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There is a limited amount of urban transportation in Mariehamn, which is free.
Then there are five bus routes across the main island and Vardo from Mariehamn [not free.]
Route 1 goes to Eckerö at the north-west with its amazingly big postal house and museum, museum of hunting and fishing and terminal of the Eckerö line, the shortest crossing from Sweden.
Rote 2 is for Geta at the far north with an interesting church and good marked walks.
Rout 3 we did not use but it goes NE to Saltvik. Route 4 goes to Kastelholm and Bomarsund [mentioned in some other tips] and on to Hummelvik on Vardo across a cable car ferry. [see my entry on FREE ferries.]
Lastly route 5 goes to the port of Längnas and the port for Föglö [see free ferries]
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: +358 - (0)18 - 25 155
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These ferries are only automatically free to pedestrians, though motorists may qualify if they stop overnight at one of hte smaller islands. They are the Province's own transport. and I strongly advise checking with the phone number below when you think you know what you want.
There are many smaller ferries between the islands but there are four main services from the main island. One is a short crossing from Svinö in the main island to Föglö. One is from the southern port of Längnas to te island of Scäckö. Then there is the northern archipelago line from Hummelvik on Vardo via Enklinge, Kumlinge and Lappö to Torholma at the south of the Brandö chain.
If you can get across Brandö, you can then continue to the mainland in another ferry. Lastly there is the wonderful Southern Archipelago line which we took to Kökar [pronounced Chirke with the final e almost silent] via Overö at the far north of Föglö and Sottunga, the smallest settlement in Åland or Finland. See my tip on Kökar among Off the beaten track tips.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: +358 - (0)18 - 25 155
Hire here:
City Sport & Cykel, Mariehamn, tel. 14 950. D6M
Degerby Mat & Café, Föglö, tel. 50 002. L11Å
Karlby guest harbour, Kökar, tel. 55 928. Q13Å
Käringsund Resort & Conference, Eckerö tel. 38 000. C6Å
Puttes Camping, Sund tel. 44 040. K7Å
Remmarhamn guest harbour, Kumlinge, tel. 55 572. O6Å
RO-NO Rent, Väster- & Österhamn, Mariehamn, Eckerö tel. 12 820. B11M, F9M
Sandvik guest harbour, Kökar, tel. 0457 342 9242. Q13Å
Sandösunds camping, Vårdö tel. 47 750. L6Å
Svinö Stugby, Lumparland, tel. 35 781. K10Å
Övernäsgården, Östernäsvägen, Mariehamn, tel. 12 525. G13M
Updated Sep 4, 2010
M/S Silvana
Skarpnåtö, Hammarland – Hällö, Geta.
21–30 June & 2–14 Aug:
From Skarpnåtö 11 am and from Hällö 11:30 am.
1–31 July:
From Skarpnåtö 11 am & 4:30 pm. From Hällö 11:30 am & 5 pm. NB! Not on Sundays.
Price: EUR 9, EUR 5/child, EUR 5/bike trailer.
Tel. 37 227, 040 022 9149.
M/S Kajo
Västra Simskäla, Vårdö – Tengsödavik, Saltvik.
28 June–15 Aug:
from Västra Simskäla 11 am and from Tengsödavik 11:30 am.
Price: EUR 9, EUR 5/child, EUR 9/bike trailer.
Tel. 040 078 3086.
Other times on request, min. price EUR 70 per ride (fewer than 8 pers.)
Written Sep 4, 2010
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I bought the ticket from Turku to Aland --- not too expensive and we got some promotion that why we could go to Stockholm from Aland in this price,also we could come back from Stockholm to Aland again for free. So check the promotion of Viking Line before you make your decision.
We were in 'Amorella' Ship --- a restaurant , game rooms , duty free shop and conference rooms.
We had never been in the ship like this before --- first we were confused...very confused about our luggages because the lockers are not sutable for ours ( 1 locker for 2 euro ) Finally we found the storage room ... if you will be in "Amorella'' ,look at your right hand side and you will see the room with mirror door...you can keep your luggages in there ... the door will be closed before depart 30 minutes and will be openned again before dock 30 minutes...it's for free and safe.
Written Jul 13, 2006
Website: www.vikingline.fi
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Åland is situated between Finland and Sweden.
Most boats from Stockholm like the Tallink, Birka, Silja, and Viking lines all make a stop at Mariehamn.
It is possible to take a boat at night and arrive at Mariehamn in the morning. You can also take a flight to Åland but it is much cheaper to ferry it. Also in good weather, it is wonderful to sit out on the deck and take it easy. The nature in the summer is wonderful and so is the baltic sea.
Written Feb 24, 2005
Website: http://home.aland.net/m05343/how.html
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The Eckerö Ferry line stops at Eckerö, the first main island in the Åland achipelago. You can transport your caravan, motorcycles or cars inside the ferry. There usually good packages for passangers with vehicles.
The company also provides bus services from Stockholm. It also offers discount rates for those intending to travel via bus+ ferry. Tickets are usually sold for one way but you can make a booking or buy return tickets at the counters as well. The ferry trip takes about 2 hours which is rather enjoyable in the summer as you can sit on the deck. The restaurants in the ferry are good and caters to different budgets. Good Åland fare on board. Its also tax free shopping!
Written Feb 24, 2005
Website: http://www.eckerolinjen.fi/en/
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We took a boat of the Viking Line company around 8:00 am in Stockholm and arrived around 14:15 pm in Mariehamn. It was a really a great experience and I highly recommend it ! Watching all the little islands of the Baltic sea was quite magical...
A ticket from Stockholm to Mariehamn is 10 euros.
Updated Sep 27, 2004
Website: http://www.vikingline.fi
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There are no buses making the run between Torsholma and Åva in Brändö. If you're taking the northern mail route, you'll need to make this journey. There should be a taxi when the Torsholma ferry lands. If not, ask at the ice cream stand. It costs €3.50 to get to Åva.
Written Jul 29, 2004
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The ferries are free to walk on, though cars cost money I'm told. I took the ferry from Hummelvik to Torsholma and then from Åva to Jurmo. The latter ride takes ten minutes and drops you off in a bucolic wonderland of peace. Grab a schedule, though, because you'll need it.
Written Jul 29, 2004
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