Mariehamn and the Åland Islands
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1. Pommern Museum Ship and Åland Maritime Museum
The Pommern is one of the last existing grain ships in the world and the only four-masted steel barque remaining anywhere. Once owned by the sailing fleet of the Mariehamn shipping magnate Gustaf Erikson, the ship carried wheat between Australia and England from 1923 to 1939. The ship has reopened after extensive restoration work at a new, more accessible dock just below the Åland Maritime Museum, where you'll find a fascinating collection of seafaring items and a great children's section. The Pommern includes interactive aspects that describe the hardships of life onboard the ship as well as an audio tale for children by Karin Erlandsson called Ruby's Voyage.
Hamngatan 2, Mariehamn, Mariehamns stad, 22100, Åland Islands018-19930Sight Details
Rate Includes: €14, May–Aug., daily 10–5, Sept.–May, daily 11–4, Pommern closed Oct.–Apr. -
2. Bomarsund Fortress
About 8 km (5 miles) from the village of Kastelholm in Sund are the scattered ruins of a huge naval fortress, which was built by the Russians in the early 19th century. It was only half-finished when it was destroyed by Anglo-French forces during the Crimean War. The fortress is open for touring at all times and has explanatory signs. For more information, you'll want to pick up a pamphlet from the small visitor center if it's open.
Ålands skärgård, Åland Islands018-25730Sight Details
Rate Includes: Visitor center: June and Aug., weekdays 10–4; July, daily 10–4; call ahead, as times can vary, Free -
3. Jan Karlsgården Open Air Museum
At this popular museum near Kastelholm, the buildings and outhouses from the 18th century show what farming life was like on the island 200 years ago. A traditional maypole, which is a typical feature of the Åland landscape, is erected here on Midsummer Eve.
Kungsgårdsallén 5, Kastelholm, Ålands landsbygd, 22520, Åland Islands018-432–150Sight Details
Rate Includes: Free, May, daily 10-4; June–Aug., daily 10–5, early to mid-Sept, weekdays 10–4, Closed mid-Sept.–Apr. -
4. Kastelholm Castle
Kastelholm is a wonderfully preserved medieval castle, with 14th-century origins, built by the Swedes to strengthen their presence on Åland. The nearby 18th-century Vita Björn prison is also worth a visit, and there is a treasure hunt and period costumes for the children, making this a great family destination. By turns, the castle has been a seat of Swedish royal bailiffs and a hunting lodge as well as the victim of damaging fires and sieges. Visits out of season can be made by arrangement.
Kastelholm, Ålands landsbygd, Åland Islands018-25000Sight Details
Rate Includes: €7, Guided tours May, June, and early–mid-Aug., daily 10–5; July, daily 10–6; early–mid-Sept., daily 10–5, Closed Oct.–Apr. -
5. Sund County
Town/VillageIn prehistoric times the islands were, relatively speaking, heavily populated, as is shown by traces of no fewer than 10,000 ancient settlements, graves, and strongholds. A visit to Sund County will take you back to the earliest days of life on the islands, with its remains from prehistoric times and the Middle Ages.
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