Helsinki and Aland Islands

Start your discovery of Finland in Aland, a 6,500 island archipelago in the Baltic Sea.

Enjoy Aland’s unique and unspoiled surroundings trekking along its many beautiful paths or biking on the archipelago trails which offer peaceful and easily accessible routes through idyllic rural landscapes full of many interesting sights, museums, villages and fortresses. Go island-hopping using the many available ferries and bridges or simply hire your own local boat, spend all day canoeing or kayaking while experiencing the natural beauty of Åland.

You can also enjoy your stay golfing, take your binoculars to go birdwatching, try a traditional steam sauna, go shopping in the flea markets, taste New Nordic ethically produced and sustainable cuisine or enjoy an innovative beverage such as a spelt beer, juniper gins, or arctic berry wines. There are many readily available activities in the magical Aland Islands! Just let us know your wishes and we will design a personalized experience tailor-made for you here on this stunningly beautiful archipelago.

The tour starts and ends in Helsinki. To really get to know Finland you will spend a day with our native Helsinki guide and see the capital through the eyes of a local where you will also be welcomed to a Finnish family home to taste a delicious lunch with freshly smoked salmon. The following day you will take a ferry from the port of Helsinki to Mariehamn, the largest and only city of Aland where you will spend 4 days filling your time with your chosen activities and overnighting in a cosy family-run or an eco-friendly hotel either by the sea or close to nature.

This itinerary can be modified according to your wishes. You can combine ideas from our other itineraries or request your own preferences. Together we will create the best experience for you.