ALAND ISLANDS TOUR BY BIKE - 6 days
Length 6 day
Maximum day 66 km
Difficulty rating Easy
Located directly between the Finnish and Swedish mainland, Aland is an independent, Swedish-speaking region of Finland consisting of more than 6.500 islands. The countryside is varied and beautiful, and roads naturally meander through cliffs, forest meadows, nature reserves, islands and small country villages. Typical of Aland are the striking midsummer poles, windmills, and local Aland delicacies : Aland pancakes and sweet black bread. Conditions are ideal for cycling, statistically the islands enjoy the most daily sunshine hours in Scandinavia! Our route offers the best nature and culture the islands can offer. Enjoy a trip on a special bicycle ferry, and the historical sights such as medieval churches, and Kastelholm Castle.
The islands are easy to reach by ferry from Stockholm or from Turku, Finland; or by air from Helsinki or Turku.
DAY 1
Personal arrival to Stockholm (or Turku).
DAY 2
Depart Stockholm (or Turku) by the morning cruise ship to Mariehamn, the capital of the Åland Islands. Check-in to your town centre hotel, collect your bike, and explore the town. Alternatively you can make a bike excursion to Nåtö, south of Mariehamn, a scenic route with several bridges and water on both sides along the route.
DAY 3 Mariehamn-Kastelholm-Pålsböle 66 km
Cycle north from Mariehamn through tranquil countryside, passing several small villages with old wooden windmills and beautifully decorated Midsummer poles in the traditional Åland way. In Kastelholm visit Kastelholm Castle before continuing west along peaceful country roads.
DAY 4 Pålsböle-Geta-Eckerö 45 km
Continue north towards Geta and the region's most challenging cycling. From Geta harbour take the bicycle ferry south to the island of Hammarland. Continue towards Eckerö and visit the famous Eckerö Mail and Custom's House, a beautiful empire-style building from 1800's. Kärringsbyn -a picturesque bay with a long beach and traditional old fisherman's store houses, is also worth a visit.
DAY 5
Return back to Mariehamn, taking the afternoon cruise ship back to Stockholm (or Turku).
DAY 6
Personal departure home.
Maximum day 66 km
Difficulty rating Easy
Located directly between the Finnish and Swedish mainland, Aland is an independent, Swedish-speaking region of Finland consisting of more than 6.500 islands. The countryside is varied and beautiful, and roads naturally meander through cliffs, forest meadows, nature reserves, islands and small country villages. Typical of Aland are the striking midsummer poles, windmills, and local Aland delicacies : Aland pancakes and sweet black bread. Conditions are ideal for cycling, statistically the islands enjoy the most daily sunshine hours in Scandinavia! Our route offers the best nature and culture the islands can offer. Enjoy a trip on a special bicycle ferry, and the historical sights such as medieval churches, and Kastelholm Castle.
The islands are easy to reach by ferry from Stockholm or from Turku, Finland; or by air from Helsinki or Turku.
DAY 1
Personal arrival to Stockholm (or Turku).
DAY 2
Depart Stockholm (or Turku) by the morning cruise ship to Mariehamn, the capital of the Åland Islands. Check-in to your town centre hotel, collect your bike, and explore the town. Alternatively you can make a bike excursion to Nåtö, south of Mariehamn, a scenic route with several bridges and water on both sides along the route.
DAY 3 Mariehamn-Kastelholm-Pålsböle 66 km
Cycle north from Mariehamn through tranquil countryside, passing several small villages with old wooden windmills and beautifully decorated Midsummer poles in the traditional Åland way. In Kastelholm visit Kastelholm Castle before continuing west along peaceful country roads.
DAY 4 Pålsböle-Geta-Eckerö 45 km
Continue north towards Geta and the region's most challenging cycling. From Geta harbour take the bicycle ferry south to the island of Hammarland. Continue towards Eckerö and visit the famous Eckerö Mail and Custom's House, a beautiful empire-style building from 1800's. Kärringsbyn -a picturesque bay with a long beach and traditional old fisherman's store houses, is also worth a visit.
DAY 5
Return back to Mariehamn, taking the afternoon cruise ship back to Stockholm (or Turku).
DAY 6
Personal departure home.
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