Public Åland Island 13h tour from Stockholm

Experience a full day of discovery as you journey from Stockholm to the unique Aland Island, a peaceful archipelago region that belongs to Finland yet speaks Swedish and carries a culture deeply connected to both countries. After a comfortable pickup from your accommodation, your guide will bring you north toward the coast, where a relaxing cruise across the Baltic Sea awaits. As the ship glides through the scenic archipelago, admire the countless islands and quiet waterways that make this route one of the most beloved crossings for visitors and locals alike. Once you arrive in Mariehamn, the heart of Aland, enjoy a short walk through the town before setting out across the countryside to explore the island’s long and rich past, stretching from early settlement and Viking influence to the medieval period and beyond.

During the guided land tour, discover impressive historic landmarks such as grand medieval churches standing beside ancient Viking grave fields, mighty burial mounds in Godby, and the atmospheric ruins of Kastelholm Castle, once a stronghold of Swedish royalty. Continue to a reconstructed Viking village in Saltvik, walk to a hill fort once guarded by ring walls, and wander among the remains of Bomarsund, a vast Russian naval base that shaped the region before its destruction in war. As your guide shares stories of early trade, daily life, battles, kings, and settlers, you gain a deep understanding of how Åland became a crossroads of Nordic history. After exploring the island’s heritage and landscapes, return by cruise ship across the sea and finish the day back in Stockholm with memories of a remarkable journey.