Category Archives: Visit Åland

Mariehamn was founded in 1861 while Åland and Finland were part of the great Russian Empire. Mary, consort of Czar Alexander II in Russia, gave the city her name.

Tall Ships Race 2024 in Mariehamn – “Port of the last windjammers”. Discover maritime history, sailing celebrations, and the museum ship Pommern.

Åland’s flag tells a story of autonomy, identity, and history. Learn about the colors, the 1954 decision, and how the flag came to be.