Examples of sports halls and fields in Åland MULTISPORT HALLS: Idrottsgården (also bowling and judo) and Baltichallen in Mariehamn, Vikingahallen in Jomala, Ålands Idrottscenter (and swimming hall) in Finström and Eckeröhallen in Eckerö. SPECIALISED FACILITIES: Islandia Ice Arena, Mariebad swimming hall, Bollhalla tennis and badminton hall, Ålands padelcenter in Mariehamn, Gymnastikarena Åland (planned opening in autumn 2022) in Jomala, Åland Hotels Curlingcenter in Eckerö, Avancia gym, Träningsverket gym, Islands of Granit Crossfit in Mariehamn, OPEX gym in Jomala, VIBE gym in Finström. OUTDOOR FACILITIES: Baltic Athletics Arena and football pitches Wiklöf Holding Arena and Backebergs IP in Mariehamn, Bengtsböle in Lemland, and Markusböle in Finström.
Improve your game with a sporting adventure Åland has invested heavily in sports and has numerous sports facilities located throughout the island province. It also has a large number of athletes and active organisations that are eager to take part in a practice game. It’s almost difficult to find a sport that can’t be played indoors in Åland. Floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, table tennis and futsal can be played in any of the seven multisport arenas that are found throughout Åland. Allhallen in Eckerö is big enough to fit a full-size football pitch! Then, there are several speciality facilities for tennis, badminton, ice hockey, curling, bowling, judo and other martial arts. Last summer saw the opening of a new type of hall - a padel court centre. Vikingahallen in Jomala boasts its own squash court.
ÅLAND HAS SEVERAL outdoor football pitches - some with artificial turf and some that are open all year round. A new, fully-equipped track and field arena will be opening in south Mariehamn before the start of the next season. The arena offers world-class facilities, with its fast-running Mondotracks. Also new is the Icelandic horse track at Ålandstravet Trotting Track, which is so beautifully constructed that Åland will host the Nordic Championships for Icelandic Horses in 2022. In addition to these, a new state-of-the-art hall dedicated to
gymnastics will be built in 2022. Its inauguration is planned for the autumn. AND WHAT’S MORE - all of these facilities have plenty of free hours available! Keep that in mind the next time your organisation is planning a training camp. A sporting mini-adventure awaits in Åland. The ferry passage is an experience unto itself and, once in Åland, you’ll be able to stay close to any of the facilities, often within walking distance. This is something everyone appreciates. Shorter transfers mean less stress and more time to train and enjoy the atmosphere.
SPORTING EVENTS NORDIC CHAMPIONSHIPS for Icelandic Horses, 9-14 August. ELITE LEAGUE FOOTBALL: Women’s Åland United and Men’s IFK Mariehamn play in the top Finnish football league. The teams play their home matches at Wiklöf Holding Arena.
ÅL A N D T R AV E L M A GAZ INE 2022
ALANDIA CUP, football tournament for 11-year-olds 11-16 June and 12-year-olds 18-23 June. LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR, Finnish Ladies Open, golf, 1-3 September.
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