Close to the westernmost point of the Åland Islands stands one of the area’s most prominent buildings. The Mail and Customs House on Eckerö is a remnant of the Russian Empire and the mail route between Stockholm in Sweden and Turku in Finland. This was the border of Russia at […]
Åland Islands
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In the northern part of the Åland Islands is the island of Simskäla. The island is split into a western and an eastern part that is just connected with a small isthmus. The Swedish names, Västra Simskäla and Östra Simskäla, are based on their location and translated to Western Simskäla […]
Norra Sandö Ferry Slip is at the northern tip of the island of Sandö in Vårdö Municipality. The ferry slip provides a connection between the main islands of the municipality and the two smaller islands of Västra Simskäla and Östra Simskäla. The ferry connection goes under the name Simskälalinjen, Swedish […]
The Prästö Tower was the first in a series of 12 external defensive fortifications of the much larger Bomarsund Fortress. Even though the fortress and its towers were never complete, you can visit this historical sight even today. According to the plan, the tower would also have included residential space […]
Seffers Hembygdsgård is the local heritage museum on the island of Lövö in Vårdö Municipality. This is for the Åland Islands historical grounds, which played an important role in the peace negotiations between Sweden and Russia in 1718-1719 during the Great Northern War. The meetings that took place here at […]
The church in the parish of Jomala is dedicated to Saint Olaf. He was the former king of Norway, earlier known as Olaf II. It is a for the Åland Islands traditional church built with red granite stones. It is likely that it is the oldest of the stone churches […]
Rödhamn is a harbor on the outskirts of the Åland Archipelago. The guest harbor is on the island of Långö, with the islands of Gloskär and Rödö right next door. It is a popular destination for many boat visitors to the Åland Islands during the summertime. Don’t be surprised if […]
Torpfjärden Bird Watching Tower overlooks the small fjord or bay Torpfjärden. The bay is famous for its many birds, some of which are usually possible to see from the nearby road 1, whose embankment almost cuts off the bay from the sea. The watchtower is visible from the road. However, […]
The Mariehamn Water Tower is located on a hill called Badhusberget with a height of around 40 meters above the sea. The hill offers a view over the Sea of Åland as well as the town of Mariehamn. Small paths connect the water tower and its hill with the park […]
Gersholm is a small islet in Vårdö Municipality. The islet is connected to the neighboring island Töftö via a bridge and to the island of Lövö with a road embankment. This is where you find the first proper rest area after entering Vårdö Municipality. Gersholm Rest Area Vårdö is one […]
The Fire Brigade Museum of the Åland Islands, or Brandkårsmuseet in Swedish, is in the village of Mörby in Hammarland Municipality. A big part of the fire fighting history of the islands is on display here in an old barn. We recently made a spontaneous visit and were more than […]
Looking out over the strait of Färjsundet is the café and rest stop Uffe på Berget. If you translate the name into English, it means Uffe on the Mountain. If you should choose one place for admiring the view on the Åland Islands, this would probably be it. This is […]