The notebook of Îles Åland
See the coast under another light.
Swedish-speaking autonomous Archipelago, Åland combines cycle routes, red granite, maritime history and thousands of islands.
At your own pace
Identity summary
4 to 9 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
Island · Coast · Heritage · Nature
Variable accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Îles Åland
Swedish-speaking autonomous Archipelago, Åland combines cycle routes, red granite, maritime history and thousands of islands.
The discovery of Åland Islands is centred around Kastelholm Castle, Bomarsund and Kobba Klintar. The stay thus alternates between the island landscapes, the coastline, the heritage and the natural spaces, which gives a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 4 to 9 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect the different sectors. Accessibility varies from site to site and deserves to be verified step by step.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Kastelholm Castle
- Bomarsund
- Kobba Klintar
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Castle
Château de Kastelholm
The Kastelholm Castle once controlled roads between Sweden and Finland; its restored walls dominate a sea arm and border with the Jan Karlsgården outdoor museum.
Place indismissible
Bomarsund
Bomarsund preserves the ruins of an immense Russian fortress destroyed by the Franco-British forces during the Crimean war, scattered between hills and shores.
Place indismissible
Kobba Klintar
Kobba Klintar is a former pilot station placed on small rocks at the entrance to Mariehamn; a short crossing leads to its buildings, lighthouse and open view of the ferries.
Practical tips
This information helps know if the destination matches the planned trip before starting a fuller search.
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More activities
Restaurants, walks, culture, leisure and outings to search without leaving the destination card.
The nearest destinations
The closest ideas on the map, to extend your trip.
Similar destinations
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