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Kastelholms Slott
One of Åland’s premier sights, Kastelholms Slott is a breathtaking castle picturesquely set alongside a little inlet. Construction began in the 14th century but several extensions have been made since, most notably by Gustav Wasa before he became king of Sweden. The keep towers are 15m high in parts with walls 3m thick and you can see how this castle would once have ruled over all of Åland.
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Ålands Museum & Ålandskonstmuseum
In the centre of town, the Ålands Museum & ÅlandsKonst Museum are housed in the same large building. Permanent exhibits offer an insight into the complete history of the islands including a replica of a Stone Age boat made of sealskin, a reconstructed traditional pharmacy and a large illustration of Bomarsund in all its glory. The panels don’t have information in English, so take a leaflet on entry.
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Sankt Johannes Kyrka
North of Kastelholm, Sankt Johannes Kyrka is the biggest church in Åland. It is 800 years old and was twice destroyed by fire. The altarpiece is decorated with a dazzling triptych and a stone cross with the text ‘Wenni E’. According to researchers, it was erected in memory of the Hamburg bishop Wenni, who died here while on a crusade in 936.
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Fängelsemuseet Vita Björn
By the entrance to the Jan Karlsgården Museum is Fängelsemuseet Vita Björn, a small prison museum. The building was a jail until 1975 and demonstrates how cells and conditions evolved over the two centuries it was in use. Although it looks like a cottage, the walls and floor are of thick stone, so there was no tunnelling out.
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Sankt Andreas Kyrka
Sankt Andreas Kyrka was built in 1720 making it a relative youngster, but it is Åland’s oldest surviving wooden church which lends it a certain charm. The curious cross is actually a weathervane that was once attached to the steeple. The large altarpiece was painted by Victor Westerholm of the Önningeby colony.
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Sankt Olaf’s Kyrka
Jomala’s Sankt Olaf’s Kyrka dates back to the 12th century, having had several repairs and patch-ups in the meantime. It’s still possible to make out a lion’s jaw with a human head inside in the worn stonework, which was originally worked on by Italian stonemasons.
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Sankt Göran’s Kyrka
The copper-roofed Sankt Göran’s Kyrka, built in 1927, is one of the few modern churches on the islands. Its art nouveau style was conceived by Lars Sonck, who grew up in Åland. The glittering mosaic altarpiece is a real highlight.
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Jan Karlsgårdens Friluftsmuseum
Handily located next to the Kastelholms Slott castle, Jan Karlsgårdens Friluftsmuseum is a sprawling open-air museum. You can stroll around traditional Ålandic buildings, including windmills and a smoke sauna.
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Sankta Catharina Kyrka
Sankta Catharina Kyrka in Kattby was built in the 13th century though a fire in the beginning of the 15th century led it to be rebuilt with fresh wall paintings.
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Sankta Birgitta Kyrka
In Norrby, Sankta Birgitta Kyrka has 13th- and 14th-century wall paintings that tell the story of St Nicholas, the patron saint of seafarers.
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Bomarsund Museum
The small Bomarsund museum has information and displays bits and pieces excavated from the site of the ruined Russian fortress Bomarsund.
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Hermas Farm Museum
On Enklinge the open-air Hermas Farm Museum, 3.5km from the pier, has 20 original buildings and a myriad of farm tools.
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Sankta Anna Kyrka
Sankta Anna Kyrka is an attractive church 2km north of Kumlinge village with 500-year-old Franciscan-style paintings.
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Skeppargården Pellas
Near the crossing to Lumparland, SkeppargårdenPellas is the homestead museum of a local shipmaster.
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