. Information boards highlight notable flora and fauna in the area.

BOATYARD IN THE MARITIME QUARTER The Maritime Quarter is the centre for Åland crafts and boat building traditions. The area is always open for visitors.

The galeas ship Emelia is currently being constructed and is estimated to take several years. The ribs for the hull of the Emelia are constructed outdoors and you can see the vessel taking shape.

There are two special museums, a maritime chapel for sailors, a port for wooden ships, arts and crafts shops and a restaurant.

The Maritime Quarter is also the home port of the cruise ship Sunnan II.

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Beach volleyball, swimming centre and skate park Anyone in the family who likes to skateboard? The skatepark is located next to the library and is free to use.

The skate park with various ramps was opened in Mariehamn a couple of years ago. It is centrally located below the library and next to Alandica Culture and Congress Hall. The park is free to use for everyone and here you can meet like-minded skaters!

BEACH VOLLEY AND SWIMMING CENTRE If you like beach volleyball, Mariehamn is the place for you. There is one court on Nabben beach, one on Lilla Holmen and three courts on the beach next to Mariebad swimming centre.

Mariebad is the swimming centre for all the family! Here you can swim in a regular eight-lane pool, or you can relax and enjoy the adventure pool with a water slide, massage jets, jacuzzi and a small heated outdoor pool, and a kiddie pool for the youngest ones.

Massage and wellness treatments can be booked upstairs.

BATHING BEACHES Mariebad has a sandy beach next door.

There are three bathing beaches in town at Nabben, Lilla Holmen and by the campsite of Gröna Udden. All of these are child-friendly, Nabben being the shallowest one.

PLAYGROUNDS Mariehamn has many playgrounds with swings, slides and climbing frames. Playgrounds are located at the town square, next to Alandica Culture House, and on Lilla Holmen. There is also a playground next to the Swedish Consulate, near ÅSS marina.

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DISC GOLF AT BADHUSPARKEN Badhusparken has a beautiful location on a hill above the Western harbour. The view over the sailing ship Pommern and ÅSS visitors’ marina is great.

The 9-hole disc golf course is set amidst tall pine trees and lower crooked pines growing on the rocks.

Discs can be bought at a local sports shop or you rent them in a nearby ice cream kiosk or at Åland tourist information office at Storagatan.

EXERCISE OUTDOORS! Next to Idrottsparken in Mariehamn there is a short jogging track with varying terrain. There is an outdoor gym for everyone to use 24/7.

Baltichallen in southern Mariehamn also has a jogging track of a couple of kilometres and an outdoor gym.

STATUE FOR SITTKOFF Nikolai Sittkoff (1828–1887) stands as a statue at Torggatan street, next to the shopping arcade that carries his name.

Sittkoff was a leading merchant in town at the time Mariehamn was founded. He dominated the merchant life in the town with his own shops and had his say in all matters concerning Mariehamn.

Sittkoff ran a shop at Strandgatan, roughly the same place where the shopping arcade is now. He was also a shipowner and provided the town-dwellers with products from distant lands.

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JEWELLERY WITH A TOUCH OF ÅLAND Åland’s nature and culture have inspired the goldsmiths at Guldviva in their jewellery designs. The bracelets, rings and necklaces have motifs such as blue anemones, shells, birch leaves, net shuttles and reef knots, among others.

Also Ele & Kele has handmade design jewellery. In their signature jewellery they use stones of Åland red granite.

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Local arts & crafts make the best mementoes Are you looking for beautiful souvenirs and gifts that are unique and useful in daily life? The crafts shops Salt and Viktor Craft & Design in Mariehamn offer Åland’s largest selection of handmade items.

The craft house Salt is located by the quayside in The Maritime Quarter in Mariehamn.

Step inside and enjoy the wide range of creative and inspiring crafts.

Salt is run by five skillful artisans.

They use different techniques and materials and offer woven carpets and rugs, printed fabrics of own design, thrown ceramic mugs, dishes and bowls, and jewellery.

Several of them have their studios in the house and they can open the doors for visitors to demonstrate how the products are created.

In their shop the artisans also take turns in standing behind the counter so

that they can welcome the visitors and tell more about their work.

The shop also sells products by other artisans, and everything here is the exact opposite of mass-produced products sold all over the world.

OASIS AT TORGGATAN STREET Viktor Craft & Design is located by the pedestrian street in the town centre. There is a large selection of crafts, including knitwear, jewelry, junk art items and clothes.

Here you can also find an abundance of beautiful unique gift items.

Upstairs there is a little gallery with contemporary arts & crafts exhibitions almost every month.

The house also has a charming café serving lunches and homebaked treats made of Åland raw produce.

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POTTERY SHOP IN A SLAUGHTERHOUSE Potter Judy Kuitunen has her workshop and shop Judys Hantverk & Inredning in an old slaughterhouse.

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P H AR MACIES

APOTHEKEN

Torggatan 3 tel. +358 (0)18 16 511 Mon−Fri 8.30 am−5 pm.

After hours Mon−Fri 8.30 am−7 pm, Sat 10 am−4 pm,Sunday and holidays 11 am−4 pm.

Please call for more information..

Kumlinge by tel +358 (0)18-55 408 Mon−Fri 9 am −3 pm. info@apoteket.ax www.apoteket.ax

Godby Apotek Von Knorringsväg 1 Godby Center tel. +358 (0)18 41600 +358 (0)18 41 092 fax +358 (0)18 41 606 godby.apotek@aland.net www.godbyapotek.ax Mon−Fri 8.30 am−5 pm Sat 10 am−2 pm Please call for more information.

affordable groceries

S-market Jomala

Lövuddsvägen 1, Mariehamn

S-market Godby

Godbyvägen 1424, Godby

Central-Apoteket Skarpansvägen 24 tel. +358 (0)18 19 655 +358 (0)18 19 714 fax +358 (0)18 19 653 central-apot@aland.net www.central-apoteket.ax Mon−Fri 8.30 am−5 pm.

After hours Mon−Fri 8.30 am−7 pm, Sat 10 am−4 pm, Sunday and holidays 11 am−4 pm.

Please call for more information.

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Varuboden City

Torggatan 6, Mariehamn Fuel

ABC Västra Macken & Godby

close to the S-market grocery stores

HANDICRAFT

Yarns, leather goods and vintage More and more people have taken knitting as a new hobby during the pandemic. If you are looking for quality yarn selection in Mariehamn, go to Therese Broderi o Garn. It is hard to find a more well-stocked yarn shop!

Therese Broderi o Garn at Skarpansvägen 29 is a real oasis for all friends of knitting and crochet.

The shelves are full of yarns of all varieties, colours and thicknesses.

There are also loads of patterns and accessories to choose from. The owner of the shop is a keen knitter herself and gives you good tips and advice for all kinds of textile crafts.

LEATHER GOODS OF OWN DESIGN The shoemaker STEN LUND at Ålandsvägen 32 repairs footwear of various kinds.

What’s more, the owners also make their own leather products such as bags, laptop

cases, credit card holders and wallets, keychains and earrings. They are great both as mementoes and gifts!

There are many more shops with unique handpicked selections. One of them is Patina at Norragatan 1 selling carefully selected vintage and antique items.

FINNISH DESIGN If you are looking for Finnish design such as Marimekko, go to Kortvaruboden at Torggatan 5. Here you can find clothes, fabrics, bags and other things from the iconic trademark. Clothes from other brands such as Masai are also sold here.

Me and Mimmi is a fashion shop at Torggatan 10 selling women’s clothing from selected brands such as Lisa Yang, Bric a Brac and Sibinlinnebjerg.

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Shopping at its best!

Well-stocked shops are located next to each other in Mariehamn. Join our shopping tour!

Shopping is easy in Mariehamn and the range is wide. Clothes and shoes, jewellery, cosmetics, books and a lot of other products and design.

Do you need help with your bicycle? Something for your boat or for a fishing trip? All this and a lot more can be found in the town centre.

Läderbiten New address, but the same popular selection of shoes, handbags and women’s clothing, all of high quality and style! We have a great passion for shoes and fashion. We always give our customers a friendly and customized service. Welcome!

Norragatan 1, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 14432 Facebook and Instagram

• Ecco • Vagabond • Gabor • Tommy Hilfiger • Gant • Ten Points • Rieker • Birkenstock • Samsonite • Object

Ålands Färg & Tapet Ab In our store you can find everything you need for fulfilling your interior dreams. Find the right paints, wallpapers, floor materials and high quality interior designs. If you need help we’re here to provide you advice and service to reach your dream.

Skarpansvägen 28, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 19867 • butiken@fargtapet.aland.fi

Jakt & Fiskebutiken Äventyret Our well-stocked store at Torggatan in Mariehamn specializes in hunting and fishing gear. We offer the best high quality outdoor garments in town, including Fjällräven and Pinewood. Our wide selection offers everything for successful hunting and fishing trips. Visit us for tips and advice. We can help you!

Torggatan 12, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 23860 • Facebook

STEN LUND Skomakeri Artisan shop at Ålandsvägen 32. High quality shoe care products, leather bags, souvenirs and accessories of own Åland design.

We focus on environmental sustainability and locally manufactured products. We use domestic vegetable tanned leather, linen thread and carefully recycled materials. Open Tue–Fri at 10–16. Ålandsvägen 32, Mariehamn • Ph. +358 40 514 0032 madebystenlund.fi • Facebook: STEN LUND Skomakeri 106 – www.aland.com

Tara We have the latest trends for women and men alike. Our brands include ESPRIT, FREEQUENT, VILA, ONLY and VENTI with stylish classic design and of good quality at fair price. In other words, affordable luxury! In addition to clothes, there are socks and comfortable underwear from Falke, Happy Socks, Triumph, Sloggi and Avet.

Sittkoff Gallerian, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 23955 • www.tara.ax

Hasses Ur & Guld We have jewelry and gifts that reflect your personality and create the right feeling for different occasions. We will help you to find the unique accessories, memorable gifts and the best mementoes. Get inspired by our wide range of jewelry, bijouterie, watches, interior details and gifts.

We also perform repairs.

Torggatan 13, Sittkoff Gallerian, Mariehamn • Facebook and Instagram • Ph. +358 18 16366 • info@hasses.ax

Mjuk & Len We have everything in makeup, hair and skincare. Our professional staff helps you find products and treatments that suit your unique needs.

Our brands include Dermalogica’s skin care, make-up from Lumene and Loreal, as well as accessories from Glitter. Open every day in summer!

Mjuk & Len City, Sittkoff Gallerian, Mariehamn Mjuk & Len Spa, Nygatan 7C, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 19747 • www.mjukolen.ax • Facebook

Wickströms Ur & Guld We offer the perfect gifts for birthdays, name givings and weddings, or something for yourself. We focus on high quality products and have a wide selection of gold and silver jewellery and watches.

We also provide service and smaller repairs, and change batteries.

Torggatan 13, Sittkoff Gallerian, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 19833 • wickstroms.ax

Klipp upp Your hairdresser in center of town. Drop in or book online.

Opening hours Mon, Wed, Fri: 9–17 Tue, Thu: 9–19 Sat: 10–15. Saturdays closed in July. www.

Torggatan 10, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 15021 • www.klippupp.com

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Retrobutiken i Mariehamn We sell and buy vintage furniture, carpets, design, glassware, porcelain (Iittala, Arabia, Rörstrand etc), ceramics, paintings, lamps and much more! Largest selection of second hand and vintage in Mariehamn.

Parking outside the shop. Ice cream, clothes and Swedish Madame Chic’s skin care products and makeup. Welcome!

Opening hours FB/Instagram (Retrobutiken_mariehamn), retrobutiken.mariehamn@gmail.com • Storagatan 15

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Lisco Bok och Papper Find the right reading for your holiday in our book store in Mariehamn. We have lots of interesting literature, from bestsellers to popular classics and children’s new favorites. We also sell nautical charts and stationary.

Skarpansvägen 25, Mariehamn Ph. +358 457 345 7557 • www.lisco.ax

Lisco Present & Hobby Getting bored on vacation? In our store at Maxinge we have lots of entertainment and fun pastime for all the family. Everything from crafts, games and board games to books, gifts and gift packages.

Maxinge Center, Jomala Ph. +358 457 345 7577 • www.lisco.ax

On Fleek At our beauty shop On Fleek at Maxinge you will find skincare products, cosmetics, scents, grooming products and gifts for her and him.

Welcome!

Shiseido • Indy Beauty • The Ordinary • bareMinerals • BullDog • Marc Jacobs • Lumene and other.

Sparvägen 1, Maxinge Center, Jomala Ph. +358 457 3457 330 • www.onfleekaland.ax

Wemarin Welcome to your marine equipment store in the centre of Mariehamn. We’re known for our good and skilled service.

Our store offers the equipment you need for your boat.

Within a walking distance from the two visitors’ marinas in Mariehamn.

Skarpansvägen 20, Mariehamn Ph. +358 18 12990 • wemarin.com

Ele & Kele We have Åland’s largest selection of Ele & Kele’s jewelery of Åland red granite. Unique jewelry with pressed flowers from the Åland nature.

I have been making artisan jewelry for 48 years in Italy, Denmark, Sweden and Åland; a guarantee of quality and service. ”Bring a piece of Åland with you!” /Roberto Ferrari Torggatan 10, Mariehamn • Ph. +358 18 16495 See Facebook for opening hours.

Peters Cykel & Sportservice Bikes and bike gear • Bike repair shop and spare parts

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Norragatan 9, Mariehamn Tel. +358 40 553 7511 sportservice79@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook!

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Experience the best of Åland for one or more days.Book your trip, accommodations, and activities, conveniently online.

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Vikingline.fi/aland Vikingline.se/aland

LARGE SELECTION, LOW PRICES Tel. 018-28 848

Tel. 018-28 845

VIKINGAGRÄND 11, MARIEHAMN TEL. 018-12 012*

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16.6-14.8 Smartpark/Leklandet Monday-Saturday kl 11-18

The bus from Mariehamn to Smart Park leaves 11.00 and back at 15.55 Phone: +358 18 38 499

FamiljeparkenSmartPark

Phone: +358 18 233 37

www.leklandet.ax

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MORMORS Gröna Hus

En restaurang på landet

DELICIOUS FOOD IN MARINE ATMOSPHERE

A restaurant in the countryside

Our restaurant serve food made from scratch and as far as possible on Åland produced ingredients. Welcome to Norrby!

Open daily April–September www.fpvonknorring.com info@fpvonknorring.com Östra hamnen Tel: +358-18 16 500

Opening hours and more info: www.mormors.ax To find us follow the signs after Lemland church.

Tel +358-457-3450323 FB: ”mormorsgronahus”

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Enjoy nature and tranquility by the sea.

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SAUNA – RELAXING ON THE CLIFFS À LA CARTE – GUEST HARBOR – BAR WALKS BY THE SEA +358 18 49 408 info@havsvidden.com | www.havsvidden.com

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CHECK OUR LATEST NEWS: www.facebook.com/havsvidden & Instagram

HANDICRAFT

Sten Lund Skomakeri.

Crafts, farm shops & bakeries MARIEHAMN ELE & KELE, Torggatan 10. Handmade jewellery of own design. Open year round. Tel. +358 18 16495 GULDVIVA, Maritime Quarter. Handmade silver and gold jewellery. Open year round. Tel. +358 18 22130. www. guldviva.com MUSEUM SHOP, Åland Maritime Museum, Hamng.

2. Åland crafts, souvenirs, postcards and maritime literature. Open year round. Tel. +358 18 19930. www. sjofartsmuseum.ax SALT, Maritime Quarter. The largest selection of Åland crafts. Ceramics, glassware, knitwork, woven textiles, silver and wooden crafts. Åland delicacies and books.

Open year round. Tel. +358 18 21505. www.salt.ax STEN LUND SKOMAKERI, Ålandsvägen 32. Open year round. Leather crafts and repair of leather goods. Tel. +358 40 5140032. www.madebystenlund.fi VIKTOR CRAFTS & DESIGN, Torggatan 15. Local design, crafts, jewellery, clothes, interior details, café, art gallery.

Tel. +358 40 861 2375 ZygedART, Maritime Quarter. Gold and silver smithy, arts & crafts. Open year round. Tel. +358 405 429 189

Reliable quality service available 24/7. Well-equipped comfortable taxis for 4–6 persons.

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Download our free app from App Store or Google Play, or scan this code:

018-26000

+358 18 26000 | www.mariehamnstaxi.com Norra Esplandgatan 4, Mariehamn

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Construction, garden and leisure time.

Which machine do you need?

Curious about our selection? www.axrent.ax

In our webshop

www.bokhandel.ax you can buy contemporary Åland litterature

DE FEM SYSTRARNA FJÄDER Written & directed by Daniel Lindström

Föglö Sommarteater celebrates its 5th anniversary with an absurd comedy from the 80s!

Five sisters argue about a legacy and when everything escalates they lose their composure.

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Outdoors at Brandkårshuset 28–31 July at 19.30 Matinee 1 Aug at 13.00 Tickets: Ph. 0457-343 2676 Adults 20€/youth 10€ In cash at the gate.

For over 12-year-olds.

So much more than a bookshop!

Apart from books we also offer office supplies, maps, nautical charts, souvenirs and post cards.

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COUNTRYSIDE/ARCHIPELAGO AMALIAS LIMONADFABRIK, Lemlandsvägen 1865, Lemland. Lemonade factory shop, café and secondhand.

Open in summer. Tel. +358 40 518 3214. www.amaliaslimonad.net ECKERÖ POST & CUSTOMS HOUSE, Storby, Eckerö.

Museum shop with local arts & crafts. Open daily on 15 May-10.9.

JOHANNAS HEMBAKTA, Stornäsvägen 40, Grelsby.

Bakery shop and café. Open in summer. Tel. +358 457 345 3230. www.johannashembakta.ax JUDYS HANTVERK & INREDNING, Hindersvägen 1, Jomala. Crafts and design. Tel. +358 18 19988 LINASTUGANS HANTVERK, Hällövägen 6, Geta. Textile crafts. Open by appointment. Tel. +358 18 49694, +358 40 730 1499. www.home.aland.net/linastugan LUGNET KERAMIK, Skarpnåtövägen 356, Hammarland.

Large selection of hand thrown ceramics. Open in summer. Tel. +358 18 37780. lugnet.ax MATTAS GÅRDSMEJERI, Norra Finbyvägen 8, Sund.

Dairy farm shop with artisan cheeses. Tel. +358 457 342 5844.

MARSKOGENS LAMM/CAFÉ SVARTA MARAN, Svartsmara. Sheep farm shop. Open in summer. Tel. +358 457

342 0784. www.marskogens.ax PEDERS APLAGÅRD, Österbygge, Kökar. Apple cider, juice and jam. Other artisan food souvenirs. Open in summer. Tel. +358 40 736 2498. www.aplagarden.net SAFARISHOPPEN, Käringsunds Fiskeläge, Eckerö.

Venison sausage, souvenirs, ice cream. Open in summer.

Tel. +358 18 38103. www.granbergs.ax/viltsafari.html SOLKULLA GÅRDSBAGERI, Emkarbyvägen 487, Finström. Farm bakery, sales of bread and buns, garden café.

Tel. + 358 50 342 1087.

SKARPNÅTÖ HOMESTEAD, Skarpnåtöv. 1560, Hammarland. Handwoven textiles, sheep skins. Open by appointment. Tel. +358 18 37227. www.aland.com/skarpnato SMAKBYN, Slottsvägen 134, Kastelholm. Shop with artisanal food souvenirs. Open when the restaurant is open.

STICKSTUGANS HANTVERK & CAFÉ, Norråkersvägen 20, Järsö, Lemland. Crafts and café. Open in summer.

Tel. +358 457 371 5369. www.stickstugan.ax STRAND OCH COMPANY, homebaked salt and sweet treats. Klippanvägen 20, Sund. Tel. + 358 50 541 2553. ÖFVERGÅRDS, farm shop with apple products. Vesterbacken 76, Tjudö. Call for opening hours. Tel. + 358 457 342 1267.

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We want to work with you Åland’s Public Healthcare Services, ÅHS, offers a secure working environment in serene surroundings of natural beauty. We have a friendly working atmosphere, and the short commuting distances allow you to have more free time. Fill your extra time with activities and new hobbies. Enjoy the rich local culture life and nature, join a club or try something entirely new! ÅHS always welcomes new colleagues. Contact us and we will tell you more!

www.ahs.ax 114 – www.aland.com

Phone +358 18 5355 · e-mail: info@ahs.ax

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Our campsite is located by the sea and within a walking distance from the centre of Mariehamn. Park your motorhome, pitch your tent on the campsite or treat yourself to a comfortable night in our cosy overnight cabins. The seaside area is beautiful with a beach sauna and child-friendly sandy beach for sunbathing and swimming. You can also play mini golf or rent a bicycle for your own day trips. Do you want to enjoy a little extra of the holiday life? We recommend a visit to our café, this year with a new pizza kitchen, summer bar and glazed terrace. Enjoy ice cream and fresh summer meals, we have lots of treats on the menu.

www.gronaudden.com • +358 (0)18 528 700