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A fishing trip to Åland

Do you need help to arrange your Åland fishing trip? Here you'll find tips and inspiration.
3/9/2010

A Flowering Set of Coins

For the third year running, Åland Post issues its own set of euro coins. The set also contains an Åland stamp.
1/1/2010

A historical trip

A bicycle tour through the centuries is a tip if you are interested in history. The tour is most suitable from June through August if you want to make a round-tour with the help of the bicycle ferries.
4/5/2010

A longer golf season in Åland

A longer season and more sunshine than on the mainland. It's a fact that the climate in Åland is better than it is on the Finnish or Swedish mainland. The sea evens out the temperature differences and creates better weather for golf.
3/15/2010

A Van with A Beetle


1/1/2010

A wonderful MC holiday on the Åland islands

Motorcycling is an excellent way to explore the Åland islands. Cruise along granite-red winding roads, see the sea glitter and enjoy being close to nature.
1/1/2010

Accomodation in Mariehamn

There are many alternatives for accommodations in Mariehamn – everything from a tent in a camping ground to a luxurious hotel room.
6/30/2010

Action-Packed Stamp Featuring Girls' Football

In June, the Post's second frame for My Stamps will be issued and consequently, so will a new motif. With this issue, we focus on girls' football in Åland.
1/1/2010

Activities

As soon as you have arrived to the Åland island world, the adventure begins. There are more leisurely activities such as miniature golf, a round trip with the London bus or a visit among boat builders in the Sea Quarter. Or faster-paced activities such as a visit to the swimming centre, bicycle safari, paddling or horseback riding.
3/20/2008

Aland Organ Festival 2011

Between June 26 and July 2, 2011, we offer high quality concerts with international and national artists from Aland, Finland, Sweden, Iceland, France, Poland, Lithuania, Croatia, Austria and Italy. The program includes 14 events and includes classical organ concerts, lunchtime concerts, chamber concerts, a festival morning service and a traditional children's concert - this time an organ tale told by Julia Westerberg and Anders Laine.
4/10/2011

Aland stamps - attractive collectors items around the world

The people of Åland have had a possibility to send letters by mail since the early 1600’s but the stamps used have been Russian and Finnish.
11/21/2011

Alandia Jazz Festival 8–9 July 2011

You get two glorious days of jazz at the Alandia Jazz Festival. It is Åland’s and Mariehamn’s high point for jazz lovers. You get to experience a wonderful mix of contemporary Nordic jazz in a familiar and intimate setting from Friday to Saturday the 8-9 July. The jazz festival has a number of exciting artists on the bill, including Anna Sise.
1/3/2010

All ferries lead to Åland

Åland has excellent communications. Choose between short or long voyages, by airplane or with your own boat. All means of travel have their own advantages.
2/28/2010

All you need to know before your hunting trip

Hunting in Åland is easy and often yields good results. The hunting organizers of Åland offer hunting for roe deer, moose, sea birds and seals. Your local organizer arranges the permits and hunting rights so that you will be able to enjoy your stay without any hassle.
1/1/2010

Always near sun and bath

Sun, blue seas and long lazy days on the beach are all part of summer. After a refreshing dip in the salt sea water the picnic tastes extra good.
6/24/2009

American yachtsmen visit Åland

At the beginning of July a large group of yachtsmen from New York Yacht Club and North American Station will be visiting Åland. Come along on their trip from Mariehamn to Kökar!
4/17/2011

An Angelic Christmas Coming up

This year’s Christmas stamp motif is that of an angel, to many people the symbol of Christmas. The artist, Eva-Jo Hancock, has used a very special technique to create the Christmas stamp.
9/5/2008

Archipelago idyll at Pellas Gästhem

Waking up after a night in Pellas Gästhem is like waking up in a friend’s house. It is hard to believe you are actually at a guesthouse.
7/17/2008

Architecture


7/30/2008

Arguments for the cottage romantic

There are many reasons to choose cottage living in Åland. Here are a few of them.
1/1/2010

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