4 Star Places To Visit in Aland, Finland (24)

1. 4.5 Åland Maritime Museum (266 reviews)
   - Superb Maritime Museum Experience
   Military Museums
   
   
   A visit to the Aland Maritime Museum is exciting for children and adults alike. The exhibitions are filled with dramatic stories and fantastic objects, such a genuine 18th century pirate’s flag. There are also lots of interactivities, such as a climbing mast, a bridge simulator and a karaoke. Seadog, landlubber or in between - Aland Maritime Museum has something for everybody. See more..
   
2. 4.0 Kastelholm Castle (246 reviews)
   - Very lovely place
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   Drive here on a cloudy morning, there is free parking nearby. Luckily I came before it got full. The castle is lovely and the area around it is spectacular, with nice views over the lake. It also has an open-air museum with someone playing a very nice violin. It's a nice place and a nice location, worth a visit. See more..
   
3. 4.5 Museumship Pommern (239 reviews)
   - I recommend getting to know
   Speciality Museums
   
   
   The museumship Pommern is the world’s only 4-masted sailing ship still in its original state. On board you can explore the ship from hold to charthouse. The ship is a part of the Aland Maritime Museum, an exciting museum for children and adults alike. The exhibitions are filled with dramatic stories, fantastic objects and lots of interactivities. The Aland Maritime Museum is open all year round, the museumship Pommern between May and September. See more..
   
4. 4.0 The Fortress of Bomarsund (138 reviews)
   - Nature and history in the same place
   Spent 1-2 hours Points of Interest & Landmarks
   
   
   Bomarsund is a very good place to visit if you are interested in history and/or wandering in the nature. In my opinion this is not a place for small children because you have to walk quite alot. The main attraction are the ruins of the fortress (small children are perhaps not so interested in). There is also a cafe and camping area at Bomarsund. Overall a lovely place to visit! See more..
   
5. 4.0 Eckero Post Och Tullhus (61 reviews)
   - Impressive building
   Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
   
   
   The Eckero Post Och Tullhus building is very impressive. It rules the landscape but it's very beautiful. There is changing exhibitions and a small shop indoors. Next to the main building is a side building where is a Kafé Kalesch. There is also some kind of a memorial stone by the waterfront; it has nice carvings. See more..
   
6. 4.5 Kobba Klintar (60 reviews)
   - Worth the trip
   Islands • History Museums
   
   
   Old pilot station, museum and cafe. See more..
   
7. 4.0 Lilla holmen (57 reviews)
   - Peaceful
   Spent < 1 hour Parks
   
   
   The Lilla Holmen is just the cutest little island. At least two small bridges goes to the island. There are nice seating areas and a nice beach. There are animals too; bunnies and birds. The atmosphere was, at least during my visit, very peaceful and relaxing (not so many people around). A hike path starts from Lilla Holmen and runs to the southern part of Marianhamina and then goes to the west side of the island where is partly wooden walkways by the shore. It is a lovely route and part of the Mariehamn Runt. See more..
   
8. 4.0 The Maritime Quarter (38 reviews)
   - Living marine center
   Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Piers & Boardwalks
   
   
   You will find this place from the eastern harbor of Mariehamn, 10 minutes walk from the city center. Here is still boat building activity, a smithy, and other handicrafts. You can visit a museum or stroll around the traditional style Åland marina for traditional ships and wooden boats. Furthest you will find a Seafarers’ chapel. From the shops, you can buy Åland handicrafts. Pub Niska is serving pizza, other food, and drinks. See more..
   
9. 4.0 The Åland Island Art Museum (27 reviews)
   - Small art museum
   Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • Children's Museums
   
   
   The Åland Islands Art Museum is open daily and visitors are welcome to renovated facilities and a new exhibit of the museum’s collections. The art museum presents a broad spectrum of art on the Åland Islands from sculptures and paintings to modern video installations. In addition, the museum regularly presents special exhibits offering new impressions and influences to visitors. The art museum continuously seeks to be an inspiring forum for both artists and visitors. See more..
   
10. 4.0 Smart Park (26 reviews)
    - Relaxed fun
    Spent More than 3 hours Amusement & Theme Parks
    
    
    Smart Park is a family entertainment center based och interactive, educational, creative and of course fun experiences. The park area is filled with over 20 attractions and for your service there is also a restaurant and cafeteria. See more..
    
11. 4.5 Aland Hunting & Fishing Museum (17 reviews)
    - Nice for entire family
    Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
    
    
    A place to see for the entire family. Came here with our kids, 5 and 7-year olds, and they liked it so much they didn’t want to leave. They had a treasure hunt and other activities for kids, like a small “fishing pond” and fish market. Interesting collection of stuffed animals and fish, as well as fishing and hunting gear. There’s no cafe in the museum, but one very close by. See more..
    
12. 4.5 Jan Karlsgarden Open Air Museum (17 reviews)
    - interesting 'Rodfärgskokning'
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
    
    
    The Jan Karlsgarden Friluftsmuseum next to the Kastelholm Slott is an open air museum giving a good insight into the rural past of the Alands. There are several buildings from the 18th and 19th century to see with sometimes people in traditional costume performing time-honoured crafts. I was especially fascinated watching two ladies at the 'Rodfärgskokning', stirring a long stake in a big pot with boiling red dye. Several of the buildings and barns of this open air museum are painted in that copper-based falun red, so typical of the Swedish and Finnish countryside. The 'Wärdshus' here functions as a self service restaurant, where we had coffee and a quite good Aland's Pannkaka with Sviskonkräm (a prunes compote). What is not missing at this museum is a maypole. From here we went to visit the separate Prison Museum by the entrance. See more..
    
13. 4.5 Getabergen (11 reviews)
    - hiking in superb nature
    Nature & Wildlife Areas
    
    
    Sailing had been the activity on the previous day, now it was time for some hiking. For this we rented a car and drove about 30km out of Mariehamn to the northernmost area of Fasta Aland, the biggest and most populous island of the archipelago. We parked the car outside the restaurant Solduna at one of the highest points of the Aland's (99m asl). There was a small pond there with a boat in it and it was the starting point of our walk. The path takes one through forests, over flat granite rocks to a cave and a narrow gorge. At a certain point there were hundreds of small cairns. Once in a while we encountered an information board, often only in Swedish. We didn't meet anybody, when we walked there and we very much enjoyed the peace and the beauty of the nature here. See more..
    
14. 4.5 Kumlinge Church (7 reviews)
    - Amazing
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Amazing 12th century interior with original wall and ceiling decoration. Ask at the shop if it can be opened. See more..
    
15. 4.5 Salis Batteri (7 reviews)
    - Fantastic View!
    Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites
    
    
    Its fantastic to visit Hammarland and to be up in The Tower and to be able to enjoy the scenic view! See more..
    
16. 4.5 Kokar (6 reviews)
    - The place to go in the archipelago of Aland
    Islands
    
    
    Kökar is the place to go if you wish to leave "central Åland" and visit a more remote island. Kökar has 300 inhabitants or so, but never the less offers a hotel, Budhäll, with a good restaurant placed at the guest harbour. The village of Kökar is quite cute and there are views of the archipelago all over the place. Do not miss the church, St Anna, placed beautifully overlooking the sea. To get here you need to take the ferry run by "Ålandstrafiiken" from Långnäs/Åland. And when you leave you might as well take the ferry to Finland and continue to Turku/Åbo. See more..
    
17. 4.0 S:t Gorans Kyrka (5 reviews)
    - Superb Church
    Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    From the moment you walk into this painted beauty you will be amazed. The walls, ceiling and support are all hand painted and includes the ship hanging from the overhead as a prayer memorial to sailors at sea. One of the nicest small-town churches we have visited See more..
    
18. 4.5 Wiklof Holding Arena (5 reviews)
    - Football stadium
    Arenas & Stadiums
    
    
    This multi-purpose stadium is located near the city center in Mariehamn. However, it is used mainly for football matches. It is the home ground of IFK Mariehamn. The stadium has a capacity of 1 635 people and was originally built in 1932 but has been modernized after that. A renovated auditorium was built in 2005. See more..
    
19. 4.0 Eckero Kyrka (4 reviews)
    - Old church in a good condition
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    The church is from 13th century and located less than 1 km from the main road. I was visiting it in the evening, and the door was open. Inside it represents a typical Alandia feature, ships hanging from the ceiling. See more..
    
20. 4.0 Saltviks Kyrka (2 reviews)
    - Церковь Святой Марии в Сальтвике
    Churches & Cathedrals
    
    
    Сальтвикская церковь или или Церковь Девы Марии когда то был главным храмом на островах. Построена в конце 13-го века в традиционном для финских и шведских церквей архитектурном каменном стиле из красного гранита. Как всегда находится рядом с местным кладбищем. Увы, как и большинство финских церквей была закрыта даже в выходной. Пришлось ограничиться только внешним осмотром. А очень жаль, судя по рассказам внутри интересные фрески, большой красивый алтарь и мощный орган. See more..
    
21. 4.5 Önningeby Konstmuseum (2 reviews)
    Spent < 1 hour Art Museums
    
    
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22. 4.5 Alandstravet - Travet Mitt I Havet (2 reviews)
    - Ålandstravet, ett givet ställe att besöka...
    Horse Tracks
    Alltid en fröjd att besöka Ålandstravet. Är man på Åland så är en tur ut till travbanan en självklarhet. Fina tävlingar med hög trivsel och stor gemytlighet. Skummande öl och härlig kokt korv, kan det bli bättre?! See more..
    
23. 4.0 Finstroms Kyrka (1 review)
    - Beautiful old church
    Churches & Cathedrals
    Beautiful stone church in the countryside. Well worth a visit, but you need a car or bile to reach it. See more..
    
24. 4.0 Maxinge (1 review)
    Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Shopping Malls
    
    
    Maxinge is Aland Islands largest and most visited shopping center. Located in the heart of the local community, Maxinge is a multifunctional shopping center where people come for shopping, services and fun. See more..