If you have chosen Finland's beautiful landscapes of lakes, forests and numerous islands as your holiday destination, a visit to the beautiful Åland archipelago is a must. You can easily reach it by ferry from Naantali harbour, a small seaside town on the Finnish coast just a few kilometres from Turku.
Ferry connections to Långnäs are operated by the ferry company Finnlines, which with its newly refurbished vessels serves the route all year round, making up to 2 trips per day.
With ferries to Åland, you can reach the port of Långnäs in approximately 5 hours, during which you can admire the beautiful scenery that the Baltic Sea has to offer. On all Naantali Långnäs ferries only passengers travelling with cars, motorbikes, bicycles or campers are allowed to board.
Plan your excursions easily and discover the beauty that the archipelago holds, such as Mariehamn, Åland's capital with its wooden houses, green parks and picturesque cafés. Here are some of the things to do in Åland:
• Mariehamn is the archipelago's capital and its only real town. The colourful little houses reflected in the water of the Baltic Sea and offer a picture-postcard view. Mariehamn is a small town on a human scale, you can stroll through its narrow streets and various parks, explore the local handicraft shops, have a coffee in one of the many cafés overlooking the sun-drenched town squares.☕
🚵 Åland is the perfect place for sports and nature lovers! There are countless hiking trails both on the main island, Fasta Åland, and on the smaller islets. You can also cycle along them or reach the rock walls for climbing. There are plenty of opportunities for water sports such as kayaking, sailing and fishing. Swimming competitions open to all are often organised, while scuba diving enthusiasts will find several specialised centres.
• If you are travelling with your children, you will find plenty of activities to keep them entertained! Take them to the Jan Karlsgården open-air museum, where they can participate in the many games organised by professional entertainers. In the Eckerö area, on the other hand, there is a real playground with lots of inflatables and games for all ages.🎈
🧀 Discover the delicious Åland cuisine! Favoured by a mild climate in the middle of northern Europe, these islands have developed a territory dedicated to extensive farming and livestock breeding, ensuring the constant presence of fresh, wholesome produce on the tables of locals and visiting tourists alike. You can taste the local delicacies at your hotel, in the various restaurants in the capital or in one of the various farms scattered around the archipelago, which often also offer a catering service.
