Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Mariehamn's cafes serve the local speciality,
Ålandspannkaka
(Åland pancakes): the real
deal is a fluffy semolina square served with stewed prunes (not strawberry jam). Look out
in local markets for
Ålands svartbröd
(Åland dark bread), a malt fruit loaf that takes four
days to make and complements
sill
(pickled herring) and light local cheeses.
Some outer islands have limited general stores: Mariehamn may be your best chance to
stock up.
Bagarstugan
CAFE
(
MAP
GOOGLE MAP
;
Ekonomiegatan 2;dishes €6-12.50; 10am-5pm Mon-Fri, 11am-4pm Sat)
Wood-panelled walls, scrubbed pine floors, and pink geraniums on the windowsills
provide a charming backdrop for homemade soups, salads, quiches, pies and cakes
(scattered with flower petals and far too pretty to eat!) made from local, often organic pro-
duce. Nothing is too much trouble for the friendly staff.
Pub Niska
PIZZA
11am-7pm Mon-Sat, 3-9pm Sun May & Sep, 11am-9pm Jun-Aug)
Star chef Michael 'Micke' Björklund, the mastermind behind Åland's sublime 'taste village'
Smakbyn
, recently shifted his smuggler-named
plåtbröd
(Åland-style pizza) restaurant
from the west harbour here to Mariehamn's maritime quarter. Condiments are homemade,
cheese is from Åland's dairy, and toppings include cold smoked salmon and horseradish
cream. There are also meal-sized baked potatoes and salads.
Kantarellen
SUPERMARKET
(
www.kantarellen.ax
;
Nya Godbyvägen; 9am-9pm Mon-Fri, 9am-7pm Sat, 10am-7pm Sun)
Åland's biggest supermarket, Kantarellen, is 2km north of town on the road to Godby.
FP von Knorring
INTERNATIONAL
€14-30, pub mains €13.50-22.50; 11am-10pm Apr-Sep)
