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Gold nuggets in Åland - tips for your visit

Guest writer: Jonathan Gharbi de Maré

Åland is cosy, beautiful and relaxing. There is a lot to see and do. For those of you who may have already been there or who find it exciting to get to know the people and entrepreneurs of Åland, there are some gems to discover. We start with a day in Mariehamn. 

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Finnlines' new vessel to Åland and Naantali - the state-of-the-art Finnsirius

Finnline's new ship to Åland and Naantali is called Finnsirius and is a state-of-the-art cruise ship with stylish interiors, a luxurious spa and a wide range of restaurants and eateries. We joined the maiden voyage and experienced a day of stargazing.

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What to do in Åland - 30 sights and experiences

What to do in Åland? This autonomous and Swedish-speaking little island kingdom is not only beautiful, but also exciting to visit. Here are all our top tips for things to see and do in Åland.

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Visiting Kastelholm Castle - Åland's only medieval castle

Visiting Kastelholm Castle is very interesting and exciting. This is Åland's only medieval castle, founded in the 1380s. Today the castle can be visited in summer, together with the neighbouring open-air museum Jan Karlsgården.

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Visiting Bomarsund Fortress - interesting history in Åland

Visiting Bomarsund Fortress is really interesting. Russia once built a mighty fortress here, as an outpost against the West, and a fierce battle was once fought here. Today it's a destination with a state-of-the-art visitor centre and many historical attractions.

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Things to do in Eckerö, Åland - 10 tips

What to do in Eckerö, Åland? This western part of Åland is closest to Sweden and is a popular place to visit, especially in the summer. We have collected our best tips for experiences and sights in Eckerö.

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Things to do in Mariehamn, Åland - 12 tips

What to do in Mariehamn, Åland? This pleasant little town offers everything from cosy seaside districts and interesting museums to wonderful nature and good food. We have collected our best tips for experiences and sights in Mariehamn.

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Day cruise to Åland with Eckerölinjen

Yesterday we went on a day cruise to Åland with Eckerölinjen. Peter's dad turned 80 and we had been told that he and Peter's mum would go on a cruise with Peter's uncle. The three sons (Peter and his brothers) decided to surprise us by secretly appearing on the boat with their wives and children ...

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