Finland - Aland Archipelago (PDF Chapter)

This is the Åland Archipelago chapter from Lonely Planet’s Finland guide-book.

Åland is the sunniest spot in northern Europe and its sweeping white-sand beaches and flat, scenic cycling routes attract crowds of holidaymakers during summer. Yet outside the lively capi-tal, Mariehamn, a sleepy haze hangs over the islands’ tiny villages.

• cycle the archipelago’s flat, well-marked routes alongside green fields, red granite and sparkling seascapes
• maps
• run the ramparts of the cannonball-scarred ruins of Bomarsund Fortress, then cool off with a beach dip
• transport
• hike the trails, climb the rocks or just enjoy a meal while overlooking postcard-worthy Käringsund Harbour in Eckerö
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Fasta Åland, Mariehamn, Jomala, Hammarland, Eck-erö, Geta, Saltvik, Sund, Vårdö, Finström, Lemland, Lumparland, Northern Archipelago, Southern Archipelago.