Introducing Hammarland
The northwestern section of mainland Åland is called Hammarland. This is one of the oldest inhabited areas in Åland; almost 40 burial mound sites have been discovered. Kattby is the main village, with all facilities.
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Sankta Catharina Church (summer) in Kattby was probably built in the 12th century. There's an Iron Age burial site to the west of the church, with more than 30 burial mounds.
North of Kattby, on the road to Skarpnåtö, is Ålands Wool Spinnery (37810) and shop. It sells homespun yarn and handmade sweaters. Further north in Lillbolstad is a ceramics shop, Lugnet Ceramics (37780). All products are handmade. West of the village of Sålis, Bovik is a pretty little fishing harbour.
Activities in Skarpnåtö centre around Södergård Estate (closed winter), a museum and handicrafts shop. The owners of the estate rent fishing boats.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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