History & Culture
All our guides about History & Culture in Åland.
Dansbandsveckan på Föglö: Åland's Beloved Dance Band Week
Dansbandsveckan på Föglö brings live dansband music to a charming Åland island every summer. Plan your visit with our helpful guide.
History & CultureÅland Stamps and Postal History Museum: A Unique Stop in Mariehamn
Discover the Åland stamps and postal history museum in Mariehamn — a fascinating glimpse into the archipelago's distinctive postal identity and collecting culture.
History & CultureHistoric Windmills of Åland: A Guide for Visitors
Åland's historic windmills are among the archipelago's most charming sights. Discover where to find them and how best to explore them.
History & CultureEckerö Post and Customs House: A Historic Landmark in Åland
The Eckerö Post and Customs House is one of Åland's most iconic historic buildings. Discover its history and why it's worth a visit.
History & CultureHammarland, Åland: Rural Charm, Old Churches and Quiet Countryside
Discover Hammarland, Åland — a peaceful rural municipality with an ancient church, open farmland and classic archipelago scenery worth exploring.
History & CultureSaltvik: Åland's Viking-Age Heartland
Saltvik is one of Åland's oldest municipalities and its most significant Viking-age landscape. Discover burial mounds, ancient farmsteads and quiet rural beauty.
History & CultureMedieval Churches of Åland: History and Heritage in Sund
Discover the medieval churches of Åland and the historic landmarks of Sund, including Kastelholm Castle. A guide for history-loving visitors.
History & CultureKastelholm Castle and Bomarsund: Åland's history in brief
Åland holds more history per square kilometre than most people expect — from a medieval castle to a Russian fortress blown apart by British and French forces during the Crimean War.