Attractions and Places To See around Saltvik - Top 20

Remarkably beautiful open-air museum with free admission. Next to each house, there is brief information about the construction period, origin, and use, also in English.

Finströms Kyrka: the best-preserved medieval building in Finland, presumably built at the end of the 13th century. The church is particularly interesting for its architecture, its wall paintings, and the two sculptures from the 12th century. Possibly the main church of Åland in the Middle Ages. The current church is mainly from the 15th century. Source: https://book.visitaland.com/de/finstrom-kirche-st-mikaels

If you plan to visit many museums in Finland, then think about buying the Museum Card. It costs about 86 EUR, and gives you access to over 360 Museums in Finland, of which 8 are located in Aland. More details regarding the Museumcard, Museums in Finland and Museum Events here. museokortti.fi Finnish Museums also offer certain days during the month or year where not entry must be paid. Check the website and plan your trip well.

Our camping ground is situated among the fortress ruins of Bomarsund. In 1854, the allied French and British armies attacked the Russian troops that had built an enormous fortress here. Now you are welcome to our camping ground establishment at the islands of peace. You can easily access us by car, bus, bicycle or boat. The ride from Mariehamn is about half an hour. The sea is right here and our guest harbour in Notviken has 30 boat places. CAMPING AND CABINS A pretty big, quiet, rather cheap but somewhot worne down camping ground. The camping grounds are laid out across 5 hectares, which makes it suitable also for large groups. A beach sauna and a barbecue place are available. In the area 3 cottages (30 m2) for 4-6 persons are available. These are equipped with shower and a kitchen. You may also choose to stay in one of the overnight cabins. RESTAURANT AND CAFÉ close by Café Furulundsgården is our fully licensed Restaurant. Newly built but in an old fashion and with a large outdoor seat place. When you enjoy a cup of coffee in the café, please try the speciality; Åland pancake. ACTIVITIES Swim and relax at the beach, just 10 meters away. Play minigolf or stroll around the ruins. Bikes and boats can be rented. The hiking paths are 5 km’s and 1 km’s. https://www.alandsresor.fi/en/puttes-camping Contact information +358 18 44 040 puttes.camping@aland.net Bryggvägen 2, Bomarsund - 22530 - Sund

Jan Karlsgården Open Air Museum shows visitors what life on a farm in Åland might have been like in the late 18th century – how people lived and worked there. Various activities are also organized here throughout the year. The museum was founded in the 1930s and took its name from Jan Karls' farm in Finström, from which the main building was also moved. All of Jan Karlsgården's buildings were brought here from different parts of the Åland Islands. Jan Karlsgården offers the visitor a comprehensive overview of the life and building traditions that once existed here. Various types of activity days are organized during the summer, and since the 1940s a traditional Midsummer pole has been set up at Jan Karlsgården on Midsummer Eve. Lillajulmarknaden, the largest Christmas market in Åland, is held at Jan Karlsgården on the first weekend in December. OPENING HOURS May–September daily 10am–5pm, admission free Phone number +358 457 3500 556 http://www.kastelholm.ax https://www.alandsresor.fi/sv/jan-karlsgardens-friluftsmuseum

A church beautifully embedded in the landscape - a worthwhile detour. There is water behind the church at the toilet

Kastelholm (Swedish: Kastelholms slott, Finnish: Kastelholma) is a medieval castle in Sund, on the Finnish archipelago of Åland. The castle-like castle was built on a small island surrounded by a moat filled with piles. Kastelholm is very important for the history of Åland and is now a tourist attraction. The building, which dates back to the 14th century, is one of the oldest on the island. One wing of the castle houses the Cultural History Museum of the Swedish-speaking Åland Islands. Right next to the castle are the Jan Karlsgården open-air museum and the Vita Björn prison museum. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kastelholm

Nice view of sea and stonework