Åland – with power from nature

With its location in the middle of the sea, awash in salty sea winds, the most hours of sunlight in the Nordic countries and a deep love of nature, it’s no wonder that Åland has set its sights on a future with power from nature’s own green energy. Preferably on the cutting edge with a large dose of innovation.

Åland’s 6,700 islands are clustered in the middle of the Baltic Sea, offering a cultural fusion of Sweden and Finland. Åland has one city, Mariehamn, and a living, breathing countryside and archipelago.

For the past 100 years, Åland has been an autonomous region in Finland. This means that Ålanders can form a society that meets their own needs and conditions.

ITS CLOSE PROXIMITY to the sea has influenced Åland in many ways. This gave rise to shipping, an industry that laid the foundation for today’s economy and took Ålanders all over the world. They have sailed the seven seas and returned with new ideas and, in many cases, the money to realise them and a drive that is typical of these wilful islanders.

Ålanders are used to keeping their end up, having faith in their own abilities and making the most of what they have. The result is a strong entrepreneurial spirit, with 2,800 registered businesses in a population of 30,000.

IN ÅLAND, traditions and modern approaches go hand in hand. Boats are built and Midsummer wreaths are woven while high technology companies serve customers all over the world as well as in the cloud. Here, two worlds come together in a very small space.

Ålanders cherish their resources and consider nature and sustainability to be invaluable. In combination with innovation, Åland’s aspiration is to become a pioneer in green energy in the Nordic countries. Wind power already accounts for 90% of Ålands electricity production. The move toward even greater production of renewable energy through large-scale solar power farms and offshore wind farms is already well underway.

In general, the climate here is mild and the summers are usually sunny. Åland is said to have the most hours of sunshine in the Nordic countries from May to August. And, even if it tends to be a bit windy – often from the southwest – the winds are warm.

GREEN ENERGY IN ÅLAND

ILMATAR OFFSHORE - WIND FARM IN Norrhavet. LEOVIND AB - Wind farm at Båtskär. OX2 ÅLAND - Solar farm at Möckelö. SMART ENERGY ÅLAND - Renewable energy, demo platform. VIND AX AB - Wind farm at Långnabba. ÅLANDS VINDENERGI ANDELSLAG - Wind farms.

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

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

Conference & Kick-off

• Optional returnferry 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.

Package prices from 345 €/guest

Golf-Åland All-in-One

• Returnferry tripKapellskär–Mariehamn or Grisslehamn–Berghamn. • Two or more 18-hole rounds with perfect tee times on the new Castle course and the Kings' course at the

Åland Golf Club in Kastelholm. • Accommodation with breakfast at Hotel

Arkipelag, Park Alandia or Cikada.

Package prices from 260 €/golfer I CUSTOM-TAILOR and book Åland packages for any group. Whether you have a 4-ball looking to play the golf courses at Kastelholm or a 400-person group for a conference at Alandica Kultur & Kongress, I’ll make sure you get a travel package worth your hard-earned money! I KNOW MY ÅLAND and can open all sorts of doors for you. All of Åland’s hotels, guesthouses, restaurants and activities are included in my extensive range, and I work together with all ferry lines and airlines serving Åland. After operating for nearly 40 years in Åland, I have also established a unique network of contacts with local businesses, sports, cultural life and administrative agencies – contacts that are useful to my guests.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO is call or email me with your wishes, and I’ll get back to you with my best possible offers. Read more about what I 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!

Arkipelag Celebration

• Ferry trip from Stockholm to

Mariehamn byM/S Viking Grace. • Champagne breakfast on board. • Transfer to Hotel Arkipelag. • 3-course dinner at Compagniet restaurant. • Accommodation with breakfast. • Optional return boat trip, including a dinner buffet.

Fishing-Åland Pro

• Optional return ferry trip or flight. • Two overnight stays with breakfast at

Hotel Arkipelag. • Fishing trip with a professional guide in the renowned, pike-rich archipelago surrounding Mariehamn. • Sauna and pool. • Dinner at Compagniet restaurant.

Package prices from 260 €/adult, 130 €/child

Golf on Ålands all courses

• Returnferry tripKapellskär–Mariehamn or Grisslehamn–Berghamn. • Three 18-hole rounds with perfect tee times on Eckerö course, Castle course and the Kings' course. • Two-night accommodation with breakfast at Hotel Arkipelag, Park

Alandia or Cikada.

Package prices from 355 € /golfer Package price from 645 €/fisherman

Solhem School trip

• 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 adventure swimming, paddling, fishing, disc golf, adventure golf and/or horseback riding.

Package prices from 235 €/pupil

Ålands Turist & Konferens Ab Småholmavägen 160, AX-22120 Mariehamn +358 457 526 7087 • henrik@turist-konferens.ax www.turist-konferens.ax

In the heart of Mariehamn

Stay in four-star accommodations with the sea as your neighbour A hotel of endless possibilities.

We are a natural meeting point in Mariehamn, with restaurants, a nightclub, conference rooms and a pool. Tourists, artists, locals and conference guests all mix and mingle under our roof.

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

Perfect location

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 51 € per person.

MEETING 2023

Events

See our events calendar at: www.alandicaevents.ax

January 5–7.1 Ålandskungen

February 12–13.2 GRÄNS/FALL

March

18.3 Spirit Of The 90´s April 22.4 Be Bop A Luba 26–27.4 STORM

Book your ticket on our website!