Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
VIA THE ARCHIPELAGO FERRIES
Most visitors travel with the major ferry companies directly to Åland's mainland but it's
possible to use the scheduled interisland ferries between Åland and mainland Finland via
the
northern and southern archipelagos
. The
northern route
from Osnäs harbour,
near Kustavi, 68km northwest of Turku, is via Brändö and Kumlinge. The
southern route
from Galtby harbour, Korpo, in the Turku Archipelago, is via the islands of Kökar and
Föglö.
From mid-June to early August, the only viable way to travel is with an
Archipelago
Ticket
, which requires you to break your journey overnight on the northern or southern
routes en route to mainland Åland (you'll need to book the complete journey in one go).
Youcouldjust turn up and take a chance on space being available for each leg but Ar-
chipelago Ticket bookings have priority and you could well find yourself stranded on the
islands when ferries fill to capacity and sail without you. Outside summer, pricier 'transit'
fares that don't require an overnight stay are available.
Book tickets online or by phone with
Ålandstrafiken
.
Finström
018 / Pop 2520
Åland's central municipality fans out around Godby, the island's second-biggest 'town' -
though with 800 people, it's scarcely a metropolis. There are, however, some real high-
lights in this area, not least the wonderful
Stallhagen Brewery
.
Sights & Activities
Sankt Mikael Kyrka
CHURCH
( 10am-4pm Mon-Fri May-Sep)
In Pålsböle, a small village just 5km north of Godby, Sankt Mikael Kyrka features a well-
preserved interior including a wealth of medieval frescoes and sculptures.
Observation Tower
TOWER
