Things to see and do Mariehamn

The maritime district is a picturesque shipyard where you can watch boats under construction as well as traditional wooden boats parked on the harbour. Lively environment with also a forge and other craft activities in addition to a sailors' chapel, a restaurant, a museum. The latter, in a wooden shed, deals with the techniques and history of shipbuilding. Attention, no information in English.

The local customs and traditions are honoured with eight different themes: fishing and hunting, agriculture, the Viking origins, daily life, navigation, the city, wars and the autonomy of the islands of Åland. A comprehensive museum which allows you to understand the history of the islands and lifestyle of its inhabitants.

To find out about outdoor activities, find accommodation (large choice of chalets), understand how transportation works on the islands and ask for useful addresses or all kinds of advice. The tourist office provides all the information and maps you need for walking, ice climbing or canoeing. The tourist office also organises guided tours. It also provides information about the different museums in the city, or other cultural activities. Brochures can be downloaded from the Internet.

This beach is next to the site of the same name. Pontoon, rafting, sauna and even equipment.

Two beaches in Marieham. The one on the small island, a white sand beach where children have fun with ducks, curious feathered hens and other domestic fowl. The beach is equipped with a pontoon, a diving raft, a rustic boat and swings. Café open in summer. A little further on is the Green Point beach (Gröna Udden). This beach is located next to the campsite of the same name. Pontoon, raft, sauna and even equipment.

Recently renovated and adjacent to the local history museum, the art museum brings together works from the 20th and 21st centuries with temporary exhibitions. The Åland Islands have always attracted artists and some famous painters have made the Åland Islands their home, including some beautiful paintings by Joël Pettersson (1892-1937), Victor Westerholm and Guy Frisk. The museum of local history allows you to discover the history of the islands.

This fully renovated museum traces Åland's maritime history. Beautiful figureheads and model ships. Visit the magnificent sailing ship Pommern, a superb four-master with 29 sails. Built in Scotland by a German company, she first sailed in 1903. She was purchased in 1923 by Gustaf Erikson in Mariehamn. During the Second World War, the yacht sailed between England and Australia before returning here. One of the largest sailing ships in the world, it is now moored in the West Harbour and converted into a museum.

Since 1998, Axtours has been providing land and sea excursion services ranging from private yachts to classic cruise ships. In addition to standard programmes, the agency has a very good knowledge of the local places and providers in order to offer you the best possible tailor-made itineraries. You can choose from a wide range of stays focusing on outdoor activities, cultural experiences or culinary delights. Do not hesitate to contact them to tell them about your wishes and your budget so that they can offer you a perfectly adapted stay.