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Skopje (Скопје) is the capital of North Macedonia, as well as the country’s largest city. It lies in the northern part of this mountainous country at the plains known as the Skopje Basin. With a population of around 488.000 inhabitants, the city houses more than a quarter of the country’s population. It is estimated that…
Gdańsk is a city in northern Poland with a population of around 486,000 inhabitants, making it the capital of the Pomeranian Voivodeship. Historically, the city has been known by its German name, Danzig, reflecting its complex past under various rulers. Together with the cities of Gdynia and Sopot, Gdańsk forms the metropolitan area known as…
Close to the town of Sastamala is a service area of Motorway 12 that stands out a bit more than usual. This is Kiskokabinetti, a rest area for car-bound travelers that includes an old locomotive and a few railway carriages. And no, there has not been a railway station here. Instead, these are historical railway…
Nabben Beach is one of the largest public beaches on the Åland Islands. It is on the northeastern outskirts of the city of Mariehamn, the main city of the islands. It lies at the innermost point of the bay of Slemmern. Nabben Beach Nabben Beach is a sandy beach with shallow waters, making it possible…
Miramarparken is a centrally located park in the city of Mariehamn, the main city on the Åland Islands. The park lies along the eastern coast of the city and is commonly used for local events. It neighbors both the Mariehamn Public Library and the Alandica Culture and Congress. Within the park, you will find a…
Maxinge is a shopping center in the village of Sviby in Jomala Municipality. It is just north of Mariehamn, the main city of the Åland Islands. It is one of the main commercial centers on the island and has shops such as the grocery store Sparhallen, the island’s only H&M, and a lot more. Maxinge…
Berghamn is a harbor in Eckerö Municipality in the westernmost part of the Åland Islands. From here it is only a 2-hour ferry crossing to Grisslehamn in Sweden. The route across the Åland Strait is trafficked by Eckerölinjen, a Finnish shipping company with their headquarters in Mariehamn. A Short History of Berghamn The construction of…
Ålands Idrottscenter in the village of Godby is one of the largest sports centers on the Åland Islands. It might even be the largest. The center is partly owned by Finström Municipality and has space for many different sports. The three main facilities include a swimming center, an indoor sports hall, and a gym. There…
Ledskäret’s fog Bell can be found on the central square of Mariehamn, it is also known by its Swedish name Torget. This fog bell was earlier placed at Ledskäret, a skerry to the south of Herröskatan. Here it had been offering its assistance to maritime vessels in the event of fog or mist since 1942….
2024 is here and with it, we say a final goodbye to 2023. Well, only a goodbye in regards to numbers, our memories will stay. So let us summarize our website’s statistics for the last year. A year that saw an increase of 10.6% in the number of visitors to our site. So which were…
Happy New Year! Gott Nytt År! Onnellista Uutta Vuotta! Greetings from Vagnhärad, Sweden. It is time to say goodbye to 2023 and hello to 2024. It has been an amazing year with so many new experiences. New Year’s Eve has been spent at home with family. Let us now celebrate the new year, enjoy the fireworks,…
Godby is a village in Finström Municipality on the Åland Islands. It is the island’s second commercial center after Mariehamn and with its population of around 1.300 inhabitants, it is also the second largest locality. It has a strategic location close to the geographic center of the islands, to the north of the capital Mariehamn….