Travelling around Åland

Here you will find examples of a route that is fun to drive (or cycle) – at least if you like twist and turns. Drive the whole route from Mariehamn and back again or just selected parts. Note that road names are not always signed along all roads.

There is a well built network of roads in Åland, a total of 912 kilometres of public roads. The main roads are four, and some 30 bridges and road banks connect the different islands. Some islands are connected by cable ferries that traffic round the clock.

Trying to decide what to do when you're Mariehamn in Åland. Below are the interesting tips on what you can do.

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.

Here you'll find tips and information about nature and sights in the 16 municipalities of Åland - in town, in the countryside and in the archipelago.

The cruise ship on route from St Petersburg to Stockholm now stops in Åland. Visitors drive their cars on board in the morning, in the middle of the city with 5 million inhabitants, and disembark in the little island state in the middle of the night. Now it's possible for more people to discover Åland and the town of Mariehamn with its excellent hotels and restaurants. Russian fishing enthusiasts can make their way out to some of the Baltic Sea's best fishing waters.

This is a suggested cycle ride if you prefer to take it easy along the way. You'll get not just exercise out of it, but also the best of Åland food and drink. You can try out wonderful Åland oddities like bicycle ferries and Ålvados. Reckon on a total of three days and 80 agreeable kilometres.