The archipelago of Northern Åland

The archipelago of Northern Åland is the most beautiful one – at least in the eyes of the locals! Nature alternates from isles with forests, windswept skerries and enormous flat rocks polished smooth by the mighty Northern Sea.
Link: www.saltvik.ax

Small museums

The small museums in Northern Åland are an alternative, if you are looking for a different kind of outing. They all have their own character. The prison museum Vita Björn, Bomarsund’s museum, Dånö home district museum, von Knorring museum and Bomärket museum are some examples.

The Castle of Kastelholm and the golf course

A visit to the Castle of Kastelholm and the open air museum Jan Karlsgården is a must when you visit Northern Åland. The castle is the only medieval fort in Åland.

Do you play golf? Beautiful Kastelholm offer two 18 hole courses: Slottsbanan and Kungsbanan. Slottsbanan is ranked as one of the top 100 courses in Europe outside Great Britain.
Link: www.golfpiste.com

Åland’s biggest ancient castle and Idas stuga

Borgberget is one of Åland’s most important sights from the Iron Age. The mountain, with ruins from an ancient castle, rises up south of the estate Borgboda in the east of Saltvik.
When you are in Borgboda, also take the chance to visit Ida’s stuga.

The fortress ruins in Bomarsund

In Bomarsund, you find ruins from impressive defence installations, residential areas and burial grounds. The museum at Prästö / the Telegraph, describes the time well, with among other things a miniature model of the area. Every year in August, a market in 1800s style is arranged.
Link: www.sund.ax

Getabergen

In Getabergen, 98 meters over the Northern Sea, there are interesting paths for all ages. A watch tower and a restaurant is located on top of the mountain.
Link: www.geta.ax