Lookout towers
Visit one, several or maybe all of the lookout towers in Åland. The
towers are marked on the Åland map in the tourist brochures - let the
viewing safari begin!
The lookout towers are available for everybody who appreciates wide views. Here we describe some of the best.
The classics
In Geta there is a lookout tower placed on Getabergen
with a fantastic mile wide view in clear weather. The tower is near the
Soltuna Restaurant and Café and a hiking trail across red granite leads
to a cave. Perfect for a walk with a picnic in your packing. Child
friendly.
A real classic for all lookout visitors is Höga C
at the café Uffe på berget in Godby, Finström. This is a lookout tower
of high class, where you can see, in clear weather, at least five
municipalities and several churches. The tower is exciting because it
can sway a bit on windy days. After the view it tastes good with a cup
of coffee and an ice cream in the café. Not suitable for small children.
From the lookout tower at Herröskatan in Lemland
there is a wonderful view over the fantastic sea area around the
southernmost point of the main island. Here are incredibly beautiful
meadows in spring and summer and ruins that remind one of wars in times
past. Besides the view over the sea, you can also enjoy the rich bird
life and see the large passenger ferries go very close by. This is a
child friendly place but you cannot get by with a stroller.
More lookout towers
Sålis batteriberg, Hammarland offers beautiful nature close by ruins from the Russian times. Child friendly.
By Hastersboda hiking trail, Föglö, is a new lookout tower. Child friendly.
A walk to Storbergets lookout tower in Finström is quite a rewarding experience. Child friendly.
Kungsö batteriberg in Jomala offers a grandiose
view across the sea and information about the history behind the place.
Child friendly but rather far to walk.
The bird lookout tower near Torpviken in Jomala is easily accessible with a car and here you can see large numbers of bird species. Child friendly.