Welcome to our posts about Finland – that so-called cold country (it’s actually warm in summer) in the north of Europe. It’s the home of Santa Claus, the sauna, white summer nights, and a lot of dedicated ice-hockey fans.
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One of the most prominent buildings in Mariehamn is the library, which is near the center and next to the bus station. I spent a lot of time in my youth in the blue building and I have many fond memories of it. The Mariehamn City Libray is a place I’d recommend to both locals…
Torget is in many ways the central point of Mariehamn, the main city of the Åland Islands. This is the main square of the city, with places such as the town hall and parliament building Självstyrelsegården as neighbors. The square marks the beginning (or the end) of the commercial street Torggatan. On normal days this…
Esplanaden is a narrow green oasis in the town of Mariehamn on the Åland Islands. In English, this is the Esplanade, a pedestrian promenade through the town. This gravel path is framed by linden trees and connects the western harbor with the eastern harbor. At its center is the Church of Saint George and if…
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….
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….
Finström Church is in the village of Pålsböle and is one of the many medieval stone churches on the Åland Islands. The village and church lie to the northwest of Godby, the seat of the municipality. The church is considered to be one of the best-preserved medieval buildings in Finland. Finström Church Finström Church was…