Åland Travel Magazine 2018 English

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Golf packages from 108 EUR

Bicycle packages from 217 EUR

Fishing packages from 133 EUR

Family packages from 188 EUR

Hotel packages from 54 EUR

Cottage holiday from 37 EUR

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CONTENTS Åland – a realm of islands _________ 2 A gem in the middle of the Baltic Sea.

Mariehamn – a small big city ______ 6 Named after the Russian Empress.

Thousands of islands _____________ 8 Explore the archipelago.

Varying natural environs _________ 10 From deep forests to bare cliffs.

Outdoor activities _______________ 14 Paddle, cycle, hike, climb in the beautiful nature.

Golf at the seaside.

Fishing all year round.

Åland stands for navigation _______ 26 Maritime attractions.

The culinary Åland ______________ 32 Locally-sourced products.

Åland attracts artists ____________ 36 The fascination of nature and light.

A meeting point ________________ 38 Åland is ideal for successful conferences.

Top-league sports _______________ 40 Full action all year round in- and outdoors.

Great fun for children ____________ 45 Beaches, playgrounds and adventures.

Quality handicrafts ______________ 48 Unique souvenirs.

Events in Åland _________________ 51 Many popular festivals.

Where to stay? _________________ 55 Find your favourite places!

Become an Åland resident! _______ 62 Opportunities and jobs.

Across the sea _________________ 70 How to travel to Åland?

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THIS IS AN ARCHIPELAGO AT I T S G R E AT E S T A N D B E S T !

Islands, islands and more islands.

Large and small. Inhabited and uninhabited.

This is an archipelago in the truest and best sense of the word. The sea is always near. Even in the streets of central Mariehamn, you can feel the salty sea breeze.

The archipelago of Åland has so many islands that anyone looking for solitude can find one to visit in order to experience the serenity and force of nature.

The unique experience starts already on your journey to Åland. You will literally leave your daily routines behind when you board a passenger ship to Åland.

In Åland, time passes in a particular island way. The clock seems to slow down. Your heart rate slows down.

You are present, here and now. Yet, going from one location to another rarely takes more than 10 minutes. Åland offers more than you could imagine. Åland is a multifaceted realm

TEXT: Helena Forsgård LAYOUT: Julia Perander PRINT: Forssa Print

of islands packed with a variety of attractions, events, entertainment and culinary experiences within a relatively small area.

A visit to Åland is a bit of a visit abroad for travellers from both Finland and Sweden. While the language spoken here is Swedish, Åland belongs to Finland as a selfgoverned region.

Welcome to Åland! We wish you a great island visit! Personally, I’m most fascinated by the simple things – a boat trip to an isolated island, a barefoot walk on the cliffs warmed by the sun, a dip in the sea. Read more about Åland in this magazine to find your own favourite places and experiences.

Lotta Berner Sjölund CEO, Visit Åland

IMAGES: Therese Andersson Kjell Ekström Daniel Eriksson Ingmar Eriksson Helena Lindström Niclas Nordlund

Tiina Tahvanainen Jacob Saurén Visit Åland media bank Monica Westerlund Åland Maritime Museum

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POPULATION. Åland has 29,000 inhabitants, who live in the city, Mariehamn, and throughout the 15 rural and island municipalities.

VEHICLES. Åland has its own licence plates for motor vehicles, with ÅL as the identifier.

SELF-GOVERNMENT. Åland is a self-governed province in Finland. The Åland Government Building in Mariehamn houses the Parliament, which is the legislative body of 30 members, the Government of Åland, and the offices for regional administration.

Self-governance is celebrated annually on 9 June to commemorate the first plenary session of the MPs elected by the people of Åland in 1922.

LANGUAGE.

CURRENCY & TIME ZONE.

The official language is Swedish. Åland is demilitarised.

The currency is euro. Similar to the rest of Finland, Eastern European time is used. When it’s 12 noon in Sweden, the time is 1 p.m. in Åland.

FLAG.

MAIL AND STAMPS.

Since 1954, Åland has had a flag of its own – a red and yellow cross on a blue background.

Åland has its own stamps issued by the independent postal service, Åland Post.

Many of the stamps have won prizes in international competitions.

HISTORY. The islands of Åland began to emerge from the sea 10,000 years ago. Åland’s history is presented at the Cultural History Museum of Åland.

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A DIFFERENT REALM OF ISLANDS Åland is different. It is a realm of islands in the Baltic Sea with selfgovernment. It is a place where people fly a flag of their own and make their own laws. Åland is a land abroad, whether you come from east or west.

Many visitors mention it – there is a special atmosphere in Åland.

It’s all about safety and peace, and the constant presence of the sea. This is where the influences from the neighbouring countries come together. There are still traces from the Russian era when Åland, as part of Finland, belonged to the Russian empire.

THE PEOPLE of Åland are self-reliant and ambitious. Owing to the demanding life on the islands, they are used to coping on their own and trusting in their own capabilities. But they have also had courage to set out into the wide world. They have sailed across the oceans and returned with new ideas and influences.

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SELF-GOVERNANCE is an instrument that allows the people of Åland to build up a society that meets their own needs and requirements. Åland is a thriving community with a low unemployment rate. The population is growing as new residents are finding their way to Åland.

BUSINESS AND TRADE is dynamic and varied. There are high-tech companies with niche expertise that serve customers globally. There are also self-employed or small-scale businesses that operate locally. Åland is ideal for both large-scale and small business.

VISIT THE TOURIST INFO! Would you like to know more about what to do in Åland?

Drop in to the Visit Åland office at Storagatan 8, Mariehamn.

Call us at + 358 18 24000, e-mail to info@visitaland.com, or go to www.visitaland.com

THE CLIMATE is agreeable and summers are often sunny. Åland is said to have more sun hours than the rest of Scandinavia in May–August. It’s rather windy – usually it’s blowing from the southwest.

Several wind power plants provide green electricity.

ÅLAND IS ACTIVE. There are clubs and associations within practically any field of interest, with active members who ensure that there is a lot going on – all year round.

IF YOU WISH TO LEARN more, visit the Cultural History Museum of Åland. The renewed basic exhibition illustrates the history of Åland over a period of 7,500 years – from the first Stone Age settlers to the modern society.

THE MEDIEVAL CASTLE OF KASTELHOLM in Sund.

THE BOMARSUND FORTRESS RUINS in Sund.

JAN KARLSGÅRDEN OPEN-AIR MUSEUM in Sund.

ECKERÖ MAIL AND CUSTOMS HOUSE in Eckerö.

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100% Åland – don’t ask for less!

WE TAILOR-MAKE and book travel packages to Åland for all kinds of groups and travelers.

Whether you are a 4-ball group keen on tasting the golf courses in Kastelholm, or 400 participants holding a conference in our congress centre, we will make sure you get a customized package worth the money!

WE KNOW OUR ÅLAND and can open all doors for you! After more then 40 years in the

business we have established a unique network of contacts to local enterprises, sport associations, culture life and authorities – all this for the benefit of our guests.

PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US your wishes and we will get back to you with our prompt and Henrik Nordström, GM & ÅGK-golfer

best offer. Below we present some of our package alternatives that we hope will give you some ideas to how your trip could look like. For more information please visit our website at www.turist-konferens.ax.

Conference & Kick Off

Golf-Åland All in One

Fishing-Åland Basic or Pro

• Return ferry trip of choice with conference and meals onboard.

• Conference in Mariehamn and/ or activities like fishing, golf, Ålvados tasting and/or a visit to beer brewery Stallhagen.

• Accommodation including full board at Hotel Arkipelag.

• Return ferry trip of choise.

• Two 18-hole rounds of golf with perfect tee times on Ålands Golfklubb’s Castle & Kings’s courses in Kastelholm.

• Accommodation including breakfast at Hotell Arkipelag, Park Alandia or Cikada.

• Ferry or flight trips of choise.

• Two nights at Hotel Arkipelag or Park Alandia including breakfast.

• Full day fishing excursion in the rich pike waters of Mariehamn archipelago, on your own or with a professional fishing guide.

• Sauna & pool at the hotel.

Package price from 275 € per delegate

Package price from 174 € per golfer

Package price from 225 € per fisherman

Birthday party All in One

Arkipelag Deluxe

School trip All in One

• Ferry trip Stockholm–Mariehamn by m/s Viking Grace.

• Champagne breakfast onboard.

• Transfer to Hotell Arkipelag.

• Dinner including birthday cake.

• Accommodation including breakfast.

• Return ferry trip including lunch or dinner onboard.

• Ferry trip of chioce including luxury breakfast.

• Transfer from ferry terminal to Hotell Arkipelag.

• Welcome Champagne.

• Dinner at Restaurant Arkipelag.

• Accommodation in Deluxe suite.

• Return ferry trip of choise.

• Return ferry trip including lunch and dinner onboard.

• Two-night accomodation with full board at Pensionat Solhem by the sea in southern Mariehamn.

• Rental bikes and optional activivities such as kayaking, sailing, fishing and horse-back riding.

Package price from 205 € per adult, 50 € per Jr

Package price from 385 € per person

Package price from 195 € per pupil

Strandgatan 35 AX-22100 Mariehamn | Phone. +358 18 15 987, Mobile +358 457 526 7087 henrik@turist-konferens.ax • www.turist-konferens.ax

With the sea as your neighbour in the heart of Mariehamn From 49 €/person in a double room with balcony including: – Evening sauna and swimming pool – Free entrance to Arken nightclub – Åland breakfast

Perfect location Day conference packages from 43€ per person.

2018 Events

Do not miss on the many events we have to offer!

See our events calendar at: www.alandicaevents.ax

Arrange your next meeting in the heart of Scandinavia!

Alandica – a modern, functional conference facility in Mariehamn by the Eastern Harbour beach.

www.hotellarkipelag.ax info@hotellarkipelag.ax Strandgatan 35, Mariehamn +358 (0)18 24020

MEETING

February: ”Var inte rädda” (Have No Fear) Stand Up Show with HENRIK SCHYFFERT March: UNO SVENNINGSSON April: FORK On Tour JOHAN GLANS World Tour Of The World

info@alandica.ax, www.alandica.ax, tel +358 18 24570, Strandgatan 33, AX-22100 Mariehamn, Åland Finland

Book your ticket on our website!

МАРИЯ АЛЕКСАНДРОВНА

MARIA AND NIKOLAI TELL MORE ABOUT MARIEHAMN Why is there a statue of the Russian Empress Maria Alexandrovna next to the City Hall in Mariehamn? And who was Nikolai Sittkoff, the stiff gentleman outside of the gallery along the pedestrian street? Mariehamn has many stories to tell and many of them embrace the great navigation traditions.

On your first visit to Mariehamn, it’s worth your while to take a walk up to the Badhusberget hill, which is home to the water tower. The panorama view is stunning. The main port in the west, Västra hamnen, serves the modern passenger traffic.

Mariehamn is and has always been an important town for navigation. You can also see the masts of the four-mast sailing ship, the Pommern, one of the foremost symbols of Mariehamn.

Then look towards the city centre and see how green it is – there are so many trees in Mariehamn! Finally, look to the east and marvel at how close you are to the shoreline!

LONG TRADITION OF HOSPITALITY A bathing establishment was built in 1889 which made Mariehamn a popular spa resort for some decades. Prosperous guests stayed for weeks to enjoy the invigorating treatments and entertaining social life. The Doctor’s House, where guests were prescribed healthpromoting cures, still stands in the park.

The spa gave Mariehamn its first start as a tourist destination.

MARIEHAMN WAS FOUNDED on 21 February 1861. At that time, Åland belonged, as part of Finland, to the Russian empire ruled by Czar Alexander II. Mariehamn was named after the Czar’s spouse, Maria. This is why there is the statue of Empress Maria, dressed in a fashionable crinoline, next to the City Hall.

AT THE END OF the 19th century, Mariehamn had around 1,000 residents. Along the few streets of the town, there were stores run by tradesmen such as Nikolai Sittkoff. His store on Strandgatan sold merchandise imported from foreign countries.

Sittkoff was the first major shipowner in Mariehamn.

TODAY, Mariehamn is a small big city. It is the location for Åland’s governing bodies – the Government and the legislative Parliament. There are banks and insurance companies, shipowner companies’ headquarters, as well as attractive boutiques, restaurants and cafés. But you can also find natural environs nearby. The seaside area, Lilla Holmen, offers a beach for swimmers, and the pleasant green landscape of Tullarns äng is just a stone’s throw from the city centre. There are beautiful paths along the seaside for a stroll.

HILDA AND LARS created much of the architecture of Mariehamn. Having grown up in Mariehamn, Hilda Hongell studied to become the first female “master builder” in Finland.

She designed numerous town houses for Mariehamn. Many of them can still be seen in the city centre. The Church and the City Hall are among the works by architect Lars Sonck.

YOUR BEST COMPANION! The Åland Guide brochure is your best companion during your visit. It provides you with practical tips on sights and attractions all over Åland.

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ATTRACTIONS IN MARIEHAMN ÅLAND TRAVEL MAGAZINE

THE CULTURAL HISTORY MUSEUM OF ÅLAND.

ÅLAND MARITIME MUSEUM.

ÅLAND ART MUSEUM.

MARIEHAMN MUSEUM.

THE MARITIME QUARTER.

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THE CHURCH OF KÖKAR.

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ARCHIPELAGO MUSEUM IN LAPPO.

HOW MANY ISLANDS CAN YOU V I S I T D U R I N G Y O U R H O L I D AY ?

FERRIES WITHIN ÅLAND For more information about ferry traffic within Åland, contact Ålandstrafiken, tel. +358 18 25600. www.alandstrafiken.ax

Åland is the main island. Åland also is an archipelago of thousands of smaller islands and islets. Many of the islands are connected by bridges, embankment roads and ferries. This makes it easy for you to explore the entire area of Åland by car or bike.

For a visitor, Åland appears as a single large archipelagic region.

But there is one special aspect you should know when talking with locals.

When they speak of the “archipelago”, they refer to the islands east of the main island. For them, the rest is simply mainland.

HAVE A LOOK AT THE MAP. Wherever in Åland you are, the sea is always nearby.

The bays and coves cut far into the main island, and there is even a large inner sea, Lumparn.

ON THE MAIN ISLAND, you can easily make a tour around either by car or cycling. The distances are short. The main island is about 40 km long from south to

north and only a bit more from east to west.

At the end of the road, there is often a ferry, which takes both cars and cycles.

HAVE ANOTHER LOOK AT THE MAP! There are many smaller islands worth a visit. Föglö is a great destination for a day outing. After just a short ferry journey, you’ll arrive in Degerby, a charming village with houses side by side and opportunities for shopping and dining.

Vårdö is another island that you can reach by car or bike from the mainland – the scenic route includes a ferry, a long bridge and several embankments roads.

Take a look at the beautiful country houses, visit the school museum and enjoy the nature!

If you have more than a day, the island of Kökar in southeastern Åland is definitely worth a visit. Stay preferably for a night or two. Back in the Middle Ages, Kökar was along the important water route from southern Sweden via the Åland islands to Reval, today known as Tallinn, Estonia.

Ships came and went, and eventually a chapel for seafarers was built in the 13th century. Later, in the 15th century, a Franciscan monastery was built on the island, and you can still spot many historical remains near the church of Hamnö.

There are many, many other islands for you to discover, all with their own particular charm.

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A MONASTERY CELLAR in Kökar.

THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH of Kumlinge.

THE ARCHIPELAGO MUSEUM in Lappo.

HERMAS HOMESTEAD MUSEUM in Enklinge.

THE DEGERBY VILLAGE in Föglö.

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SEA BUCKTHORN shrubs have silverygrey leaves and vitamin-rich berries.

PARNASSIUS APOLLO,

ROE DEER thrive in Åland. The chances are good for you to spot one.

the largest butterfly in Europe, can be seen in Åland.

A lovely view in spring – WOOD ANEMONES cover the woodland ground.

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COWSLIP is the provincial flower of Åland.

COMMON EIDER nest in Åland. The female eider is brownish in colour. The male is blackand-white with a greenish neck.

E X Q U I S I T E N AT U R A L VA R I E T Y Red granite cliffs with a glacial polish. Wooded meadows with a wide variety of plants and animals.

Dense coniferous forests and about a hundred lakes. The nature of Åland has many beautiful faces.

hours. You can enjoy Åland’s nature whenever it suits you. Åland’s nature is a fascinating mix.

During a single day, you can experience both the open seaside with its rocky cliffs and the magic of in-land forests with hidden lakes. In between, there are lush cultural landscapes, bare rocks and marshes with twisted pine-trees.

Åland is a small region with great natural experiences within easy reach – in all seasons, day and night. Without any special arrangements, tickets or opening

THE RANGE OF SPECIES is rich. There is no other place in Finland where you can find as many plant species as in Nåtö, an island south of Mariehamn. And, attracted

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by the rich flora, many birds and insects thrive here as well.

IN EARLY SUMMER, the woody meadows are in full bloom. First, the ground is covered with white and yellow wood anemones. Next, the cowslips bloom. In the autumn, again, nature glows in various colours – the scenery is characterised by the many species of broad-leaved trees.

Along the shorelines, the ripening sea-buckthorn berries turn orange, and you can find cranberries in the marshes.

NATURE TRAIL in Nåtö.

HÖCKBÖLE NATURE RESERVE in Geta.

RAMSHOLMEN MEADOWS in Jomala.

GETABERGEN in Geta.

HERRÖSKATAN in Lemland.

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Ååå,

so many ways to relax!

TAKE A MINI-BREAK! Prices from €83 per person onwards Mariehamn, the heart of the Åland Islands, offers various opportunities to spend time together – for couples, families, friends, and co-workers.

The price includes all of the following: • Return tickets for the ferry boat • Accommodation in a double room in the four-star Hotel Pommern • Breakfast and a three-course archipelago dinner in the Kvarter5 Restaurant at the hotel

Reservations and inquiries can be made 24/7 both by email info@alandhotels.fi and by phone +358 18 15 555.

Travel by sea!

Board a ferry at the Port of Turku and spend a pleasant day at sea – shop, enjoy delicious food, and relax! The ferry will arrive in Mariehamn in the afternoon. You will stay at Hotel Pommern, which is located in the middle of the town, making it easy to enjoy the sea air and visit the various attractions. You will depart Mariehamn the following afternoon, and the ferry will arrive in Turku in the evening.

Enjoy local delicacies!

A delicious three-course archipelago dinner is served at Hotel Pommern’s restaurant, Kvarter5, starting at 5pm.

Breakfast is served from 7am to 10am on weekdays and from 7:30am to 10:30am on weekends.

When was the last time you slept in?

The waves won’t rock your bed or the dining table. Ålandhotels’ Hotel Pommern offers you a good night’s sleep, undisturbed by the waves of the sea. Enjoy your stay at this stylish, Scandinavian hotel!

RELAX – BE ACTIVE

Åland serves up natural experiences on a silver platter.

What would you like best?

Paddling, cycling, hiking or climbing? Or would you like to try a bit of everything? Åland offers plenty of opportunities for relaxation and activities in its unique natural surroundings.

Glide along amidst the islands. Silent and calm. A duck swims with a flock of small downy ducklings in its wake. They are not frightened by your canoe. You can smell the creeping junipers on the nearest island. You can see a fish splashing in the reeds.

That’s how it is. Paddling in Åland, you will see more, smell more, sense more of the magical archipelago nature. You can keep to the inner islands and small bays, or you can paddle out to sea to enjoy the unfettered horizon.

EVEN AFTER A DAY spent canoeing, there is still a lot more for you to do and see ÅLAND TRAVEL MAGAZINE

amidst the beautiful nature. Olle Persson is an enthusiastic outdoor traveller who likes to hike, cycle and paddle, and now he has made it easier for others with the same interests. He has explored Åland from north to south, from east to west and collected his best tips to a book.

– Åland offers ideal opportunities for outdoor activities, he writes.

LIKE SO MANY OTHERS, he praises the short distances in Åland. Everything is within easy reach. The interaction between the sea and the land, the constant presence of both aspects – this is what makes the Åland experience special.

Those who are interested in outdoor activities also appreciate the ferry traffic operating between the largest inhabited islands. The ferries run several times a day, usually according to a timetable, so they provide reliable transportation for activities in and around Åland. If you wish, you can paddle to an island and take a ferry back. It is possible to take a canoe onboard for a fee. The same goes for bikes. But, just to be sure that there is space for your gear, it’s advisable to book in advance. Especially during the high season, the car deck may be crowded.

Timetables are available online at www.alandstrafiken.ax.

CYCLING in Åland can take many different forms. Some pack their tents and camp cookers in a bike trailer and hit the road.

Others prefer more comfortable options for sleeping and dining, and so select a cycling package that includes accommodation. Many cyclists prefer to have a base camp, for example, a cosy guesthouse from which they can make shorter or longer day trips. The direction is determined by the weather, the wind and one’s interests.

CYCLING PACKAGES WITH OPTIONAL ROUTES Both Viking Line and Eckerö Linjen sell cycling packages that include almost everything: the bikes and helmets, optional route plans, accommodation and delicious meals.

You only need to select a package and start pedalling. Simple and relaxed.

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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE!

Storagatan 1, Mariehamn www.museum.ax

RESPECT THE NATURE Enjoy the nature with a respectful attitude. Leave nothing behind, expect for your footprints, which will be flushed away by the next rain.

You can freely move around in nature, but it is preferable that you stay on marked paths and trails.

Avoid private properties, shores and cultivated fields. Close any gates you open.

Do not make an open fire on land or use disposable BBQ sets. Keep dogs on a lead.

Would you like to set up a tent?

Choose the nearest camping area or ask for permission from the landowner. Read more about the public right of access in Åland at www.visitaland.com/ commonaccess

HIKING TRAILS of different lengths are accessible in various natural surroundings.

If you choose a longer trail, it is possible to arrange for accommodation near the trail. Between the two principal historical attractions in Åland, namely the Kastelholm castle and the ruins of the Bomarsund fortress, there is a 15-km-long trail, Kyrkleden. The scenery along the trail

includes some dramatic views with high rocky walls and beautiful sea bays.

In many places, there are short paths with information boards telling about the local nature or history.

WOULD YOU RATHER try steep rock climbing? It is possible in Åland.

Getabergen offers excellent opportunities

for bouldering, and in Mariehamn, in Western Harbour, there are steep walls with bolted routes.

Would you like to see Åland on horseback in the company of other enthusiasts? Riding schools welcome guest riders and provide guided riding excursions.

BALANCE IN LIFE Time for yoga on holiday? Different types of yoga are offered by Yoga House So Ham in Mariehamn and Yoga Samprema in Godby.

THE SEA tempts you to try different activities. It sure looks fun when kitesurfers are flying over the waves using their colourful kites, doesn’t it? Jumping high, swinging through the air, landing on the surface and then swooping in the other direction.

According to kitesurfing instructor Patrik Larsson, it takes just 5 hours to learn the basics. It’s 90% technique, 5% strength and 5% courage. In Åland, there

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are a couple of excellent sandy beaches that are particularly good for kitesurfing.

And of course – the sea is also ideal for other water sports and fun, such as surfing and jetskiing.

IN WINTER, when the sea is covered in ice, the tour skaters come out. They study their maps, consult with other enthusiasts and make plans for the day’s tour.

Perhaps today’s tour involves skating from the main island to a smaller island, and riding back on a ferry? Or perhaps it means being transported by car to a suitable starting location and skating all the way back? It all depends on the winds.

Don’t forget that Åland also has many inland lakes that become ice-covered earlier than the sea. They are great for a day tour on skates.

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OUTDOORS

Ålandstrafiken provides you with all necessary information about ferry traffic in Åland. www.alandstrafiken.ax

You can rent a bike or a canoe in Åland.

Canoes can be taken by car to the desired starting point and picked up from the end point, if accessible by car.

Bikes and boats: Ro No Rent. Canoes and kayaks: Nimix.

Åland tourist and cycling map provides information on cycling routes and hiking trails. You can buy a copy in several places throughout the islands.

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THE RENOVATION OF THE SLOTTSBANAN COURSE The Slottsbanan (“Castle course�) will be reconstructed and upgraded in such a way that preserves and respects its spirit as a generous and open seaside course.

The renovation covers all aspects from the bunkers and fairways to the greens and the park areas. The seaside areas will be more clearly involved in the actual game play. The extensive project will start in the autumn as planned, with the reopening scheduled for the 2020 season.

In the meantime, you are welcome to play on the existing Slottsbanan course in anticipation of new, exciting experiences!

ÅLANDS GOLF CLUB WINNER IN THREE CATEGORIES

• Finland’s best 36-hole facility • Finland’s most enjoyable course (Slottsbanan) • Finland’s best golf restaurant Course rankings 2017 by the Golf Digest, Golflehti and Golfpiste magazines.

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Do you have the courage to attempt to hit directly over the water at hole 17?

Or would you prefer to play on the safe side and target the dry land on the left? Golf in Åland is a truly archipelagic experience. The courses are surrounded by beautiful sea bays in several directions.

Imagine a crisp autumn day. The light haze that lingered over the sea in the morning has dissolved. The surface of the water reflects the medieval castle.

You are about to start a round on Slottsbanan, the “Castle course”. This 18-hole course is the absolute favourite for many golfers in Åland. It is a friendly and generous course, but definitely not too easy. Every hole has its special features, whether it be a tough bunker, fun near the sea or a wooded area that challenges you to try a shot over the trees.

ÅLAND GOLF CLUB near the Kastelholm castle has been visited by thousands of happy golfers since its opening in 1983. Over the years, the facilities have expanded. The short 6-hole course entitled Prinsessan, the “Princess”, was opened a few years ago. It’s ideal for both advanced players looking to hone their putting skills and beginners who prefer an easier round.

Do you feel your swing needs adjusting?

Or are you looking for more confidence in short shots? It’s advisable to book a time for instruction in advance.

HOLE 18 is a relatively challenging finish. It’s not too narrow but nor is it wide enough to allow you to hit the ball at just any angle, and moreover, there is a slight uphill all the way from the tee to the green.

Finally, it’s time to wrap up the round at the club house. You may choose to take a seat on the terrace and watch others play at hole 9.

Or, you may decide to continue playing in the Kungsbanan, the “King’s course”.

It has a totally different character with narrower holes and harder uphills.

ECKERÖ GOLF, located on the western coast of Åland, offers an 18-hole course in a varied environment with fields and forests. The course has been upgraded over the past years and, as a special feature, each hole also has a tee at a shorter distance so that even those who have a shorter stroke have a chance to make par.

THE GOLF SEASON in Åland is long, from early spring to late autumn. Some enjoy playing amidst the pale green hues of the early season. Others prefer autumn when the foliage is colourful and the air is fresh. What is your favourite season?

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ÅLAND GOLF CLUB www.agk.ax

ECKERÖ GOLF www.eckerogolf.ax

You can book times either by directly contacting the clubs or through a travel operator in Åland, such as Viking Line, Eckerö Linjen or Ålands Turist & Konferens.

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ÅLAND IS A FISHING PA R A D I S E A L L YEAR ROUND In October, the sun is pale. The nature is calm and restful. From the shore, you can spot people off in the distance.

One appears to float on the water, while another stands in the waist-deep water.

The uninitiated can only wonder what they are doing.

THE ANSWER: They are fishing sea trout – and the fish are biting!

Birds have migrated south and summer boaters have gone home. The autumn air is cool and nature is preparing for its winter slumber.

It’s the time for a special experience in the calm autumn and winter nature, namely sea trout fishing! It’s peaceful, yes, but also thrilling and exciting. How many fish can you manage to catch?

AFTER SEVERAL HOURS outdoors, it’s lovely to return to a cottage, take a bath in the sauna and enjoy a proper meal. Åland offers fine shorelines facing the open sea, which are perfect for fly-fishing from the shore or a belly boat. The sea trout bites best in the winter season from October to early summer. When the sun begins to warm the air in March-April, another kind of fishing and natural adventure awaits. Come again in the spring! ÅLAND is a fishing paradise all year round, offering a wide range of opportunities. One specialty is the ravenous pike hiding among the reeds. People also fish for perch, salmon, whitefish and pikeperch, and in the winter, when the sea is covered in ice, they catch fish with a line and hooks through an opening in the ice.

THE DISTANCES are short. This means that you don’t have to make a choice. You can experience the thrill of sea trout fishing in the morning and pulling up a pike from a sheltered bay in the evening!

In order to get the most out of your fishing holiday in Åland, it’s a good idea to request help from a local sport fishing guide. They are familiar with the fishing grounds and know where the chances for a good catch are the best – today!

SIMPLE AND EASY – BUY YOUR FISHING LICENCE IN ADVANCE ONLINE! The fishing grounds in Åland are divided into several larger and smaller fishing licence areas. All visitors engaged in sport fishing are required to hold a valid fishing licence.

Go to www.fiskekarta.ax and click on the area where you intend to fish. The site also provides you with further information about the fishing regulations in Åland.

Fishing licences are also sold over the counter in holiday villages and stores in Åland.

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Follow us out

into the nature!

Where is the best fishing spot? How do I get to a desert island in the outer archipelago or to a breathtaking lighthouse? Jet skiing between the islands seems exciting, can I do it? Can I go hunting in Ă…land?

There are a lot of temptations for those who like outdoor life. The local experts help you to find the best adventures.

Fishing guides, boat drivers, game enclosure owners and boat and jet ski rentals are ready to assist you. Contact us, preferably before your visit to Ă…land, in order to make sure that you will get exactly what you want.

YOUR FISHING PARTNER

EDEN JAKT/HUNTING

JARO GUIDNING

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We are one of the few operators in Scandinavia that offer red deer and mouflon bow hunting in our wildlife enclosure. Red deer, for example, range in size from young animals to stags with 17–18-branched antlers. If you don’t want to go hunting, you can take a camera and visit the enclosure with your host to capture the beautiful animals this way! Genuine cabins with modern facilities located by the beach close to the enclosure.

Are you interested in fishing and nature? You are welcome to join a guided fishing or nature tour.

You can participate in scheduled trips or customise your activity according to your wishes. You can choose from different types of fishing trips, archipelago tours, snake tours, island tours and nature photography for beginners. Transfers in connection with activities can be arranged. Experience Åland through fishing and nature!

Lägerelden offers guests fine and memorable fishing and nature experiences in the Åland archipelago. We also offer other activities and customise all excursions according to your wishes. SPECIAL PACKAGE: Accommodation at Villa Älgvik with a guided fishing excursion.

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Experience the Åland archipelago! Go on a trip to Rödhamn, Lågskär or Nyhamn. You can also enjoy the exciting ”spend a day on an island” trip. We offer both all-inclusive packages and customised excursions. You can also book a taxi boat to go from A to B. Our tours suit for groups of different sizes. We also arrange tours for persons with reduced mobility.

Högbolstad, Sund www.eden.ax

Eckerö www.jaroguiding.com

Knutsboda, Lemland www.lagerelden.ax

Östra Hamnen, Mariehamn www.shipland.ax

NORRÖ BOATS

FISKELYCKAN

JETSKI ÅLAND

One day at the sea in Åland’s fishing paradise is an adventure second to none. Both beginners and professionals can experience the joy of fishing. Fish pike, perch or sea trout with a fishing guide. You can also enjoy the views of the outer archipelago, spy out for seals and eagles, watch the sunset over the sea, or join a trip to the old pilot station of Kobba Klintar.

Rent a jet ski, SUP board or water sports equipment from us.

Experience the Åland archipelago first-hand. Kick off, stag or hen parties, or exciting adventures with your friends. It goes without saying that we also offer wet suits, life jackets and other accessories. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, etc.

More information is available at jetskialand.wordpress.com.

Grantorpsvägen, Mariehamn www.fiskelyckan.ax

Österleden, Mariehamn jetskialand.wordpress.com

The Property Board of Åland Province offers fishing licenses and nature and culture experiences all over Åland. Welcome to visit our website!

Go out to sea when in Åland!

Rent a boat and go fishing on your own, participate in a guided fishing tour or book a sea outing with lunch on an islet. Different types of modern boats are at your disposal - both comfortable boats with cabin for sea transport and open boats for outings and fishing. One of the boats has a ramp and is handicap-accessible. All boats can be ordered for outings and transports around the entire Åland archipelago.

Norrövägen 42, Bamböle #norrofishingcamp

STORMSKÄRS KONFERENS OCH VÄRDSHUS Experience high-class angling for pike, perch and sea trout. Or try traditional archipelago fishing with a net for archipelago delicacies such as whitefish and perch. Both groups and private individuals are welcome to our guided fishing trips. You can also go on your own fishing trip in local waters or follow us on a sea outing to Väderskär.

Västerövägen 176, Simskäla www.stormskar.ax

Here you can read about the fishing license areas and how to buy a fishing license for the large provincial fishing areas. Discover and visit the many nature reserves and hiking trails as well as heritage buildings and memorials all over Åland.

The Province of Åland owns large land and water areas for recreation.

Detailed information about these areas can be found at www.fastighetsverket.ax.

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GUSTAF AND GUNNAR – GREAT NAMES IN NAVIGATION

THE POMMERN UNDER DEVELOPMENT

These two dynamic men are excellent examples of Åland’s success in seafaring.

A lot is going on around the pride of Mariehamn, the museum ship s/v Pommern, which is normally moored next to the Åland Maritime Museum.

Gustaf Erikson (1872–1947) went to sea at the age of 10 and moved up through the ranks. Later on, he became world famous as the owner of the “last great fleet of sailing ships”. He owned a total of 66 merchant ships, including several windjammers that sailed in the grain trade from Australia to Europe.

Gunnar Eklund (1916–2009) was a sea captain from Åland who had a vision. He saw the future potential in transport between Sweden and Finland via Åland by car ferries that provide cabins, lounges and dining rooms for a more enjoyable passenger experience. The first ferry was bought from England and started operating in 1959 as the m/s Viking. Over the years, the traffic has developed by leaps and bounds. Today, Viking Line is headquartered in Mariehamn and has a fleet of seven passenger ships operating in the Baltic Sea.

THE EQUIPMENT available for today’s captains and first officers is quite different from what their predecessors had 26 on their sailing ships.

A project is underway to construct a protective dock around the vessel, so she had to move out for a while. The project also includes onboard renovations aimed at providing brand-new experiences under the concept “The Pommern – 100 days under sail” after the reopening in May 2019.

During the season 2018, the Pommern welcomes visitors on guided tours in her temporary location in Western Harbour.

Access is limited to some parts of the ship. Read more about the times and bookings at www.sjofartsmuseum.ax

N AV I G AT I O N HAS WIDENED PERSPECTIVES A N D C R E AT E D W E A LT H

Inaugurated in 1927, the Church of Mariehamn provides an example of the wealth Åland has gained through navigation.

The local shipowner August Troberg and his wife Johanna had donated a total of 1.2 million Finnish marks to fund its construction. It was a huge sum of money, enough to pay the construction of the church and some of its interior.

Åland may be a small spot on the world map, but in the history of navigation, this island realm plays a key role. Many Åland-based shipowners have steered their fleet over oceans worldwide. Many Åland islanders have worked at sea and returned home with new influences from abroad.

THERE WERE successful shipowners already before August Troberg. And many others have followed in his footsteps.

Many shipping companies are headquartered in Mariehamn, such as Viking Line, with 7 ships operating in the Baltic Sea and more than 2,700 employees, and Rederi Ab Eckerö, with its 5 ships and 1,200 employees.

Navigation has also contributed to making Åland a more international

community. Companies in other branches, such as insurance, ICT or electrical installations, have specialised in the requirements of navigation, and they operate worldwide.

PRACTICALLY ALL FAMILIES in Åland have members who are engaged in navigation. Education in the field also has long roots – a national navigation school was founded in Mariehamn in 1868. Today, the school educates master mariners and engineers, with students coming from east and west. ÅLAND MARITIME MUSEUM offers many gems from the era of sailing ships. One of them is the reconstruction of the Captain’s dining room on the Herzogin Cecilie, the four-mast barque that was shipwrecked off England’s coast in 1936. She was owned by the major Åland shipowner Gustaf Erikson.

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MARITIME ATTRACTIONS

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ÅLAND MARITIME MUSEUM in Mariehamn.

SKEPPARGÅRDEN PELLAS, a shipowner’s homestead in Lemland.

LASSE ERIKSSONS MARITIME MUSEUM in Vårdö.

MARITIME QUARTER in Mariehamn, with a sailing boat museum.

KOBBA KLINTAR PILOT STATION outside Mariehamn.

THE POMMERN, museum sailing ship.

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HISTORY

MUSEUM OF THE YEAR 2016

MAGICAL LIGHTHOUSES AT S E A

SÄLSKÄR.

Lighthouse islands possess a particular charm and magic. On the one hand, there is freedom and the ever-changing sea view. On the other hand, there is isolation and loneliness. Not to forget the lighthouse keeper’s important duty – to ensure that the light shows the way for seafarers in the dark. In Åland, three lighthouses are open to visitors: Lågskär, Märket and Sälskär.

THE LÅGSKÄR island group stands out from the sea about halfway between Sweden and Åland, at about 14 nautical miles south of Mariehamn. The 33-meter-high lighthouse was completed in 1920 and it was described as being “an architecturally beautiful creation with classical features”.

At most, 20–30 people lived permanently on Lågskär. It was an extreme place to live. In wintertime, they were completely shut off from the surrounding world for long periods of time.

KOBBA KLINTAR.

THE MÄRKET lighthouse stands on a bare, treeless island in the middle of the sea. They say it is the windiest place in all of Finland. When the storm is raging, waves roll over the island. The north-side windows must be covered with steel plates to protect them against the force of the swell. Märket is also special because the border between the states of Finland and Sweden zigzags across the island. The lighthouse was manned until 1976.

THE SÄLSKÄR lighthouse is white and slim, and the whole island appears to be a bit more welcoming than Märket.

Razorbill nest on the neighbouring island.

THE OLD PILOT STATION Klobba Klintar along the entry to Mariehamn is easy to visit and easy to fall in love with. The island offers awesome scenery and maritime history. The new white building provides visitors with a dose of local culture.

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LIGHTHOUSES AND PILOT STATIONS

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LÅGSKÄR.

Outings to KOBBA KLINTAR from Korrviksfiskehamn in Mariehamn, see www.kobbaklintar.ax

Outings to SÄLSKÄR from Skarpnåtö in Hammarland, see www.aland.com/skarpnato

Outings to MÄRKET from Käringsund in Eckerö, see www.karingsundsgasthamn.ax

Shipland, taxi boats to LÅGSKÄR, see www.shipland.ax

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Welcome to Park Alandia Hotel A comfortable family-owned hotel by the lush Esplanade alley in the centre of Mariehamn.

Close to the harbour, shopping, cafés, restaurants, entertainment and activities.

We have sauna, restaurant with bar and outdoor terrace and live-music Wednesday–Saturday.

In May 2018 the hotel will be completely renovated with new conference facilities.

Double room incl. breakfast, from 99 €/night.

www.parkalandiahotel.com | info@parkalandia.com, www.facebook.com/ParkAlandiaHotell | +358 (0)18 14130 Norra Esplanadgatan 3, AX-22100 Mariehamn, Åland

Discover the beautiful archipelago of Åland!

The archipelago ferries are an exciting way to discovering the lively archipelago of Åland.

From Osnäs, Galtby, Långnäs, Hummelvik and Svinö it’s fast and easy to reach the archipelago communities.

For deckpassengers the trip is free of charge. Take the car or bus to the departure harbor and take a trip that the whole family appreciates!

We recommend passengers and vehicles to make a reser­ vation, when prepaid online you recieve discount from ordinary price (­10%).

At alandstrafiken.ax you can read more about the trip to the archipelago, make a booking and pay the carticket and read Online the timetables. Download the timetables booking and the Archipelago guide, and you’ll have everything at hand.

Styrmansgatan 1 | AX-22100 MARIEHAMN Phone +358-18-25 600 | www.alandstrafiken.ax

Welcome to the Middle Ages and Kastelholms Castle!

Kastelholms Castle from 1380 is the only medieval castle on Åland. The castle had its glory days under Gustav Vasa when Åland and Finland belonged to Sweden.

After having been enlarged and built out in different stages up until the 1630s, the castle fell into decay after several fires. Nowadays it is restored to a “living ruin” and is open to visitors May through September.

KASTELHOLMS SLOTT +358(0)457 3500 558, +358 18 25000 www.kastelholm.ax

Experience versatile Kastelholm Kastelholm – a scenic and historic district. Come by sea in your own boat or by land and enjoy good food, great golf and many attractions worth seeing.

Warm welcome to our harbour, which is well protected in the Bay of Slottssundet.

We offer electricity and water on the piers, sauna, fuel, a small shop with freshly baked bread. Laundry room. Bicycle rental. Barbecue area. WiFi. Popular playground.

KASTELHOLMS GÄSTHAMN +358 18 43 733 www.kastelholmsgasthamn.ax

Smakbyn – a place to enjoy

We play golf in a royal setting

In the Smakbyn restaurant, run by award-winning chef Michael Björklund, you can enjoy good food and drink. Try a cooking course, visit the wine cellar or our shop with local handicrafts and foods. We also arrange tastings of beverages from our own distillery.

Our two 18-hole golf courses, Slottsbanan and Kungsbanan, as well as our short-hole golf course Prinsessan are set in a majestic location by the bay near Kastelholms Castle in the heart of historic Åland.

Warm welcome to the cosy Åland Golf Club!

SMAKBYN ÅLAND +358 18 43 666 www.smakbyn.ax

ÅLANDS GOLFKLUBB +358 18 41500 www.agk.ax

SPROUTING AND GROWING IN THE COUNTRYSIDE IN ÅLAND In northern Åland, apple trees grow densely in orchards. They are a fantastic sight when in bloom in early summer. In autumn, the trees yield an abundant crop of colourful, juicy and healthy fruit. Initially, there were some innovative farmers who understood that Åland is perfect for growing apples. Today, Åland is the largest apple orchard in all of Finland.

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Already in the 1940s, the farmers in northern Åland understood that the small fields in between the rocks and sea would be more suitable for growing apple trees than grain. In addition, the climate in Åland is optimal for fruit trees – plenty of sun hours in summer and a long and mild autumn. This is thanks to the surrounding sea that stays warm long after the summer.

IT WAS THE BEGINNING of a success story. The experiences and traditions have been passed on from one generation to next. The plantations have expanded and the storage methods have developed.

Today, three out of four apples in Finland are grown in Åland. Pear trees are also grown commercially.

BUT THIS IS not all there is. Onion and potato crops are important. A large portion of potatoes actually become crisps in Åland’s largest factory. Asparagus is harvested in the spring and several other vegetables in the autumn. The countryside of Åland is very much alive and thriving – it sprouts, grows and yields a crop.

You may also see cattle grazing on pasture. Both beef and milking cattle are often kept outdoors, as are the sheep with their lambs.

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THE FARMERS AND BREEDERS do even more. They have dairies and slaughter­ houses that produce quality foods. Some turn milk into delicious cheese. Others smoke meat to be served as savoury mettwurst or sausages, or cook sea buck­ thorn berries into tasty marmelades.

Many of their products have won prizes in competitions outside Åland.

For example, a beer sausage, Ölkorv by Marskogens Lamm, won the gold medal in its class in Sweden’s Championship for Artisan Food held in Eldrimner.

In the Finnish Championships in Artisan Food, gold medals have also been awarded to Åland-based companies, for example, the Mattas farm dairy. ÅLAND HAS TWO BREWERIES, which make a range of different beers – one of the most popular beers is flavoured with honey from Åland. Åland’s own dairy prepares a wide selection of cheeses, yoghurt, ice-cream and other products from the locally-sourced milk.

The milk has an exceptional archipelago taste, largely thanks to the variety of grass and herbs growing in the calciferous soil where the cows graze. Many of the cheeses have won prizes in national tasting competitions. Among the cheeses, Ålands Special is a classic, whereas Kungsgård, Prostens and Pommern are more recent.

The countryside in Åland is alive and thriving.

Åland’s celebrity chef MICHAEL BJÖRKLUND has shown the way.

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HAVSVIDDEN between the sky and the sea!

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avsvidden Resort is located in the midst of nature by the vast Bothnian Sea. The scenery is always spectacular, throughout the year.

Here you can watch the nature’s never-ending play with wild storms and serene waves, untamed winds and sparkling sunshine.

We offer accomodations in hotelrooms or the more exclusive cliffhouses. Guest arriving with private boats can moore in our marina.Whether you want to be active or just relax, we promise you an experience beyond the ordinary!

HavsVidden Åland | www.havsvidden.com info@havsvidden.com | +358 (0)18 49 408 | ★★★★

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BAKERIES IN ÅLAND bake the national breads – the hemvete white bread, which is equally suitable for breakfast and with fish soup, and the svartbröd dark bread, which is a perfect match for fish dishes. Try this for a late supper: heat some Åland butter in the pan, fry a few slices of dark bread and enjoy with cured salmon or herring!

Stores in Åland like to specifically display locally produced goods. Many products are also sold on local market days, which are frequently arranged, especially during the summer. ÅLAND CHEFS are dedicated to using the finest local ingredients. Åland’s best known celebrity cook and award-winning chef, Michael Björklund has contributed to numerous TV food shows for both Finnish and Swedish channels. He has shown the way – if he can do it, anyone can!

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THE CULINARY ÅLAND

The local chefs spur each other on and compete in serving delicious foods made with primarily locally produced ingredients. Pub Stallhagen, for example, has no fixed menu, but the meals are made using those ingredients that happen to be available on the particular day!

IT’S EASY to eat well in Åland. There are plenty of restaurants across the islands.

The White Guide Nordic, a restaurant guide that tests and lists the best restaurants in Scandinavia, mentions five of them – Nautical, Indigo and Kvarter5 in Marie­ hamn, Havsvidden in Geta in northern Åland, and Michael Björklund’s Smakbyn in Kastelholm. Michael likes to engage in talking with the guests.

Many cafés are also proud of not serving anything but home-baked delicacies. Some also sell local handicraft products.

AMALIAS LIMONADFABRIK, a farm shop in Lemland.

SKÄRGÅRDSBRÖD KÖKAR, a bakery and summer café.

MARSKOGENS LAMM, JOHANNAS HEMBAKTA, a farm shop and café in Finström. a shop and café in Grelsby. ÅLAND TRAVEL MAGAZINE

MORE TIPS IN THE ÅLAND GUIDE! Where to eat? Which cafés and farm shops to visit?

Read more in the Åland Guide brochure, which is available in many places in Åland that you may visit. The guide is full of practical tips.

ÅLAND GRÖNSKAR on 25-27 MAY and SKÖRDEFESTEN on 21-23 SEPTEMBER are weekend events with open farms, product sales and activities.

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The village view was painted by Finland Swedish artist Elin Danielson-Gambogi during her stay in Önningeby. Take a tour to the village to see the old farmhouses and windmills.

S E E Å LAND T HR O U GH TH E AR TI ST S ’ Elin Danielson captured a view of the village with its red-painted buildings and windmills. J.A.G. Acke portrayed fishermen at work on the ice. Victor Westerholm depicted cattle grazing in woodlands. Life in Åland around the turn of the 20th century is well preserved in art. Artists from both Finland and Sweden gathered here and the rural life offered many popular motifs for them.

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While Denmark has its famous Skagen Painters, Åland has the Önningeby Colony, which started in the 1880s. The primus motor for the artists’ colony was Victor Westerholm, who is today known as one of Finland’s most prominent landscape painters. He originally came just to paint in Åland, but eventually he bought a house near the Lemström canal.

He invited his artist friends to Åland and they came for shorter or longer periods, lodging on farms in the nearby village of Önningeby. Known as “the artists” to the villagers, they spent their days painting, mostly outdoors.

In the evenings, they gathered at the Westerholms’ home.

THE VILLAGERS had a positive attitude towards the artist colony, even though their lifestyle must have appeared quite different from their own everyday toil.

The villagers also posed for portraits or were depicted as engaged in their daily work.

The Önningeby epoch ended after World War I, but the artwork lives on. ÖNNINGEBY MUSEUM, which originally started in an old barn, has a permanent exhibition to display its collection of works by the Önningeby artists.

The museum’s recent acquisitions include “Morgondimma” (1888) by J.A.G. Acke, which shows three men scything

JUHA P CAPTURES THE ÅLAND NATURE Artist Juha Pykäläinen came to Åland with the intention to paint, just for one summer. Eventually, he moved here permanently.

Today, he is among Åland’s most renowned nature painters. His paintings capture an eider mothering her young, an elk in the forest, water lilies in the lakes.

He never gets tired of painting natural motifs. He loves the variation in nature, ranging from bare cliffs to deep forests, and is fascinated by the light and its shifting tones over the course of a day or a whole year.

Juha is multitalented. When he lets his brushes rest, he sculpts in wood and concrete. His art also serves practical purposes – the large elk sculptures you may spot in Åland are actually hunting towers.

EYE S in the morning fog. Another painting by Acke, “Snöljus”, is praised as the most remarkable work created during the 30-year history of the artists’ colony.

The 4.6 m wide and 1.6 m high panorama shows winter fishing with a seine.

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ARTWORK TO SEE

ÅLAND ART MUSEUM, Mariehamn.

GALLERI SKARPANS and GALLERIET, Mariehamn. ÖNNINGEBY MUSEUM, Jomala.

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KONSTRUNDAN with artists’ studios open for public in August.

ECKERÖ MAIL AND CUSTOMS HOUSE, Storby.

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MEETINGS IN ÅLAND ARE TAILOR-MADE BY ÅCB Åland Convention Bureau, ÅCB, offers free and unbiased support for anyone who intends to arrange a meeting or conference in Åland. ÅCB provides advice and suggestions for a package deal – complete with travel, accommodation, conference facilities and activities – tailored for each specific group.

“Don’t hesitate to contact us.

We are happy to assist you in creating a successful meeting.

Every meeting is special for us.

We also arrange introductory trips for meeting planners and provide them with contacts”, says Sanna Könönen-Wahlstedt at ÅCB. Read more at www.visitaland.com/acb

HAVSVIDDEN in northern Åland is a spectacular setting at the end of the road where the sea begins.

ALANDICA CULTURE & CONGRESS in central Mariehamn provides for events with up to 600 participants. It’s in the city centre and yet only a stone’s throw away from the seaside!

KLOBBEN – a unique conference venue.

At Klobben, guests are housed in simple, rustic cabins on the waterfront and the meetings are held either in the old salting shed or, weather permitting, outdoors.

GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR MEETING Take a break, let your brain relax and your eyes rest on the calm view outside of the meeting room.

Chives growing in a rock cleft.

Waves in the sea. It energises you and gives way to creative thinking.

A meeting or conference in Åland is a comprehensive experience, with everything you need at a short distance.

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Åland is the ideal place for an uncomplicated meeting. No hustle and bustle.

No long drives between venues. No traffic jams. Åland is easy to access – it is practically in the centre of Scandinavia with frequent connections from both Sweden and Finland.

There are facilities for larger and smaller meetings. The options range from facilities in central Mariehamn – with a scenic location by the sea – to true seaside gems on the islands.

Or you can even book a whole island for yourselves!

SPICE UP the meeting or conference with exciting or relaxing experiences that suit the preferences of your group.

It may be golf or fishing. Or hiking, cycling, curling, a visit to a casino or a museum. Or why not try a boat outing with a stopover on a beautiful island?

Sometimes, all you need is one hour in the sauna with a dip in the sea followed by a delicious dinner which is based on fresh locally-sourced products. If you wish to learn to cook as the natives, it is possible to book cooking lessons with professional chefs to instruct and share their best tricks.

THE SHORT DISTANCES are appreciated.

Transfers from the conference facilities to the locations offering additional activities are quick and smooth. In Mariehamn, almost everything is within walking distance. Åland will help you get the most out of your meeting experience.

If you prefer, the meeting can already get underway on your journey to Åland.

The passenger ferries offer fullyequipped meeting rooms of varying sizes.

KÄRINGSUND RESORT & CONFERENC, Eckerö.

HOTELL PARK ALANDIA, HOTELL ARKIPELAG,

HAVSVIDDEN, Geta.

ALANDICA CULTURE & CONGRESS

SILVERSKÄR and KLOBBEN, Saltvik.

and ÅLANDHOTELS, Mariehamn.

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IFK MARIEHAMN H E AT E D UP THE FOOTBALL C L I M AT E I N ÅLAND Åland may be small, but it has two football clubs playing in the top leagues in Finland. There are numerous indoor sports halls standing side by side, and various cup tournaments and other competitions occurring throughout the year. There are 11-year-olds playing football on practically every grassy field in Mariehamn and its surroundings, and there are triathletes swimming from one island to another and running across the islands. In brief, Åland is an island realm full of sports.

What a gold celebration in Åland!

The green-white football club IFK Mariehamn achieved something highly unlikely in 2016 – the team won the Finnish Championship!

Immediately the phone started ringing at the club office. Reporters from England, the USA and Ireland wanted to hear about Åland’s recipe for success. Agents from all over the world made contact like never before.

Clubs in Sweden wanted to come over and learn more.

ALL OF THEM had the same question.

How could a football team from the little region of Åland become the best

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in the country? With resources that were hardly measurable by the major clubs’ standards?

The leaders say it’s all about being goal-oriented and taking the right steps to reach stability and create team spirit. Limited resources can be converted into positive action. Everyone in the team assumes respons­ ibility and everyone’s input makes a difference.

IFK Mariehamn’s home arena is the Wiklöf Holding Arena, which is located just a stone’s throw away from central Mariehamn. It’s also the arena for the ladies’ Åland United, which is in the top league as well.

ÅLAND INVESTS in sports. Many don’t believe it before they see, with their own eyes, the row of sports halls standing side by side. They are equipped for swimming, ice hockey, bowling, judo, gymnastics, tennis and badminton. In addition to the venues dedicated to particular sports, there are larger all-round halls where people can play, among others, volleyball, floorball or basketball.

In Åland, there is even a hall that has room for a full-length indoor football field.

IN ADDITION, there are numerous outdoor facilities. Some football fields with artificial turf are open for games in the winter. There are also arenas for athletics and training tracks in the undulating terrain. ÅLAND TRAVEL MAGAZINE

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RENT FROM OUS! RO NO RENT offers all kinds of bicycles and mopeds, canoes and outboard motor boats with engines up to 60 HP. Also sales of fuel.

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Lifejackets ..............................5€ ................... 15€ Busters RS 40 hp .............. 200€ ................. 500€ 0–4 hours................................100€ 4–8 hours................................150€ Spin-boat .......................... 100€ ................. 250€ 0–4 hours.................................. 50 € 4–8 hours.................................. 75 € (including 9,9 hkr spin) We transport your rental bikes/rental boats within the main island of Åland. Please contact for pricing and other information.

Canoe ................................... 80 € .................150 € 0–4 hours.................................. 40 € 4–8 hours.................................. 60 € Waterskis with rope .......... 40 € ................... 80 € RO NO RENT, in Östrahamnen and Västrahamnen, Mariehamn. Phone. +358 (0)18 12 820, e-mail: rono@aland.net, www.rono.ax Tony Nordlund tel. +358 400 529 315.

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SWIMMING CENTRE

HOSTEL

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GYM

Welcome to stay at us! ÅLAND’S ONLY COMPLETE ACCOMMODATION FACILITY WITH A HOSTEL, SWIMMING CENTRE, GYM AND SPORTS CENTRE – ALL IN ONE We offer accommodation ranging from single rooms to dorms up to 24 people. This is an ideal accommodation for those who want to explore Åland by cycling or hiking or who look for a comfortable stay after a couple of nights in a tent. You can choose an all-inclusive package including breakfast and linen, or a budget package without.

Save time and money! Stay comfortably in the middle of the sports centre area.

There is a swimming pool, gym and an indoor sports centre adjacent to the hostel as well as outdoor tennis courts and obstacle track. Free Wi-Fi in all premises.

Welcome!

Bärvägen 5, Godby +358 (0)18 41 555 info@idrottscenter.com

TRIATHLON ENTHUSIASTS occupy Käringsund in August.

SPORTS EVENTS IN ÅLAND BRÄNDÖLUFFEN, running on island roads, 19 May. ALANDIA CUP, football tournament for 11-year-olds, 17–21 June.

KÄRINGSUNDSLOPPET, cycling, 30 June.

BOMARSUND TRAIL RUN, 11 August.

KÄRINGSUND TRIATHLON, 31 August – 1 September. ÅLAND SWIM RUN, 22 September.

KANONLOPPET, running 22.5 km or 15 km, 13 October. ÅLAND MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON, 27 October.

Read more at www.visitaland.com and www.alandevent.ax

SPORTS CLUBS and associations often come to Åland to start or end their season.

They book times for training in the desired halls, share accommodation and build up team spirit during a few days in a pleasant island environment. Many Finnish and Swedish teams have also discovered that Åland is a perfect setting for mini-international competitions – both teams travel to meet midway between the two countries!

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THERE ARE PLENTY of annual cup tournaments. Alandia Cup is the largest event.

About a thousand 11-year-olds come to Åland to play football for a few intense days.

The participants appreciate the fun and safe atmosphere, good food and short distances. It rarely takes more than 10 minutes by car to drive from one field to another – and there are no queues or traffic jams along the way.

The same goes for the accommodation, regardless of whether it is a hotel in Marie­hamn or a seaside cottage. The transfer to the day’s game is quick and easy.

Running events are arranged almost in all seasons. The most popular is the Kanonloppet event. You can walk, jog or run in a varied terrain. Triathlon enthu­ siasts come to Käringsund in August. Most people find an event they like. There are shorter and longer distances, tracks for kids and juniors, and relay runs.

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Welcome to www.smartpark.ax

Åland’s biggest indoor playground for children and adults!

OPEN 2018

10 May-10 June Sat-Sun ..........11-18 11 June-19 Aug daily..............11-18 29 July-3 Aug CLOSED due to an extern event 20 Aug-9 Sept Sat-Sun .........11-18 Midsummer´s Eve CLOSED

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Phone: +358 457 344 9850/+358 40 550 0166

Phone: +358 40 550 0166 facebook.com/FamiljeparkenSmartPark

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DISCOVER ÅLAND

BY CAR

Rent a car at Rundbergs Bil & Service for your explorations around the Åland Islands!

High-class rental cars for 4–9 persons.

Free delivery in Mariehamn.

TIP!

68€

Valid for 24 hours only! Rental category A, incl. insurance and 250 km. Free delivery in Mariehamn.

Rundbergs Bil & Service

Strandgatan 1 B, +358 18 525 505, www.rundbergs.com, rbs@rundbergs.com Weekdays 7–24, Saturday 8–24, Sunday 9–24

Take a car to the sights of Sund On the way to Sund you can stop at Café Uffe på Berget, situated on a high hill with fantastic views over the sound of Färjsundet. Drive around Sund, or stay here for a day or two. Sund offers something for every taste, from historical sights to sceneries of natural beauty!

More tips for sightseeing: www.rundbergs.com

THE ENTIRE ÅLAND IS A PA R A D I S E F O R T H E YO U N G E S T I N T H E F A M I LY What would the children prefer? Playing on the beach, angling perch from the pier or having fun on the waterslides in the swimming hall? Maybe they would like to search for Ruby the ship’s rat in the Maritime Museum.

It’s easy for families with children to enjoy their stay in Åland. You can move from the beach to the playground and then onto a museum to take part in numerous fun activities - without any stress and hustle.

The entire region of Åland is a paradise for children. The distances are short, much is within walking distance. If you travel by car, no distance is too long or tiring for the young ones. You can also opt to take a little ferry trip between islands – an exciting adventure!

NATURE is always open for a stroll.

There are many shorter trails and paths that suit the entire family. Take a packed lunch with you to enjoy in the woods or at the seaside! You may pick berries and mushrooms for own use. ÅLAND TRAVEL MAGAZINE

FOLLOW RUBY AT THE MUSEUM Ruby the ship’s rat has built her own exhibitions in the Åland Maritime Museum.

They can be found in the rat’s holes inside the museum, which was, by the way, selected as the Best Museum in Finland in 2016. Remember – the rat’s holes are down at a low level!

PUBLIC BEACHES are available across Åland. They are all different. In Degersand, Eckerö, you may feel like you are in Denmark, because of its wide sandy beach and vast views over the sea. In Bamböle, Finström, the landscape is rocky with piers and a diving tower. Lilla Holmen, just outside central Mariehamn, offers a long shallow beach and a pirate ship for smaller children.

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EXPERIENCE ANOTHER WORLD – three islands for meetings, parties and pleasant relaxation You and the people with you have the whole island together with our dedicated staff at your disposal. Exclusively in a genuine setting with food that smells like archipelago. Venison and mushrooms from the islands, fish from local waters and produce from local suppliers.

Live with the water as your neighbour • The main island Silverskär: 47 beds in 4-star standard • Klobben: 32 beds in charming sea cottages • Sviskär: 4 beds in a hermit’s cabin.

Find out more about the islands, the meetings and the food, our environmental work and the love we share for this genuine archipelago at www.silverskar.ax

I S L A N D S

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Handcra ed quality jewellery Workshop & shop in the Maritime quarter in Mariehamn H A N D C R A F T E D 92 5 S T E R L I N G S I LV E R A N D 18 K G O L D www.guldviva.com

THE MUSEUMS offer fun activities for children. At Åland’s Hunting and Fishing Museum, you can try to find pearls in sand and cast tin figures. At Åland’s Maritime Museum, you will meet Ruby the ship’s rat in full action, and in the “Ruby and the Sea” room, children of all ages can learn about the underwater world with its shipwrecks, sea life and mermaid coves.

The Cultural History Museum of Åland and the Åland Art Museum also have special activities for children.

At the Kastelholm castle, children can dress up as princesses or knights and search for pirate treasure. At the nearby Jan Karlsgården open-air museum, they can try baking bread.

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WILD ANIMALS CAN be admired in Käringsund, Eckerö – there are deer, wild boar, ostriches and llamas. In the nearby Hunting and Fishing Museum, you can see a collection of stuffed local mammals and birds. In Lilla Holmen, Mariehamn, there is a bird sanctuary with exotic small birds.

SMART PARK, the family park in Eckerö, offers plenty of fun for kids aged 2 or more. Labyrinths, climbing nets, a large sand paradise, pedal car tracks, a small-scale farm and a lake with boats.

And so much more.

In Leklandet, a few kilometres from Smart Park, you can bounce around in jumping castles and other inflatables.

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A BLUE ANEMONE TURNS INTO A HANDMADE PIECE OF JEWELLERY Every piece of jewellery is a result of forging, soldering, grinding, honing, filing and polishing. For goldsmith Maria Karlstöm, the first step is the free flow of creativity. A flower in a rock cleft, a sailing boat at sea, a leaf on a tree - anything can become jewellery in her workshop. Åland has many talented artisans. Maria is one of them.

After a holiday in the archipelago, it’s fun to return to great memories within your busy everyday life. Something to treasure and wear – time after time. Something that preserves your experience of Åland long after your visit.

for her jewellery practically everywhere in Åland. She draws inspiration from the maritime life with its knots, boats and anchors. Or, perhaps a perch, a blue anemone or a birch tree might serve as a source of inspiration.

JEWELLERY by Guldviva is just the thing.

They are designed and made in Åland, and are the perfect accessory for daily wear or on special occasions.

The owner of Guldviva, Maria Karlström, who has been selected as the most positive person in Åland, has her workshop and boutique in the Maritime Quarter in Mariehamn. She finds ideas

HANDICRAFT professionals and artisans are numerous in Åland. Some create printed fabrics that are used for towels, sheets, bags or other utility goods. Others make warm woollen knitwear or woven rugs and carpets. You can also find ceramics, glass art and wooden crafts, as well as fantastic junk art that is bound to make you smile.

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SALT, located in the Maritime Quarter in Mariehamn, is an artisan house and shop selling handmade crafts produced by Åland artisans. This is the genuine opposite of mass production.

IN TERMS OF SHOPPING, Mariehamn offers a nice mix of Swedish and Finnish products. In the shops and boutiques, you will find both highly popular Finnish designs for your home or yourself, but you can also buy, for example, jewellery or household items from famous Swedish brands.

GULDVIVA and SALT, Maritime Quarter, Mariehamn.

MARSKOGENS LAMM, Finström.

VIKTOR CRAFT & DESIGN, Mariehamn.

STICKSTUGAN, Järsö.

ELE & KELE, Mariehamn.

PEGGYS HANTVERK & CAFÉ, Vårdö.

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LUMPARBY OLLAS, Lumparland.

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SALT KONSTHANTVERK

Sjökvarteret, 22100 Mariehamn • +358(0)18 21505 • www.salt.ax Local crafts. Open all year around, during the summer 7 days/week.

WILD VIKING LIFE IN ÅLAND Vikings residing in tents and engaging in occasional fights.

Wooden ships that can be admired up close. Musical performances in central Mariehamn. Åland has many events that attract large audiences. Here are just a few examples.

For more, go to www.visitaland.com!

FILM FESTIVAL VERA 7–11 MARCH.

MARIEHAMN LITERATURE DAYS 15–19 MARCH. Three days in the world of literature. Currently topical authors present their books and take part in discussions. www.litteraturdagarna.ax

ÅLAND GRÖNSKAR 25–27 MAY. In the countryside, farms welcome visitors during the early summer event. You can buy fresh early-season vegetables and foods. www.alandgronskar.ax

TRADITIONAL MIDSUMMER FESTIVITIES 22 JUNE.

BALTIC SHANTY FESTIVAL 29 JUNE–1 JULY. Singers from all over the world get together in Mariehamn to sing sea shanties and other sailor songs. www.balticshantyfestival.net

VIKING MARKET 26–28 JULY.

www.fibula.ax/vikingmarknad

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One of the largest Viking markets in Europe. Groups from east and west come to Åland to share genuine Viking life during three days. They live in tents and cook their foods over an open fire. They offer a varied programme – some sing and dance, while some engage in a playful battle. There are buildings built in Viking style and, a short walk away, there is a mighty Viking ship. You can purchase specialty foods, beverages and handicrafts.

ÅLAND SEA DAYS 18–22 JULY. The seaside Maritime Quarter of Mariehamn is the ideal spot for an event that suits the whole family. In the evenings, there is live music in the area. Handicrafts, food and beverages are available for purchase. www.alandssjodagar.ax

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ROCKOFF 20–28 JULY. Clearly the largest music festival in Åland takes place right in the centre of Mariehamn.

The programme is extensive – from new rising stars to time-honoured artists. Several restaurants offer after-parties with music. www.rockoff.nu

MORE ACTIVITIES KATRINA CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL 7-11 AUGUST.

Åland offers plenty of events and activities. There are, among others, concerts, market fairs, exhibitions and summer dances.

Read more in the Åland Guide and at www.visitaland.com.

ÅLAND PRIDE, 16–18 AUGUST.

HARVEST FESTIVAL 21–23 SEPTEMBER. Åland’s largest autumn event, a true feast. Numerous farms in the countryside welcome visitors and offer activities for guests of all ages – you can try bouncing on hay bales or take a tour among grazing cattle. You can enjoy a meal or buy local produce and foods directly from the farms. www.skordefest.ax

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CHRISTMAS MARKET AT JAN KARLSGÅRDEN 1 DECEMBER.

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The most comfortable way to get to Åland Islands

Travel to the Åland Islands comfortably all year round with Finnlines. Daily departures from Kapellskär, Sweden and Naantali, Finland offer a relaxing travel experience.

Tasty buffet meals are always included in the passenger price.

Welcome onboard Finnlines! finnlines.com

LOOK FOR THE GREEN KEY The international eco-label programme, Green Key, works for sustainable resource management.

Hotels and restaurants that meet the set criteria may apply for inclusion in the programme. In Åland, there are already several Green Key businesses and more are joining all the time.

A C C O M M O D AT I O N TO SUIT ANY PREFERENCE

What are your preferences for accommodation? In Åland, there are options to meet different desires, from a hotel room in central Mariehamn to a private, wooden cabin on an island with no electricity or other conveniences.

What would suit you and your company best? Are you visiting Åland primarily to experience the silence and peaceful atmo­ sphere? Or would you like to wake up and enjoy breakfast in a natural environment with the sea just a stone’s throw away?

Then a cottage would probably be the best choice for you. There are several cottage villages, the largest of them generally also provide catering services as well as rowing boats, bikes and canoes for you to use.

Cottages are available on both the main island and in the archipelago. Car ferries running between the main island and the archipelago islands enable guests to travel around easily, also by car. Please observe that the time the journey takes varies from 30 minutes to two and a half hours, depending on the island to which you are heading.

Across Åland, there are also guesthouses that offer accommodation in a homely environment.

THERE ARE ALSO individual cottages available if you are looking for a more independent holiday. You can even try to live like Robinson Crusoe and rent a cabin on an isolated island with no electricity!

WOULD YOU RATHER stay in central Mariehamn? You would be conveniently located for shopping and entertainment as well as seaside fun. There are many hotels for you to choose from, with sights and

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attractions within walking distance.

Mariehamn also offers accommodation in cottages and guesthouses.

The distances in Åland are short.

Whether you choose to stay in Mariehamn or some other location on the main island, all attractions and activities are easy to reach by car.

CAN’T MAKE UP YOUR MIND? It’s a good idea to contact Viking Line or Eckerö Linjen.

They can provide assistance and help you to find alternatives that are ideal for you.

Accommodation can also be booked via www.visitaland.com.

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Here you sleep well in comfortable beds in a tranquil setting.

The rooms are designed in harmonious and mild colours.

Discover fantastic countryside experiences Old hay stakes and grandfather’s jackets are characteristic interior details together with paintings by a former patient and other artists.

What’s more, Åland’s longest rag rug can be found here!

The guesthouse is located in the midst of a scenic countryside by one­of ­Åland’s­largest­lakes,­Långsjön.­The­setting­is­in­the­centre­of ­ the main island, but still in peace and serenity. Some of the houses are extraordinary stately and built in neoclassical style.

Sounds cryptic? Welcome to discover Stalldalen Pensionat!

The former mental hospital, opened in 1934, was closed many years ago. Now, skilful entrepreneurs have taken over and the buildings have been revived.

Pensionat­Stalldalen­welcomes­guests­round­the­year­and­offers­ 16 rooms with bathrooms and one suite. Some rooms have a door in between and suit perfectly for families with children.

The scent of freshly-baked sourdough bread and crispy cinnamon buns from the downstairs bakery is irresistible!

The past is still there Christian­Ekström­who­runs­the­guesthouse­has­kept­the­history­ alive in the house interiors. Black-painted corridors create a special atmosphere. Some pieces of art hanging on the walls are by Joel Pettersson,­one­of ­Åland’s­most­famous­artists­who­was­a­patient­at­ the hospital.

Sustainability has been the keyword in interior design. The walls are painted with poison-free egg tempera and beautiful old items have been­reused.­Hay­stakes­support­the­bed­curtains­and­grandfather’s­ jackets have been turned into decorative pillows.

“Welcome to Åland to enjoy many wonderful experiences in the countryside”, welcomes Christian Ekström.

Guests­can­enjoy­an­Åland­breakfast­of ­locally­produced­ingredients­ and­freshly­baked­bread­of ­the­house.­If ­the­weather­permits,­the­ breakfast can be enjoyed on an outdoor patio overlooking the lake.

Concerts at Stallhalla open-air stage seat a thousand people per night.

Close to the brewery Stallhagen Brewery is within a walking distance from Stalldalen.

Here you can dine in the pub that focuses on homely fare prepared with local fresh raw produce that is delivered directly to the kitchen.

Here you can also join a guided brewery tour. Which one is your ­favourite­beer?­Honey­beer­flavoured­with­Åland­honey­or­wreck­ beer that was reconstructed from a beer discovered in a shipwreck?

Next­to­the­brewery­there­is­Stallhalla­outdoor­scene­floating­on­ a­small­lake,­surrounded­by­a­magnificent­natural­stone­wall.­In­ summertime, the stage hosts theatre and concerts.

Rural experiences Do­you­want­to­experience­the­vibrant­countryside­of ­Åland­at­close­ by? Go picking apples directly from the trees, pet a cute lamb, see cows with calves grazing on a meadow, eat and drink in cosy farm cafés and buy local products in farm shops.

Mitt­Åland­helps­you­to­discover­the­countryside.­Many­farms,­cafés­ and farm shops welcome guests and show their farms and animals.

Select the farms of your choice or book a complete activity package!

You can visit the farms on your own or on a guided tour by bike or by car.

Webpage: www.stalldalen.com Bookings: Booking.com / Hotels.com / Booking@stalldalen.com Contact: Stornäsvägen 40, 22 410 Godby Phone: +358 457 345 4443 OPEN YEAR ROUND. Transfers available.

Distances: Eckerö Golf 28 km, Ålands Golfklubb 12 km Åland Event contests: www.alandevent.ax Stallhagen brews craft beers and launches new beers on a regular basis. Book a beer tasting and a guided tour in the brewery!

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Experience

individual hospitality!

Small and often family-owned accommodations offer special atmosphere in homelike environs.

You will be welcomed as a longed-for friend and you will enjoy personal service that goes above and beyond. Perhaps a warming fireplace in the breakfast room and an afternoon coffee with home-baked pastries in the garden.

You will also get tips about hidden gems worth visiting and help finding precisely the things you want to do in Åland.

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DJURVIKS GÄSTGÅRD & CAFÉ

This bakery with the spirit of the 1930s, has been rebuilt into a cosy guest-house with four rooms. The farm bakery with a café is open in the summer and offers home-baked pastries. Rich breakfast with freshly baked bread is served in the pavilion and is included in the accommodation price. You can also choose to stay in one of the recently built cabins.

Here you can rent cabins and rooms for up to six people. The guest-house is located 12 km outside Mariehamn and has the sea as its closest neighbour. The large lawn invites both young and old to play. You can also enjoy sauna, BBQ, rowboats, a beach volleyball court and a petanque court. In the peak season, homemade pastries and some lighter lunches are served at the café. Breakfasts.

Ravandersgränd 4, Eckerö www.anderssons.ax

BJÖRNHOFVDA GÅRD Björnhofvda Gård offers charming English-style accommodation in the beautiful and peaceful Åland archipelago. You can enjoy a home-made breakfast in the dining hall, on the patio, in the lounge or why not in bed?

You can have dinner in the restaurant and maybe drink at the bar. You have access to a sauna, bicycles and a canoe.

Fjärdvägen 14, Eckerö www.bjornhofvda.com

Gottbyvägen 420, Jomala www.djurvik.ax

EDENS STUGOR Edens stugor are located by a sheltered sea inlet in the middle of Åland. Here you can stay comfortably in genuine cottages equipped with modern facilities and enjoy a sauna bath by the beach. The holiday village has a private bathing beach with fine fishing grounds and offers deer and mouflon bow hunting. Eden A cottages are built with genuine snag pine and equipped with modern facilities. Eden B cottages have been recently renovated and all feature own fireplace.

Högbolstad, Sund www.eden.ax

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GLADA LAXEN The former coastguard station on the idyllic archipelago island Bärö has been turned into a guest-house. This is a paradise for those who want to enjoy good food and lodgings in a peaceful setting by the sea. Take the archipelago ferry to Kumlinge or Enklinge and the host will pick you up with his boat.

There is a restaurant and a guest harbour on Bärö. Hiking, fishing and seal safaris are some of the activities you can choose from.

Bärö, Kumlinge www.gladalaxen.com

GODBY VANDRARHEM Perfect accommodation for those who want to discover Åland by cycling and hiking or who look for a comfortable stay after a couple of nights in a tent.

Our hostel is open year round and as our guest you get a discount for the swimming centre with sauna and gym. You can choose an all-inclusive package including breakfast and bed linen, or a budget package without.

Bärvägen 5, Godby, info@idrottscenter.com

STALLDALEN Located by a lake in a serene rural setting, this beautiful building from the 1930s has been given new life with a guesthouse.

Here you can feel the scents of fresh bread and flowers. The breakfast of local produce is served at Stalldalen’s lakeside

café. Next door there’s Johanna’s bakery where you can get something sweet and delicious to go with your afternoon coffee.

The Green Key certified Stalldalen is within a walking distance from Stallhagen Brewery and Pub. Stornäsvägen 40, Finström www.stalldalen.com

STORMSKÄRS VÄRDSHUS On Simskäla island, in the northern part of the Åland archipelago, guests stay and eat in writer Anni Blomqvist’s childhood home from the end of the 19th century. Anni wrote novels about Stormskärs-Maja. Trips can be arranged to Väderskär, the island where a TV-series based on these novels was filmed. The guest-house also offers fishing trips, archipelago safaris and food specialties from Åland.

Västerövägen 176, Simskäla www.stormskar.ax

VILLA “ÄLGEN” The 240-sq.metre log cabin “Älgen” is probably Åland’s biggest and most luxurious cabin with genuine wood feeling and designer furniture. It has 5 bedrooms, a large sauna and private beach with bathing pier. It is suitable for private holidays, fishing with friends or conference trips. “Älgen” is part of Norrö Fishing Camp with a unique combination of archipelago nature, red granite cliffs, high-class cabins and good fishing opportunities.

Norrövägen 42, Bamböle www.norro.ax

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GENUINE FINNISH DESIGN

BRING HOME A PIECE OF FINLAND

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Torggatan 9, MARIEHAMN • Tel. +358 (0)18 12787 • www.syrrans.ax

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For real. In Åland.

Experience Åland at its best!

Work in Åland Åland’s Public Healthcare Services, ÅHS, welcomes you to a secure working environment in serene surroundings of natural beauty. Short commuting distances allow you more leisure time. Enjoy the rich local culture life, nature and the many activities Åland has to offer, e.g. golf, horse-riding, sailing, long-distances ice skating and sport fishing, to name a few. ÅHS always welcomes new colleagues to its team.

www.ahs.ax +358 18 5355 info@ahs.ax

The best thing about Åland is its proximity to the sea and nature. Minna and Uffe manage Rundbergs Stugor, situated in a scenic spot by Åland’s sea.

Cosy accommodation by the sea We have smaller good-standard cabins with high cosy factor or we can offer you luxurious lodgings in our first-class stock villa of exquisite design as well as in Villa Solstrand, which offers a magnificent view of the sea.

Fishing experience to whet your appetite We offer guided fishing tours in search of pike, bass, sea trout and salmon trolling. Spoil yourself and your friends with a unique fishing experience full of delights to satisfy all the senses.

+3584573534664 minna.rundberg@aland.net www.rundbergsstugor.ax

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Career opportunities in IT, finance, shipping and industry sectors Åland is unique and the width of the Åland business sector is impressive. From companies in insurance and financing to shipping and IT companies. From crafts and agriculture to high-tech industries that have customers all over the world. Åland offers good opportunities to speed up your career and work in an international market. See interesting recruitment ads by local companies on the following pages!

Åland has a shortage of labour, low unemployment rate and new team members are needed all the time. Here you can live in a safe environment and work in the global market, at the same time.

ANDERS EKSTRÖM, MD at the Åland Chamber of Commerce is an expert on Åland business. You are welcome to contact him when you want to know more about the local business sector.

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Entrepreneurship has always been strong in Åland, and talented Åland entrepreneurs have built up successful companies that also work outside of Åland.

– This creates dynamics. You’re always close to an entrepreneur who can act as a role model and source of inspiration, says Anders Ekström. Åland’s largest industrial enterprise produces potato chips and is a typical example of a success story. Entrepreneurial visionaries visiting the USA in the 1960s realized that potato chips would be a future product. Back in Åland they persuaded investors to start a local factory, and the rest is history; later on the factory became so successful that it was finally sold to the Norwegian group Orkla.

ALL OVER THE WORLD In many smaller societies, the business community is dominated by one major operator.

– Åland is distinctly different. We have an incredible width in the business community and can thus offer jobs where different experiences and skills are needed, says Ekström.

Most companies work mainly in the domestic market in sectors such as crafts, trade and other services. But there are also global companies specialised in high tech services with customers almost all over the world.

STRONG SHIPPING SECTOR Shipping has long and strong traditions in Åland. Many shipping companies, both passenger ferry and global cargo and tanker ship companies, have their headquarters in Åland.

In addition, there are land-based companies that specialise in ships, for example IT companies developing booking systems, and electricity companies planning and installing electricity on new and rebuilt cruise ships on international yards.

– Banking, financial and insurance sectors also have strong connections to shipping with significant international contacts, says Anders

Our task is to improve competitiveness of Åland businesses. We arrange courses and events and create networks both in Åland and abroad. Our object is to improve collaboration with regions near Åland. For example, the farmers in Roslagen in CONTACT US: Sweden pack their organic milk at Ålandsmejeriet Dairy factory in Åland.

Nygatan 6 AX-22100 Mariehamn.

Tel. + 358 18 29029.

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Ekström. This means that there are good opportunities to get a job in a challenging and global environment and to speed up the career in Åland.

JOBS AVAILABLE ALL THE TIME Åland has a low unemployment rate, 3.9 percent in the beginning of 2017, and there is almost a shortage of labour. There are, as mentioned, jobs in many different industries and at different levels, but some sectors, such as the restaurants, healthcare and IT are constantly looking for new employees. Last year, a thousand people moved to Åland, most of them because of attractive job opportunities.

– Everyone who visits us notices how everything is so close. In fact, in Åland we talk about “island time”. It’s 10 minutes to work, to kindergarten, to the next meeting, to the airport and to the ferry ports. Also, there are connections to four big cities 30 times per day.

It’s unbelievable how effective the days can be when we don’t need to commute, says Anders Ekström.

This means that the daily commuting time in larger cities can be used for something more fun.

CONTACT US! Those planning to start a company in Åland can benefit from contacting Ålands Näringsliv.

– We help you to create a network in Åland and contribute with counselling and advice.

There’s also a selection of work premises available, says Ekström.

ÅLAND INDSTURIES BY SECTOR 1,7 % 1,8 % 2,1 % 2,5 % 3,3 % 3,5 %

Law, economy Third sector Energy, waste management Primary industries Personal services Information, communication 4,8 % Construction 5,4 % Manufacturing industry

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#braingainåland Representatives of Åland’s business sector collaborate together in order to promote and increase Åland’s business visibility and attraction abroad. Åland offers stimulating and challenging careers and a wonderful place for living.

Follow the initiative #braingainland

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Work in Åland? We offer you interesting career opportunities in

AN INTERNATIONAL HIGH TECHNOLOGY COMPANY Where consideration for employees and clean working environment are prioritised

WE OFFER JOBS IN: IT ü Economy ü Development ü Manufacturing ü Quality management ü Customer service ü Sales ü

See www.optinova.com and submit an open application!

Optinova is one of the leading global suppliers of advanced medical tubing for the global medical device industry, as well as of demanding fluoropolymer tubing for other industrial applications.

Challenging jobs with good career opportunities Crosskey combines big-league IT capabilities with flexibility, engagement and a personal touch.

Thomas Lundberg, Managing Director

IT innovator Crosskey – your next job?

Crosskey is constantly looking for new team members and offers a perfect combination of challenging jobs and good career opportunities. Crosskey is the market leader in Finland and a fast-growing challenger in Sweden where we are continually gaining new market shares. Today we serve 3 million bank customers who handle their bank transactions with solutions created by Crosskey!

Our team members have different backgrounds. Some are experts in technology and become software developers. Others have degrees in economics and/or experience from banking and financial sectors. Regardless of background and specialisation, the common denominator is the opportunity to advance when focusing on the job! In international comparison we are a small and flexible company in which every team member takes an important personal responsibility.

Living in Åland and working at Crosskey means combining the best of two worlds. You work in an international, often English-speaking environment and your customers are spread around the Nordic countries. At the same time you live in a serene and safe environment. The distances are short and the queues are non-existent. Rather than commuting to and from work, here you can spend your time on family and hobbies.

Would you like to join our team?

Contact us today!

Crosskey is a wholly owned subsidiary to Ålandsbanken Abp and develops flexible modular IT systems for banks and financing services. Crosskey has been developed with Ålandsbanken’s IT section. We currently employ 230 full time employees in our offices in Mariehamn, Stockholm, Helsinki and Turku. Turnover (2016): 32,462 MEUR. Net operating profit (2016): 2,372 MEUR.

www.crosskey.fi

MARIEHAMN • STOCKHOLM • HELSINKI • TURKU

A bank for people who choose to follow their own path.

An independent bank, with Åland common sense and a global view Ever since the Bank of Åland (Ålandsbanken) was founded in 1919, our focus has been very clear.

We have built our operations in harmony with Åland Island entrepreneurs, who over time have not only expanded their businesses but have also benefited the Åland community.

Our operations span a broad horizon, from private individuals who need a bank they can rely on to well-established corporations that are internationally successful and growing small businesses that were recently only good ideas.

Today we are among Åland’s biggest exporters. We have been delivering financial services to the Finnish mainland since 1982 and to Sweden since 2009. We are now more than 650 people, working in nine different locations towards the same objectives. Our development has been favourable, but we have never forgotten where we come from – a small community where a handshake is a handshake and it is important to be able to look each other in the eyes, tomorrow just like today.

The Bank of Åland is building for the future The Bank of Åland is a different kind of bank. We attract attention because of our focus on good customer relationships, common sense and sophisticated financial services. We are in a strong growth phase and are looking for people who are attracted by high ambitions and a strong sense of personal commitment. We are continuously recruiting people with a wide range of skills.

You will find our job advertisements (in Swedish) at www.alandsbanken.ax/jobb Welcome to the Bank of Åland!

Tel +358 (0) 204 29 011 • www.alandsbanken.ax/jobb

Going our own way

One size does not fit all...

Paf * attracts employees from many different professional and cultural backgrounds – our staff comes from 28 different countries and comprises of over 400 employees on Åland and in Stockholm, Helsinki, Madrid, Tallinn and Riga.

...which is great.

Different ways of thinking not only enrich our everyday lives but create business potential. We embrace diversity in our staff and are continuously recruiting in many different areas ranging from developers to human resources and customer support specialists. Join us in an international and dynamic working environment where standing out is the same as fitting in.

Read more about our vacancies or send in your open application at www.paf.com/about

* Paf is an international gaming company founded on Åland in 1966 for raising funds for public good and owned by the regional government of Åland. We are a genuinely different gaming company that strives to combine gaming excitement with responsibility in order to create sustainable entertainment for our customers and a sustainable profit to support the public good on the Åland Islands.

ACT

– Åland Consulting, Travel & Event Company Ltd.

• Aspire, Connect, Thrive • ACT – Åland Consulting, Travel & Event Company Ltd. is a multifunctional start-up firm located in Mariehamn.

ACT brings people together and unites cultures, people and organizations.

We provide a wide range of consulting services to other companies on Åland, mainland Finland and Sweden. Our HR services help job seekers find the right companies that fit their professional occupations.

Our Relocation Services help those who, individually or with their family, plan to move to Åland, or mainland Finland, as well as Vietnam, Japan and Bosnia to work or to study.

ACT also organizes international events for local activities helping people to exchange multicultural environment and experiences.

Mission

Our external mission is: • To ensure that our customers have enjoyable experiences and satisfaction.

• To enable people and businesses throughout Finland, Sweden and the rest of the world realize their full potential.

Our internal mission is: • To create and nurture a healthy, exuberant, respectful, and enjoyable environment, in which our employees are fairly compensated.

To achieve these goals requires people who are bright, creative, energetic and most of all multicultural.

info@act-land.com | www.act-land.com Opening hours: 8:00–17:00 (Finnish time)

Develop your future business with us!

• Starting your own enterprise, visit startaeget.ax

• Business network

• Business development

• Mentor programme

• Business consulting

• Information about the Åland business sector

• Entrepreneur school

• Summer job entrepreneurs

We offer a wide range of activities, both for those who are thinking of starting a business and for those who have been active entrepreneurs for years.

We provide the opportunity – you do the business!

NYGATAN 6, MARIEHAMN WWW.NARINGSLIV.AX

The project is financed by European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and Åland Government until 31 December 2020.

HOW TO TRAVEL TO ÅLAND Åland has frequent connections to and from Sweden and Finland – all year round.

The modern passenger ships depart from different ports in Sweden and Finland. The travel rates are moderate, and the ships offer an abundant selection of onboard restaurants, entertainment and taxfree shopping.

Flights to Åland depart from Arlanda, Stockholm in Sweden and from Helsinki-Vantaa and Turku airports in Finland.

The Archipelago ferries also operate between mainland Finland and certain municipalities in the Åland archipelago.

For boaters and sailors visiting Åland, there are several guest marinas located around Åland.

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ACCESSIBLE ÅLAND Find general information as well as a presentation of facilities that have been listed with special attention to accessiblility at www.visitaland.com

PASSENGER SHIP LINES

AIRLINES

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Route: Grisslehamn–Eckerö www.eckerolinjen.se

Helsinki–Mariehamn–Turku www.finnair.com

VIKING LINE

Stockholm–Mariehamn Turku–Mariehamn www.nextjet.com

Routes: Kapellskär–Mariehamn.

Stockholm–Mariehamn/Långnäs–Turku Stockholm–Mariehamn–Helsinki www.sales.vikingline.com TA L L I N K S I L J A Routes: Stockholm–Mariehamn/Långnäs–Turku Stockholm–Mariehamn–Helsinki Stockholm–Mariehamn–Tallinn www.tallinksilja.com FINNLINES Route: Kapellskär–Långnäs–Naantali www.finnlines.com/sv/batresor

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TRAVEL AGENCIES AXTOURS.AX www.axtours.ax ECKERÖ LINJEN www.eckerolinjen.se LY Y S K I S R E S O R www.lyyskis.ax VIKING LINE www.sales.vikingline.com

FERRY TRAFFIC WITHIN AND TO ÅLAND ÅLANDSTRAFIKEN Archipelago ferries within Åland.

Ferries also operate between the Finnish mainland and the Åland municipalities of Brändö, Kumlinge, Vårdö, Föglö, Sottunga and Kökar. www.alandstrafiken.ax

BUS SERVICES WITHIN ÅLAND ÅLANDSTRAFIKEN’S BUSES Five bus routes on the main island of Åland.

Timetables at www.alandstrafiken.ax MARIEHAMN CITY BUSES Public transport in Mariehamn. www.vikinglinebuss.ax/lokaltrafik-pa-aland /mariehamnsbussen

ÅLANDHOTELS www.alandhotels.fi ÅLANDSRESOR www.alandsresor.fi ÅLANDS TURIST & KONFERENS www.turistkonferens.com

READ MORE AND BOOK AT www.visitaland.com

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