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The Baltic Sea’s most beautiful island group awaits you with open arms. Åland is just an enjoyable two-hour boat trip from Grisslehamn. At Eckerö Linjen we have experience and expertise with Åland as a destination.

We have developed attractive Åland travel packages for all tastes. See all our packages at www.eckerolinjen.se

Cottage holiday

Åland has great accommodation to suit every taste.

Luxurious cliff houses, cosy cottages, modern hotels and genuine guest houses.

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COTTAGE WEEKEND PACKAGE SEK 3,315/4 people

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This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, accommodation at Käringsund Resort & Conference in May.

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COTTAGE WEEK PACKAGE SEK 6,140/4 people This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, accommodation at Öra Stugor in July.

YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS ON BOARD

When you love eating really well!

Our chefs are passionate about good food that’s beautifully prepared. Eckerö Linjen’s goal for every meal on board is simple – it must taste delicious! Find new favourites at our extensive buffets, indulge yourself with a 3-course à la carte menu, or choose something really tasty in the café or bistro.

Tip! We have reduced meal prices for children and young people up to 17 years old.

Timetable for M/S Eckerö From Grisslehamn daily 10 am, 3 pm and 8 pm.

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Enjoy the sea views and the fresh air. Delight at the delicious food and great entertainment. Our cruise hosts, live bands, singers and guest artists will fill you with joy. During the summer simply sit back and relax to live music on the sun deck. Take advantage of our shopping deals. Welcome on board M/S Eckerö for a wonderful time!

Åland’s rich archipelago is a paradise for pike, sea trout, and salmon – a versatile fishing experience to suit everyone.

FISHING PACKAGE SEK 1,859/person for 4 people This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, motorboat, fishing permit, accommodation at Björkvik Cottages for two nights in May.

Golf holiday

Åland has two excellent golf facilities, Ålands Golfklubb and Eckerö Golf. Book one of them or combine the two!

The accommodation is right next to each golf course.

Online deals!

GOLF PACKAGE AT ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB SEK 2,758/person

Summer prices one way with the M/S Eckerö (June, July, August): Passenger ticket SEK 100 Passenger Car SEK 310 Motorcycle SEK 210 Bicycle SEK 90

From Eckerö daily 8 am, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, accommodation at Kastelholms Gästhem for one night incl. 2 green fees in May.

Eckerö for children In Eckerö, you’ll find Leklandet, SmartPark, Spark Laser Arena, Käringsund Wildlife Safari, Åland Hunting and Fishing Museum and nice swimming beaches.

ECKERÖ FOR CHILDREN SEK 3,183/4 people

Take the bus to the boat!

We offer connecting buses from over 100 stops in 30 different places.

See our full bus timetables at www.eckerolinjen.se/en/busconnection

Fish take the bait in Åland

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This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, wildlife safari, accommodation at Käringsunds Resort for one night in June.

Mariehamn

Explore the cosy capital that offers the sea just around every corner, boutique shopping, sweet cafés and award-winning museums.

MINI-HOLIDAY SEK 1,107/person This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen and accommodation at Hotel Pommern in Mariehamn for one night in May with a 3-course archipelago meal.

GOLF PACKAGE AT ECKERÖ GOLF SEK 2,053/person This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, accommodation at Eckerö Golf’s cabins for one night incl. 2 green fees in May.

Piece together your Åland trip with us!

www.eckerolinjen.se/en • Phone +46 175-258 00

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100 years of autonomy

Unique to Åland Since 1954, Åland has had its own flag, which is a red and yellow cross on a field of blue. Åland’s flag day is celebrated on the last Sunday in April. Åland has its own postal service, Åland Post, which also issues its own stamps. The first stamps were issued on 1 March 1984, and each year approximately 16 new stamp designs are issued. Ålanders seen driving out in the world are easy to spot, as Åland issues its own vehicle licence plates. Keep an eye out for ÅL.

Åland is the oldest autonomous region in Europe as well as the smallest. Åland was granted autonomous status in 1921 on the basis of a decision made by the League of Nations in Geneva. A strong movement in Åland had pushed for reunion with Sweden, but Finland did not want to let the island realm go. The decision made in Geneva was a compromise. Ålands first 30-member parliament (today known as the Parliament of Åland) convened for the first time on 9 June 1922, which is celebrated as Åland’s Autonomy Day. The Parliament of Åland passes its own legislation within a number of different areas, including the economy, education, transportation and health care. The Government of Åland, its regional administration offices and the Parliament of Åland are housed in the Åland Government Building, which is located adjacent to the Mariehamn town square.

The idea of “willfulness” has been the lodestar for Ålanders throughout the entire existence of their autonomy, and will continue to be for at least the next 100 years.

Time and currency 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.

Visit Åland Population What a delightful development – more and more people want to live in Åland! Over the past few years, Åland’s population has increased by 200-300 people, and we have also passed the 30,000 mark!

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

The official language in Åland is Swedish. In addition to the 26,000 Ålanders who have Swedish as their native language, there are 72 different languages spoken in Åland.

Åland - Islands of peace Åland has no military and no active military bases. Ålanders are exempt from military conscription in the Finnish Defence Forces.

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The office of Visit Åland has moved to the new Telegrafen shopping mall at Torggatan 6in the middle of Mariehamn.

Stop by Visit Åland if you want to know more about everything there is to see and do in Åland! You can also call +358 18 24000, email info@visitaland.com or check out visitaland.com.

Living in Åland? Åland Living is a great source of information about life in Åland, covering everything from housing and careers to leisure and family life. Find out more at Alandliving.ax.

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WELCOME TO ÅLAND, WHERE THE ADVENTURE BEGINS AT SEA On M/S Eckerö the journey to Åland is an essential part of the experience. Use the time on board to have fun, eat good food, shop and enjoy the views of the archipelago.

ECKERÖ LINJEN HAS A FLEXIBLE schedule that allows you to travel to Åland in the morning, in the middle of the day or in the evening. Departures are from Grisslehamn in Roslagen. The ship M/S Eckerö is 121.2 metres long, 24.8 metres wide and can carry 1,635 guests and 200 cars. With two hours at sea, there’s lots of time for fun. And whatever you don’t have time for on the journey over, you can always save for the journey home.

relax in Café Käringsund with a good view of all the adventures in the pirate room.

In the Klubb Kuling bar there’s a warm welcoming atmosphere, refreshing drinks and live music every day accompanied by the ship’s cruise hosts. Fridays and Saturdays are extra fun when guest party bands and singers take the stage. In the summer the Båtsman bar by the sun deck is also open.

THE FOOD ON BOARD IS ALWAYS GOOD and beautifully prepared using ingredients from small-scale producers in Roslagen and Åland. The ship has four restaurants made to appeal to all tastes. These range from prawn sandwiches and home cooking at Kafé Käringsund and food from the grill at Bistro Byholma to creative taste experiences at the Rospiggen à la carte restaurant. The Bornholm buffet restaurant is also very popular, where the mouthwatering dishes vary with the seasons – from the Archipelago Buffet and Easter Buffet selections to the late-summer Fish and Shellfish Buffet. Two highlights every year are the autumn Game Buffet and the festive Christmas Buffet. It really is worth booking a trip just for the food!

THERE’S ALWAYS TIME TO before stepping ashore to discover

Åland. Drop in on the duty-free shop Magasin Märket. Åland is outside of the EU’s tax area – so you can buy perfume, cosmetics, spirits, wine, beer, sweets and much more at favourable duty-free prices on board. Current campaigns and offers can be found at www.eckerolinjen.se/taxfree.

ECKERÖ LINJEN +46 (0)175 258 00 eller +358 (0)18 28 300 www.eckerolinjen.se

THE ONBOARD ENTERTAINMENT also keeps the fun sailing

along. The little pirates love the ‘Skepp o’skoj’ playroom with a pirate ship, slide and pirate theme. Parents (big pirates) can

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ÅLAND IS ALIVE, DAY AND NIGHT It’s not all just sea, nature and relaxation, there is also a lot happening in Åland. Enjoy food, drink, shopping, nightlife and entertainment.

DEGERSAND BEACH BAR.

You can find plenty to eat and drink at the beach bar with its terrace and view of the unbroken horizon at Degersand in Eckerö. The sandy beach is one of Åland’s finest. You can stay here all day and enjoy the sun, swimming and treats from the bar. Restaurant Q, further up the beach, is also worth a visit.

TELEGRAFEN.

The shopping centre Telegrafen is a great new meeting point in Mariehamn with its shops, a café, delicatessen and a pleasant indoor climate all year round on the lively square under the glass roof. The Sjöfolk restaurant, located in the middle of the shopping centre, is housed in one of the city’s oldest buildings, an old radio repeater station from 1928.

VINSMEDJAN.

Vinsmedjan in Kvarnbo offers warm hospitality and great knowledge about food and good drinks. Book a culinary wine tasting session with hostess and sommelier Ella Grüssner Cromwell-Morgan. A tasting plate is served with the wines as a perfect starter, and after the tasting you can order a filling “kvarnbröd” pizza for the main course.

THE CALYPSO BAR.

Visit The Calypso Bar in the old stone house beside Indigo restaurant & bar in Mariehamn for a summer club that has a great atmosphere, delicious cocktails and fantastic music. It’s an indie disco and party club with DJs and an ambitious drink menu. Situated among rock pubs, nightclubs and outdoor dining, the bar is ready to create new festive memories.

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Boquerian

Food right in the city centre Mariehamn is a great place for dining experiences and entertainment. Come along on a tour and experience five restaurants that offer atmosphere, style and a varied selection, from tasty lunches, tapas and shellfish to à la carte dishes and stone oven pizzas. Between courses you can play a fun round of adventure golf.

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A popular meeting place Sittkoffska Gården is a popular meeting point in the middle of the city. Cosy, upcycled, locally produced and sustainable elements run like a red thread through the restaurant. Good coffee and genuine home cooking made from high-quality local ingredients are served here. Feel free to take an extra lap around and look at the imaginative interior where recycled windows, furniture and large plants meet a giant felted elk head. Conclude your visit in Gårdsbutiken, where you can buy Åland products to take home.

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Stone oven pizza with fresh Åland ingredients

Pizzeria Diablo is located on Nygatan, in the middle of Mariehamn’s entertainment centre. Here, the chefs prepare delicious stone oven pizzas with ingredients from Åland suppliers as much as possible. You can enjoy the pizza on site or take it with you. The opening hours are generous, especially during the weekends when the doors don’t close until 5 in the morning.

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Ångbåtsbryggan

Shellfish by the pier

Adventure golf for the whole family

Brasserie Ångbåtsbryggan boasts good food and a water view in the eastern harbour. The brasserie serves both a shellfish platter and the best the grill has to offer! All food is prepared in the open kitchen outside the dining room, and you can watch the chefs at work. The grill is made of old Åland brick, and a large part of the restaurant’s interior has a history. The walls and ceiling are made of glass, which gives a fantastic outdoor feeling all year round.

Ångbåtsbryggan Adventure Golf is close to the brasserie in the eastern harbour. Here you can eat lunch, have a coffee or drink something nice and refreshing. Anyone who wants can start or end their restaurant visit with a round of adventure golf among all the imaginative obstacles on the fun 18-hole course.

From the sunny and spacious outdoor seating, you have a nice overview of several of the golf holes. The course is suitable for everyone, young and old.

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Eastern Harbour • bryggan.ax

An oasis with a Mediterranean feel You will find lunch, tapas and a nice bar at Boquerian. Here you can unwind and eat in peace and quiet while you pause and enjoy the moment. You can choose to sit out on the terrace or in the restaurant, and then order several different small dishes. The idea is that you and your party should take your time sitting and enjoying tapas, charcuterie and good cheeses together. Traditionally, cold and hot dishes are often served side by side and are perfect for sharing with your party if you’d like. Feel free to swing by the cheese and charcuterie counter to buy delicacies to take with you if you want to cosy up with tapas at home.

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The city festival that rocks the streets Welcome to Rockoff, the summer’s big music festival in Mariehamn, 19-20 July. During the festival, the market square is transformed into a lively festival area with stages and dining.

ROCKOFF IS A WONDERFUL CITY FESTIVAL that attracts

SOME WANT TO STAND IN FRONT OF THE STAGE and dance and sing along, while others like to sit down where they can watch properly. If you’d like, you can make a reservation for dinner in the VIP area with the best seats of the festival, but hurry to book these seats because they go quickly!

When the last artist of the evening has stepped off the stage, the festival frenzy continues with Rockoff’s official after-party at Kino Nightclub.

many visitors to Mariehamn every year. In the days leading up to the festival, several stages and food and drink venues spring up around the square, and then you have nine happy days filled with performances by both new stars and well-known artists to look forward to.

The whole city really comes alive during the week of Rockoff; there’s a buzz in the air and a happy atmosphere all around.

Everyone gathers at the square to socialise and enjoy food, music, summer and a fantastic ambiance.

THE SCHEDULE OFFERS A GOOD MIX OF ARTISTS with a wide range of different music genres. The selection of performers includes new stars as well as long-loved favourites.

Each festival evening offers concerts with one or more artists, and the evenings often have their own unique theme. Artists who are favourites among children and young people usually get the honour of opening the evening. Between concerts, the festival’s house band entertains on the small stage.

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In Åland, the restaurants are close together, only the views vary from islands and skerries to countryside and high cliffs. How many culinary experiences do you have time for?

CREATE NEW FLAVOURFUL MEMORIES

M/S SUNNAN II

M/S SUNNAN II. Welcome aboard to experience good food and the archipelago in a pleasant combination on the steamship from 1906. After the departure from eastern Mariehamn, all you have to do is relax and enjoy some tasty dishes and nice views at your own pace.

Take a lunch or dinner cruise, try a shrimp feast or come along to Degerby or Kastelholm. Live entertainment on selected days. www.sunnan.ax/en

ÅLAND DISTILLERY

ÅLAND DISTILLERY. Gin, pink gin and long drinks are produced at the innovative small distillery Åland Distillery in Kastelholm. Take a tour of the distillery followed by drinks tasting in the restaurant and bar, which is also open to dining guests. Open for bookings all year round and daily in summer. Sometimes with bar entertainment. www.alanddistillery.com SOLTUNA

SOLTUNA RESTAURANT & CAFÉ. Enjoy good coffee

or hearty and well-crafted food in combination with a fantastic view at Soltuna restaurant and café at the top of Getabergen. In between meals, you can go for a round of disc golf or hike to Geta Cave. Also try Soltuna’s incredible Christmas food selection with more dishes than you can imagine. www.soltuna.ax KALLAS SKÄRGÅRD. The beautiful environment and

good food entice visitors to Kallas in the archipelago municipality of Vårdö. The farm restaurant is located in an old barn, but in summer you are welcome to sit outside in the large and lush garden. On the menu, you’ll find everything from freshly caught fish to dry-aged entrecôte of the highest quality. www.kallas.ax/en

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SMAKBYN. Chef Michael Björklund has a genuine love

for good and well-crafted food. Enjoy his hearty dishes and delicious drinks for lunch, dinner and coffee in the Smakbyn restaurant. You can also visit the bakery, the shop filled with Smakbyn’s own and other talented producers’ products, as well as the pottery workshop, the wine cellar and the candy makers’ shop.

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For those who want a taste of Åland The concept of “axgan” means you only consume products and produce made in Åland while you are in Åland. Thanks to the many small scale producers and wide range of products, you can enjoy everything from fruits, green vegetables, meats and fish to sea buckthorn, honey and freshly roasted coffee. apple tree, thus taking the self-pick concept to a whole new level.

Amalias Limonadfabrik and Peders Aplagård transform fruits and berries into sparkling, non-alcoholic ciders, while the Open Water Brewery brews beers and ciders with an alcohol content.

ÅLAND IS CURRENTLY FINLAND’S LARGEST APPLE ORCHARD - as many as three out of every four apples is grown in

Åland. In addition to this, 30% of all domestic onions and 90% of all asparagus come from Åland. The perfect conditions for organic farming means top class produce. And that’s not all the “superberry” sea buckthorn grows along Åland’s coastline.

To put it another way, it’s easy to fill your glass and plate with local foods and drinks. Many farms grow their own produce. Milk is made into cheese, meat is made into delicious sausages and organically grown cereals are ground into flour.

SOME FOOD PRODUCERS WELCOME VISITORS to their farm shops or offer guided tours, while others sell their products in supermarkets or handicrafts shops.

Keep an eye out for Odlarringen cooperative of organic farmers. Local organic products also include a wide range of flour and groats from Överäng’s mill. Farmers also sell fruit, vegetables and root vegetables through Ålands Trädgårdshall cooperative.

APPLE GROWERS SUCH AS GRANNAS, Snäckö Frukt and

Öfvergårds have refined their ability to make use of the entire harvest by producing fresh-pressed apple juice, chutney and pickled “äppelskott” (unripe windfall apples). At Öfvergårds, you can even go on an “apple safari”, where you hire your own

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DAHLMANS’ RECIPE FOR SUCCESS IS KNOWLEDGE, QUALITY AND GOOD FOOD This year, the family business W.J. Dahlman celebrates 100 years of commitment to Åland food craft. The recipe for success includes fresh ingredients, a great love for the art of cooking and a sense of quality.

YOU ARE GUARANTEED to find at least one Dahlmans

Lamb grill with flavourful seasoning and a lot of character from ingredients such as ginger, nutmeg, chili, coriander, cloves and garlic.

product on the shelves of every refrigerator in Åland. From smoked ham for breakfast sandwiches to the weekend charcuterie board, every day becomes a party with Dahlmans’ delicious hamburgers or high-quality meat products, such as grilled entrecôte or perfectly seared tenderloin or butcher’s steak.

IT IS EVIDENT THAT THE COMPANY began its history in

1924 as a sausage maker. Dahlmans wieners are a real classic! They are an everyday-dinner’s best friend and are just as good boiled as fried or in a stroganoff. In addition, the sausages are great for grilling outdoors.

Cold cuts called lördagskorv or “Saturday sausage” and jaktkorv or “hunting sausage” are mild and enjoyable. If you want more heat, you can try Hardcore Chili or Krakova on the grill or as a flavour enhancer in various stews. The Skeppargrill or “Skipper’s sausage” and Lammgrill, a lamb sausage, are flavourful, but not too strong, and pair well with oven-roasted root vegetables during harvest times.

IN ORDER TO SECURE the supply of raw materials and to have full control over the quality, Dahlmans opened an abattoir in 1943, now the only one in Åland. Even today, Dahlmans works with Åland meat production of the highest class, which is guaranteed to be antibiotic-free and mostly involves freerange and natural grazing animals. More than 70 percent of the lamb meat is also organic; there is not a single farm in Åland that is classified as an industrial large-scale farm.

Food that tastes good is something you want to eat again and again until it becomes tradition. That’s why it’s not Christmas without Christmas ham, rullsylta (rolled jellied meat), prinskorvar (cocktail wieners) and salami from Dahlmans.

W. J. DAHLMAN AB Karlbergsvägen 5, Mariehamn, +358 (0)18 528 000, info@dahlmans.ax, www.dahlmans.ax

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A RICH CULTURAL LIFE WITH MANY HIGHLIGHTS Fill your trip to Åland with memories and unique experiences.

Many unforgettable events and other attractions await here.

VIKING VILLAGE IN SALTVIK.

Welcome to a Viking feast with authentic food, drinks and attire together with the cheerful Vikings of the prehistoric society Fibula. A different experience in the spirit of the Viking Age with the opportunity for Viking games, combat demonstrations, and musical entertainment for companies, celebrations, groups and school classes.

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KATRINA CHAMBER MUSIC.

August equals chamber music festival in Åland. The Katrina Cultural Association invites you to 16 concerts in various locations during 6–10 August. The programme includes free concerts as well as meetings with composers and musicians. Cecilia Zilliacus (violin) is the artistic director of the festival, and this year’s theme is “Night”.

THE ART CIRCUIT.

What does it look like when an artist works? Every year during The Art Circuit, known in Swedish as Konstrundan, artists welcome visitors to their studios. This creates the opportunity for interesting encounters and discussions.

This year, this beloved event will take place 7–8 September.

ÅLAND SPRING FAIR & HARVEST FESTIVAL ÅLAND.

As part of folk festivals in spring and autumn, 25–26 May and 20–22 September, farmers, producers, and food creators welcome you to their farms and restaurants in the countryside. Explore various destinations and pop-up activities and indulge in high-quality ingredients and flourishing culinary craftsmanship.

MARITIME QUARTER.

Close to the centre of Mariehamn, you will find an oasis for sailing ships and wooden boats with a small seafarers’ chapel at the end of the pier. Wander around the red storehouses and along the piers, and join in the happenings.

From hammers striking in the smith’s forge to arts and crafts and the ongoing construction of the galeas Emelia.

CHRISTMAS MARKETS.

A taste of Christmas awaits you on the Saturday before the first Advent when the Åland residents celebrate “lillajul”, or “Little Christmas”, with a traditional Christmas market at the Jan Karlsgården open-air museum. Here, you can find most anything related to Christmas. Several Christmas markets are also organised at the end of November and in December, including in the Maritime Quarter and at the market square in Mariehamn.

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Satu Kiljunen, b. 1955 Old man with snuff under his lip, 2016 Oil on canvas, 280 x 205 cm Åland Islands Art Museum’s collection

HC Berg, b. 1971 What’s your bubble – Multiverse I, 2022 Mixed plastics media, 34 x 27 x 46 cm

ÅLAND ISLANDS ART MUSEUM ADDS COLOUR TO LIFE During the summer of 2024, the Åland Islands Art Museum will host a colourful and captivating exhibition. You’ll get to meet two artists who will challenge your senses and intrigue you with the conflict between the two- and three-dimensional.

ARTSTS HC BERG AND SATU KILJUNEN as well as the Academy of Fine Arts in Helsinki all have something in common: Åland. Kiljunen was a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts during the same period that HC Berg studied there – and while Berg has roots in Åland, Satu Kiljunen lives on Kökar in the Åland archipelago. This summer, both meet in an exhibition at the Åland Islands Art Museum.

THIS SUMMER’S EXHIBITION FILLS the entire art museum

with colourful and fascinating optical illusions. The works are large-scale in both colour and shape and offer a meeting between sculptures and paintings. These are two artists who are not afraid to be bold, and they complement and challenge each other.

THE ÅLAND ISLANDS ART MUSEUM PRESENTS Åland art

from a broad perspective, from paintings and sculptures to installations. The exhibitions of the art museum’s collection vary throughout the year with themes that are often surprising in both breadth and unexpected combinations. In addition, the museum hosts special exhibitions that continuously offer visitors new art impressions and influences. It is clear that the art museum actively follows the development of contemporary art and works to act as a forum for both artists and the art public.

ÅLANDS KONSTMUSEUM Storagatan 1 Mariehamn, +358 (0)18 25 426 www.konstmuseum.ax

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The Cultural History Museum of Åland often holds lectures and themed guided tours that highlight interesting parts of Åland’s history.

Discover Åland from past to present A tour through Åland’s history begins at the Cultural History Museum of Åland, which presents the archipelago’s 7,500-year history in its permanent exhibition. veyed the image of Åland to the outside world and attracted both collectors and visitors. Round this autumn off with the history and uses of the necktie.

THE CULTURAL HISTORY MUSEUM guides you through a chronological story from the time of the first arrivals to today’s global and self-governing society. Along the way, you will learn that the tenacious islanders have hunted seals, subsisted on agriculture and fishing, sailed the world’s seas and been a part of Sweden, Russia and now Finland.

The museum also introduces Kastelholm Castle, Eckerö Post and Customs House and Bomarsund Fortress, and ties historical clues together into a single story.

CHILDREN ALSO ENJOY cultural history, which they get to

discover together with the museum’s mascot, Kluris. The nicely decorated shop corner, inspired by an old general store, is a favourite. Here, children can stay for a long time and play before continuing to the children’s island, where they can play games and build lighthouse models. The museum also has a trivia quest and other activities for children who want to discover Åland’s history.

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eral themed exhibitions. The exhibition year 2024 begins with a party at the home of Mariehamn’s nobles at the turn of the century in 1900 with the latest gossip in the air among of the fine halls.

This spring there will be a photo exhibition, along with Fotoklubben Obscura, with the theme of old objects that are still in use, while the summer exhibition is organised in collaboration with Åland Post’s philately department. Join us on a cultural-historical journey of discovery through Åland’s stamps, the miniature works of art that for 40 years have con-

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During the high season, there are guided tours of the castle every day, which are appreciated by visitors.

Great contrasts between the prisoners’ cells in the prison museum Vita Björn and the idyllic Jan Karlsgården.

Plenty of exciting history in a small area Discover the well-preserved ruins of a medieval castle, a prison museum with chilling stories, and how a farm in Åland looked in the past.

What is thought to be Åland’s oldest wooden house can also be found here; an unassuming shed built of logs dating back to the 17th century. Since most wooden buildings were burned down during the Great Wrath, there are hardly any wooden houses in Åland that are older than the 18th century.

KASTELHOLM CASTLE HAD ITS HEYDAY during the Vasa era

in the 16th century when Åland was a castle province of Sweden, and Gustav Vasa and his sons ruled. A visit to the castle ruins today offers a wide selection of Åland’s history with many contrasts. For several hundred years, the castle was Åland’s administrative centre, and both royalty and other fine folk passed through. Celebrations included fantastic feasts, where fine game meat and hundreds of litres of beer were enjoyed. On the other hand, the women accused of witchcraft in Finland’s largest witch trial were imprisoned in the castle. The stories come to life through the castle’s museum hosts and guides, who bring memories to life in the historical surroundings.

THE VITA BJÖRN PRISON MUSEUM shows how the view of punishment, and the daily life of prisoners, has changed over time. From the whipping post in the yard, where the other prisoners got to see the one who was whipped, to something more like today’s prison care.

AT THE JAN KARLSGÅRDEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM, you can

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learn more about everyday life in the past. People lived in harmony with nature, animals and the sea. The houses were built by the farmers themselves. Furniture and other objects were also produced on the farms, such as cheese moulds with beautiful wood carvings or chairs with elegant armrests.

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A FASCINATING PORTAL TO THE BOMARSUND ERA This year marks 170 years since the fortress in Bomarsund fell during the Crimean War. By visiting the fortress ruins and the Bomarsund Visitors Centre, you can immerse yourself in the area’s interesting history.

THE STORY OF BOMARSUND actually begins when Sweden lost Åland and Finland to Russia after the war of 1808–1809.

Since Åland became the Russian Empire’s outermost outpost to the west, Russia began the construction of an impressive coastal fortress in Bomarsund in 1830.

However, the fortress was never completed before it was destroyed by French and English forces during the Crimean War in 1854 after only three and a half days of fighting. To draw attention to the fact that 170 years have passed since the event, this year Bomarsund Visitors Centre will highlight the area’s role as a cultural meeting place. On nearby Prästö, there are burial grounds from several denominations that bear witness to many cultural encounters. There will also be a focus on food and drink from a multicultural perspective.

AT THE VISITORS’ CENTRE YOU CAN EXPERIENCE

Bomarsund’s rise and fall with the help of films and selected objects. Before you wander further among the ruins in the area, you will also learn about the area’s participation in the grand political game surrounding the Crimean War. Of course, it is fine to visit the Bomarsund area even without seeing the exhibition, but taking part in the sequence of events before seeing the remains with your own eyes really deepens the experience. The visitors’ centre is open from May to September, and the ruins can be visited all year round. There are two hiking trails here, one in Bomarsund and one on Prästö, as well as nice views at the tower ruins on Djävulsberget and at Notvikstornet.

ECKERÖ POST AND CUSTOMS HOUSE is also honouring the 170th anniversary by exhibiting Bomarsund lithographs from the Bank of Åland’s collection together with seven chosen artisans who interpret Bomarsund using different materials and techniques.

BOMARSUND VISITORS CENTRE Bomarsund, Sund +358 (0)457 350 0596, bomarsund@museum.ax www.bomarsund.ax

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Åland Maritime Museum – a world-class museum The Maritime Museum’s unique collections are an incredible experience. If you combine them with the interactive visitor experience on board the tall ship Pommern, the visit will be unforgettable!

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encing and discovering. The museum is filled with lots of story treasures and personal destinies. In the centre stands the mighty and ever-present sea, that which attracts and pulls, and that which takes. Best of all are the environments that take you on board and show glimpses of life at sea through the ages.

For example, you can hoist sails on a sailing ship, see what the sailor packed in their sailor’s chest or enjoy the splendour of the captain’s salon on the Herzogin Cecilie.

THE MUSEUM’S UNIQUE OBJECTS include a genu-

ine pirate flag, one of only two preserved in the entire world. The classic flag with a skull and crossbones truly sparks the imagination. What all has it seen?

If you’re lucky enough to be there at the right time in the summer, you’ll be fascinated when the Maritime Museum’s passionate machinists start the gigantic triple-expansion steam engine inside the museum.

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The Maritime Museum and Pommern are best experienced together, but the experience is just as great even if you only have time for one. The ticket includes admission to both, and if you can, visit one museum per day.

Begin on the weather deck where you walk around with an audio guide and eavesdrop on the crew. It’s especially fun for children and adults to go together. While adults listen to their audio guide, children can have the same adventure with the ship’s rat, Ruby. Ruby and the sounds of departure are so realistic that many little listeners have been convinced that the ship is actually about to leave the dock. Below deck, you can experience the journey in two new ways. First, you can test and try out things yourself, and then a powerful weather experience awaits you in the form of a sound and light show in the cargo hold.

The museum visit becomes even more enjoyable when the whole family is having a good time. At the Maritime Museum, you can discover and learn together, and even try things out in practice. For example, can you distribute the cargo on a cargo ship without it tipping over? Treasure hunting with the museum’s mascot, the ship’s rat, Ruby, and the imaginative playroom “Ruby and the Sea” are also among the highlights.

In spring 2024, the museum will open its new special exhibition “What does a sailor do without a ship?” This exhibition is about Captain and model builder Runar Husell, who built an incredible model of the four-masted barque Ponape from memory while he was a prisoner of war during World War II. THEN TAKE THE FOOTBRIDGE over to the Pommern, the four-masted steel barque launched in Glasgow in 1903, which has sailed the wheat routes between Mariehamn and Australia.

From May to September, you can come aboard and join a fictional 100-day voyage around the world. The exhibition brings to life everything you’ve discovered in the Maritime Museum’s collections, allowing you to feel and experience life on the Pommern with all your senses.

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A LOVELY FOLK FESTIVAL WITH ITS HEART IN THE RIGHT PLACE Joyous festivities with a maritime atmosphere are in store when The Tall Ships Races visit Mariehamn 24–27 July. Enjoy the mighty sailing ships, exciting gatherings and an unbeatable party atmosphere in the city. formances. In the evening, the pulse and party atmosphere increases with music and entertainment on Badhusparken’s main stage.

The event area is free for all visitors and extends along the shoreline promenade in the harbour. Here you can stroll around and look at the ships and mingle with the crews, which make up almost 2,000 people. Look out for signs saying “Open Ship” – this means you are welcome on board as a visitor.

Also worth seeing is the “Crew Parade” on Thursday 25 July, when the ships’ crews parade from the western harbour, through central Mariehamn to the market square.

THE TALL SHIPS RACES are an annual international ocean

racing event. It has been organised by Sail Training International since 1956. The main purpose of the regatta is to give young people with different national, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds a sailing adventure with the opportunity for personal development, cooperation and many new friendships.

Every four years the Tall Ships Races are arranged in the Baltic Sea, and this summer it is Mariehamn’s turn to welcome sailing ships of various sizes from the 1980s to the city’s western harbour, including the stately Fryderyk Chopin and Grand Duchess Elisabeth. The ships will have made a “cruise-in-company” friendly sail from Turku to Mariehamn and will arrive at the western harbour on the morning of Wednesday 24 July.

The ships will stay in Mariehamn until Saturday 27 July, when it is time to start the competitive sailing towards Szczecin in Poland.

FEEL FREE TO WAVE THE SHIPS OFF when they leave Marie-

hamn. Good vantage points are, for example, the water tower on Badhusberget, the Korrvik fishing harbour and out on the island of Kobba Klintar. You can also follow the ships in your own boat. The crews and visitors will then take all the memories of a fantastic experience home with them to treasure.

DURING THE TALL SHIPS RACES IN MARIEHAMN, you can

look forward to a happy and lively folk festival in the city, filled with programme and fun for everyone. There will be food and drink, live music and entertainment, a market, and activities for both children and adults.

In the Esplanade and Badhusparken, market stalls and food trucks fill the area, and beside the Åland Maritime Museum in the English Park you will find the stage for the day’s per-

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TRADITIONS AND LOOKING BACK ON EARLIER DAYS IN THE ÅLAND ARCHIPELAGO Åland’s Hunting and Fishing Museum in the charming fishing village of Käringsund looks like a collection of boathouses. Inside, you’ll learn about animals, nature and Åland’s hunting and fishing culture – everything from seal hunting to the children’s herring market.

THIS YEAR THE MUSEUM WELCOMES its visitors to three

new exhibitions. The humorous and fun family favourite “Ooh, poo!” is a temporary exhibition about various animal faeces, and another temporary exhibition “Kultändare” features photographs by artist Kenneth Bamberg.

A “kultändare”, or hot-bulb engine, is a cultural treasure that was once used in snipes and other boats, but also to drive threshing machines and tractors. Many people associate hot-bulb engines with the most wonderful engine sound. In the museum, Bamberg’s photographs are placed on objects from existing exhibitions, and when the worlds of art and cultural heritage come together, the exhibition takes on another dimension.

THE HUNTING AND FISHING MUSEUM’S PERMANENT EXHIBITION has been expanded with a new exhibition

about seal hunting. Join us on a journey through history, from the first people who came to Åland to hunt seals to today’s hunting practices. With the help of both multimedia and AI technology, the museum has created an exhibition that provides a deeper understanding of the subject. Black and white images have been coloured to give a more vivid picture of what life was like 100 years ago.

You will also learn more about fishing, spring bird hunting, different types of boats, weapons and trophies. There is a lot to discover here! Go on trivia quests, play games, check out the museum shop and try the pearl excavation.

BY FOLLOWING THE GEO PATH outside the museum, you

will learn the geological history of Åland. Children like to climb around on the salmon boat Svanö.

ÅLAND HUNTING AND FISHING MUSEUM Fiskeläge 37, Eckerö, +358 (0)40 588 6716, info@jaktfiskemuseum.ax, www.jaktfiskemuseum.ax

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Create holiday memories for the whole family with excursions, events and fun experiences.

Collect fine family gems

KÄRINGSUND WILDLIFE SAFARI

KÄRINGSUND WILDLIFE SAFARI.

Join us on a game safari and visit red deer, wild boar, ostriches and llamas in the game enclosure. It is an incredible experience to see the majestic animals up close. You may also even be able to feed some of the animals. The safari wagon departs every hour on the hour during high season. Feel free to also visit the safari shop. www.granbergs.ax /viltsafari

ÅLANDS KARAMELLERIET

ÅLANDS KARAMELLERIET.

All candies are handmade with great passion in the old-fashioned way, but with new and modern flavours.

Here, you’ll find everything from the classic “polkagris” candy stick to a gin-tonic candy. Visit the small candy makers’ shop in Smakbyn and see how natural ingredients are turned into tasty and colourful candies and lollipops. Samples are available! Follow us on Facebook.

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ECKERÖ POST AND CUSTOMS HOUSE

Join mascot Ecke and discover the old post and customs house, which will soon turn 200 years old. The newly built children’s room is great – children like to stay here for a long time and play and do crafts while adults have fun with art, design and learning about the history of the house. The sheltered courtyard is perfect for children who are full of energy. www.museum.ax VIKING MARKET.

On the last weekend in July, Viking groups from east and west meet in the Viking village of Kvarnbo at one of Europe’s largest Viking-themed markets. They live in tents, cook over an open fire and offer a sample of the Viking ways of life. Some sing and dance, while others engage in combat, but only pretend! Enjoy food, drinks and a varied programme with lots of children’s activities.

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www.fibula.ax ÅLAND HUNTING AND FISHING MUSEUM.

Come along to the Åland Hunting and Fishing Museum for an entertaining and educational experience that is guaranteed to amuse both young and old. The exhibition “Ooh, poo!” takes you on a journey through the cycle of nature with an emphasis on the important role of poo.

The exhibition contains both interactive elements and educational activities. www.jaktfiskemuseum.ax/en

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Something of a meeting paradise Åland is an ideal place for meetings – in the middle of the Baltic Sea with excellent connections. You don’t have to travel far to experience the feeling of being abroad, and it’s perfect when you need to disconnect from your regular circles.

IF YOU CHOOSE TO TAKE A FERRY TO ÅLAND, it is a good idea to start with meetings on board. That way, there is more time for bonding activities when you and your group arrive. Thanks to the short distances, you have time for several different experiences in the same day. Exploring the maritime city of Mariehamn combined with a relaxing round of golf on one of the Nordic’s most valued courses is just one example.

IN ÅLAND THERE IS A LARGE SELECTION of meeting and conference facilities for various needs, many of which are eco-labelled and offer spaces for both small and large groups. You can choose anything from gatherings by the sea at Käringsund Resort & Conference to meetings in the Alandica Culture and Congress Centre in the middle of Mariehamn.

The auditorium at the Åland Maritime Museum is also popular. Here you can lighten up the meeting day with tours of the museum’s collections and eat good

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to promise that time in Åland will pass far too quickly!

With the right planning, a conference trip to Åland will be both effective and inspiring. Feel free to get help from the experts at the Åland Convention Bureau (ÅCB) when it’s time to plan your next meeting, conference, congress or kick off. ÅCB belongs to Visit Åland, Åland’s official tourist and membership organisation, and will be happy to help you realise your plans – completely free of charge!

food at the elegant and well-reputed restaurant Nautical in the same building. At Silverskär Islands, you get access to an island of your own!

THERE ARE ALSO MANY DINING EXPERIENCES with a large selection of fine restaurants, especially in Mariehamn. In addition to Nautical, Indigo, Kvarter 5, Compagniet, Boquerian and Kalla’s city pub are popular. At Smakbyn, next to Kastelholm Castle, you can book cooking activities and tastings with celebrity chef Michael Björklund.

Also take the opportunity to book a visit to one of the Åland breweries and food producers and familiarise yourself with their operations. Here you can find everything from distilleries and beer breweries to apple farmers, chocolate artisans and a potato chip factory. The visits naturally include tastings.

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ÅLAND IS THE PERFECT PLACE for outdoor activities and

experiences in nature. Fishing, hiking, cycling, disc golf, paddling and other water sports are just a few examples. We dare

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Events are happening all the time at Alandica. The full calendar with easy ticket booking can be found at Alandica.ax.

A vibrant venue for meetings and events Almost anything is possible at Alandica Culture and Congress Centre. The only limitation is the imagination. a great place for events such as trade fairs, concerts and receptions. Alandica has hosted numerous televised events over the years. In August 2023, for instance, SVT’s “Antikrundan” visited for the second time.

Thanks to its flexible spaces, Alandica has hosted a variety of cultural events, including concerts, opera, theatre and dance performances. The venue has also welcomed circus artists, magicians and illusionists.

THE CULTURE AND CONGRESS CENTRE in the middle of Mariehamn is a natural meeting place for conferences and various events. Alandica has hosted everything from international science fiction conventions to small family christenings. It works just as well for two people at a wedding as it does for hundreds of people at a lecture.

FROM THE OUTSIDE, Alandica looks like it is made up of three

islands in different colours. The multifunctional house is designed by Kjaer & Richter and consists of clean lines and materials. Indoors, the islands merge into a stylish whole that is suitable for dinners and corporate events as well as weddings, galas, and graduation ceremonies.

In the building, there are several meeting rooms, music and theatre halls, an auditorium for 200 people, and a large hall for 600 people that still feels small and intimate, suitable for stand-up shows and large performances alike.

ALANDICA CAN BE RESERVED to host breakfasts, lunches and dinners, as well as cocktail buffets and gala dinners. The café and bar are open during events.

ALANDICA CULTURE AND CONGRESS CENTRE Strandgatan 33, Mariehamn +358 (0)18 24570, info@alandica.ax www.alandica.ax

THE FOYER IS BOTH FUNCTIONAL and beautiful with its

hanging lamps, large glass panels, and a view of the water. It’s

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A POWERFUL AND GRIPPING FATE IN MUSICAL THEATRE The Katrina Cultural Association celebrates 25 years of work in developing Åland’s music scene with a new staging of the musical theatre production Katrina from 1997. Starring award-winning mezzo-soprano Erica Back.

THE PRODUCTION BRINGS TO LIFE Sally Salminen’s novel Katrina, an important part of Åland’s cultural heritage. The book spread widely internationally when it was published in 1936 and is now part of Finland’s literary canon. Sally Salminen (1906–1976) was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature three times during her lifetime.

Mezzo-soprano Erica Back, like Katrina, is from Ostrobothnia.

IN THE SUMMER OF 2024, composer Jack Mattsson’s (1954–

2007) beloved music and linguist Lars Huldén’s (1926–2016) lyrics will be given new life in Katrina – a musical theatre.

In order to engage a new and younger audience, the work is being performed with a new script written by the director Ida Kronholm in collaboration with the poet and writer Carina Karlsson, both from Åland. At the same time, the Katrina Cultural Association, which 25 years ago borrowed its name from Salminen’s novel, is drawing attention to the fact that it has been 70 years since Jack Mattsson was born.

PHOTO: Robert Jansson Ålandstidningen

THE NOVEL IS ABOUT KATRINA, a farmer’s daughter from Ostrobothnia who meets Ålander Johan, gets married and moves to Åland. Here, the harsh archipelago life is not quite what Johan had promised. Through Katrina’s eyes, we get to see everyday life among the poor and rich around the turn of the last century.

From the moment the curtain rises until it falls after the final act, Katrina is on stage. In Erica Back’s portrayal, you get to meet a hard-working woman and mother who does not shy away from challenging the village’s strong man.

Through her unwavering sense of duty and justice, she eventually earns respect while reconciling with her fate.

Among other soloists in the ensemble, we find baritone Leonarde Brändström in the role of Johan and bass-baritone Philip Björkqvist as Captain Nordqvist.

KATRINA – A MUSICAL THEATRE PRODUCTION 17–20 July -24 at Alandica Culture and Congress Centre, Strandgatan 33, Mariehamn. Ticket booking via www.alandica.ax, learn more at www.katrina.ax The ensemble includes a choir of 25 people and an orchestra of 36 people. The performance lasts 2.5 hours, including an intermission.

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PHOTO: Tiina Tahvanainen

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Each piece of jewellery is handmade in Guldviva’s workshop. The shape of Blomman™’s petals lies in the goldsmith’s hands.

Water is the most important element. The Stormskerry Maja collection contributes to the John Nurminen Foundation’s seabed project.

Guldviva flourishes in the Maritime Quarter For over 30 years, Guldviva’s beloved Blomman™ has spread its playful joy. Meanwhile, the newest collection in the jewellery boutique is Stormskerry Maja. in the outer archipelago in the 1800s. Guldviva’s Stormskerry Maja is created in collaboration with the Åland Cultural Foundation, which manages Anni Blomqvist’s name and will. The collection celebrates strong women and all those who care about the sea. Guldviva’s interpretation of Stormskerry Maja includes the winding forms of eelgrass.

WITH ROOTS IN THE ÅLAND SOIL and fingertips among the waves of the sea, goldsmith Maria Karlström has created collection after collection that breathes Åland. When gold and silver meet Maria’s creativity, nature and everyday objects transform into beautiful pieces of jewellery, which can be lovely souvenirs: from bracelets featuring mussels, rye and apple blossoms to reef knots, netting needles and golf balls around the neck. Each piece of jewellery has its own story and message.

A VISIT TO GULDVIVA’S BOUTIQUE in the Maritime Quarter

is like stepping into a treasure chest. With over 400 models, there are plenty of handmade necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and rings in recycled rose gold, white gold, and silver to choose from. Does it feel impossible? Then Blomman™ is a safe bet!

BLOMMAN™ HAS BECOME A SYMBOL of Åland and is a time-

less piece that Maria Karlström herself uses and often returns to. Each flower is handmade and therefore completely unique.

Many choose to give a Guldviva flower as a gift. It is equally adept at representing love and friendship as connections between people.

GULDVIVA Maritime Quarter, Mariehamn +358 (0)18 22130, info@guldviva.com www.guldviva.com

FROM THE ARCHIPELAGO AND THE SEA comes the new Stormskerry Maja. In Åland, the indomitable Maja is well known from Anni Blomqvist’s novel series about the harsh life

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COLOURFUL AND DISTINCTIVE CRAFTSMANSHIP FROM SALT You’ll be delighted to visit SALT Arts and Crafts – the store where vibrant colours and bold patterns meet soft and stylish elements in a playful and irresistible combination.

THE RED CRAFTS HOUSE SALT is located at the quayside

in the Maritime Quarter of Mariehamn. Here, six artisans have workshops and sell their products in an inspiring community. In addition to beautiful items from potter Siv Linney and textile designers Ann Granlund, Gunilla von Nandelstadh, Ilse Berg, Marie Lundgren and Anna Nilsson, the shop is filled with handmade items and award-winning craft food by select artisans and food creators from Åland.

This means indulgence in beautiful and creative craftsmanship – from textiles, silver, ceramics and glass to wood, wrought iron, apple must, and chocolate.

IN CRAFTSMANSHIP, beautiful design meets the practi-

cal. This results in unique items that you can use every day.

In this way, traditional craft methods are preserved while evolving and taking on a modern expression with each artisan’s personal style. Always a perfect gift, whether it’s for yourself or someone else.

THE MARITIME QUARTER and the view of the sea bay in

SALT is the largest store in Åland and features craftsmanship, artisanal food, and design exclusively from Åland. Open year-round.

the eastern harbour are worth a visit in themselves. The impressions continue among all hand-printed fabrics, woven carpets, beautiful jewellery, elegant ceramics, needle-felted cushions, knitted mittens, and all the creatively reused items. It’s extra fun to know that you always meet one of SALT’s artisans in the store. Take the opportunity to ask your craft-related questions!

SALT LOVES LIFE AND MOVEMENT and gladly participates in various events, such as the spring tar market in the Maritime Quarter, the beloved autumn event Harvest Festival Åland, or the Maritime Quarter Christmas market. As part of these events, Café SALT opens, always with delicious home-baked goods and often accompanied by lively music.

SALT KONSTHANTVERK Maritime Quarter, Österleden 110, Mariehamn +358 (0) 18 21505, salt@salt.ax www.salt.ax

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IT’S NICE TO MOVE IN NATURE Outdoor activities can vary endlessly, from peace and quiet to adrenaline and high intensity.

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PADDLING.

Åland offers excellent conditions for paddling. Not only summertime, but spring and autumn are also superb. With so many islands, the possibilities are almost endless. Just be sure to adjust the challenges to your level. For those interested in kayaking, there is everything from quiet beginner bays to challenging paddling in the outermost archipelago.

KANONLOPPET & ÅLAND MARATHON.

October is the month for long-distance running in Åland!

First up is the classic Kanonloppet with 22 kilometres in varied terrain. You can also participate in shorter distances or in the Ålandsmarschen hiking race, where you walk instead of run. End the competition month with a city race, the Åland Marathon & ½ Marathon in Mariehamn.

HIKING.

In Åland there are many nature trails and hiking trails of varying lengths. Some stretch through nature conservation areas, while others offer insights into Åland culture and history. The Ramsholmen and Nåtö nature trails are beautiful in the spring. If you want to hike further, choose the Sadelin trail, the Lemland trail or the St Olov Waterway.

DISC GOLF.

Åland is now a paradise for disc golfers with its 18 courses. All but one are free to play and you have time to visit several courses in one day. Family-friendly Lions DGP in Mariehamn is one option, as is Soltuna DGP, which offers a view of the ordinary. For experienced players, there is the Vesterkalmare DGP pay-to-play course near Mariehamn.

SAUNA RAFT.

Rent a sauna raft and treat yourself to an extraordinary sauna experience. Luxurious, relaxing and close to nature!

Sauna raft M/S Sauna Marin from Saunax has its home port in Mariehamn’s eastern harbour. Take a trip with or without a captain in the Slemmern bay and enjoy a sauna, a dip in the sea and pleasant socialising in the lounge or on the roof terrace.

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At Silverskär Islands, the visit will be something out of the ordinary, regardless of whether it is a conference or a party.

Inspiring surroundings for meetings and life’s festivities You and your group get your own island and all the amenities you could wish for when you book Silverskär Islands, a unique place in the northern archipelago of Åland. island excursion to Klobben. If you want to really relax, choose the “hermit hut” at Sviskär, perfect for 1–4 people.

SILVERSKÄR ISLANDS OFFERS EXCLUSIVE experiences

for groups on Silverskär, Sviskär and Klobben. Which of the islands suits you best depends on how big your group is and what purpose you have with the booking. Team building and meetings work just as well as weddings and birthday parties, with or without overnight stays.

Silverskär is an old archipelago homestead and the carefully renovated estate Mellangårds is a memory from that time. Since then, new buildings with modern amenities have been erected on the island without losing the charm of archipelago life. The innovative kitchen is housed in Norrgårds, while the neighbouring Ladugårds serves as a banquet hall and conference room.

THE IMPRESSIONS START ON BOARD the boat that takes

you out to the islands, and it becomes rather difficult to put your finger on what it is that makes Silverskär so good: the surroundings, of course, and the well-crafted food. The hospitality and the relaxed atmosphere. Sauna, pentathlon, fishing, kayaking and other pleasant group activities. The feeling that anything is possible, from boat trips where you get to know Stormskerry Maja to champagne adventures and Silverskär’s collaboration with Veuve Clicquot.

KLOBBEN IS AN ISLAND ON THE EDGE OF THE SEA where you

can meet with colleagues during the day or spend the night in cottages that remind you of fishing villages of old. All packages from Silverskär Islands also include a sauna and good food, and you’ll leave with wonderful lasting archipelago memories.

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RECHARGE YOUR BATTERIES IN ÅLAND Ålands Sports Centre and Godby Hostel consolidate a variety of aspects of sports in a single place. Discover a complete facility for accommodation, health and training in the middle of Åland.

REGARDLESS OF WHETHER IT’S a training camp or a

cycling holiday, it’s convenient to stay close by and have everything gathered in one place. The hostel is just a few metres away from the sports centre, which has a hall for indoor sports, a gym and indoor swimming pools. Outside, there are tennis courts and exercise tracks, as well as bicycles for rent. In other words, the training opportunities offer both quantity and variety. Athletes and enthusiastic recreational exercisers alike love it here.

IN THE SWIMMING HALL THERE IS A LAP POOL with a timer and the possibility of underwater filming. The therapy pool is perfect for rehabilitation, while families appreciate the children’s pool. Naturally, there is a sauna.

The sports hall is suitable for most indoor sports, such as volleyball, badminton, tennis, table tennis, handball and floorball. If a team wants to practice against local teams, it can be arranged.

THE HOSTEL IS A CONVERTED SCHOOL where you can

lodge in anything from double rooms to a large dormitory with up to 20 beds. Toilets and showers are in the corridor.

There is a well-equipped kitchen and a larger dining room for groups. Common areas also include a TV lounge.

MANY CHOOSE GODBY as a base for their cycling holiday.

The location is perfect for day trips with excellent destinations in all directions. For example, the swimming area at Degersand Beach in the west and Bomarsund Fortress in the east, or the disc golf course at Soltuna in the north and all the attractions of Mariehamn if you cycle south. If, for a change, you want to experience Åland on foot, there is a hiking trail just around the corner. It is also within walking distance to grocery shops in downtown Godby and the panoramic café Uffe på Berget.

ÅLANDS IDROTTSCENTER Bärvägen 5, Godby +358 18 41555, info@idrottscenter.com www.idrottscenter.com

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AN ACTIVE HOLIDAY AMONG THOUSANDS OF ISLANDS The archipelago nature of Åland offers so many experiences that it’s best to seek the help of local experts. Contact a guide and book a package that suits you!

FISKELYCKAN. Guided fishing excursions offer unique and

EDEN HUNTING. Bow hunting for red deer and wild mou-

complete fishing packages with boats, motors, a large boathouse, fantastic fishing waters, and accommodation in a secluded, well-equipped cottage by Norrhavet Sound. You can also book archipelago excursions and affordable, professional fishing guidance with or without accommodation.

flon sheep in the game enclosure at Eden Hunting is an exclusive experience for all those interested in hunting. The size of the red deer ranges from prickets with unbranched antlers to 18-point bucks. You don’t have to be a hunter to appreciate a visit among these majestic animals. Bring your camera and capture your mouflon in a picture instead.

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KÄRINGSUND RESORT & CONFERENCE. Here, there are truly activities for everyone, whether you want to run, hike, swim, mountain bike, or just relax by the pool. Rent a kayak or go on a jet ski safari, challenge the family to disc golf or paddle, test your balance on a SUP board, book a fishing trip, or play some table tennis or football.

LÄGERELDEN. Excursions including fishing and nature ex-

periences in the Åland archipelago are always memorable, especially if you book a tour with an experienced sportfishing guide. With Lägerelden, you can fish for pike, perch, and sea trout, and the fishing guides will customise an experience according to your preferences. The guides also offer activities for those who want to do more than just fish.

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RO-NO RENT. Rent a bike or a speedboat and discover Åland from the road or the sea. RO-NO has rental locations in Mariehamn’s western and eastern harbours but also offers transport of rental bikes and boats across Åland's main island. If you’re energetic, choose a geared bicycle; otherwise, an e-bike is a good option! www.rono.ax/en

SHIPLAND. Join Shipland on a guided island-hopping tour and visit lighthouses, pilot stations, and remarkable islands – or book a Geocache excursion to the lighthouse island Lågskär. You can go alone, with friends or colleagues.

Choose a ready-made package or customise your own experience. A water taxi is also an option for small and large groups. www.shipland.ax

SOMMARÖGÅRD. Sommarögård is a family-run business

ÅLAND TOURS. You don’t have to explore Åland on your

that invites you to experience ecological farming and adventures in the archipelago municipality of Föglö. Schedule a cosy moment with Ko-kaffe (Cow Coffee) or Får-fika (Sheep Snack) on the tractor wagon among the cows or sheep in the pasture.

The farm is also home to chickens, rabbits and ducks. You can purchase fish and the farm’s meat products.

own. Instead, book a private guide and treat yourself to a unique experience. You choose the focus, and Åland Tours will customise an excursion for you. Alongside your private guide, you’ll have a pleasant whole or half-day filled with memorable places to explore. www.alandtours.com

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ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB. The Slottsbanan course is currently ranked among Europe’s top 100 golf courses, and it hosted the Ladies European Tour in 2022. The course is set in a picturesque environment, neighbouring Kastelholm Castle.

Kungsbanan, where the Finnish Open has been played, is also a popular course. The facility features a restaurant, a pro shop and practice areas. www.agk.ax

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ÅLANDSTRAVET. Welcome to a meeting place for all who

enjoy watching or competing in harness racing or equestrian sports. Among the events at Ålandstravet, you’ll find everything from international harness racing and pony trotting competitions to show jumping and dressage events. There is also an oval track for Icelandic horses and a popular trotting school. www.alandstravet.com

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Everything and a little more at Hotel Arkipelag Newly renovated rooms with sea views or the evening sun, sauna and pool, several restaurants, nightclub, and bars, live music, and the most popular dance floor.

FOOD, ACCOMMODATION, RELAXATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND FUN – you’ll find it all at Hotel

Arkipelag in Mariehamn. The hotel is located overlooking the water in the eastern harbour of the city and is within walking distance to the beach Lilla Holmen. The hotel is also enticing with its fine sauna area and pools both outdoors and indoors. On sunny days, the pool area with a summer restaurant is very popular; many head to a sun lounger right after breakfast and stay all day. Families with children also enjoy the pool area and the playroom.

ALL ROOMS HAVE THEIR OWN BALCONY, either with

the morning sun and a view of the sea or the evening sun and city views. Two suites and some of the double rooms have recently been converted into brand new premium rooms. By combining Nordic decor with elements of Åland, natural materials, and soft shapes, interior designer Eva-Jo Hancock has created com-

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above. And don’t worry, it won’t disturb you as a hotel guest. Either you sleep well, or you enjoy dancing until the early hours.

Arkipelag is also a popular meeting place. Flexible spaces mean that the hotel welcomes everything from smaller groups to large conferences. In the bright conference rooms, there is room for up to 180 people, while the banqueting rooms can welcome groups of up to 600 people. The wave-shaped bar Dyningen is a tribute to the sea, with jellyfish and wave shapes recurring throughout the entire ballroom.

Hotel Arkipelag is also next door to Alandica Culture and Congress Centre.

fortable rooms with a modern and timeless expression. This Green Key-certified hotel also offers family rooms and handicapped-accessible rooms.

THE RESTAURANT COMPAGNIET is worth a visit in itself, but even more so considering the imaginative decor. Step in, and you’ll find yourself in Asia among brass, tigers, and billowing fabrics. It’s truly a delight for all the senses. Try fantastic drinks from the bar or treat yourself to some of the tasty items on the menu. After dinner, you can stay and socialise. Borrow a board game or challenge your dinner companions to shuffleboard, billiards or lawn bowls.

WHEN THE DAY TURNS INTO NIGHT, the elegant Arkipelag transforms into the nightclub Arken, an entertainment hub with live music, DJs, and several bars. A natural meeting place for all ages within the city’s entertainment scene. There’s everything from the rocking dance floor in the nightclub to dance band music and partner dancing in the banqueting rooms on the floor

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Family-friendly and comfortable accommodation in the middle of Mariehamn Choose Park Alandia Hotel when you want a quiet and comfortable stay close to nature and while still centrally located in the city. well looked after by the staff, and you’ll eat a good breakfast buffet featuring many elements from Åland. Morning sauna and pool access are included, but you can also rent the entire area for yourself.

At the heart of the hotel is the reception with its relaxing lounge. Regardless of whether you speak Swedish, Finnish or English, you will get answers to your questions about the hotel, Mariehamn and experiences in Åland.

MARIEHAMN IS KNOWN for its lush esplanade lined with lin-

den trees, where every season has its charm, from the buds of spring and the green ceiling of summer to the masses of yellow leaves in autumn. Even winter’s bare treetops, illuminated by the city lights, are beautiful. At Park Alandia Hotel, you have a front row seat to the show. It is especially lovely in summer when the linden flowers are fragrant. Fortunately, the hotel’s large outdoor dining area gets ample sunshine plus a view of the esplanade.

WITH A POPULAR À LA CARTE RESTAURANT and a bar that

showcases singers or live bands every weekend, you really have everything under one roof. You don’t even need to leave the hotel.

AT THE FOUR-STAR PARK ALANDIA HOTEL, all guests, both

young and old, are comfortable. From couples, families and pensioners to business travellers, conference attendees and sports or school groups. The rooms are decorated in a warm, harmonious style, and are quiet despite the hotel’s central location. You won’t be disturbed by the city life or the pleasant atmosphere in the hotel’s restaurant and bar.

Park also prides itself in its accessible rooms on the first floor, which have been highly rated by guests with mobility impairments.

PARK ALANDIA HOTELL Norra Esplanadgatan 3, Mariehamn +358 18 14130, info@parkalandia.com www.parkalandia.com

IT’S EASY TO FEEL AT HOME at Green Key-certified Park

Alandia Hotel. You’ll sleep well in comfortable beds, you’ll be

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100% ÅLAND, DON’T SETTLE FOR LESS Henrik Nordström at the incoming travel agency Ålands Turist & Konferens tailors and books trips to Åland for all types of groups. As an Ålander with over 40 years of experience in booking travel packages, he knows everything worth knowing about trips to Åland.

IT IS SAFE AND CONVENIENT to let an experienced travel organiser book the entire trip. Usually, a phone call or an email with preferences for the programme and activities is enough for Henrik and his team to offer a complete travel package.

Henrik Nordström is an avid golfer at Ålands Golfklubb and a pro at exclusive golf packages with games on the coastal Slottsbanan and scenic Kungsbanan in Kastelholm.

WHETHER IT’S FOUR FRIENDS who want to fish in the renowned pike-rich archipelago around Mariehamn, a group that wants to golf on Åland’s three scenic 18-hole courses of top quality, or a larger group of 400 people who want to meet at the congress centre Alandica, you will be offered a travel package worth the money.

SOMETIMES IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to know what you want – but never fear, there are ready-made packages to choose from. At www.turist-konferens.ax, you can familiarise yourself with perfect packages for golfers, sport fishermen, kick-off events, conferences, school groups and seniors.

GOLF PACKAGE – ÅLAND ALL-IN-ONE

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Boat trip Grisslehamn–Berghamn–Grisslehamn.

A stay of one or more nights including breakfast at Hotel Arkipelag, Park Alandia or Cikada.

Two or more rounds on Slottsbanan and Kungsbanan with perfect tee times at Ålands Golfklubb in Kastelholm.

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Optional boat trip to and from Åland.

Two nights at Hotel Arkipelag in Mariehamn or at Rundbergs Stugor in Kungsö.

One or more fishing trips on your own or with a professional guide in the archipelago around Mariehamn.

ÅLANDS TURIST & KONFERENS Småholmavägen 160, Mariehamn, +358 (0)457 526 7087, henrik@turist-konferens.ax www.turist-konferens.ax

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Enjoy the comfortable hotel life With three hotels in Mariehamn, Ålandhotels always has an option for you. Choose between the downtown hotels Pommern and Savoy or Hotel Adlon by the city’s western harbour.

MARIEHAMN IS A PERFECT DESTINATION for a short vaca-

ENJOY THE SAUNA and dips in the pool at Hotel Adlon. The hotel also boasts a popular pizzeria, a sports bar, and a waterfront view in the city’s western harbour. The entire hotel has undergone a refurbishment, where the proximity to the sea is highlighted in the breakfast room with New England-style and maritime elements. In the lobby, you can start a historical maritime tour with pictures from the bathing house era and the history of the harbour before walking towards the Åland Maritime Museum and the tall ship Pommern.

tion, whether you visit the city as a couple or travel with family, friends or colleagues. The pace is slower, and there is time to socialise. Outside the hotel you’ll find shops, cosy cafés, and several museums that impress with art, cultural history, and maritime exhibits. It is also close to activities for the family, such as the swimming centre, cinema, and bowling yearround.

HOTEL POMMERN is known for its restaurant Kvarter 5, which

entices with à la carte, tasty lunches, and playful creativity in the kitchen. The Friday evening after-work menu with three small courses plus dessert is also popular. One tip is to order something delicious from the wine bar, preferably with a savoury little snack, and enjoy it in the hotel’s lounge.

The rooms are stylish, comfortable, and adapted for the hotel’s various guests. Choose between family rooms, Moomin rooms, or double rooms of different sizes, and sleep well in comfortable beds. The business rooms are specially adapted for those who travel for work and prefer to work in the hotel room.

WHETHER YOU WANT TO GOLF, go on a family vacation, or look forward to a relaxing weekend with good food, Ålandhotels offers travel packages for you. All you need to do is get in touch, and Ålandhotels will take care of the rest. Ålandhotels is also a pro at various kinds of group arrangements: everything from meeting packages in modern spaces to school trips with educational programmes and sports groups with booked training times in excellent sports halls. Of course, travel, accommodation and fun activities are all included.

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THE SISTER HOTEL SAVOY is popular among group travellers

Norragatan 8-10, Mariehamn +358 18 15555, info@alandhotels.fi www.alandhotels.fi

and families with children. The hotel’s sauna and pool area offer a cosy lounge, where a group can hang out and socialise after a swim. You will enjoy a quiet stay centrally located in Mariehamn.

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Lovely quiet days at the beach hotel At Grelsby Strand Hotell, a grand stone building from the 1930s has been converted into charming accommodation that is praised for its comfortable beds and good Åland breakfast.

GRELSBY STRAND HOTEL is beautifully situated on a hillside overlooking the water in the sparkling Snäckviken. The hotel attracts guests who enjoy the quiet surroundings and are happy to return.

The hotel building accommodates 16 elegantly furnished double rooms and one suite. All rooms are accessible and have been restored with traditional, timeless materials and recycled fabrics. Twelve of the rooms have connecting doors to the next room and can easily be converted into family rooms.

Many choose Grelsby Strand as a place to mark important celebrations. There is a small chapel with a pergola garden, great for christenings and weddings, and a banquet hall that can accommodate up to 130 people. The banquet space can be booked with or without catering, and guests can stay overnight at the hotel.

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in the kitchen garden. You can also take a breakfast tray with you down to the water. Perhaps you’d like to take a dip in the morning sun? At the beach there is also a “wilderness bath” and a floating sauna with an incredible view of the water. It’s great to have both a sauna and a swimming pier when it’s winter swimming season!

In the lush surroundings there is a generous lawn that truly invites you to play. For those seeking more variety during their break, there is also a football pitch, paintball range and a chipping range.

THE HOTEL’S LOCATION IN THE MIDDLE OF ÅLAND is per-

fect for various excursions. If you’re looking for nice greens and smoothly rolling balls, you can book a round of golf at Eckerö Golf. This golf course caters to players of all levels with four tee options on the club’s 18-hole course, providing everyone a chance to play the holes according to their handicap. The first nine holes of the course are a bit easier, while the last nine are longer and more challenging. Beside the golf course, there is a driving range and a practice area with putting and chipping greens.

GRELSBY STRAND’S RESTAURANT is only available for reservations by groups. Otherwise, the hotel recommends a visit to Johannas Hembakta, which has a stone oven bakery and café in the same building. Here you will find sandwiches and the best coffee-time treats. Another option is the Stallhagen beer brewery, which is in walking distance and has a popular gastropub. Pub Stallhagen serves hearty and tasty food prepared with love and with local ingredients according to the season for both lunch and dinner.

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WHICH WILL BE YOUR

dream accommodation in Åland?

Some want to stay close to 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?

SNÄCKÖ CANVAS HOTEL. When you want to sleep well in a comfortable bed but still wake up by the water to the sound of lapping waves, then glamping is for you. Wonderfully close to nature, yet comfortable in a spacious tent with all the amenities. The most luxurious is the super suite, your own island with a sauna and a pier. In the morning sun, the goodies in the breakfast basket are especially delicious.

DJURVIKS GÄSTGÅRD. Here you truly live with the sea as a neighbour, just 12 km from Mariehamn. Take a dip and enjoy the horizon. Large lawns invite everyone of all ages to play. There is also a sauna, a barbecue area, rowboats, and a beach volleyball court. Choose between accommodation in rooms or overnight cabins. www.djurvik.ax

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VILLA ÄLGEN. At 240 square metres, this log cabin is perhaps Åland’s largest and most luxurious. Enjoy a designed interior with a genuine wood feel, a private beach with a swimming pier, red cliffs, archipelago nature, and a personal approach. Perfect for holidays or fishing trips. You may choose to prepare your own meals, or go sightseeing or fishing in large boats. Instagram @norrofishingcamp

EDENS STUGOR. In the middle of the Åland islands, you’ll find Eden’s cottages situated by a beautiful cove with a beach and fine fishing waters. You can enjoy a nice sauna right by the beach. The comfortable cottages have sea views and are equipped with modern amenities. The Eden A cabins are built with genuine dry pine, and the Eden B cabins all have fireplaces. There is the opportunity for bow hunting. www.eden.ax

PENSIONAT SOLHEM. Stay close to nature and the sea while still near the centre of Mariehamn. Since 1912, Pensionat Solhem has been owned by the same family for three generations. Enjoy affordable accommodation with comfortable rooms, personal service and good breakfast.

There’s a large lawn and a child-friendly beach. Take the rowboat out, have a barbecue in the boathouse or just enjoy the peaceful surroundings. www.pensionatsolhem.ax

PELLAS GÄSTHEM. The vibrant archipelago village of Lap-

SANDS STUGBY. Beautifully located on the beach with large lawns, sea views and rich fishing waters. You can smoke your catch in the fish smoker. A perfect place for those who want to alternate between quiet days at the beach and football, tennis and volleyball. End the day by visiting the lovely wood-burning beach sauna. The premises are child-friendly with a playhouse and playground.

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po welcomes you with its red storehouses and boathouses.

Enjoy nature where every season has its charm. Pellas is open all year round and offers apartments of varying sizes, all decorated with warmth to make each and every guest feel like they are staying at the home of the host couple, the Thörnrooses. www.pellas.ax

chipelago at the family farm Östergårds. Here you can stay in the old grandmother’s house or in the small cottage surrounded by chickens, rabbits, sheep and cows in the cosy farm environment – or you can choose cottage life at Sommarö cottages. Discover the archipelago municipality of Föglö or book a boat excursion or fishing trip.

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ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST BEAUTIFUL ARCHIPELAGOS Åland from the water’s surface is always an experience. Book a boat excursion or visit the archipelago with your own boat. We dare to promise that you will have great memories to last a lifetime.

ÅLANDSTRAFIKEN. You can easily visit a se-

lection of Åland’s thousands of islands with the help of archipelago ferries that smoothly transport cars, bicycles and passengers. As a bonus, you get to enjoy the sea and many beautiful views. Ferries run from the main island to the inhabited islands several times a day. Just remember to book your car spot well in advance!

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LIGHTHOUSES. On days when the weather is nice, a trip

to one of Åland’s lighthouses is idyllic, almost magical. The lighthouse rises out of the sea and the horizon is endless.

The remote islands offer powerful natural experiences and interesting stories. Go on a lighthouse safari – start with Lågskär lighthouse in the south, then Märket in the west, and finish with Sälskär lighthouse in the north.

RÖDHAMN is one of Åland’s popular guest harbours. With

warm hospitality and located on the edge of the Sea of Åland, you land in a safe haven protected from all winds. Rödhamn is well-known for its welcoming accommodation. On the island, a dip in the sea, a nice sauna and delicious buns await.

There is also a museum and Café Sjöboden. Rödhamn was chosen as Finland’s guest harbour of the year in 2023.

KOBBA KLINTAR. The old pilot station and museum at the

entrance to Mariehamn is easy to visit both with and without your own boat. When the flag is raised, the cafe is open.

Exhibitions are arranged in “båken”, or the beacon, and humorous works of art by Juha Pykäläinen appear here and there. From seagulls with swimming goggles to the seal in the harbour pool.

KÄLLSKÄR. In Åland’s southernmost municipality Kökar, the island of Källskär attracts visitors with its interesting glacial formations and unexpected environments created by the Swedish baron Göran Åkerhielm in the 1960s. On a barren island out in the ocean, a Mediterranean garden meets Finnish-Nordic-style buildings. There are guided tours during the high season from Hotell Brudhäll.

STORMSKERRY MAJA. Once again, author Anni Blom-

qvist’s novels about Maja on Stormskerry are given new life, this time as a film directed by Tiina Lymi. The film premiers in early 2024 with Amanda Jansson and Linus Troedsson in the lead roles as Maja and Janne. In reality, Maja’s island is called Väderskär and is located in the Vårdö archipelago.

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Stop for some good food at Gullvivan’s restaurant or stay overnight in the guest harbour.

From island to island – to a hotel If you appreciate peaceful surroundings and yearn for a lot of sea and islands, Hotel & Restaurant Gullvivan in the archipelago municipality Brändö is for you.

beach by the beach sauna. There is also a guest harbour with full service and docks for both overnight boat guests and restaurant visitors.

The new glass house on the veranda by the restaurant has a fireplace and is a cosy season extender. It’s also perfect for rainy days.

GULLVIVAN IS KNOWN FOR its proximity to nature and the

water that surrounds the entire hotel area. When you visit Gullvivan at the end of May, it is easy to understand where the hotel got its name. Then the entire cape is yellow with blooming cowslip flowers, “gullvivor” in Swedish. Did you know that the cowslip is the flower of Åland?

The hotel nurtures the blooming flowers in the green area.

It’s nice to stroll along little paths by the beach and enjoy the changing seasons.

MOST REGULARS STAY FOR A WEEK and enjoy the archipelago life, and some visit Gullvivan several times during the season. There are boats, bicycles and kayaks for rent. You can also play both mini golf and 6-hole disc golf.

THE ARCHIPELAGO HOTEL IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND for reser-

vations, while the restaurant opens during the peak season or in conjunction with bus tours and other group bookings. The surroundings inspire creativity, and Gullvivan is also a place of wellness. The hotel is popular with groups who want to gather around music, choir singing, painting or yoga. Especially during spring and autumn when the pace is at its calmest.

Cyclists and motorcyclists enjoy the winding roads on Brändö. The roads and bridge banks that stretch towards Fiskö are especially beautiful.

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A GREAT ENVIRONMENT FOR FUN EXCURSIONS Discover Åland by land or sea and make use of the pit stops to savour delicious food and enjoy sightseeing. You don’t even have to bring your car with you on the trip, you can easily rent one at Rundbergs Bil & Service.

ÅLAND’S ARCHIPELAGO IS A BOATER’S PARADISE.

The nature is incomparable, and there are so many different route possibilities. Waterways are rarely crowded, and guest harbours and guest piers are spread out across a large part of Åland. Circumnavigating the main island is just one of several popular alternatives. Åland is also a perfect place to discover by car. The scenery is stunning, ranging from quaint villages and rolling fields to glimpses of the sea. The distances between beaches, ice cream kiosks and attractions are just right.

FOR THOSE SEEKING A RENTAL CAR, Rundbergs Bil &

Service offers a variety of car models in different sizes for all occasions, including plug-in hybrids and fully electric cars.

If you order the car directly to the terminal in the western harbour, the airport, a hotel in Mariehamn, or one of the city’s guest harbours, it will be waiting for you upon arrival. It’s also possible to have the rental car delivered on the main island of Åland, for an additional fee.

IT’S WISE TO USE THE MAP of filling stations for cars and boats when planning your Åland excursions. The stations are often located near popular service hubs that can include everything from excellent restaurants to attractions.

For example, the boat filling station at the fishing village in Käringsund is close to the Åland Hunting and Fishing Museum, Käringsund Wildlife Safari, and the gastropub Bodegan. And the filling station at Kastelholm’s guest harbour is located beside the castle, Smakbyn, and other attractions in the Kastelholm area.

The service station in Mariehamn has generous opening hours and fast chargers for electric cars.

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The country square and the dance band festival attract many returning visitors, and it’s easy to see why.

Take the archipelago ferry from Svinö or visit Föglö with your own boat. In Degerby, there are two lovely guest harbours.

Föglö invites you to dance and let loose Explore the Åland archipelago and celebrate Midsummer, dance to 90s hits at the country square, or experience the band Arvingarna at the dance band festival.

Simultaneously, the country square runs from 5–14 July with food, drinks, music, and free admission to the square in the heart of Degerby. DJ Simolin kicks off the first weekend with hits from the 1980s–2000s, and the rest of the week features after-beach events, singers and live bands.

The week also includes village walks, market vendors, food trucks, various activities and attractions throughout Föglö.

Mark your calendar for nights on the square, summer theatre and the summer launch of a digital historical walk at www. foglo.ax, featuring events and curiosities from the municipality’s history.

DISCOVER A CHEERFUL AND LIVELY archipelago munici-

pality with a packed summer calendar. First on Föglö’s event list is the traditional Midsummer celebration on 21 June with pole-raising in three different villages. A perfect way to experience the surroundings!

Föglö Day on 29 June is a real highlight with a market and activities on the Degerby square. Round off the day with dinner at Restaurant Seagram, which is hosting a special artist that evening.

IN JULY, AN INCREDIBLE WEEK of dance and music awaits.

How about a dance band festival and a country square with pre-parties, non-stop dancing, live bands, DJs, and singers?

The Åland Dance Band Festival, 6–13 July, has truly taken the concept of quayside dancing to a new level. Take a spin or two along the shoreline; the dance floor at Seagram is right by the water. The music is provided by some of Sweden’s best dance bands, such as Arvingarna, Blackjack, and Casanovas, along with guest dance band veterans Lasse Sigfridsson and Tomas Fantz.

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OUR BEST TIPS FOR PLEASANT AND SAFE CYCLING Cyclists enjoy Åland’s winding roads, and there are cycling tours available in all directions, sometimes following bike paths and other times along meandering village roads.

CYCLING HOLIDAYS IN ÅLAND are popular among both

Cycling is simple, inexpensive, and gives you plenty of fresh air.

At the same time, you get to experience Åland at a comfortable pace.

recreational and road cyclists, who call Åland the nordic Mallorca, only better! This is thanks to light traffic combined with excellent roads and beautiful scenery. In total, there are 1,100 kilometres of public roads and over 150 kilometres of bike paths, perfect for cycling at any pace.

FOR A SAFE AND PLEASANT BIKE RIDE, consider the following! A bicycle is a vehicle, meaning the same rules apply to cyclists as to car drivers. For cyclists, this means righthand traffic on both roads and bike paths. Always look in both directions at intersections and never drive straight into the intersection.

As always in traffic, be careful, consider the circumstances, and be attentive in all situations. Interaction with other road users is important; remember to signal well in advance! Also, check that you can turn without risk, remember to look behind you before turning.

It’s safest to ride single file. Bicycles with more than two wheels may not travel side by side.

DON’T FORGET A BIKE HELMET and preferably use a re-

flective vest. A safe bicycle should also be equipped with a bell, functional brakes, a white reflector in front, a red reflector in the back, two orange spoke reflectors, preferably a chain guard, and front and rear lights.

Familiarise yourself with all road signs that are important to know before you cycle.

ENJOY YOUR CYCLING JOURNEY!

THE GOVERNMENT OF ÅLAND For tips and advice, visit: www.regeringen.ax/infrastruktur-kommunikationer /trafiksakerhet/cykel

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Åland is the place where life is in balance and it is possible to combine a rewarding career with family and leisure. There are many reasons to choose Åland – here we present some of them! ant everyday life where it is easier to balance work and leisure.

YOUR CAREER. In Åland you will find a dynamic labour market with jobs in various sectors. A significant public sector and an active business community mean exciting career opportunities in various industries. Many Åland companies have international operations and are world leaders in their fields. Unemployment is low, and there is demand for skills in healthcare, IT/technology, law, banking and finance, service, school and childcare.

There are also good opportunities to work remotely in Åland. Åland is the perfect workplace for a digital nomad.

CALM AND SAFE. The feeling of safety and calmness is one of the main advantages of living in Åland. Togetherness, trust and respect in society creates a positive and harmonious atmosphere with an increased quality of life! In Åland, children can walk or cycle to school and their leisure activities by themselves.

NATURE AROUND EVERY CORNER. In Åland, you get to live

and reside in one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos, close to nature and with a variety of activities and experiences for children and adults. Imagine being able to go straight from work and step into your kayak without getting stuck in rush hour traffic.

YOUR DREAM HOME. Åland offers comfortable homes that are

close to nature, many with sea views. Even if you do not have a right of domicile in Åland, you can buy a house in zoned areas and village centres. All you need to do before you buy is to apply for a land acquisition permit. A company share apartment is another option; then no permit is needed. Many attractive apartments in Åland are currently being completed. There are also nice alternatives among rental housing.

STAY! If you don’t want to leave Åland after your holiday, feel free to stay. Welcome home!

CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. A feeling of closeness characterises life in Åland, regardless of whether it concerns work, school, friends or leisure. When the distances are short, you spend less time in the car and have more time for other things. You get a lifestyle that is efficient, yet relaxed.

A shorter distance to the authorities and decision-makers facilitates communication and favours societal involvement and the community. The proximity creates a unique and pleas-

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“Even though we have people with many different backgrounds working together globally, we are one Optinova team. Our welcoming and honest culture is truly the foundation of our success.”

Jenny Salvador-Karlsson, Quality Control, Optinova Jomala

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“We never get bored; there are always things to solve.”

Ivana Zukovski, Shift Manager, Optinova Godby

“The best thing about my job is that I get to make a difference in the world. Adding value, contributing to saving lives and making life better – that’s a good reason to get up in the morning.”

Jimmy Mattsson, Quality Control, Optinova Godby

It’s all about quality at Optinova Optinova is a world-leading partner in advanced medical and industrial tubing. Based in Åland and operating worldwide, the company serves customers from over 50 countries in various industries.

OPTINOVA IS A GLOBAL HIGH-TECH COMPANY with its heart in Åland. The company has sales offices worldwide and four production facilities in Thailand, the USA and Åland, with a wealth of knowledge, extensive experience, and a strong Optinova culture. For over 50 years, Optinova’s employees have collaborated to provide quality solutions and support their customers through constant improvements and smart working methods.

OPTINOVA’S PRODUCTS ARE ALL ABOUT QUALITY. The

production facilities manufacture critical components found in vehicles, aircraft and coffee machines as well as within the medical field. Medical tubes are used in insulin pumps, pacemakers, IVs, surgeries, IVF and more.

OPTINOVA IS CONSTANTLY LOOKING FOR new talents inter-

ested in joining the Optinova team. Within the team, there is an opportunity to grow, influence, and together take Optinova to the next level. The company welcomes expertise in many different areas, such as Engineering, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics, Quality, Compliance, Human Resources, IT, Innovation, R&D, Project Management, Sustainability, Production and much more.

WITH OVER 600 EMPLOYEES from different backgrounds,

Optinova produces more than 80 million metres of advanced tubing for various applications each year. In total, these tubes cover more than two laps around the Earth. An important success factor is that employees constantly strive toward the company’s common vision – a better quality of life wherever they operate!

OPTINOVA HAS BEEN RECOGNISED among the “Future

Workplaces” two years in a row. This prestigious certification highlights the opportunity to develop in a workplace with committed and professional colleagues and strong camaraderie. As an employer, Optinova encourages development and learning.

The result is happy employees and reliable tubing solutions.

Feel free to join the journey if you also want to work in a global company that prioritises employees and the work environment.

OPTINOVA HOLDING AB Huvudkontor, Torggatan 6, Mariehamn. optinova.com/careers

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Everything from maternal and child healthcare to various forms of specialised medical care and end-of-life care is part of ÅHS’s responsibility.

Choose a career in healthcare in Åland if you want to work where you make a difference without losing balance in life. Here you can find peace and adventure, security and challenges. dren can cycle to visit their friends by themselves. Many associations and a rich cultural life mean that there are lots of sports and other leisure activities to choose from for both children and adults. In addition, it is always close to the sea and nature.

The short distances mean that you avoid commuting and traffic queues, which in turn gives you more leisure time to invest in your own interests and relationships.

THE ÅLAND HEALTHCARE SERVICES (ÅHS) are responsible for public healthcare in Åland and often seek new employees for health centres and hospitals, including doctors, nursing staff, dentists and paramedics as well as other specialised and service staff.

With 1,000 employees, ÅHS is one of the largest employers in Åland. Compared to larger hospitals, the organisation is still small, which makes operations smoother and decision-making paths shorter. As an employee, you do not disappear in the crowd; rather, you are an important co-worker with the opportunity to flourish and shoulder responsibility.

IN OTHER WORDS, there are many reasons to choose Åland,

especially if you are looking for a meaningful career in a nice environment. The short decision-making processes, the opportunity for great personal responsibility and the family atmosphere also make Åland’s healthcare services an attractive workplace. We look forward to receiving your application!

WORKING AT ÅHS provides the opportunity for a calmer and more balanced everyday life. Compared to working times in Sweden, the days are shorter, usually from 8 am to 3:45 pm.

The atmosphere in the workplace is one of familiarity as ÅHS consists of many small clinics, and it is easy to get to know everyone quickly. ÅHS is also lauded for its good supervision and introduction of new employees. Cohesion quickly becomes strong when everyone works together as a team for the patients. This is a must for a healthcare organisation located in an island community.

ÅLAND HEALTHCARE SERVICES Doktorsvägen 1, Mariehamn +358 (0)18 5355, info@ahs.ax www.ahs.ax/jobba-hos-oss

LIFE IN ÅLAND IN A PEACEFUL and safe community is also a big advantage. The schools have a good reputation, and chil-

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Surrounded by two bays, Mariehamn offers everything from beautiful views to dips in the sea or at the Mariebad swimming centre.

An excellent city to live, work, and do business in In Mariehamn, everything you need is conveniently located. The town offers pleasant residential areas, shopping in a vibrant town centre, popular restaurants and cafés, a wide range of cultural experiences, and numerous businesses and workplaces across various industries.

Many of them operate internationally.

“In Mariehamn everything is close by and safe.”

Evelina moved from Stockholm to Mariehamn.

MARIEHAMN IS THE SMALLEST METROPOLIS in the Located by the sea, the neighbourhood of Horelli offers a view of the inlet to Mariehamn. Here, you can find both rental apartments and residential lots.

AS A WHOLE, ÅLAND IS A HIGHLY CREATIVE island region with a deeply rooted entrepreneurial spirit.

Here, everything thrives – from large multinational

The town has several harbours for small boats.

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Nordic region and the only town in Åland. Here, life has a more relaxed pace in a secure small-town idyll while being close to urban regions in Sweden and Finland.

It is unique that a town the size of Mariehamn can offer such extensive shopping, culinary experiences, events, and cultural and recreational activities. In this active town, many cultures, languages, and religions come together.

Proximity is one of the advantages of a small town, and in Mariehamn, it’s quick to get from home to work, daycare, and various activities. Many choose to walk or cycle. Short distances also mean it’s easier to manage everyday life and there’s more leisure time for all ages.

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companies to small family businesses, from high-tech companies to service companies. Many of them operate internationally. The Town of Mariehamn is continuously recruiting, and the rest of the business community is dynamic with a robust job market. There is ample opportunity to secure a job before you move here.

The town welcomes new business establishments and offers available business premises in several areas. On the private market, there are various premises for sale or for rent. You can also get assistance in connecting with the right actors to facilitate the establishment and development of your business in Mariehamn.

If you want to build your own home in Mariehamn, there are available residential lots with the town centre and nature as your closest neighbours, including lots with a sea view. Houses and apartments are also offered on the open market. Of course, renting your accommodation is also an option.

“It has been easy to put roots down in Mariehamn. After living in a flat for a while, I have bought a house near the water, which is just under a 15-minute walk from my job.”

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THE LOCATION OF ÅLAND and Mariehamn in the middle of

the Baltic Sea makes it important to contribute to a healthier sea. The Town of Mariehamn is active in environmental work and aspires to be a leading environmentally friendly town, sustainable, safe and accessible to all.

ARE YOU CURIOUS about a life that is a little bit easier and close to nature? Mariehamn warmly welcomes new residents to its safe town, with the sea as a neighbour!

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OX2 is driving the green transition in Åland.

OX2 works for renewable energy and biodiversity Creating a sustainable future is not only about renewable energy; it is equally important to create a society where people and nature can flourish together. OX2 has a vision to make Åland the leading green energy hub in the Nordics. Join us, the journey has already begun! pletely new ecosystem of renewable energy, which not only supplies electricity but also supports a sustainable transport sector and transitions in industry.

The projects focus on Åland’s needs and suppliers with regard to biological diversity as well as international export of renewable energy to many different industries.

WITH ITS OFFSHORE WIND POWER PROJECTS, Noatun Nord

and Noatun Syd, OX2 Åland is at the forefront of some of the world’s largest renewable energy initiatives. The projects are a symbol of sustainable energy and a cleaner and greener future.

In order to preserve the unique ecosystem of the Baltic Sea, the marine environment is restored with artificial underwater reefs for algae and blue mussel cultivation within the partner project Björkskär.

ARE YOU ENTHUSIASTIC about renewable energy and biodiversity? OX2 Åland is looking for proactive talents to run and develop sustainable energy projects in wind, solar, hydrogen, e-fuels and biodiversity-promoting initiatives!

THE AMBITION OF OX2 ÅLAND extends beyond wind power.

The company transforms green electricity into hydrogen and e-fuels, enabling a green transition for shipping. The “Mega Green Port Långnäs” project is at the core of the company’s endeavour to integrate renewable energy production with innovative infrastructure.

On land, OX2’s energy parks are not only large-scale solar parks but also centres of innovation. The combination of solar energy and hydrogen production means, for example, filling stations for vehicles. In this way, OX2 is contributing to a com-

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The nicest way to travel It’s nice to be home, but nothing beats travelling. Out at sea or beyond, the very essence of travel unfolds during the journey.

There is no shortage of beauty to admire while cruising to Åland

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through Finland’s glorious archipelago. Regardless of your port of departure – Helsinki, Tallinn, Turku or Stockholm. Soothing for the eyes, but also for the soul.

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The Baltic Sea’s most beautiful island group awaits you with open arms. Åland is just an enjoyable two-hour boat trip from Grisslehamn. At Eckerö Linjen we have experience and expertise with Åland as a destination.

We have developed attractive Åland travel packages for all tastes. See all our packages at www.eckerolinjen.se

Cottage holiday

Åland has great accommodation to suit every taste.

Luxurious cliff houses, cosy cottages, modern hotels and genuine guest houses.

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COTTAGE WEEKEND PACKAGE SEK 3,315/4 people

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COTTAGE WEEK PACKAGE SEK 6,140/4 people This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, accommodation at Öra Stugor in July.

YOUR JOURNEY BEGINS ON BOARD

When you love eating really well!

Our chefs are passionate about good food that’s beautifully prepared. Eckerö Linjen’s goal for every meal on board is simple – it must taste delicious! Find new favourites at our extensive buffets, indulge yourself with a 3-course à la carte menu, or choose something really tasty in the café or bistro.

Tip! We have reduced meal prices for children and young people up to 17 years old.

Timetable for M/S Eckerö From Grisslehamn daily 10 am, 3 pm and 8 pm.

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Enjoy the sea views and the fresh air. Delight at the delicious food and great entertainment. Our cruise hosts, live bands, singers and guest artists will fill you with joy. During the summer simply sit back and relax to live music on the sun deck. Take advantage of our shopping deals. Welcome on board M/S Eckerö for a wonderful time!

Åland’s rich archipelago is a paradise for pike, sea trout, and salmon – a versatile fishing experience to suit everyone.

FISHING PACKAGE SEK 1,859/person for 4 people This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, motorboat, fishing permit, accommodation at Björkvik Cottages for two nights in May.

Golf holiday

Åland has two excellent golf facilities, Ålands Golfklubb and Eckerö Golf. Book one of them or combine the two!

The accommodation is right next to each golf course.

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GOLF PACKAGE AT ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB SEK 2,758/person

Summer prices one way with the M/S Eckerö (June, July, August): Passenger ticket SEK 100 Passenger Car SEK 310 Motorcycle SEK 210 Bicycle SEK 90

From Eckerö daily 8 am, 1:30 pm and 6:30 pm.

This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, accommodation at Kastelholms Gästhem for one night incl. 2 green fees in May.

Eckerö for children In Eckerö, you’ll find Leklandet, SmartPark, Spark Laser Arena, Käringsund Wildlife Safari, Åland Hunting and Fishing Museum and nice swimming beaches.

ECKERÖ FOR CHILDREN SEK 3,183/4 people

Take the bus to the boat!

We offer connecting buses from over 100 stops in 30 different places.

See our full bus timetables at www.eckerolinjen.se/en/busconnection

Fish take the bait in Åland

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This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, wildlife safari, accommodation at Käringsunds Resort for one night in June.

Mariehamn

Explore the cosy capital that offers the sea just around every corner, boutique shopping, sweet cafés and award-winning museums.

MINI-HOLIDAY SEK 1,107/person This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen and accommodation at Hotel Pommern in Mariehamn for one night in May with a 3-course archipelago meal.

GOLF PACKAGE AT ECKERÖ GOLF SEK 2,053/person This price includes: passenger and car round-trip tickets with Eckerö Linjen, accommodation at Eckerö Golf’s cabins for one night incl. 2 green fees in May.

Piece together your Åland trip with us!

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