Castle
Kastelholm Castle
Mariehamn, Finland
A medieval castle on Åland's main island, beside an open-air museum of old island farmsteads.
Museum · Finland · Åland
Åland Maritime Quarter and Pommern
A harbour area with the old sailing ship Pommern and the maritime museum, telling Åland's seafaring story.
Paid entry about 2 h
For storytellers
Why Åland Maritime Quarter and Pommern matters
Åland has a long tradition of sailing, and Mariehamn's harbour is where you can see it. The Pommern is a large four-masted sailing ship preserved as a museum, and the nearby maritime museum explains the days of grain races and island shipowners. Walk the deck and imagine life aboard. A hobby sailor or a history fan will enjoy it.
Talking points
- Pommern is a large preserved sailing ship that you can board.
- Åland was long known for its merchant sailors.
- The harbour area also has cafés and a lively marina.
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