DESTINATION: ARCHIPELAGO OF KÖKAR IN ÅLAND

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In the outermost southern part of Åland lies the archipelago of Kökar, consisting of one larger island surrounded by thousands of smaller ones. What most attracts visitors to Kökar today is the stunning nature, composed of barren rocks with pockets of lush forests, wild fields and protected bays for swimming. At Kökar guests can visit the local history museum (hembygd museum), take a boat trip to Källskär, bike around and take a picnic in Hamnö near the church. Kökar is also known for the Franciscus monastery that stood here during the medieval times and “Franciscan days” are held every July to celebrate the Saint. Peders Aplagård is also an excellent place to visit by bike, where they bottle spring water “oppsjöbrus” and sell apple products. Visitors can also take a guided tour in their apple tree garden.

Stay at Hotel Brudhäll, Skinnars cottages or Antons B&B where they have sheep that guests can see and pet. Visitors are welcome at Kökar to experience a long walk along the nature trails, watch birds from bird-watching platforms and take a picnic in the sunset.

How to get there:

From Finland Pargas (2.5h), or Långnäs mainland Åland (2.5h).

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Mariehamn 83 km, Helsinki 281 km

"Anton" is a sheep farm and a B&B on Kökar island. The name “Antons” comes from the farm’s founder Anton Fagerström who was a fisherman and built a home for his family back in 1920. Now the third generation, Anton’s grandchildren, live here. The little guest house with cosy rooms is situated in an old village not far from the sea.

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Mariehamn 83 km,
Helsinki 281km

Located in the Kökar archipelago Kälskär – called the baron’s paradise in English, is a small, almost mythical island, far out at sea, off mainland Kökar. The island is one of the most popular destinations for excursions from Kökar and what has attracted visitors for a long time is the so-called “Källskärskannan”, a unique rock formation created during the ice age. The formation stretching about 3 m up from the surrounding rock is smooth and round. There are also other amazing natural phenomena created throughout history.