Åland Travel Magazine 2020 • English

Explore Åland this year!

2020

The most beautiful island archipelago in the Baltic Sea awaits with open arms. And we’re closer than you think – just a pleasant, two-hour boat passage from Grisslehamn. We here at Eckerö Linjen have worked long and hard marketing Åland, and we’ve put together travel packages to suit everyone: golfing, fishing, cottage stays, hotels, dining, children’s activities and just about everything else to make your holiday a memorable one. If you book your accommodations or a travel package through us, you will always get a discount on the boat fare.

THE FISH ARE ALWAYS BITING IN ÅLAND

We book accommodation, fishing guides, boats and fishing permits. Everything to make your stay perfect!

FIND ACCOMMODATION

Åland has accommodations to suit all tastes. Luxurious villas perched atop high rocks, cosy cottages, modern hotels and authentic guesthouses.

SPORT HOLIDAYS

We offer a wide variety of sporting holidays in Åland, including swimming, football, orienteering, curling and much, much more.

ÅLAND ISLANDS

GOOD FOOD

AND GOOD CONSCIENCE

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Mariehamn & all of Åland

Welcome aboard THE M/S ECKERÖ!

TASTE IS EVERYTHING!

Our chefs are passionate about good, well-prepared food, and they use whatever locally produced ingredients are in season.

Find new favourites served at our extensive archipelago buffet at Buffé Bornholm, indulge yourself with a delightful à la carte dinner at Restaurang Rospiggen or choose one of the specials of the day at Kafé Käringsund.

Tip!

We offer discounted prices for children!

Buffet prices for children 6–17 years of age are half off the normal price, while children 0–5 years of age eat for 10 €.

We are sure that you will have a truly unforgettable trip with us. Our cruise hosts are always ready for fun, and we present live bands, guest performers, bar pianists and troubadours. During the summer, you can chill out at a summer party on the sundeck. Don’t forget to pick up some goodies and treats for festive occasions all year round at our well-stocked tax-free shop. Our prices are always 25 % lower than on land!

GOLFING HOLIDAYS

Åland has two top of the range golf courses: the Åland Golf Club and Eckerö Golf. You can book one of them or even combine the two.

There is accommodation close to the courses.

PADDLE, HIKE, BIKE, GOLF & FISH!

Sailing ships and boatbuilding

CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Åland’s short distances, even landscape and close proximity to the sea make it an ideal destination for a cycling holiday! Our convenient cycling packages include travel, accommodations (with breakfast) and use of a bicycle.

SUMMER PRICES:

ACTIVE DAYS

ECKERÖ FOR KIDS

There’s plenty for kids to see and do in Eckerö. Leklandet, SmartPark, Käringsund Game Safari, Hunting & Fishing Museum, beautiful beaches – to name just a few!

THIS IS THE PLACE FOR A MARITIME LIFE

One-way trip on M/S Eckerö.

Boat tickets starting at 5,25 € (Children 0–17 travel for free.)

Passenger car starting at 15,25 € Motorcycles 13,50 €

We’ll be with you all the way!

Read more and book your holiday online!

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Bicycles 5,00 € Get a discount on your boat trip by booking your travel package or accommodations with us!

ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE WONDERFUL NATURAL TREASURES OF THE ARCHIPELAGO

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CONTENTS Åland – Always close to the sea__________ 3 It’s easy to fall in love with islands here______________________ 6 Entertainment or the beach – it’s all just a stone’s throw away_______ 10 Mariehamn – A city for seafarers________ 12 Life at sea __________________________ 14 Nature’s own remedy _________________ 16 More seaside views on the renovated Slottsbana golf course_________________ 24 Fishing year round____________________ 26 The place for horses and dogs __________ 33 Åland is perfect for a sporting mini-adventure!______________ 34 Whoops! (Almost) anything can happen in Åland!__________________ 39 Memories from a time of high drama____ 40 Good and sustainable go hand in hand___ 46 Life in Åland on the pages of a book_____ 50 What a musical island! ________________ 51 Artistic encounter –Billgren vs. Wilén ___ 53 Rocky shores and the sea _____________ 54 Åland – a place to meet _______________ 59 What interests you the most?___________ 61 How would you like to stay in Åland?____ 67 Magical experiences on your own boat___ 77

Create cherished memories in Åland!

Some of my favourite holiday memories are from my family’s summer cottage on the island of Kumlinge. I find energy and inner calm when I spend time among the old red storehouses on the little island, which sits right in the middle of the Åland archipelago. There, I can sit on the sun-bleached pier while the kids play along the shore. We fish and eat the freshly caught smoked perch. In the winter, we cosy up in front of the fireplace while snowflakes float down outside the windows.

You, too, can create your own cherished memories of Åland. With the sea all around and more than 6,700 islands, there are endless places to explore in the world’s most beautiful archipelago. Distances are short and it never takes long to find a place for a swim, a sight to admire or a restaurant for a delicious bite to eat. We Ålanders say that we’re ‘on island time’– there are no queues or long commutes – which is why we’re able to get more out of our days. It seems almost as if we have 25 hours in the day instead of just 24.

Even though many think Åland is beautiful in the summer, I’d like to point out that every season has its special charm. Floral displays, our marvellous bird life and the Åland in Greenery open house event in the countryside are just three reasons to visit in the spring. Autumn is high season for sport fishing and outdoor activities, and the charming Harvest Festival is a good place to sample delicious raw ingredients and fantastic artisanal foods. The winter is a time of repose in Åland, and there is plenty of time to wind down and rest both body and mind. Why not try long-distance skating on the brilliant expanses of a frozen bay?

An evening sauna is always so much more enjoyable after a day out in the bracing archipelago air.

Naturally, summer is also a great time to be here, with its white nights, the glittering blue of the sea and action-packed days filled with all manner of events and activities.

I wholeheartedly recommend that you come to Åland during every season to make lovely new memories – they will be sure to bring a smile to your face in the years to come. Welcome!

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PHOTOS Therese Andersson Daniel Eriksson Ingmar Eriksson Robert Jansson Niclas Nordlund Tiina Tahvanainen Jacob Saurén Stefan Öhberg

Kjell Söderlund Janni Altin Rebecka Eriksson Sanna Könönen-Wahlstedt Visit Ålands mediabank Ålandstidningen Nya Åland Ålands Maritime Museum

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Self-government Åland is the oldest autonomous region in Europe as well as the smallest. Åland was granted autonomy after a decision was issued by the League of Nations in Geneva in 1921. A strong movement in Åland had been campaigning for its incorporation into Sweden, but Finland refused to relinquish control. The decision issued in Geneva became a compromise. Åland’s first parliamentary body, with 30 members (today called the Parliament of Åland) held its first plenary session on 9 June 1922. The Parliament of Åland passes legislation on the economy, education, transportation and health care.

The Government of Åland, Parliament and regional administration offices are housed in the Åland Parliament Building, which is located on the Mariehamn market square.

From June 2021 to June 2022, “Åland 100 år” will be celebrated with a variety of activities.

Visit Åland Do you want more information on things to do in Åland?

Just stop by the Visit Åland office on Storagatan 8 in Mariehamn.

Call +358 (0)18 24000, email info@aland.com or visit www.visitaland.com

Symbols In 1954, Åland introduced its own flag - a red and yellow cross on a field of blue. Åland has its own postal service, which issues its own stamps. Many of these stamps have won awards in international competitions. Åland has its own license plates for motor vehicles. These all begin with the identifier ÅL.

Currency

Islands of Peace

Åland’s currency is the euro and both Åland and Finland are in the Eastern European time zone. When it is 12 noon in Sweden, it is 1:00pm in Åland.

Åland is known as the Islands of Peace. Åland has no defence forces or active military bases. Ålanders are exempt from military conscription in the Finnish Defence Forces.

Population What a pleasing development – more and more people want to live in Åland! Over the past few years, Åland’s population has grown by 200-300 persons and will soon reach the 30,000 mark.

Nearly 12,000 people live in Mariehamn, Åland’s only city.

The official language in Åland is Swedish.

Åland – Always close to the sea To get to Åland you’ll need to cross the sea - what will you find when you arrive?

Seafarers and boat builders? IT experts and chip manufacturers?

Farmers and opera singers? There’s a simple answer: All of the above and then some. Åland is just this diverse. Just as active and modern as it is tranquil and traditional. Åland is a patchwork of islands strewn across the middle of the Baltic Sea. It has one city, Mariehamn, and a vibrant countryside. You’ll always be close to the sea, washed by briny sea breezes. Åland is a country in the middle – a mixture of Sweden and Finland seasoned with influences from the time when Åland was part of the Russian Empire. Today, Åland is self-governing and, thanks to its autonomy, able to create a society according to its own needs and conditions.

THE ÅLANDERS are an enterprising people. They are used to doing things themselves and relying on their own abilities.

But, they never turn away from the world at large, either. They have sailed the seven seas and returned with new ideas

and dreams. In many cases, they also came home with the wherewithal to realise them.

IN ÅLAND, tradition and modern thinking go hand in hand. Windmills are restored and midsummer wreaths are made while high-tech companies serve customers all over the world. These two worlds can easily be brought together on such a small scale.

THE CLIMATE is temperate and summers are typically sunny. Åland is said to have the most hours of sunshine in the Nordic countries from May to August. It tends to be windy – usually blowing in from the southwest – and numerous wind turbines provide Åland with green power.

ÅLAND’S ORIGINAL centre is where the village of Långsbergsöda is located today. This is where the very first Ålanders arrived. One might wonder just how they managed to find their way to Åland, which was an expanse of barren islands in the middle of the wide open sea, but the waters surrounding it were rich with seals, fish and sea birds and the first Ålanders were devoted hunters and fishers.

IF YOU WOULD like to learn more about Åland, visit the Cultural History Museum of Åland. A new permanent exhibition presents 7,500 years of Åland history, from the first inhabitants in the Stone Age to modern-day society.

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THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF KASTELHOLM in Sund.

THE BOMARSUND FORTRESS RUINS in Sund.

ECKERÖ MAIL AND CUSTOMS HOUSE in Eckerö.

JAN KARLSGÅRDEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM in Sund.

THE CROWN PRISON VITA BJÖRN in Sund.

FINSTRÖM MEDIEVAL CHURCH.

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100 % Åland – Don’t settle for anything less!

WE CUSTOM-TAILOR and book Åland packages for any group. Whether you have a 4-ball looking to try golf courses at Kastelholm or a 400-person group for a conference at Alandica Culture & Congress, we’ll make sure you get a travel package worth your hard-earned money!

WE KNOW ÅLAND and can open all sorts of doors for you. All of Åland’s hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and activities are included in our extensive range, and we co-operate with all ferry lines and airlines serving Åland. After operating for nearly 40 years in Åland, we have also established a unique network of contacts with local businesses, sports, cultural life and administrative agencies – contacts that are useful to our guests.

Henrik Nordström will book the best Åland package for your group!

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is call or email us with your wishes, and we’ll get back to you with our best possible offers. Read more about what we have to offer at www.turist-konferens.ax.

The package options presented below will give you some ideas on how an Åland package for your group might look!

Conference & Kick-off

Golf-Åland All-in-One

Fishing-Åland Basic or Pro

• Optional return ferry trip.

• Conference & meals on board.

• Continued meeting in Mariehamn and/ or activities, such as visits to Åland’s Maritime Museum & museum ship Pommern, fishing, golf or beer tasting at Stallhagen Brewery.

• Accommodation with full-board at the 4-star Hotel Arkipelag.

• Return ferry trip Kapellskär–Mariehamn or Grisslehamn–Berghamn.

• Two 18-hole rounds with perfect tee times on the new Castle course and the Kings' course at the Åland Golf Club in Kastelholm or at Eckerö Golf in Kyrkoby.

• Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Arkipelag, Park Alandia or Cikada.

• Optional return ferry trip or flight.

• Two overnight stays with breakfast at Hotel Arkipelag.

• Fishing trip on your own or with a professional guide in the renowned, pike-rich archipelago surrounding Mariehamn.

• Sauna and pool.

• Dinner in the hotel restaurant.

Package prices from 299 €/guest

Package prices from 210 €/golfer

Package price from 325 €/fisherman

Arkipelag Celebration

Arkipelag Deluxe

Solhem School trip

• Ferry trip from Stockholm to Mariehamn by M/S Viking Grace.

• Champagne breakfast on board.

• Transfer to Hotel Arkipelag.

• 3-course dinner in the hotel restaurant.

• Accommodation with breakfast.

• Optional return boat trip, including a dinner buffet.

• Return ferry trip Stockholm–Mariehamn or Turku–Mariehamn.

• Luxury breakfast on board.

• Transfer from the ferry terminal to Hotel Arkipelag.

• Welcome champagne.

• Dinner and accommodation in a deluxe suite.

• Optional return ferry trip, with lunch and dinner on board.

• Two-night accommodation with full-board at Pensionat Solhem by the sea in southern Mariehamn.

• Rental bikes and possibility for activities such as swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, adventure golf and/or horseback riding.

Package prices from 210 €/adult, 50 €/child

Package prices from 385 € /person

Package prices from 215 €/pupil

Strandgatan 35 AX-22100 Mariehamn | Tel. +358 18 15 987, Mobile +358 457 526 7087 henrik@turist-konferens.ax • www.turist-konferens.ax

With the sea as your neighbour in the heart of Mariehamn From 49 €/person in a double room with balcony including: – Evening sauna and swimming pool – Free entrance to Arken nightclub – Åland breakfast

Perfect location

www.hotellarkipelag.ax Strandgatan 35, Mariehamn +358 (0)18 24020

2020 Events

Do not miss on the many events we have to offer!

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 44 € per person.

See our events calendar at: www.alandicaevents.ax

MEETING

January: 18–19.1 Trollkarlen från Chicago

February: 5.2 Radikal Optimist – Anders Jansson 22.2 Lennie Norman 29.2 Close Enough

March: 3.3 FORK Chapter 2: The End Tour 14.3 Hits of the 60´s

May: 3.4 Man in Black 5.4 Thank you for the music 18.4 Jonas Gardell – Queen of f*cking everything – SOLO info@alandica.ax, www.alandica.ax, phone +358 18 24570, Strandgatan 33, AX-22100 Mariehamn, Åland Finland

Book your ticket on our website!

It’s easy to fall in love with islands here How many islands can you visit in one day? It’s a legitimate question to ask in Åland.

The main island is surrounded by scores and scores of islands big and small, all peppered across one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world.

It’s easy to fall in love with islands in Åland - to start collecting them, visiting as many as possible.

Most people arrive in Åland on one of the big passenger ships, coming ashore on the main island, which many Ålanders refer to as the mainland.

THIS IS WHERE you’ll find Mariehamn, Åland’s one and only city, which is surrounded by a rich, vibrant countryside.

The main island is ringed by thousands upon thousands of islands, both big and small. Many of these are inhabited all year

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round and have daycare centres, schools and grocery shops, not to mention cottage villages, restaurants and guesthouses, which welcome visitors.

INTER-ISLAND FERRIES, which also carry cars and bicycles, make runs from the main island out to the inhabited islands several times a day all year round. It’s quite an experience to sit out on the deck and watch the beautiful archipelago from your high ferry perch.

Bridges and causeways have been built between many of the islands.

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IN OTHER WORDS, it’s quite convenient to drive or bike around the spectacular archipelago. You can stay on an island for a day or two and then move on. If you’d like to find your inner Robinson Crusoe, you can rent a cottage on its own little island and have it all to yourself.

MANY COMING TO ÅLAND from the east take the Archipelago Trail, where you take an inter-island ferry from Osnäs or Galtby in the Turku archipelago. And, you’ll get an extra dose of islands to boot.

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Ferry service within Åland For more information on inter-island ferry service within Åland, please contact Ålandstrafiken, at (tel.) +358 (0)18 25600. www.alandstrafiken.ax

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Ååå,

so many ways to relax!

TAKE A MINI-BREAK! Prices from €99 per person!

Mariehamn, the heart of the Åland Islands, offers various opportunities to spend time together – for couples, families, friends, and co-workers.

The price includes all of the following: • Return tickets for the ferry boat • Accommodation in a double room in the four-star Hotel Pommern • Breakfast and a three-course archipelago dinner in the Kvarter5 Restaurant at the hotel

Reservations and inquiries can be made 24/7 both by email info@alandhotels.fi and by phone +358 18 15 555.

Travel by sea!

Board a ferry at the Port of Turku and spend a pleasant day at sea – shop, enjoy delicious food, and relax! The ferry will arrive in Mariehamn in the afternoon. You will stay at Hotel Pommern, which is located in the middle of the town, making it easy to enjoy the sea air and visit the various attractions. You will depart Mariehamn the following afternoon, and the ferry will arrive in Turku in the evening.

Enjoy local delicacies!

A delicious three-course archipelago dinner is served at Hotel Pommern’s restaurant, Kvarter5. Then treat yourself to something refreshing from our bar – we offer a hand-picked wine list, innovative drinks and craft beers from local breweries.

Enjoy a rich Åland breakfast the next morning.

When was the last time you slept in?

The waves won’t rock your bed or the dining table. Hotel Pommern offers you a good night’s sleep, undisturbed by the waves of the sea. Enjoy your stay at this stylish, Scandinavian hotel!

Tall Ships Race 2021!

Mariehamn will be visited by around hundred different types of vessels during Tall Ships Race on 22–25 july, 2021. The festive atmosphere of Tall Ships Race will fill the town.

Welcome to join the party!

Entertainment or the beach it’s all just a stone’s throw away Everything is close by in Mariehamn – beaches, entertainment and shopping.

The best, simplest way to get around is by bicycle or on foot.

Mariehamn is a lovely holiday city, where stress and long queues are unfamiliar concepts. A city where nature and entertainment of all kinds can be found side by side.

You can saunter along at a leisurely pace and still manage to get in a full day.

If you’re pressed for time, you can rent a bicycle and pedal around town.

THE CITY CENTRE and its pedestrian boulevard Torggatan is convenient for shopping. Here. you’ll find both Ålandic handicrafts and speciality boutiques with popular brand name products and second-hand goods. Cafés and restaurants line the streets and, in the evening, the city’s pubs, bars and nightclubs open their

doors. Many of these establishments offer live music.

If you want to take a dip in the sea, you can actually do it right in the middle of the city. There are several beaches from which to choose.

YOU CAN TAKE a relaxing day cruise on an old-fashioned steamer-style excursion boat with meal service on board. You can even rent a boat yourself and take a spin out on the inlet, or take a stroll along the beautiful shoreline and across forested meadows.

If you’d like to learn more about Åland’s history, just head over to one of the city’s museums. Mariehamn was founded in

1861 while Åland was under Russian rule.

The matriarch of the city is none other than Maria Alexandrovna, wife of Russian Czar Alexander II. THE PLAN of the city was modern for its time, with large, rectangular lots and straight streets. This prevented the spread of fire, which was the scourge of cities with timbered houses. Today, buildings are set much closer to one another and the large lots have been divided into several smaller ones.

A broad esplanade, lined by linden trees, runs from the western harbour to the eastern harbour, and is one of the city’s most well known landmarks.

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THE CULTURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF ÅLAND.

ÅLAND MARITIME MUSEUM.

THE MARITIME QUARTER.

ÅLAND ART MUSEUM.

MARIEHAMN MUSEUM.

LILLA HOLMEN.

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Maritime Quarter in Mariehamn.

Mariehamn – A city for seafarers guano for shipment to London.

The voyage had gone well and the crew was looking forward to spending Christmas with their families.

However, just a few nautical miles from Mariehamn, the ship ran into heavy weather and ran aground. Twelve men were lost and four managed to The barque Plus. survive. The Plus lies at a depth of 20 to 30 metres and is today a popular spot for sport diving. The Åland Maritime Museum also has an exhibit with items salvaged from the sunken barque, Plus. In addition to these, the anchor outside the entrance door and the anchor and chain in the park to the south of the museum are from the Plus.

If you had to choose only one label for Mariehamn, the choice would be an easy one – A city for seafarers.

Ever since the city was founded, it has been home to successful shipowners.

Why is Mariehamn located right here, on a small peninsula sandwiched between two bays? There was a very good reason for this when the city was founded in 1861. It allowed for the building of two very good harbours. One in the east, in a sheltered bay, primarily for the domestic passenger steamships of the day. Another in the west for the larger sailing ships which needed deeper water.

THE FIRST MAJOR SHIPOWNER in Mariehamn was the merchant Nikolai Sittkoff. A statue of Sittkoff stands outside the shopping centre that bears his name.

Many have followed in his footsteps, including August Troberg, Gustaf Erikson, Hugo Lundqvist and Algot Johansson, who owned Finland’s largest shipping line in the 1960s. The profits they brought home have contributed to Åland’s prosperity.

At the same time, of course, they could also suffer big losses.

A major disaster happened on 14 December 1933. The barque Plus was on its way home to Åland after sailing the world for just over a year. It had carried lumber to Africa and then headed north again via the Seychelles, where the Plus had taken a load of

MARIEHAMN IS STILL very much a maritime city. Large passenger ships come and go in the western harbour, several times a day, all year round. Numerous shipping lines have their headquarters in Mariehamn and many Ålanders work at sea. Since 1868, deckhands and engine room personnel have been trained in Mariehamn.

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ÅLAND MARITIME MUSEUM in Mariehamn.

SHIPMASTER’S HOMESTEAD PELLAS, in Lemland.

LASSE ERIKSSONS MARITIME MUSEUM in Vårdö.

MARITIME QUARTER in Mariehamn, with a sailing boat museum.

KOBBA KLINTAR PILOT STATION outside Mariehamn.

THE POMMERN, museum sailing ship.

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Sustainable shopping and sustainable food

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RETURCAFÉ

Strandgatan 20, Mariehamn Skogshyddsvägen 7, Mariehamn Godby (S-market supermarket)

Torggatan 16, Mariehamn Next to the urban garden behind the state administration building

Emmaus is working for a better environment and to give those less fortunate a good chance for a better life, both in Åland and all over the world.

Eat well and take a coffee break in our green oasis, with its café, restaurant and urban garden. The food served here is climate-smart, with a low impact on the environment.

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talks about life at sea!

Could a maritime city have a better symbol than the world’s only sailing ship that has been preserved in its original condition? The Pommern, which is moored in the western harbour, is now better than ever before. Join the crew for a voyage of a hundred days at sail!

Just look at the photo above! It was taken on 4 March 1934, when the Pommern was heading toward Cape Horn, the southernmost point of South America. The crew had survived terrible hurricane conditions through the night, with massive waves

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crashing over the decks. This night was later described as the worst in the ship’s history.

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moving about the deck. Might that be the captain at the far right, standing tall on the rolling deck without holding on to anything and a rope tied around his waist? What’s going through his mind at that moment? What is his assessment of the situation?

THE MUSEUM SHIP POMMERN is the pride of Mariehamn and all of Åland. Nowhere else in the world is there a ship like the Pommern, which has remained practical-

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ly unchanged since her construction in Scotland in 1903.

The Ålandic shipowner, Gustaf Erikson (also known as the “King of sailing ships”), purchased the Pommern in 1923. Under his ownership, she mainly carried wheat between England and Australia. When she had reached the end of her service life, Gustaf Erikson’s heirs donated the Pommern to the City of Mariehamn.

IN RECENT YEARS, Åland has invested

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heavily in the Pommern. A new quay with a built-in dock was constructed to protect the ship, and all new shipboard experiences await the visitor.

DECKHAND Johan Strömberg, cook Henry Nilsson and five other crew members will take visitors on a voyage from Mariehamn to Port Victoria in South Australia and back again. Walk around the vessel, take a peek at the galley, the crew quarters and captain’s stateroom, and listen to the

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crew’s experiences and thoughts. Young visitors can follow Ruby the ship’s rat and her life on board the Pommern.

THE ENTIRE SHIP is more accessible than before - visitors can now go to the various decks and there is also a lift. In steerage, visitors can try their hand at different activities, such as sailmaking and dancing. In the mammoth hold at the bottom of the ship, visitors can experience weather and wind with an audiovisual presentation.

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Nature’s own remedy A healthy dose of nature is the only way to heal. You relax, breathe easier and think more clearly. And, best of all, experiences in nature are free, don’t need to be booked in advance and can be had every day the whole year round. In Åland, you’re always close to nature, and the variety you’ll encounter is amazing for such a small place. From the smooth, red, weather-worn rocks of the outer archipelago to enchanting spruce forests filled with deer. And between these, forested meadows sprinkled with wood anemones, cowslips and rare orchids. Could it be any easier to get your fill of nature’s own medicine?

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OU T I N T HE GRE AT OUTD O ORS

– up high, on land or at sea!

platform up in the next tree, where the climber can take a breath and collect themselves before tackling the next challenge. This might be a series of large rollers, a narrow slackline or any one of a dozen obstacles that swings and sways.

A visit to Åland’s first Flow Park, which is located in Vårdö, will be sure to boost your adrenaline levels. The adventure course is built on three levels. Anyone who is at least 7 years of age and 120 cm tall may do the course. Visitors are given an orientation before starting and all climbers are provided with a helmet and safety harness.

The most daring eagerly make their way between the trees, crossing on swinging car tyres and slacklines 15 metres above the ground. Others choose to stay a bit closer to the ground. The Flow Park adventure course is a place for challenging yourself and keeping active all rolled into one. For anyone wanting a nature experience at ground level, there is cycling, paddling and a whole host of other activities in Åland.

The climber moves slowly but surely through the adventure course, from one swinging car tyre to the next. And the next. There’s a 15-metre drop to the ground below and a ways to go to the

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Explore Åland up close Relax and enjoy!

There is so much to explore in the natural beauty of Åland and numerous cycling routes to choose from. Experience the diversity of nature and a multitude of interesting sights along the way.

Take an inspiring tour through a magnificent landscape and see Åland from a different perspective - from the saddle of a bicycle or the cockpit of a kayak.

At RO NO RENT you can rent all kinds of bikes as well as mopeds, canoes and motorboats, with motors up to 60 hp.

For more information, visit www.rono.ax

Price

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Bicycle Standard bike..........................................12€ ........60€ Gear bike, 3 gears, a fixed basket.....16€ ........ 80€ Gear bike, 7 gearsladies´, a basket .....................................................22€ ......110€ Gearshift bicycle 8 gear, men ............22€ ......110€ Hybrid bike, 24 gears ...........................22€ ......110€ Tandem bike............................................30€ Tandem cycle, 3 gear, basket.............34€ Kids´ & junior bike, 3 gears .................12€ ........60€ Bike trailer ................................................10€ ........50€ Kids´ trailer ...............................................15€ ........ 75€ Bike bag ......................................................3€ ........ 15€ Childseat .....................................................4€ ........ 20€ Bike helmet ................................................2€ ........ 10€ EU-moped 50 cc ...............................60€ 0–4 hours.................................................30€

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Lifejackets ............................5€ .................. 15€ Busters RS 40 hp ............ 200€ ................500€ 0–4 hours............................. 100€ 4–8 hours............................. 150€ Spin-boat ........................ 100€ ................250€ 0–4 hours................................50 € 4–8 hours................................75 € (including 9,9 hkr spin) We transport your rental bikes/rental boats within the main island of Åland. Please contact for pricing and other information.

Canoe .................................80 € ............... 150 € 0–4 hours................................40 € 4–8 hours................................60 € Waterskis with rope ........40 € ..................80 €

RO NO RENT, in Östrahamnen and Västrahamnen, Mariehamn. Phone. +358 (0)18 12 820, e-mail: rono@aland.net, www.rono.ax Tony Nordlund tel. +358 400 529 315.

We reserve the right for possible amendments.

You can rent bikes and kayaks in Åland. Kayaks can be driven to a desired put-in and picked up when you are done, provided that the take-out can be reached by car.

is a wide variety of alternatives from which to choose. You can find yourself a base somewhere and make day trips, depending on how you feel and what the weather gives you (i.e. headwinds or tailwinds). Or you could plan a cycling tour, staying at different places each night. In recent years, Åland has invested in its light traffic infrastructure, with new cycling routes being built along some of the main roads.

One eventful two-day tour would be to start from Mariehamn and cycle north to Geta, where you can stay overnight in a hilltop cottage. Then, on the next day, continue your tour to Skarpnåtö in Hammarland before returning to Mariehamn. Along the way, you can visit medieval churches, enjoy delicious meals and home-baked coffee bread, take in an enchanting sunset from a rocky hilltop

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(weather permitting), visit the Sålis military battery for a taste of history from World War I, and stop by a real ceramics workshop.

There are many other routes from which to choose, particularly in the archipelago to the east of Mariehamn. There, you will be able to take a break from pedalling with passages on inter-island ferries.

IF YOU NEED SOME HELP planning your route, just turn to Viking Line and Eckerö Linjen. They offer cycling packages which include a bike, helmet, ready-made tour itineraries, lodging and delicious meals.

Hikers can do the same – stay overnight along the way or find one place to stay and do day hikes. There are several short and long trails

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A unique golfing experience

– Castle Course reopens during the summer 2020

WELCOME TO ÅLANDS GOLF CLUB – GOLFERS PARADISE IN THE BALTIC SEA! Read more about us and our golf courses Castle Course, King´s Course and our little Princess Course at www.agk.ax

ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB

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Come stay with us at the

GODBY HOSTEL Simple, but charming accommodations in close proximity to the swimming hall, sports hall and gym.

We offer a variety of room types, ranging from single rooms to dormitories, with or without breakfast.

The hostel has a common room with a television and kitchen, where you can prepare your own meals if you should so desire. The reception desk can also help with tourist information.

We are centrally located in the middle of Åland, in the village of Godby, which is an ideal starting point for visitors wanting to explore every corner of Åland by car, bicycle or foot.

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SWIMMING CENTRE

We are right next to hiking trails, an obstacle course (with climbing wall), a public beach, observation tower, restaurants and so much more.

Free WiFi throughout the area. Welcome!

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

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“It’s absolutely magical to glide across the flat of the ice, listening to its song and exploring nature around every point or island.”

Monica Westerlund, avid long-distance skater

from which to choose. Many of these have been improved during the past few years, with better markings and more info-boards.

The latest addition is the St. Olov Waterway pilgrimage route, which opened in 2019 and runs throughout Åland.

JUST ONE LOOK at a map of Åland and it will be plain to see that it is positively made for watersports – paddling, surfing, kite surfing and jet-skiing. There is water in all directions, with both calm inlets and the wide open sea.

There is no shortage of islands to land on – maybe even just to stop for a refreshing dip. With proper planning, you can paddle from the main island to one of the inhabited islands of the archipelago and then take an inter-island ferry back. There are even operators which rent equipment and organise guided tours.

WHEN THE WINTER ICE has settled in for the season, a whole host of new experiences awaits. There seem to be more and more long-distance skaters out on the ice – but this shouldn’t come as a surprise. More and more people long to glide across the smooth, mirror surface of the ice and, if conditions permit, even skate out to the edge of the archipelago, where sea and sky blend seamlessly into one another. Åland also has several lakes, which freeze solid early in the season and are ideal for proper day skates.

If you’d like to cap off an active day out with yoga, just head over to any one of the gyms or yoga studios offering guided classes in the various yoga styles.

R E N TA L S O N Å L A N D

RO-NO RENT, Mariehamn. Bicycles, mopeds, boats and canoes.

NIMIX, Eckerö. Mobile kayak rentals.

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PADDELBODEN, Mariehamn. Kayaks and SUP boards.

RUNDBERGS BIL & SERVICE, Mariehamn. Passenger cars and vans.

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Book online!

Book your trips, accommodations and ร land experiences at www.visitaland.com

Eckerรถ Golf

More seaside views on the renovated Slottsbana golf course A Danish golf course designer came to Åland to redesign Slottsbana, Åland’s oldest course. His guiding principle? To make the course’s beautiful seaside location even more beautiful.

The new Slottsbana course will open, as planned, just after midsummer this year, offering a whole new playing experience.

Golf course designer Philip Spogárd has totally re-imagined the course. He has added completely new holes, combined two holes to make a new, longer one, and changed the direction on several holes.

Groves have been cut down, red granite rock faces have been exposed and several of the tees have been placed at higher elevations.

In short, this means that Slottsbana will offer the golfer new views over the course.

There will be even more beautiful views of the sea from all 18 holes, and the medieval

castle will become an even bigger focal point at some holes.

MANY OF THE HOLES run right alongside the shoreline, where golfers have to make adjustments based on their ability. Do you dare make a shot over the water to hit the green or will you take a safer route?

The quality of the renovated course is much higher and the greens are considerably larger than before.

The Åland Golf Club, which runs the Slottsbana course, has hosted thousands of satisfied guest golfers since its inception in 1983. The Club also runs Kungsbana, which is an 18-hole course in a more forested

setting, and Prinsessa, a course with six par3 holes. A practice area, pro shop, dressing rooms with showers and sauna, and a restaurant with outdoor terrace complete the whole.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO golf more during your visit to Åland, you can head over to Eckerö Golf on the west coast. Eckerö Golf also offers a special new feature – four tees designed to suit both children and adults, beginners and more advanced golfers. When driving from the shortest tee, the course length is just over 3,200 metres and from the longest, over 5,700 metres.

It is much more fun to play when everyone – regardless of their skill level – has a chance to make the hole at their handicap.

The course is located close to the ferry harbour in Eckerö and there are several lodging alternatives nearby.

GOLF IN ÅLAND

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ECKERÖ GOLF www.eckerogolf.ax

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Reservations can be booked either directly with the courses or through a tour operator in Åland such as Viking Line, Eckerö Linjen, Åland Travel, Ålandhotels or Ålands Turist & Konferens.

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“Warmly recommended” “A professional, entertaining guide. Really knew the area well and where to find pike. Plenty of delicious food for lunch and just a great time all around. Warmly recommended!” Åland’s fishing guides often receive praise on Facebook.

This really shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. The work these guides do is their great passion, i.e. sport fishing all year round, and their mission is to ensure that everyone else gets as much out of fishing as they do.

Fishing guides provide both equipment and knowledge.

They have well-equipped boats and know just where the fish are biting on any given day. And, when it’s time for a little bite to eat and something refreshing to drink, they’ll serve up a treat from their own larder.

Hire a fishing guide for a day – or even several days!

After this, you’ll be ready to head out and make those big catches on your own, if you should so desire. ÅLAND IS A FISHING PARADISE all year round. A speciality is the voracious pike, which can be fished with both spinners and flies. And, if you get tired of pike, there are also plenty of perch and pike-perch to be had! Åland has beautiful lowland shorelines facing the open sea that are tailor-made for fly fishing, whether from the shore or on a float.

In the winter, when the ice has set, anglers can head out with their jigs and a thermos.

BOOK YOUR FISHING PACKAGE, with everything you’ll need already included, through one of the tour operators listed on page 28–29 or directly with a fishing guide.

Fishing permits online!

The waters surrounding Åland are divided into several large and small fishing permit areas. All visiting anglers must have a valid fishing permit.

Fishing permits may be purchased at www.visitaland.com Cottage villages and shops in Åland also sell fishing permits over the counter.

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Discover more of Åland Eden Jakt/Hunting

Fiskelyckan

We are one of the few operators in Scandinavia that offer red deer and mouflon bow hunting in our wildlife enclosure. Red deer, for example, range in size from young animals to stags with 17–18-branched antlers. If you don’t want to go hunting, you can take a camera and visit the enclosure with your host to capture the beautiful animals this way! Genuine cabins with modern facilities located by the beach close to the enclosure.

The fishing paradise of Åland is an unparalleled experience, and with me as your guide, you are in for a truly unforgettable fishing adventure. With a lifetime of fishing experience, professional-grade equipment and a passion for fishing, I will do everything I can to meet your expectations. I also offer outstanding excursions to Kobba Klintar and Rödhamn, among other places. Follow us on Facebook!

Sund • www.eden.ax

Mariehamn • www.fiskelyckan.ax

JetSki Åland

Lägerelden

We rent out everything from jet-skis, SUP-boards and watersport equipment to fatbikes. Experience Åland’s archipelago and nature up close and personal. Kick-off events, hen parties, bachelor parties or an exciting adventure with your friends.

You can find us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit our website at www.jetskialand.ax. Welcome!

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!

Mariehamn • jetskialand.ax

Lemland • www.lagerelden.ax

Shipland.ax Experience the Åland archipelago on Shipland’s boat taxi excursions. Join island hopping tours to the archipelago islands outside Mariehamn, enjoy an exciting ”Spend a day on an island” trip onshore a desert island, or join a trip to Lågskär lighthouse island. Choose between all-inclusive packages and customised excursions. Our tours suit for groups of different sizes, and our bow ramp makes it easy to go ashore and back onboard. Östra Hamnen, Mariehamn • www.shipland.ax

Follow us into the nature!

Åland has a magical archipelago nature. The local experts help you to find the activities you’re looking for. Fishing guides lead you to the best fishing waters. Taxi boats take you to all destinations according to your wishes, also to faraway lighthouse islands or fishing camps by the wide open sea.

Water jets can be rented for your own explorations. Contact us, preferably before your visit to Åland. We tailor a package according to your needs and wishes, exactly the way you want.

Paddelboden Experience Åland’s beautiful archipelago from the water. Savour the peace and tranquillity of nature.

You can rent SUP-boards or kayaks and paddle out on your own adventure or join us on a guided tour among the islets and skerries. We also organise fun group activities, such as team-building exercises and guided tours, for school classes, companies and groups of friends. Don’t forget to check out our course calendar. Hope to see you soon!

Mariehamn • www.paddelboden.com

Stormskärs Konferens och Värdshus Experience high-class angling for pike, perch and sea trout. Or try traditional archipelago fishing with a net for archipelago delicacies such as whitefish and perch. Both groups and private individuals are welcome to our guided fishing trips. You can also go on your own fishing trip in local waters or follow us on a sea outing to Väderskär.

Simskäla • www.stormskar.ax

Sommarögård & fiskebåten Coja When staying at our farmstead from the 1800s, you’ll be able to spend some quality time with sheep, chickens, cats, dogs, cows and calves. You can enjoy a cup of coffee, a tractor-driven wagon ride and experience the wonderful archipelago of Föglö on board our fishing boat, Coja. Fish for perch and pike or just head out into the archipelago to enjoy the views.

Föglö • www.coja.nu

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FOOD IN THE TOWN CENTRE ENJOY SEAFOOD

BY THE PIER

Brasserie Ångbåtsbryggan has a great location in Mariehamn.

Just a stone’s throw from the town square, yet at the pier with a nice sea view over the bay and marina in the Eastern Harbour.

The restaurant offers a special atmosphere because the walls and the ceiling are made of glass, which gives an illusion of being outdoors when indoors. In late summer and autumn evenings there is extra magic in the air when the natural daylight is shifting into a starry sky. The open kitchen is the heart of the restaurant.

You can see the chefs working next to a big stone oven made of local recycled red bricks.

Mariehamn attracts visitors with good food and entertainment. Take a food walk and discover four restaurants with atmosphere, style and variety – everything from great lunches, seafood and à la carte dishes to stone oven baked pizzas. In between you can play adventure golf.

Östra Hamnen • brasseriet.ax

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You are welcome to enjoy a traditional mix of cold and hot dishes and share them with your friends. If you want to enjoy the tapas at home, you can visit our cheese and cold cuts counter and select delicacies to take away.

Sittkoff Galleria • Torggatan 13 • sittkoffska.ax

Boquerian is an oasis with a Mediterranean touch. Here you can relax, eat in peace and quiet while enjoying the moment. On the patio and in the restaurant you and your friends can order different kinds of small dishes, such as tapas, cheese and cold cuts, and stay long in good company.

Sittkoffska Gården is a popular meeting point in the middle of Mariehamn. Cosiness, vintage, local raw produce and sustainability are the key words for the restaurant. Take an extra look at the imaginary décor, such as the recycled windows, old pieces of furniture, lush green plants and the gigantic felted elk head. Here you can enjoy genuine homely meals of local raw produce and high quality. Visit also the Farm Store, filled with Åland artisan food products that you can buy home.

Sittkoff Galleria • Torggatan 13 • boquerian.ax

STONE OVEN BAKED PIZZAS WITH FRESH INGREDIENTS

Pizzeria Diablo is located on Nygatan, in the heart of Mariehamn’s entertainment centre. Diablo serves delicious stone oven baked pizzas with a local twist and of fresh raw produce. Enjoy your pizza in the cosy pizzeria or take away. The opening hours are generous, especially during the weekend when pizzas are baked until 5 o’clock in the morning.

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CHALLENGE YOUR FAMILY ON ADVENTURE GOLF Ångbåtsbryggan Adventure Golf is next to Brasseriet in the Eastern Harbour. Here you can have a lunch, coffee or something good to drink before or after a round on the 18-hole mini golf course with fun obstacles. The sunny and spacious outdoor patio has a nice view of several golf holes.

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The place for horses and dogs Åland is a great place for horse and dog lovers.

You’ll run into like-minded people all over the place, and you can train in top-class facilities. Ålandic dressage rider, Caroline Anderson-Granlund, has realised her dream. Her newly built Granlunda gård equestrian centre welcomes guest riders and horses for training and private lessons. Horses are stabled in the guest stables, while riders stay in Granlunda’s hotel.

HIMMYRA GÅRD is another newly built equestrian centre of the highest standard. It offers training packages for riders with their own horse.

There are also several riding schools that welcome guest riders, both for riding in the riding hall and the surrounding countryside. Riding camps are also offered.

TROTTING ENTHUSIASTS won’t be left wanting in Åland.

The world-class track for the Ålandstravet trotting race is located just a few kilometres from the Mariehamn city centre. Numerous trotting races are held here from May to October. Bettors are welcome to put a few euros on their favourite horses.

Just outside the racetrack is a multipurpose equestrian centre, which includes a riding oval for competitions with Icelandic horses. Åland is also ideal for dogs and their owners. Each September, some 1,700 dogs are entered in the venerable Åland Dog Show.

AGILITY ENTHUSIASTS have no shortage of options. An outdoor course has been open to the public for some time and a centre built exclusively for various types of dog training opened last year.

It is heated and has an artificial turf floor, thus offering the perfect training conditions no matter what the weather is outside.

However, please check to see what vaccination requirements there are before bringing any animals into Åland. Ålandstravet

HORSES AND DOGS

HORSES AND HORSEBACK RIDING:

STALL ROSENQVIST stables in Eckerö.

DOG TRAINING:

HIMMYRA GÅRD, equestrian centre in Hammarland.

STALL AFTONSOL stables in Hammarland.

ÖMSEN FLOWDOG ARENA in Saltvik.

GRANLUNDA GÅRD, equestrian centre i Jomala.

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Åland is perfect for a sporting mini-adventure! Åland has the most sport halls per capita in all of the Nordic countries!

This was announced by Åland daily newspaper Ålandstidningen last year, counting all the sport halls and facilities throughout the region. It was an impressive list. Åland has invested heavily in sports and has numerous sport halls located throughout the island province. It’s something of a challenge to find a sport that can’t be played indoors. Floorball, volleyball, basketball, table tennis and futsal can be played in any of the seven multipurpose sport halls located throughout Åland.

Allhallen in Eckerö is big enough to fit a full-size football pitch!

Then, there are several speciality halls for tennis, badminton, gymnastics, ice hockey, curling, judo and other martial arts. Last year saw the opening of a new

sport facility – a padel court. Vikingahallen in Jomala boasts its own squash court.

OUTSIDE, there are several football pitches, even some with artificial turf to allow for year-round play. A full new track and field arena was built in the south part of Mariehamn and inaugurated last summer. The arena offers state-of-the-art track and field facilities.

AND, BEST OF ALL, booking these sport facilities is a snap! Keep this in mind the next time your organisation is planning a

training camp. A sporting mini-adventure awaits in Åland. The ferry trip is an experience in and of itself, and you can stay close to any of the halls, which are often within easy walking distance. This is certainly something that is appreciated by all visitors. Shorter travel distances mean less stress and more time to train and socialise. ÅLAND HAS a long list of races for elite and experienced athletes. Just choose the races you want to compete in and start training!

COMPETE IN ÅLAND!

SJÖJUNGFRULOPPET, 9 May

TROLLINGTRÄFF ÅLAND, 3–6 June.

BRÄNDÖLUFFEN, Half-marathon on archipelago roads, 16 May.

KÄRINGSUNDSLOPPET, Cycling event, 27–28 June.

ALANDIA CUP, Football tournament for 11-year-olds. 14–18 June.

SEMESTERLOPPET, Running event, 11 July.

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Examples of sport halls and fields in Åland Multipurpose halls: Idrottsgården (also bowling and judo) and Baltichallen in Mariehamn, Vikinghallen in Jomala, Ålands Idrottscenter (also swimming hall) in Finström and Eckeröhallen in Eckerö.

Special-purpose halls: Islandia ice arena, Mariebad swimming hall and Bollhalla for tennis och badminton in Mariehamn and Åland Hotels Curlingcenter i, Eckerö, Avancia gym and Träningsverket in Mariehamn, Cross Fit North AX in Jomala.

Outdoor facilities: Wiklöf Holding Arena football stadium and Backerbergs IP in Mariehamn, Bengtsböle in Lemland and Markusböle in Finström.

Football team Åland United, shown here in the blue jersey, plays in the highest division in Finland and took a bronze medal in 2019. Åland’s men’s team IFK Mariehamn also competes in the highest division.

Home matches are played in the Wiklöf Holding Arena in Mariehamn.

BOMARSUND TRAIL RUN, 1 August.

KANONLOPPET AND ÅLANDSMARSCHEN, 22.5 km or 15 km. 10 October.

KÄRINGSUND TRIATHLON, 28–29 August.

ÅLAND MARATHON & HALF MARATHON, 24 October.

ÅLAND SWIM RUN, 11–12 September.

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Modern & newly furnished holiday apartments in Åland Family holidays • Cycling holidays • Golf holidays • Beach holidays Fishing trips • Group trips • School trips • Driving holidays

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The fastest way to island life on Åland!

Did you know that Åland has the most hours of sunshine in the Nordic countries between May and August? With its unspoilt archipelago spread over 6700 islands, Åland is a true summer destination. The fastest way here is a roughly 30 minute flight with Air Leap. Welcome aboard!

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Catch a ferry to the Åland Islands

Finnlines’ freight-passenger ships offer an easy option for travelling to the Åland Islands from Sweden and Finland.

On this route the buffet meals are always included in the trip. Get your car ready and book your trip at finnlines.com

Wow! (Almost) anything can happen in Åland! Åland is a place of surprises. Unexpected encounters, discoveries and adventures can pop up around every corner – always when you least expect it.

Pär Björkman, Picture Editor in Chief at Swedish newspaper Dagens Nyheter, drove out into the Åland countryside and saw a sign: Fotografiskt Museum (Åland Camera Museum) He followed the sign and found himself a real gem – a museum filled with photographic equipment from the earliest days of photography to today. His visit resulted in Dagens Nyheter donating its collection of photographic equipment (from 1910 t0 2000) to the museum last year. The donated collection includes a mobile darkroom used in the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980, among other things. The collection couldn’t have found a better home! The museum, whose driving spirit is Olle Strömberg, is considered to be one of the largest of its kind in the Nordic countries. Talk about passion and interest!

The electric butter cooler Buttercup is a unique Ålandic invention. It is a stylish addition to any table and keeps the butter inside spreadable. These are manufactured in Åland, but are available for sale all over the world. Talk about great ideas and ingenuity!

If you can make chips in the US, then you surely can in Åland, too! That was the thinking of several enterprising businessmen in Åland in the 1960s – and the rest is history. Today, Ålandic farmers grow potatoes in large quantities and the factory in Åland supplies all of Finland with snacks. Talk about going for the gold!

Wait a minute – can that be? Is that Bill Clinton, the former president of the United States, standing there on a stage in Mariehamn? Of course it is. He came to Åland one July evening last year, invited by successful businessman Anders Wiklöf, to talk about the environmental challenges of the future. Wiklöf celebrates his birthday by hosting a big free concert. Famous artists usually perform and, last year, President Clinton joined the festivities. Talk about a surprise!

DISCOVER THE BEAUTIFUL ARCHIPELAGO OF ÅLAND! Online booking

The archipelago ferries are an exciting way to discover the lively archipelago of Åland. From Osnäs, Galtby, Långnäs, Hummelvik and Svinö it’s fast and easy to reach the archipelago communities.

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

BOOKING INFORMATION – PRE-BOOK YOUR CAR FOR THE FERRY! Pre-booked and prepaid car tickets have a discount of 20 percent. Bookings are valid for the chosen route, date and departure and can be changed or cancelled online or at Ålandstrafiken’s office.

Unused bookings will be charged a no-show fee.

Ålandstrafiken

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Memories from a time of high drama Bomarsund is filled with memories from a dramatic time in Åland’s history. The ruins of a Russian fortress, countless building foundations and burial grounds for various religious denominations. Hiking trails in the area offer both fascinating information and spectacular views.

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scale and people from all over Russia came here – military personnel, stonecutters, merchants, journeymen, carpenters and convicts.

CIVILIAN SOCIETY, with everything from shops to schools and pharmacies, sprouted up around the fortifications. Bomarsund became Åland’s economic and political centre, with between 3,000 and 3,500 people living in the area. High-ranking officers and others of similar status lived an upper class lifestyle, replete with champagne and caviar.

Over the years, Makeyev became an influential person and renowned as a philanthropist, who gave “hard cash” to the poor. When he died in 1853, it was for this reason that his grave should naturally be a stately monument. On the island of Prästö there are several burial grounds from the period of Russian rule.

THE FORTRESS was never completed to the extent intended in the original plans. In 1854, it was taken by French and English forces and later demolished by explosives. All civilian buildings, many done in the Empire style, were burned to the ground.

Visitors to Bomarsund today can see the remains of the main fortress, defence towers and scores of foundations from

There’s a sense of enchantment at the historical burial grounds on Prästö island in the Bomarsund area.

One of the graves belongs to Russian merchant Kosma Makeyev.

Merchant Kosma Makeyev from St. Petersburg, Russia died in Åland in 1853 and was buried on the island of Prästö underneath a stately monument. He first arrived in Åland in 1809. It was a time of great upheaval – the map had just been redrawn and the balance of power had shifted. During the peace following the Finnish War of 1808-09 between Sweden and Russia, Sweden was forced to cede all of its eastern provinces – Åland and the rest of Finland – to Russia.

This meant that the new border between Russia and Sweden had to be drawn straight through the Sea of Åland and Åland became, to say the least, a strategic spot as the westernmost outpost of the Russian Empire.

AFTER THE WAR ended in 1809, Russia sent a regiment to Åland. The regiment was joined by a merchant – a quartermaster - who supplied the military personnel with the goods they needed. This was none other than the above-mentioned Kosma Makeyev, who, according to the historical description, sold his goods “at very reasonable prices”.

The Russians were not satisfied with having only a single regiment in Åland. They wanted a coastal fortress and began construction on one in 1830. Their plans were grand in

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civilian buildings. Hiking trails with additional information on the sites pass through the beautiful nature of the area, and there is a small museum in a former pilot’s house on Prästö island.

ANOTHER REMNANT of the Russian period in Åland is the stately Mail and Customs House in Eckerö, which was completed in 1828. The building is open to the public and has handicrafts on display as well as for sale.

You will be taken a few hundred more years into the past with a visit to the ruins of Kastelholm castle. It is situated on the shore of a bay and most likely dates back to the 12th century.

The Jan Karlsgården open air museum is just adjacent to the castle ruins. Older buildings that had served various purposes were moved here. A variety of activities are organised here and at the castle.

Use the app!

Want to know more about the fascinating history of Bomarsund? Want to see pictures of the large-scale military undertaking? Videos? Want to hear more? Just download the Coastal Past app on the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Available in Swedish, Finnish, English and Russian.

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Pub Stallhagen.

Delicious and sustainable go hand in hand A map of Åland is hanging on the wall. The pub’s local suppliers are indicated on the map.

These include farmers who grow fruits and vegetables, sheep breeders who supply fresh meat and a mill which sells ecologically produced meal. At Pub Stallhagen, you can enjoy delicious food with a good conscience – locally produced as much as is possible Åland was the first in Finland to certify restaurants according to the Green Key sustainability standard.

PUB STALLHAGEN, under the leadership of Johanna Dahlgren, was among the first of the businesses in Åland to do this.

In order to be awarded with the Green Key certification, a business must meet several criteria. In order to keep it, the business must show improvement every year. Stallhagen has an extensive network of local suppliers, uses energy sparingly, composts its food waste and rejects anything that does not fit its philosophy. This includes energy-consuming ice, the socalled “mandatory” lemon slices for fish dishes, and soft drinks from the big soft drink manufacturers.

DO YOU WANT to know what Pub Stallhagen will be serving next month? Unfortunately, that isn’t possible. You can always

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choose between a fish, meat or vegetarian dish, but the catch and pick of the day is whatever happens to be available at that time.

STALLHAGEN CAN stay true to its sustainable Green Key commitment thanks to all the devoted and ambitious farmers working all over the Åland countryside, which is as vibrant as they come. Ranks of apple trees stand branch to branch. There are scores of onion and vegetable patches, cows and sheep graze and artisan foods are exploding in popularity.

Many farms refine their own produce – milk is turned into all kinds of cheeses, meat becomes mouthwatering mettwurst and other charcuterie, berries are cooked into juices and curds, and ecologically grown grains are ground into meal. Many of the artisan food producers participate in annual taste competitions outside Åland, bringing home some pretty impressive prizes.

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An excellent way to explore all the good things on the menu is to go out and visit the farms, which are open during the Åland in Greenery open house event (23– 24 May) and the Åland Harvest Festival (18–20 September).

ANOTHER WAY is to look for local produce in grocery stores. You’ll always find a wide selection of dairy company Ålandsmejeriet’s outstanding, award-winning cheeses, beers from Stallhagen and Open Water Brewery, and breads from local bakeries.

MANY OTHER restaurants do the same as Stallhagen – they favour local produce and serve dishes that combine Åland’s food traditions with modern influences. Five of these have qualified for the White Guide Nordic: Nautical, Indigo and Kvarter5 in Mariehamn, Smakbyn in Kastelholm and Havsvidden in Geta.

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The chefs at restaurant Kvarter5 in Mariehamn favour the use of locally produced ingredients in their dishes.

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AMALIAS LIMONADFABRIK, farm shop, Lemland.

JOHANNAS HEMBAKTA, shop and café, Grelsby.

MARSKOGENS LAMM, farm shop and café, Finström.

STALLHAGEN, brewery, pub and restaurant, Grelsby.

SKÄRGÅRDSBRÖD KÖKAR, bakery and summer café, Kökar.

OPEN WATER BREWERY, brewery and shop, Lemland.

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Discover Our Treasures!

STORAGATAN 1, MARIEHAMN WWW.MUSEUM.AX

The novel Ice by Ulla-Lena Lundberg, who was born on Åland, won the Finlandia Prize in 2012. “A quietly epic journey into a life and mindset of an island community, filled with humor and empathy.”

Life in Åland on the pages of a book Katrina came to Åland and married a sailing man.

She is the main character in a novel that has been translated into over 20 languages and tells the story of life in the archipelago.

Ulla-Lena Lundberg.

Pamela Eriksson.

THROUGH THE CENTURIES, life in Åland has certainly provided enough drama to fill the pages of a book. Many authors, both today and in years past, have found plenty of material in actual events that they have been able to embellish in their own way.

SALLY SALMINEN was born in the village of Vargata on Vårdö island in 1906. She came from modest beginnings and, like many other youths of her day, she emigrated to the United States, finding work as a servant for a wealthy family in New York. Her life was changed completely when she entered her book in a writing competition held by a Finnish publisher in 1936 – and won! The main character, Katrina, in the eponymous winning novel is a strong woman, who does everything in her power to ensure her family’s well-being in a society where the class divisions between crofters and wealthy shipowners are enormous. The novel was translated into many languages, including English.

THE MARIEHAMN CITY LIBRARY contains just about everything that has ever been written about Åland in its Alandica collection. There are roughly 10 fiction works in English at the library. In addition to this, there is a wide variety of non-fiction literature in English.

STOP BY AND BROWSE the shelves. If you’d like to read epic tales about magnificent sailing ships there’s plenty to choose from, including Pamela Eriksson’s book, “The Duchess”. It tells the story of the grand vessel, Herzogin Cecilie, which was owned by the renowned Ålandic shipowner, Gustaf Erikson. The “Duchess” ran aground off the coast of England in 1936 and was lost.

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HOTEL • RESTAURANT • CONFERENCE • MARINA • CLIFF HOUSES • POOL • SAUNA • ACTIVITIES

HAVSVIDDEN ÅLAND

Where the sky meats the sea by the red granite cliffs At our four star Havsvidden resort you will find peace, the spectacular nature and the extraordinary sea environment.

Here you can stay in our cozy double rooms or in an exclusive cliff house with free access to our sauna and pool facilities by the sea. Take a walk among our mountain pines and cliffs, or take a seat in our lovely lounge and enjoy the peacefulness and the untouched nature outside.

Havsvidden hotel is located on the northern point of Åland Islands.

Warmly welcome to Havsvidden!

HavsVidden Åland | www.havsvidden.com | info@havsvidden.com | +358 (0)18 49 408 | ★★★★

Although mezzosoprano Jenny Carlstedt performs on stages all over the world, she still calls Åland home.

What a musical island!

Are Ålanders especially musical? Or are they just very adept at refining their talents?

It’s difficult to say, but the fact is that many Ålanders have sung and performed on stages all over the world, and musical events of all shapes and sizes are held in Åland.

Song and jazz festivals. Organ concerts.

More than a week’s worth of pop and rock music. World-class chamber music and bold, home-grown opera productions.

Dancing band music for summer evenings.

FANS OF MUSIC, regardless of the genre, will find something to their liking in Åland, with performances by foreign and Ålandic artists alike. And there are certainly many from Åland. Opera singers Sofie Asplund, Frida Österberg, Jenny

Carlstedt, Therese Karlsson and Philip Björkqvist started their careers as singers in Åland before heading out to perform on the big stages of the world. Every now and then they come home to put on their own concerts. ÅLANDERS are also active choir singers.

They sing in a variety of styles and enthusiastically join major projects led by Åland jazz singer Johanna Grüssner, who is also well-known outside of Åland.

THEATRE AMATEURS also get into the act by participating in both well known musicals and their own projects.

Alandica Culture & Congress in Mariehamn has a large auditorium that seats 600. A perfect stage for both theatre and musical performances. This is the place to see foreign artists, who will gladly make a stop in Åland on their Nordic tours, as well as Åland’s own stars.

M U S I C F E S T I VA L S

ÅLAND ORGAN FESTIVAL, 21–27 June.

ROCKOFF, 17–25 July.

BALTIC SHANTY FESTIVAL, 26-28 June.

ÅLAND SEA JAZZ, 7–8 August.

VISOR SÅ IN I NORDEN, Song festival, 3–5 July.

KATRINA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, 11–15 August.

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LIVE WITH THE WATER AS YOUR NEIGHBOUR THREE ISLANDS FOR MEETINGS, CELEBRATIONS AND FULL RELAXATION – the island you choose will be all yours during your visit • The main island Silverskär: 47 beds in 4-star standard • Klobben: 32 beds in charming sea cottages • Sviskär: 4 beds in a hermit’s cabin Find out more about the islands, the meetings and the food, our environmental work and the love we share for this genuine archipelago at www.silverskar.ax

I S L A N D S +358 (0)18 525 565 | www.silverskar.ax

Artistic encounter – Billgren vs. Wilén Expectations are high. What will artists Ernst Billgren and Jonas Wilén have to offer in their joint exhibition at the Åland Islands Art Museum this summer?

Ernst Billgren is a major name in Sweden’s art scene. Jonas Wilén is one of the most well known artists in modern-day Åland.

They are said to have a lot in common in that they are versatile, have an intelligent sense of humour and love to create fantastic interpretations of animals. ÅLAND ISLANDS ART MUSEUM has invited both to exhibit their work, which will be on display from May to September. Precisely what it will be remains to be seen. “Something new, something old,

something borrowed”, said Billgren in a newspaper interview. Wilén, on the other hand, wants to explore the human psyche.

Don’t miss the highlight of the summer at the museums on the Mariehamn market square!

THE NATURE, people and cultural landscape of Åland have inspired many artists through the years. The Åland Islands Art Museum also has a selection of artwork related to Åland in its permanent exhibition.

The Art Museum shares a building with

the Cultural History Museum of Åland, both of which are open for most of the day the whole year through.

ANOTHER ART MUSEUM, the Önningeby colony museum, exhibits paintings by members of the artists’ colony that ran in the village of the same name from the 1880s and for several decades afterwards.

Many famous artists from both Finland and Sweden joined the colony, with many finding inspiration in the village and its surroundings.

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ÅLAND ISLANDS ART MUSEUM, Mariehamn.

SALT, VICTOR CRAFTS & DESIGN, EHNS HOBBY SHOP, Mariehamn.

ÖNNINGEBY ART MUSEUM, Jomala.

KONSTRUNDAN, open studio events in 12–13 September.

GALLERI SKARPANS AND GALLERIET, Mariehamn.

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Rocky shores and the sea - sunshine and swimming Can it get any more summery than this? Warm, smooth shoreline rocks and a sea that you can’t resist for a swim. Days spent without having to do anything in Åland’s magnificent archipelago will become wonderful memories for the whole family.

This is the place for families with children!

A lovely day at the seashore. A walk among the flowers. A spot of fishing from the pier. Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that are the best for kids. If you want a bit more action, there are fun parks, museums and a host of extremely enjoyable activities.

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It’s easy for families with kids to have fun in Åland. Because the distances between places are short, the smallest members of your family won’t have to endure long car trips.

Sometimes, people just want go where the wind blows them. Find a lovely little beach somewhere, dig in the sand and just be.

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swimming centres have separate sections devoted exclusively to children.

IF YOU’RE STAYING IN A COTTAGE, you will often have access to a boat and fishing grounds.

You can have yourself quite an adventure just by rowing to a nearby reef and hooking a perch. On your way home, you can land on a little islet and explore a bit. Nature has so much to discover: flowers, butterflies, seed pods and stones. Many of the shorter hiking trails, such as the trail that passes through forested meadows at Ramsholmen or the forest path at Godby, are also suitable for children.

A favourite trail is Trollstigen (“Gnome Trail”) on Getabergen Hill, with its tale of the giant

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named Singer and the cunning ice gnomes.

SOMETIMES, you might prefer organised activities. Several museums, such as the Åland Maritime Museum, Cultural History Museum of Åland, Åland Hunting and Fishing Museum and Jan Karlsgården open air museum, have special programmes intended just for kids.

Families with children can spend an entire day in Eckerö. Aimed at families, Smart Park offers a wide variety of fun activities and Leklandet has all manner of inflatable castles and forts for the kids to bounce and tumble in. Right next to Leklandet there is a game enclosure, with such animals as deer and wild boar, and a beach with canoes and watercycles.

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G R E E N K E Y I N T E R N AT I O N A L E N V I R O N M E N TA L A W A R D

Åland at it’s best!

We have created a magic place for you who want to experience the closeness of the sea.

Unique accommodations in a rural setting

GÅRDSHOTELL

BED & BOX | DOWN-SHIFTING | TRAINING & EVENTS

DINNER IN THE SEA 9,3

Come stay with us! www.rundbergsstugor.ax +358 457 3534664 | info@rundbergsstugor.ax

Welcome to Käringsund!

WWW.GRANLUNDAGARD.AX GRANLUNDAGARD@OUTLOOK.COM TEL.+358 (0) 40 52 22 514 OR +358 (0) 457 33 14 229

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Käringsund is a great place by the sea in Eckerö, on Ålands’ westernmost point. Celebrate a wonderful holiday with us in a comfortable cottage, villa or at our campsite. We offer a large terrace with a swimming pool, café, bistro and pizzeria, restaurant and a complete conference center. We also offer a wide range of activities.

Here relaxation, activities and good food goes hand in hand.

info@karingsund.ax | www.karingsund.ax +358 18 38000 | Eckerö, Åland

Åland – a place to meet Situated right in the middle of the Baltic Sea with excellent connections, Åland is the perfect place to hold a conference. Here you’ll find meeting and conference facilities to suit every need, and many of the facilities have been awarded environmental certification. The Åland Convention Bureau will assist you – completely free of charge – in realising your plans.

The Åland Convention Bureau’s free services include – information and advice on meeting facilities, accommodations, transportation and social activities – making of offers and production of marketing materials – introductory visits for relevant decision-makers and site visits prior to a booked event – preliminary booking of meeting and banquet facilities as well as hotel accommodations – introduction to local actors, businesses and authorities – access to a wide variety of PR materials, images, videos, presentations and facts – free information, such as city maps and tourist guides for all attendees.

CONTACT ÅCB Sanna Könönen-Wahlstedt conventions@visitaland.com +358 457 345 1810 www.visitaland.com/acb www.facebook.com/ alandconventionbureau

MEETING VENUES

KÄRINGSUND RESORT & CONFERENCE in Eckerö.

SILVERSKÄR AND KLOBBEN in Saltvik.

ALANDICA CULTURE & CONGRESS in Mariehamn.

HOTEL PARK ALANDIA in Mariehamn.

HOTEL ARKIPELAG in Mariehamn.

ÅLANDHOTELS in Mariehamn.

SHIPPING LINES ECKERÖ LINJEN, TALLINK SILJA AND VIKING LINE.

HAVSVIDDEN in Geta.

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DISCOVER ÅLAND

BY CAR

Rent a car at Rundbergs Bil & Service for your explorations around the Åland Islands!

High-class rental cars for 4–9 persons.

Free delivery in Mariehamn.

TIP! Take a car to the sights of Sund

68€

On the way to Sund you can stop at Café Uffe på Berget, situated on a high hill with fantastic views over the sound of Färjsundet. Drive around Sund, or stay here for a day or two. Sund offers something for every taste, from historical sights to sceneries of natural beauty!

Valid for 24 hours only! Rental category A, incl. insurance and 250 km. Free delivery in Mariehamn.

Rundbergs Bil & Service

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

More tips for sightseeing: www.rundbergs.com

Welcome to www.smartpark.ax

Åland’s biggest indoor playground for children and adults!

OPEN

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Phone: +358 40 550 0166 facebook.com/FamiljeparkenSmartPark

OPEN 2020

9.5-7.6 Saturday-Sunday .......... 11-18 (also open 21.5-22.5 due to holiday) 8.6-16.8 daily ............................ 11-18 17.8-6.9 Saturday-Sunday ........... 11-18 Midsummer´s Eve CLOSED

Phone: +358 457 344 9850/+358 40 550 0166

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What interests you the most?

Viking Days and Sea Days? Music of all kinds?

Food and drink with flavours from the archipelago? Åland hosts a wide range of popular events.

Which of them suits you best?

Several of these events are listed at www.visitaland.com!

Viking Market 23–25 July One of the biggest Viking-themed markets in Europe. Viking visitors from the east and west will be landing in Åland. The Vikings live in tents, cook over an open fire and offer a wide variety of activities. Some sing and dance, while others engage in combat. There are several buildings on the market grounds done up in a Viking style and a stately Viking longboat is within walking distance.

Food, drink and handicrafts are sold at the market. www.fibula.ax/vikingmarknad

Katrina Chamber Music Festival 11–15 August High-class programme, with artists from, among others, Sweden and Finland. Concerts are held at various venues, including some of Åland’s medieval churches.

Mariehamn Literature Days 19–22 March Three days in the world of literature in Mariehamn’s beautiful library. Authors present their books and participate in panel discussions. Evening programme with food and drink.

Åland in Greenery 23–24 May Farms out in the countryside open their doors to visitors.

Early produce and foods will be available for purchase.

www.litteraturdagarna.ax

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OTHER EVENTS

VERA FILM FESTIVAL 11–15 March.

POSTRODDEN MAIL ROWING RACE, starts in Eckerö, 13 June.

MARITIME DAY, seminars and exhibitions, Alandica, 14 May.

TRADITIONAL MIDSUMMER CELEBRATIONS, 19 June.

ÅLAND’S AUTONOMY DAY, 9 June.

ÅLAND ORGAN FESTIVAL, 21–27 June.

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The newest hotel on Åland!

– feels like home Welcome to Park Alandia Hotel, a newly renovated, family-owned hotel by the lush Esplanade alley in the centre of Mariehamn.

Take a dip in our new pool, enjoy a nice dinner in the restaurant and relax with a refreshing drink in the bar.

Conference or vacation – we are here for you!

Double room incl.

2-course dinner

89 €

from per person

HOTEL | RESTAURANT | BAR | POOL | CONFERENCE www.parkalandiahotel.com, +358 (0)18 14130

Book your Åland trip by us!

Hotel packages including local delicacies Cottages, hermit cottages Fishing Golf Bicycle-, MC- and car packages Program for groups For groups: Sports and tournaments Conference

We know the Åland Islands and we look forward to booking your trip!

Philippa, Lotta, Gunilla, Robban.

Ålandsresor, Mariehamn

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www.alandsresor.fi

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Rockoff 17–25 July Åland’s biggest music festival is held on the Mariehamn market square. There is a wide array of artists, with both new stars and old favourites. After-parties with live music are held in many of Mariehamn’s pubs. www.rockoff.nu

Åland Sea Days 15–19 July

Harvest Festival 18–20 September

The Maritime Quarter on the Mariehamn waterfront is the headquarters for Sea Days, which offers a host of activities for the whole family. In the evenings, guests can enjoy live music between the storehouses. Visitors can purchase handicrafts, food and drink.

Popular autumn festival in Åland! Many farms out in the countryside will open their doors to visitors and offer activities for people of all ages, including everything from jumping into hay bales to sightseeing on pastures. Food, drink, local produce and foods will be available for purchase on the farms.

www.alandssjodagar.ax

www.skordefest.ax

OTHER EVENTS

CULTURE NIGHT IN MARIEHAMN, August.

ÅLAND PRIDE 24–30 August, parade on 29 August.

ARCHIPELAGO SEA JAZZ 7–8 August.

CHRISTMAS MARKET AT JAN KARLSGÅRDEN, 28 November.

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Welcome to our home!

Be our guest! In small accommodation facilities you can enjoy a personal welcome and homely flavours.

Smaller accommodation facilities are often cosy. The hosts take good care of you and welcome you as if you were an old friend of theirs.

They are happy to share their tips on their own hidden gems and tell you how to make the most out of your visit to Åland.

Sometimes they can also offer you freshly-baked bread or meals, and they make sure that you will have something to eat after a long day of explorations.

Villa “Älgen” We always meet our guests in person when they arrive at our log cottage, which is 240 square metres in size - possibly the largest and most luxurious in all of Åland. When you stay with us, you’ll enjoy the expertly designed, genuine wood interiors, the private beach and pier, the smooth, red shoreline rocks, and unparalleled archipelago nature. If desired, we’ll gladly prepare meals for you and take you out on a sightseeing or fishing excursion on one of our large boats.

Come stay with us for your next holiday or fishing trip!

Finström • Instagram #norrofishingcamp

Glada Laxen

Godby vandrarhem

The former coastguard station on the idyllic archipelago island Bärö has been turned into a guesthouse. This is a paradise for those who want to enjoy good food and lodgings in a peaceful setting by the sea. Take the archipelago ferry to Kumlinge or Enklinge and the host will pick you up with his boat. There is a restaurant and a guest harbour on Bärö. Hiking, fishing and seal safaris are some of the activities you can choose from.

Perfect accommodation for those who want to discover Åland by cycling and hiking or who look for a comfortable stay after a couple of nights in a tent. Our hostel is open year round and as our guest you get a discount for the swimming centre with sauna and gym. You can choose an all-inclusive package including breakfast and bed linen, or a budget package without.

Kumlinge • www.gladalaxen.com

Godby • www.idrottscenter.com

Djurviks Gästgård

Pellas Gästhem

Pensionat Solhem – by the sea

At Djurviks Gästgård you can stay in one of our newly renovated cottages. We are located 12 km from Mariehamn, right on the seashore. Guests young and old will enjoy our expansive lawns for games and relaxation. We also have a sauna, grill shelter, rowboats, a beach volleyball court and a bocce court. During high season, we also serve a breakfast buffet.

Red cottages and boat houses welcome you to the little picturesque archipelago village of Lappo.

Enjoy nature; here every season has its charm.

Go hiking, stroll around the island or take a trip to the neighbouring islands. Pellas is open year round and offers apartments of different sizes. All of them are furnished with warm hospitality that makes you feel like home at the Thörnroos family.

Beautiful and moderately priced accommodation close to nature and near the center of the maritime town of Mariehamn. Enjoy our cosy rooms, personal service and a good breakfast. Borrow a rowing boat or have a BBQ next to our beach huts.

Relax on the large green lawn or on the child-friendly beach. Solhem boarding house was founded in 1912 and has been family-run for three generations.

Jomala • www.djurvik.axw

Lappo • www.pellas.ax

Mariehamn • www.pensionatsolhem.ax

Experience individual hospitality!

Edens stugor Edens stugor are located by a sheltered sea inlet in the middle of Åland. Here you can stay comfortably in genuine cottages equipped with modern facilities and enjoy a sauna bath by the beach. The holiday village has a private bathing beach with fine fishing grounds and offers deer and mouflon bow hunting. Eden A cottages are built with genuine snag pine and equipped with modern facilities.

Eden B cottages have been recently renovated and all feature own fire-place.

Sund • www.eden.ax

Sommarö Stugor Come stay at one of our cottages in the wonderful archipelago of Föglö. You’ll be staying in a peaceful setting, close to the sea, with sheep grazing in the pasture right next door. Or, you can stay in our “hermit’s cottage”, which is located on its very own island. (There is no electricity on the island) Wake up to the sound of a gently lapping sea and a spectacular view, followed by breakfast on the sun-baked shoreline rocks. Relax, go fishing or take a sightseeing boat excursion.

Föglö • www.coja.nu

Saltvik Bed & Breakfast

Sands stugby

Stormskärs Värdshus

Our B&B is housed in the old home economics school in Saltvik. We offer peaceful surroundings within a walking distance from a bathing beach. In our Glassboden café you can enjoy home-baked cakes, rich pies, Åland pancake and freshly baked bread. In our main building we also serve prebooked lunches and dinners for groups.

Beautiful seaside location with large green lawns, good fishing areas and a fantastic sea view. Spend the day on the beach or play football, tennis or volleyball. After a fishing trip you can smoke your own catch in a fish smoke oven. Enjoy sauna bathing in our wood-heated seaside sauna by the seashore.

Child-friendly area with a playhouse, sandbox, swings and slide for kids.

On Simskäla island, in the northern part of the Åland archipelago, guests stay and eat in writer Anni Blomqvist’s childhood home from the end of the 19th century. Anni wrote novels about Stormskärs-Maja.

Trips can be arranged to Väderskär, the island where a TV-series based on these novels was filmed. The guest-house also offers fishing trips, archipelago safaris and food specialties from Åland.

Saltvik • www.saltvikbedbreakfast.ax

Hammarland • www.sands.ax

Simskäla • facebook: Stormskärs Värdshus

Experience versatile Kastelholm Kastelholm – a scenic and historic district. Come by sea in your own boat or by land and enjoy good food, great golf and many attractions worth seeing.

Welcome to the Middle Ages and Kastelholms Castle!

Kastelholm Castle, the only medieval castle in Åland, dates back to the 1380s.

The Castle has a scenic solitary and majestic location next to a sea inlet. The heyday of the Castle was during the reign of King Gustav Vasa and under Swedish rule. Later on the castle lost its importance and slowly fell into a ruin.

Today, Kastelholm Castle is restored and open as a living museum from spring until autumn. The Castle offers family activities, guided tours, theatre performances and concerts that attract visitors from far and near.

KASTELHOLMS SLOTT www.kastelholm.ax +358(0)457 3500 558, +358 18 25000

Smakbyn – a place to enjoy In the Smakbyn restaurant, run by award-winning chef Michael Björklund, you can enjoy good food and drink. Try a cooking course, visit the wine cellar or our shop with local handicrafts and foods. We also arrange tastings of beverages from our own distillery.

SMAKBYN ÅLAND www.smakbyn.ax +358 18 43 666

Golf in royal surroundings The upgraded Castle Course-Slottsbanan will be opened in the summer 2020. The course with a medieval castle as the closest neighbour offers views of a sea bay from every hole. Our 18-hole course King´s Course-Kungsbanan also offers great golf in fantastic forest surroundings. Åland’s Golf Club welcomes you to the Golf Pearl of the Baltic Sea!

ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB www.agk.ax +358 18 41500

How would you like to stay in Åland?

Some want to stay in the middle of Mariehamn and enjoy everything the city has to offer. Others want to head out into nature, with the sea beside them and a starry sky above. What would you and your travelling companions prefer?

Is your main reason for visiting Åland to experience peace and quiet? Do you dream of waking up and strolling down to the beach for a morning dip, followed by breakfast on the porch?

Then, a cottage stay is for you, and there is a wide range of alternatives available. There are cottage “villages”, which have multiple cottages in a given area, or single, standalone cottages. The former is for anyone wanting to socialise with their neighbours. The latter is for those who want peace and solitude, possibly even on an island all to themselves. In order to ensure that you find just what you’re looking for, check out the services offered, such as access to a rowboat, bicycles, canoes, meals and shops.

More sustainable with Green Key Many hotels, restaurants and other businesses in Åland are certified to display the Green Key label. This shows that the business is committed to the sustainable use of resources and constantly works to reduce its environmental impact.

Check out the list of Green Key businesses at visitaland.com/ greenkey-blueflag!

THERE ARE COTTAGES located throughout Åland. If you choose a cottage on one of the islands in the archipelago – Föglö, Kumlinge, Brändö, Sottunga or Kökar – you will be taking one of the inter-island ferries from the main island. The trip can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two and a half hours, depending on the island you have chosen. There are also guesthouses and hotels in the countryside.

IN MARIEHAMN, you’ll always be close to shopping and entertainment as well as to the nearest beaches. There is no shortage of hotels, guesthouses and cottages to choose from, all within walking distance of the city sights.

And don’t forget – Wherever you are staying on the main island, the distances are short and you’ll be able to drive quickly to any of Åland’s sights and activities. You can stay in Mariehamn even if you want to go fishing or golfing – and vice versa. You can also stay on the coast, even if you want to go shopping and visit museums.

CAN’T DECIDE? Just contact Viking Line and Eckerö Linjen, which have a wide range of choices available and can help you find the alternative that will best suit your own needs. You can also book accommodations at www. visitaland.com

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- Perfect balance between career and free time WHAT CAN THE ÅLAND LABOUR MARKET OFFER YOU?

2,600 ACTIVE COMPANIES

LOOKING FOR NEW CHALLENGES IN YOUR CAREER? Åland offers many exciting work environments and successful companies with job opportunities.

Here you can easily combine a stimulating job with daily life and more free time.

Register yourself on our recruitment portal www.alandliving.ax for the major Åland companies looking for employees. Visit our website for information about jobs, housing, free time activities and practical information about how to move to Åland.

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Today we serve 3 million bank customers who handle their bank transactions with solutions created by Crosskey. Contact us today!

CROSSKEY

ÅHS offers a secure working environment in serene surroundings of natural beauty. ÅLANDS HÄLSO- OCH SJUKVÅRD

Paf is in an exciting development phase towards new technology and is hiring new employees to the tech organization. Follow us on The Paf Tech Radar, radar.pafcloud.net.

PAF

NEW JOB AND NEW CHALLENGES.

The Bank of Åland is a different kind of bank. We attract attention because of our focus on good customer relationships, common sense and sophisticated financial services. We are continuously recruiting people with a wide range of skills. www.alandsbanken.ax/jobb ÅLANDSBANKEN

“The Åland Islands are located halfway between Sweden and Finland. Here you can experience the freedom and the opportunity to choose a different kind of daily life. Åland offers you security and perfect balance between career and free time.”

We offer you interesting career opportunities in an international high technology company where consideration for employees and clean working environment are prioritised.

OPTINOVA

Create tomorrow’s insurance company with us.

Our company is expanding and constantly recruiting staff for various key areas where we offer many career opportunities, www.omsen.ax/job ÅLANDS ÖMSESIDIGA FÖRSÄKRINGSBOLAG

More and more people choose to live in the maritime town of Mariehamn. You can also do the same.

MARIEHAMNS STAD

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 Phone +358 18 5355 · e-mail: info@ahs.ax

Challenging jobs with good career opportunities Crosskey combines big-league IT capabilities with flexibility, engagement and a personal touch.

Thomas Lundberg, Managing Director

IT innovator Crosskey – your next job?

Crosskey is constantly looking for new team members and offers a perfect combination of challenging jobs and good career opportunities. Crosskey is the market leader in Finland and a fast-growing challenger in Sweden where we are continually gaining new market shares. Today we serve 3 million bank customers who handle their bank transactions with solutions created by Crosskey!

Our team members have different backgrounds. Some are experts in technology and become software developers. Others have degrees in economics and/or experience from banking and financial sectors. Regardless of background and specialisation, the common denominator is the opportunity to advance when focusing on the job! In international comparison we are a small and flexible company in which every team member takes an important personal responsibility.

Living in Åland and working at Crosskey means combining the best of two worlds.

You work in an international, often English-speaking environment and your customers are spread around the Nordic countries. At the same time you live in a serene and safe environment. The distances are short and the queues are non-existent. Rather than commuting to and from work, here you can spend your time on family and hobbies.

Would you like to join our team?

Contact us today!

Crosskey is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ålandsbanken Plc and develops flexible modular IT systems for banks and other companies offering financial services. We currently have about 250 employees in our offices in Mariehamn, Stockholm, Helsinki and Turku. DNB, S-Banken, Marginalen Bank, Ålandsbanken and Northmill are some examples of customers cooperating with Crosskey.

www.crosskey.fi

MARIEHAMN • STOCKHOLM • HELSINKI • TURKU

A bank for people who choose to follow their own path.

An independent bank, with Åland common sense and a global view Ever since the Bank of Åland (Ålandsbanken) was founded in 1919, our focus has been very clear.

We have built our operations in harmony with Åland Island entrepreneurs, who over time havenot only expanded their businesses but have also benefited the Åland community.

Our operations span a broad horizon, from private individuals who need a bank they can rely on to well-established corporations that are internationally successful and growing small businesses that were recently only good ideas.

Today we are among Åland’s biggest exporters. We have been delivering financial services to the Finnish mainland since 1982 and to Sweden since 2009. We are now more than 650 people, working in nine different locations towards the same objectives. Our development has been favourable, but we have never forgotten where we come from – a small community where a handshake is a handshake and it is important to be able to look each other in the eyes, tomorrow just like today.

The Bank of Åland is building for the future The Bank of Åland is a different kind of bank. We attract attention because of our focus on good customer relationships, common sense and sophisticated financial services. We are in a stronggrowth phase and are looking for people who are attracted by high ambitions and a strong sense of personal commitment. We are continuously recruiting people with a wide range of skills. You will find our job advertisements (in Swedish) at www.alandsbanken.ax/jobb Welcome to the Bank of Åland!

Tel +358 (0)204 29 011 • www.alandsbanken.ax/jobb

Going our own way

Work in Åland? We offer you interesting career opportunities in

AN INTERNATIONAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Where consideration for employees and clean working environment are prioritised

WE OFFER JOBS IN: IT ü Economy ü Development ü Manufacturing ü Quality management ü Customer service ü Sales ü

See www.optinova.com.

Submit an open application to career@optinova.com.

Optinova is one of the leading global suppliers of advanced medical tubing for the global medical device industry, as well as of demanding fluoropolymer tubing for other industrial applications.

Creative jobs in fascinating industry Fine career opportunities, good staff benefits, fun challenges and many opportunities to personal development. These were the reasons why Sara Björk-Södergård and Francois Maugis chose the gaming company Paf in Åland. Today, they are chief officers for Paf’s tech group organization.

“Paf is an inspiring workplace environment where you can grow in your position”, says Sara Björk-Södergård and Francois Maugis. They also highlight empathy, openness and servant leadership as important keywords within the organization. “We renew, improve and learn together, all the time”, says Francois. “Our team spirit makes it easy to share our successes and failures alike, and to grow in close collaboration with many competent colleagues.”

Personal development is promoted by e-learning platforms, hackathons and with a focus on development. To create team spirit, a lot of time is spent for onboarding new employees.

Investments in sustainability and responsibility are also greatly appreciated. “It is a luxury to work in an international company in the beautiful and safe environment of Åland”, says Sara Björk-Södergård.

Interested? Paf is in an exciting development phase towards new technology and is hiring new employees to the tech organization. Follow our future visions of technology development on The Paf Tech Radar, radar.pafcloud.net, and see our vacancies at aboutpaf.com.

Paf is a Nordic gaming company founded in 1966 in Åland to generate profits for socially beneficial purposes. The company is an award-winning leader in responsible gaming. Paf has about 400 employees from over 30 different countries and offices in Åland as well as in Helsinki, Stockholm, Riga, Tallinn, Oslo, Norrköping and Madrid. For more information, see aboutpaf.com

A town for quality of life Åland’s capital town Mariehamn is a metropolis in miniature.

More and more people choose to live in the maritime town of Mariehamn that offers vibrant summer life as much as contrasting serenity and peace in winter. You can also do the same.

You might have visited Mariehamn in summertime. Perhaps you have seen the sailing ship Pommern, enjoyed an Åland pancake in a cosy café, sunbathed on Lilla Holmen close to the town centre, or visited some of the town’s 70 shops and 20 restaurants. However, Mariehamn is so much more! Also in wintertime you can find all the necessary services for a town-dweller or for a visitor within a short walk in the town centre. The wide range of active sports clubs and culture associations makes it easy for you to participate in experiences and focus on your favourite hobbies.

Be all you can be Mariehamn is an active and vibrant town where many cultures, religions and languages meet. Åland is a creative island community with deep roots in enterprising. The unemployment rate

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is low and there is a great variety of occupations. In Mariehamn there is everything from multinational companies to small enterprises, and from high-tech businesses to service providers. As an entrepreneur you have a chance to slow down your pace, and the big cities can easily be visited by air or sea. In fact, this demilitarised part of Finland allow you to be all you can be, except a Locomotive Driver or Army Sergeant.

Idyllic small town with a healthy pace In Mariehamn you have the nature as your closest neighbor, no matter where you live. There are also good chances to have a home with a sea view. Children’s daycare centre, school and jobs are never further than 10 minutes from your home. Many newcomers say that safety is the key word characterizing the local society. The distances are short and

”It’s wonderful to have everything so close, both places and people!”

The Könönen-Wahlstedt family moved from a big city for a house and work near the sea in Mariehamn. traffic jams almost non-existing, which allows more time for life and free time.

More information about activities and events can be found at visitaland.com where you can also book your Åland experiences. The website alandliving. com gives you tips and advice when you are thinking of moving to Åland.

Whether you come to Åland for vacation or to live, we hope that you will get lovely memories and enjoyable experiences.

Lawyer? Economist? IT, sales or insurance specialist?

Create tomorrow’s insurance company with us Our company is expanding and constantly recruiting staff for various key areas where we offer many career opportunities.

For current jobs and open applications, visit www.omsen.ax/jobb

Private insurances – Corporate insurances – Commercial real estates in central locations omsen.ax I +358 18 27 600 I Köpmansgatan 6 I Mariehamn

Rödhamn.

Read more about guest harbours in Åland: https://www.visitaland. com/en/slideshows/ gasthamnar/

Magical experiences on your own boat Rödhamn is one of the most popular guest harbours in Åland. It is perfectly situated, with the open sea on one side and sheltering archipelago on the other. Add a charming restaurant, a museum and a wood-fired sauna on the smooth shoreline rocks and you have yourself an absolutely wonderful and unforgettable setting.

Many people choose to come to Åland with their own boat. Those coming from the east get to pass through an archipelago, with islands stretching off into the distance as far as the eye can see. Those arriving from the west will cross the Sea of Åland, which is so large that no land will be visible at the halfway point of the crossing. ÅLAND’S ARCHIPELAGO is a veritable paradise for boaters. Its nature is like nothing else in the world and the route possibilities are nearly endless. Fairways are rarely crowded and guest harbours

and piers can be found in just about every corner of Åland. Circumnavigating the main island is just one of several popular alternatives.

seaman’s chapel can be found in the island group as can inscriptions made by seamen in the shoreline rocks. There is also a museum in a former radio beacon here.

FEW PASS UP Mariehamn, which has two popular guest harbours – MSF (Mariehamn Yacht Club) on the east side and ÅSS (Åland Yacht Club) on the west.

Another guest harbour in Åland is Rödhamn, which is located ten nautical miles from Mariehamn. The harbour has a history: Seafarers have stopped here for centuries before making the crossing over the Sea of Åland. The remains of a tavern and

SOME OF THE HARBOURS are polar opposites. Havsvidden in the north of Åland sits next to the wide open sea, while Kastelholm is tucked right in the heart of Åland’s cultural landscape.

There are also several guest harbours in the archipelago east of the main island.

At these harbours, you can rent a bicycle after mooring your boat and explore an Ålandic village.

GUEST HARBOURS IN ÅLAND

An excellent guide to boaters (in Swedish): ÅLAND, GÄSTHAMNAR, FARLEDER, ANKARPLATSER

70 harbours in Åland – including natural harbours – described in text and images, along with their co-ordinates. Key harbour information provided in aerial images. Detailed sea charts are also shown for each harbour.

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Passenger ships VIKING LINE Routes: Kapellskär–Mariehamn.

Stockholm–Mariehamn/ Långnäs–Turku Stockholm–Mariehamn–Helsinki www.vikingline.se www.vikingline.fi TALLINK SILJA Routes: Stockholm–Mariehamn/ Långnäs–Turku Stockholm–Mariehamn–Helsinki Stockholm–Mariehamn–Tallinn www.tallinksilja.com ECKERÖ LINJEN Routes: Grisslehamn–Eckerö www.eckerolinjen.se

Accessible Åland

FINNLINES Routes: Kapellskär–Långnäs–Naantali www.finnlines.com/ferry-trips

The Mariehamn City Library, pharmacies and Alandica Culture & Congress are some of the public places that are evaluated by experts to gauge their accessibility for people with various disabilities. Sights and accommodations are also included on the list, which can be viewed at https://www.visitaland.com/en/ accessible-aland/inventory/.

Check this out before your visit!

Flights AIR LEAP Stockholm–Mariehamn Turku–Mariehamn www.airleap.se FINNAIR Helsinki–Mariehamn–Turku www.finnair.com

This is how to get to Åland!

Tour operators AXTOURS.AX www.axtours.ax ECKERÖ LINJEN www.eckerolinjen.se

It’s easy to travel to Åland – the whole year round. You can choose to come by passenger ship, flight or interisland ferry. Åland has excellent connections with the outside world. The big passenger ships, which have large car decks, depart from two terminals in Sweden (Stockholm and Kapellskär) and three in Finland (Helsinki, Turku and Naantali). These ships depart several times a day all year round. Åland also has a direct connection to Tallinn, Estonia.

Viking Line, Eckerö Linjen and Tallink ships offer a wide array of restaurants, entertainment and tax-free shopping, not to mention affordable fares.

Flights from Sweden depart out of Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, and from Finland out of Helsinki and Turku.

LYYSKIS RESOR www.lyyskis.ax VIKING LINE www.vikingline.se ÅLANDHOTELS www.alandhotels.fi ÅLANDSRESOR www.alandsresor.fi ÅLANDS TURIST & KONFERENS www.turistkonferens.com ÅLAND TRAVEL www.visitaland.com

Ferry travel within Åland ÅLANDSTRAFIKEN Inter-island ferry service within Åland.

The ferries also carry vehicles.

Service also to Finland. Information on timetables and booking: www.alandstrafiken.ax tel. + 358 (0)18 25600

Bus service within Åland ÅLANDSTRAFIKENS RURAL BUS LINES Five different bus lines on the main island.Timetables at www.alandstrafiken.ax/en/ timetables tel. + 358 (0)18 25600 MARIEHAMNSBUSSEN Bus service within Mariehamn. www.vikinglinebuss. ax/lokaltrafik-pa-aland/ mariehamnsbussen

Read more and book at www.visitaland.com

YOU CAN ALSO take an inter-island ferry from Finland to Åland.

There are two alternatives: from Osnäs to Brändö (Åland) with the Northern line, or from Galtby to Kökar with the Southern line. This will allow you to stay overnight in an archipelago municipality and then head over to the main island. If you take the Southern line, you may return with the Northern line – or vice versa – to see more of the archipelago.

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The most beautiful island archipelago in the Baltic Sea awaits with open arms. And we’re closer than you think – just a pleasant, two-hour boat passage from Grisslehamn. We here at Eckerö Linjen have worked long and hard marketing Åland, and we’ve put together travel packages to suit everyone: golfing, fishing, cottage stays, hotels, dining, children’s activities and just about everything else to make your holiday a memorable one. If you book your accommodations or a travel package through us, you will always get a discount on the boat fare.

THE FISH ARE ALWAYS BITING IN ÅLAND

We book accommodation, fishing guides, boats and fishing permits. Everything to make your stay perfect!

FIND ACCOMMODATION

Åland has accommodations to suit all tastes. Luxurious villas perched atop high rocks, cosy cottages, modern hotels and authentic guesthouses.

SPORT HOLIDAYS

We offer a wide variety of sporting holidays in Åland, including swimming, football, orienteering, curling and much, much more.

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Welcome aboard THE M/S ECKERÖ!

TASTE IS EVERYTHING!

Our chefs are passionate about good, well-prepared food, and they use whatever locally produced ingredients are in season.

Find new favourites served at our extensive archipelago buffet at Buffé Bornholm, indulge yourself with a delightful à la carte dinner at Restaurang Rospiggen or choose one of the specials of the day at Kafé Käringsund.

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We offer discounted prices for children!

Buffet prices for children 6–17 years of age are half off the normal price, while children 0–5 years of age eat for 10 €.

We are sure that you will have a truly unforgettable trip with us. Our cruise hosts are always ready for fun, and we present live bands, guest performers, bar pianists and troubadours. During the summer, you can chill out at a summer party on the sundeck. Don’t forget to pick up some goodies and treats for festive occasions all year round at our well-stocked tax-free shop. Our prices are always 25 % lower than on land!

GOLFING HOLIDAYS

Åland has two top of the range golf courses: the Åland Golf Club and Eckerö Golf. You can book one of them or even combine the two.

There is accommodation close to the courses.

PADDLE, HIKE, BIKE, GOLF & FISH!

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CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Åland’s short distances, even landscape and close proximity to the sea make it an ideal destination for a cycling holiday! Our convenient cycling packages include travel, accommodations (with breakfast) and use of a bicycle.

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There’s plenty for kids to see and do in Eckerö. Leklandet, SmartPark, Käringsund Game Safari, Hunting & Fishing Museum, beautiful beaches – to name just a few!

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One-way trip on M/S Eckerö.

Boat tickets starting at 5,25 € (Children 0–17 travel for free.)

Passenger car starting at 15,25 € Motorcycles 13,50 €

We’ll be with you all the way!

Read more and book your holiday online!

www.eckerolinjen.se • Tel. +46 175-258 00

www.eckerolinjen.se • Tel. +46 175-258 00

Bicycles 5,00 € Get a discount on your boat trip by booking your travel package or accommodations with us!

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Turistinformation • Matkailuneuvonta • Tourist information Sjukhus • Sairaala • Hospital Flygplats • Lentokenttä • Airport Badstrand • Uimaranta • Beach

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The Åland islands are easy to reach

by Viking Line’s ships – several times a day, all year round!

Book your voyage, accommodation and activities ashore online at Customer service & Sales

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Utkikstorn • Näköalatorni • Lookout tower Vandringsstig • Vaelluspolku • Hiking trail Kyrka • Kirkko • Church

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Sevärdhet • Nähtävyys • Place of interest Golfbana • Golfkenttä • Golf course Familjepark • Perhepuisto • Theme Park

Swing your golf club, ride a bicycle, play with your kids, go fishing, enjoy the sea, the nature and lots of activities!

Cykelfärja • Pyörälautta • Bicycle ferry Bilfärja • Autolautta • Car ferry Skyltad cykelled • Viitoitettu pyöräretti • Marked bicycle route

Welcome to Viking Line’s Åland!

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Norra linjen • Pohjoinen reitti • Northern route Södra linjen • Eteläinen reitti • Southern route Tvärgående linjen • Poikittaisreitti • Transverse route Föglölinjen • Föglön reitti • Föglö route Grundkarta © Lantmäteriverket. Bearbetning © Strax Kommunikation 2020 Reproduktion och partiell kopiering utan skriftligt tillstånd är förbjuden.

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Explore Åland this year!

2020

The most beautiful island archipelago in the Baltic Sea awaits with open arms. And we’re closer than you think – just a pleasant, two-hour boat passage from Grisslehamn. We here at Eckerö Linjen have worked long and hard marketing Åland, and we’ve put together travel packages to suit everyone: golfing, fishing, cottage stays, hotels, dining, children’s activities and just about everything else to make your holiday a memorable one. If you book your accommodations or a travel package through us, you will always get a discount on the boat fare.

THE FISH ARE ALWAYS BITING IN ÅLAND

We book accommodation, fishing guides, boats and fishing permits. Everything to make your stay perfect!

FIND ACCOMMODATION

Åland has accommodations to suit all tastes. Luxurious villas perched atop high rocks, cosy cottages, modern hotels and authentic guesthouses.

SPORT HOLIDAYS

We offer a wide variety of sporting holidays in Åland, including swimming, football, orienteering, curling and much, much more.

ÅLAND ISLANDS

GOOD FOOD

AND GOOD CONSCIENCE

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Mariehamn & all of Åland

Welcome aboard THE M/S ECKERÖ!

TASTE IS EVERYTHING!

Our chefs are passionate about good, well-prepared food, and they use whatever locally produced ingredients are in season.

Find new favourites served at our extensive archipelago buffet at Buffé Bornholm, indulge yourself with a delightful à la carte dinner at Restaurang Rospiggen or choose one of the specials of the day at Kafé Käringsund.

Tip!

We offer discounted prices for children!

Buffet prices for children 6–17 years of age are half off the normal price, while children 0–5 years of age eat for 10 €.

We are sure that you will have a truly unforgettable trip with us. Our cruise hosts are always ready for fun, and we present live bands, guest performers, bar pianists and troubadours. During the summer, you can chill out at a summer party on the sundeck. Don’t forget to pick up some goodies and treats for festive occasions all year round at our well-stocked tax-free shop. Our prices are always 25 % lower than on land!

GOLFING HOLIDAYS

Åland has two top of the range golf courses: the Åland Golf Club and Eckerö Golf. You can book one of them or even combine the two.

There is accommodation close to the courses.

PADDLE, HIKE, BIKE, GOLF & FISH!

Sailing ships and boatbuilding

CYCLING HOLIDAYS

Åland’s short distances, even landscape and close proximity to the sea make it an ideal destination for a cycling holiday! Our convenient cycling packages include travel, accommodations (with breakfast) and use of a bicycle.

SUMMER PRICES:

ACTIVE DAYS

ECKERÖ FOR KIDS

There’s plenty for kids to see and do in Eckerö. Leklandet, SmartPark, Käringsund Game Safari, Hunting & Fishing Museum, beautiful beaches – to name just a few!

THIS IS THE PLACE FOR A MARITIME LIFE

One-way trip on M/S Eckerö.

Boat tickets starting at 5,25 € (Children 0–17 travel for free.)

Passenger car starting at 15,25 € Motorcycles 13,50 €

We’ll be with you all the way!

Read more and book your holiday online!

www.eckerolinjen.se • Tel. +46 175-258 00

www.eckerolinjen.se • Tel. +46 175-258 00

Bicycles 5,00 € Get a discount on your boat trip by booking your travel package or accommodations with us!

ALWAYS CLOSE TO THE WONDERFUL NATURAL TREASURES OF THE ARCHIPELAGO

the very best medicine!