In Sjökvarteret in Mariehamn, you can wander around among the charming boathouses, visit the neighbourhood's museum with exhibitions about ship and boat building from the past and present, see boats being built in the traditional way, smell the tar, visit the small seafarer's chapel, shop for locally produced crafts and eat tin bread, i.e. pizza in the Åland way, at the Pub Niska restaurant.
The Albanus galleass, the Linden schooner and the Jehu sailboat have been built in Mariehamn's maritime district. Construction of the sailing yacht Atlanta began in 2017 and was launched in July 2021, and the galley Emilia is currently under construction and is scheduled for completion in 2026. In addition, around 30 wooden boats of various types have been built.
To really take in the beauty of this neighbourhood, visit early one morning, sit on one of the piers and enjoy the tranquillity, the birds chirping and the warming rays of the sun as it slowly rises in the east.
Guided tours in several languages
Book a guided tour to get the most and best stories about Sjökvarteret and all the activities there. Guided tours are offered in Swedish, Finnish and English. Book easily and conveniently at sjokvarteret.ax
Address: Österleden 110, 22100 Mariehamn