8 days in Aland Itinerary

Mariehamn is the capital of Åland, an autonomous territory under Finnish sovereignty. Kids will enjoy Kastelholm - Open-air Museum and The Maritime Quarter. Popular historic sites such as Salis Batteri and Bomarsund are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Mariehamn side-trips: Getabergen (in Geta) and Aland Hunting & Fishing Museum (in Eckero). Pack the 22nd (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Smart Park. There's lots more to do: pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Antikbutiken, learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle, and have fun and explore at The Cultural History Museum of Aland.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Mariehamn driving holiday planner.

Helsinki to Mariehamn is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and ferry; or ride a ferry. In July, daily temperatures in Mariehamn can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for travel to Kumlinge.

Kumlinge is a municipality consisting of a group of islands in Åland, an autonomous territory of Finland. Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sat): pause for some serene contemplation at Kumlinge Church.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Kumlinge trip planner.

You can drive from Mariehamn to Kumlinge in 3 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Kumlinge can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. On the 26th (Sun), you'll travel back home.